Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Jang, So sorry that you have to put your beloved dog to sleep, but now you know at least he is not suffering, I know how empty your house must seam without Rufus. I hope you'll having a pain-free day. I keep you in my prayers. Take Care, Louie in WV jang's dog, updates Hi everyone. I've been away for the past 10 days & am trying to catch up on email. I've missed you guys! Thanks to those who expressed your concern for my dog, Rufus. Unfortunately, he had to be euthanized Wednesday, April 17. His weakness & shortness of breath were increasing to the point that he was unable to sleep or eat well. We did what I wish someone could do for me when the time comes. Rufus did peacefully at the vet's, his head in my lap while my daughter (his first owner) caressed his head. Our house is very empty without him, but this was the right thing for us to do. Terry, Mark, Larry, others - I hope you are feeling better. Terry, it was great to hear that you had good treatment at the hospital this time. Let's hope this is the start of a string of good events. Hoping for comfortable days for all, jang PANCREATITIS Association, Intl. Online e-mail group To reply to this message hit " reply " or send an e-mail to: Pancreatitis (AT) Yahoo To subscribe to this e-mail group, simply send an e-mail to: Pancreatitis-subscribe (AT) Yahoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Jang, So sorry that you have to put your beloved dog to sleep, but now you know at least he is not suffering, I know how empty your house must seam without Rufus. I hope you'll having a pain-free day. I keep you in my prayers. Take Care, Louie in WV jang's dog, updates Hi everyone. I've been away for the past 10 days & am trying to catch up on email. I've missed you guys! Thanks to those who expressed your concern for my dog, Rufus. Unfortunately, he had to be euthanized Wednesday, April 17. His weakness & shortness of breath were increasing to the point that he was unable to sleep or eat well. We did what I wish someone could do for me when the time comes. Rufus did peacefully at the vet's, his head in my lap while my daughter (his first owner) caressed his head. Our house is very empty without him, but this was the right thing for us to do. Terry, Mark, Larry, others - I hope you are feeling better. Terry, it was great to hear that you had good treatment at the hospital this time. Let's hope this is the start of a string of good events. Hoping for comfortable days for all, jang PANCREATITIS Association, Intl. Online e-mail group To reply to this message hit " reply " or send an e-mail to: Pancreatitis (AT) Yahoo To subscribe to this e-mail group, simply send an e-mail to: Pancreatitis-subscribe (AT) Yahoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Jang, So sorry that you have to put your beloved dog to sleep, but now you know at least he is not suffering, I know how empty your house must seam without Rufus. I hope you'll having a pain-free day. I keep you in my prayers. Take Care, Louie in WV jang's dog, updates Hi everyone. I've been away for the past 10 days & am trying to catch up on email. I've missed you guys! Thanks to those who expressed your concern for my dog, Rufus. Unfortunately, he had to be euthanized Wednesday, April 17. His weakness & shortness of breath were increasing to the point that he was unable to sleep or eat well. We did what I wish someone could do for me when the time comes. Rufus did peacefully at the vet's, his head in my lap while my daughter (his first owner) caressed his head. Our house is very empty without him, but this was the right thing for us to do. Terry, Mark, Larry, others - I hope you are feeling better. Terry, it was great to hear that you had good treatment at the hospital this time. Let's hope this is the start of a string of good events. Hoping for comfortable days for all, jang PANCREATITIS Association, Intl. Online e-mail group To reply to this message hit " reply " or send an e-mail to: Pancreatitis (AT) Yahoo To subscribe to this e-mail group, simply send an e-mail to: Pancreatitis-subscribe (AT) Yahoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Dear Jang, That was very generous and kind of you to do for Rufus what he needed for you to do for him. I know he was/is thankful and appreciates the incredible love that you have (and showed) for him. Thank you for your warm wishes also at this difficult time. You are quite a person. And I know that you now have one more angel. May the Gods continue to bless, protect and smile upon you. Peace & Love, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 Jang, I am so sorry about your losing Rufus. But he is better now where he is. My mother and I lost the oldest cat, Cuddles about a month or so ago, so I know how much you must miss him. Hope your pain is not causing too much trouble. Kimber -- Kimber hominid2@... California State Chapter Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2002 Report Share Posted April 27, 2002 In a message dated 4/27/02 9:11:33 AM US Eastern Standard Time, jang33071@... writes: > We did what I wish someone could do for me when the time comes. Rufus died > peacefully at the vet's, his head in my lap while my daughter (his first > owner) caressed his head. Jang Jang, Thanks for sharing your story with Rufus. I am glad that you let your daughter be with you. Of course, I don't know how old she is. I am thinking she is a little girl, but somehow I think she is older. At any rate, I am glad she was there with you. When I was 18 my parents went to Rome for a year where my father took a sabbatical at the University. I responsible for our family dog, Senority. She came to live at my house. I don't remember how old she was, but I do know we played together when I was a little girl. During my parents' absence she became ill, weak; she looked generally tired. Our vet, knowing Senorita for several years, did the best he could to help me with the decision to euthanize my beloved pet. As I sat there, holding her head in my lap, it wasn't the vet that helped me make that decision at all; there was that certain moment, where her round, brown eyes looked into mine, that I had no doubt that she was aware of the situation and asked me to do the only humane act I could do. I'll never forget that. During the short minutes of the infusion, I closed my eyes, rubbed her floppy ears, and had passing thoughts of her life ...running in the park, catching the frisbee, running through the house shaking her fur after her tub baths, hiding behind the couch gnawing on a bone she had confiscated, tossing her head back and forth as she struggled to wear the cowboy hat and saddle I used to dress her in, and a memory that has lasted forever, her tail wagging, ears up, and I know it was a smile, as she greeted me when I came home everyday. Jang, we do treat our pets better than many our dying elderly and terminally ill. Karyn E. , RN Founder / President Pancreatitis Association Intl. KarynWms@.../ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2002 Report Share Posted May 1, 2002 Jang, I am so sorry about your dog. I had to put my best friend, Henrietta, down last August, she was 17 and had been with me 16 1/2 yrs. She had a stroke. I sure do miss her. But the good news is, 3 weeks ago I got two more dogs. They are already 5 yrs old, but I know that we were meant to be together. There is an org. here called Pet Angels and they save animals from the shelter and pound that are going to be put down and find them homes no matter how long it takes. I decided I would, in honor of Henri, go get one from somewhere that other people were trying to help other animals. I know Henri helped me through many hard times, now maybe I can return the favor. God bless you and I hope that after you are finished grieving you can find a new friend. Joy jang's dog, updates Hi everyone. I've been away for the past 10 days & am trying to catch up on email. I've missed you guys! Thanks to those who expressed your concern for my dog, Rufus. Unfortunately, he had to be euthanized Wednesday, April 17. His weakness & shortness of breath were increasing to the point that he was unable to sleep or eat well. We did what I wish someone could do for me when the time comes. Rufus did peacefully at the vet's, his head in my lap while my daughter (his first owner) caressed his head. Our house is very empty without him, but this was the right thing for us to do. Terry, Mark, Larry, others - I hope you are feeling better. Terry, it was great to hear that you had good treatment at the hospital this time. Let's hope this is the start of a string of good events. Hoping for comfortable days for all, jang PANCREATITIS Association, Intl. Online e-mail group To reply to this message hit " reply " or send an e-mail to: Pancreatitis (AT) Yahoo To subscribe to this e-mail group, simply send an e-mail to: Pancreatitis-subscribe (AT) Yahoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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