I knew there was something seriously wrong with her-- Her belly was so swollen and getting larger everyday. I did not want her to suffer in any way, as she was in her 11th year--not young--and deserved better. So, I changed vets-- to a new vet in town--so that I would not have to drive her 3 hrs up the highway in an emergency situation.---I told the vet yesterday that I did not want her to go thru a lot of tests --I did not want her to be upset-- She did get an Xray and the vet came out with a syringe full of blood, withdrawn from her chest, telling me, "The news is not good." --some kind of a Hemangio Sarcoma--and said it amazed him that it hadn't burst--He also told me that it would be a kindness to "put her down"--I agreed--- It is a difficult thing to go thru--- I feel like a hole has been ripped out of our family-- Poor Beau does not know what to do --looks for her--
I have cried and cried-- I talk to Beau--I have explained to him that he has Sushi the cat, ---now--that he now can sleep in our bedroom, ---but he didn't--He went out in the hall where he has always slept-
It is hell to lose a friend--- Tess was in her 11th year--- was from Carissima Kennels, north of Toronto--They flew her into Sudbury and we drove in to pick her up--she was a wee puppy then---
I appreciate all your kindness-, that, so many of you have expressed----- eventually the tears will stop I hope--- and we are so fortunate that Tess was such a strong little girl---was so sick and so tired--and yet carried on!-
Lord love a Duck! I hope she finds Cole, her buddy--- Tess, we will never ever forget you!
I wish happier days ahead. Losing a special pet is hard.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about Tess. My thoughts are with you and Himself at this sad and difficult time. (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteOh, Lynda, I am so sorry. I know how you loved that sweet pup. She was such a special gift! I am so glad she made it through the summer and had her joy filled jumps off the dock. I know you will grieve that sweet dog, as I did when my sweet dog died. I'll be praying for your heart today.
ReplyDeleteYou did the right thing for dear Tess…..out of kindness and love….it is the hardest part of having a furry friend. Hugs(()) to you and Himself!
ReplyDeleteTears are flowing here. I am so very sorry. Tess was so lucky to love a great 11 years with you. No words can express my hurt for you. Hugs sent filled with love. Tess is now running and pain free. Tess was so lucky that you set her free. 💔❤️💔❤️
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry about Tess but you did the best thing for her as I’m sure she would have suffered at the end. She did make it through the summer and she had a good life. ❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss, Lynda, but thankful she (and you) enjoyed her final days of summer. Sending hugs, and prayers for comfort.
ReplyDeleteSo, so sorry, I know how much they become part of the family. You will be lost without her for awhile. Glad she had a chance to enjoy her summer. HUGS
ReplyDeleteTess clearly loved you and Himself, and likely the kids and grandkids, too... and she stayed as long as she did for you, her family. You will miss her, that's for sure! Virtual hugs for you and I also expect she's already found Cole (I seem to want to spell it Kohl, as in German for "coal") and they are romping together, free and at their prime.
ReplyDeleteI am glad she got to have one last Summer, with the lake. And my thoughts and prayers will be with your family as you grieve her loss.
💗 Even Beau, who is also grieving.
I am so sorry, Lynda. Tess had a great life. Are you going to adopt another (adult) dog as company for Beau? Some dogs prefer that; others not. I have tears for you, my friend. Wish I could offer you my shoulder for yours.
ReplyDeleteLynda, So very sorry for your loss of Tess. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteSandi, so sorry for those of you left behind! I had tears reading your FB post first. At least she is happy and pain free now, and hopefully with old friends. Most of us have been there...I remember losing my beloved tabby cat at 17 y/o from kidney disease. Had to put him down. Just a few months later we lost our precious little puggle...Maybe Beau and Suchi will bond a bit now. You know, Beau is just in Spirit...and waiting for you over the Rainbow Bridge...{{{HUGS}}}
ReplyDeleteOh Lynda I am so sorry for your loss. Tess like all animals are part of our family and they also seem to become part of other people's family. I have heard so much about her, Beau, and Sushi that I feel like I actually know them and I love each one of them. I am hurting because you lost such a precious friend. May God give you, himself, and rest of the family comfort during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteBeau is also grieving which is so sad we know what happened but animals don't know what happened and we can try to explain it but they really don't understand. Praying Beau will be comforted also.
I am grateful Tess did get to live one more summer so she could enjoy jumping into the lake. She was a very special dog and will be missed. She is now in heaven with Cole and all the other animals running and playing.
You and everyone will be in my thoughts, prayers, and heart in an extra special way today.
I enjoyed meeting & reading about Tess in your blogs over the past nine years. Losing our beloved pets is so difficult. (((((hugs))))).
ReplyDeleteThe tears will stop , but , not for awhile . Losing a dear pet is so hard .
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, we had to put down 2 of our several years ago and it was hard. I cried for days. I will keep you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteoh Lynda I express my condolences on the loss of your Tess ..
ReplyDeleteMemories will help you through
stay strong.. hugs
Huge hugs and much love. It is so hard to say farewell. Tessa was so beautiful, they are my most favourite dog.
ReplyDeleteOh Lynda, I am so very sorry 😞 I understand the hurt and tears. Tess and your family were so fortunate to have each other. She had the best life and her own lake to swim in! I'll pray for your comfort and Himself, Beau and Sushi...hugs my dear friend ❤
ReplyDeleteOh my Lynda, I am so sorry of the passing of Tess. Right now it's ok to cry cause when I had to put down my beloved Skipper I cried and cried until I couldn't cry another more. Let it all out and don't try and hold it in. Tess was a beloved part of your family. Seems like the last week has been nothing but sad news for me. Sending you hugs right now.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear about Tess. Someday Tess will be waiting for you there with Cole on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. She will be happy to show you that she still has a lake with a big private pool for her and her friends. Rememberber the love you and she shared, for that is something that never leaves. Hugs, Willow
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your family - Jeff & MB
ReplyDeleteAwwww, so very sorry about the loss of your beloved Tess. **SIGH** You showed her an abundance of love during her lifetime, and that's something I know in her way she will always remember. I hope you find peace as time goes on. You kept her comfortable and did all you could for her.
ReplyDelete(((HUGS))) and I'm sure she and Cole has found each other.
My heart aches for you. It is not easy for us humans but we do what is best for our beloved pets. I just know Tess and Cole are together again. Maybe they will meet up and play with my wonderful GS Max!!
ReplyDeleteI remember telling the last dog, a Golden, God Loves You as he looked up with his wonderful eyes on the last day. I'll always have that memory. We send our words of comfort to you Lynda and the family. Tess was a blessing to us through your stories.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing about Tess like you I am glad Tess had one last summer with the family. you have lovely memories . hugs
ReplyDeleteSo sorry, Lynda!
ReplyDeleteLynda,
ReplyDeleteWhen she crossed the Rainbow Bridge, Cole was there to greet her.
I am so sorry for your loss. We went thru this with our 3 fur babies,
and it is so painful...after all these years...we have their ashes here in the den with us, with their pictures.
You have so many lovely memories with your walking friend, I know this
is going to be hard for you, but you did what was right for her.
Sending love and hugs,
Darlene
Lynda, my condolences. I lost my mutt Tucker, a little over 3 years ago. I now have a wonderful, crazy doggo, Jake, who fills my heart with joy. Losing a pet is often harder than losing a person. I am glad you two gave her such a wonderful life and that she got to have one last wonderful summer with you! My heart grieves for you.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest, heartfelt condolences Lynda. I bawled so hard when we had to let our Chihuahua, Dolly, go. Thought I had no tears left but next day there was plenty more. It takes time to adjust to a loss and our pets are so much a part of our family, we really mourn them. Beau will come to understand that Tess is gone and not coming back but he'll miss her. How is Fred doing over all this, Lynda? Wishing that each day gets a bit better, give Beau & Sushi the extra love with hugs and talks. <3 <3
ReplyDeleteFred and I are both so sad--We miss her SO much! Thanks Gloria for thinking of us!
DeleteSo sorry Linda. The exact same happened to our Golden, Maggie, on July 28. She did get one last weekend of spoiling, including an ice cream from Dairy Queen, and bacon, her fav! Huge bear hug from Montana.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about Tess.You took good care of her.She will be miss.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about Tess. It is so hard having to put them down. I've had to do it too. At least she did get one more summer with the lake doing what she loved. She is seeing her buddy Cole now. Take care of yourself. Our thoughts are with you. ��
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and Beau. Take care.
ReplyDeleteMay you find comfort in all the special memories you made together. My sincere condolences for your loss. 💔💔💔
ReplyDeleteI am sitting here in tears praying for you, Himself, and Beau. God blessed Tess to be in such a loving home. May you find peace in the wonderful memories of Tess enjoying her favorite place, the lake.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss of a wonderful friend, they carry on even in pain, hugs
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear the sad news about Tess. She was such a beautiful dog. She was also your walking buddy and she so loved the lake. I'm happy she got to enjoy her summer on the lake. I'm so sorry Lynda.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you, Lynda, and prayers that Tess will find her soulmate quickly. Find some comfort in memories you will always have of her. I am passing along a poem that we received after our last dog passed from kidney failure:
ReplyDeleteYour presence we miss
Your memories we treasure
Loving you always
Forgetting you never
Anonymous
Reading this still gives me comfort as my emotions get the better of me when I hear of the passing of a friends much loved pet.
Keeping you in my prayers and in my heart.
Beth Mosko
I'm so very sorry about Tess. She was a wonderful dog and loved so much. It always hurts losing a beloved pet because they're part of the family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for you losing Tess your walking companion. I still remember the day that my son had to take his dog Sebastian to the vet. Sami had gotten him in 1990 as a Black Labrador Retriever. Sebastian was famous for running on the beach chasing my son's boat. We always remember and talk about the 15 wonderful years we had with Sebastian. You and Tess are in my prayers
ReplyDeleteI feel so bad for you and your family. It is so hard to lose such a good friend and part of the family. I am sure that Cole was waiting for Tess as she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. My heart goes out to you all.
ReplyDeleteIts such a shame that our beloved pets dont live longer. Tess had a wonderful life. So sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss this is never easy
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. But she had a wonderful life jumping off the dock in the summer.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the pain you’re experiencing in your loss. It’s never easy to say goodbye. Our sorrow is our joy unmasked. You’ve had so much love and joy from her so the sorrow follows naturally . Sending warm hugs 🥰
ReplyDeleteMy condolences, Lynda. My sweet old man Monsieur Boudreaux crossed the Rainbow Bridge in February. Its a hard decision, but he was suffering and not going to get better. The memories help.
ReplyDeleteSO VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about the loss of Tess! Love and Hugs going your way
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss! Even Beau misses her, they must have bonded a little, after all! I imagine Coal is bringing Beau to his happy hunting grounds in the sky!
ReplyDeleteBless you for loving Tess and giving your furbaby the best life ever. Hugs Mary
ReplyDeleteSweetheart....just catching up with your posts...I am soooo sorry to hear the loss of your precious Tess...sending love and hugs..
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss, so sad. Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss.💙
ReplyDeleteI am so so sorry you had to lose Tess. I still remember the day Becky and I took my old cat (22 yrs old) to the Vet to put her down. I didn't think I would ever get over it. It was the longest relationship I ever had.(((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. We put our dear Nala down yesterday at age 14. She was an ornery dog her whole life but she was OUR ornery dog. Wish dogs could,I’ve as long as we do!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss.
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