Ya'll were on my mind all day today. When I saw this post I couldn't help but start to cry a bit as the GW took it's time opening the thread. It's only a year since we had to let our Pinky go and I'm still emotional about it so I relate. As I said before, you both got lots of love from each other and that's wonderful. I'm glad she went gently. You spoiled her up right for her last day. You have some hard days ahead, but lots of us willing and ready to help as we can.

Oh Sheila, your beloved Scoop. My heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry.

Sheila the very first picture I saw of you was one of you and Scoop. I still have it and it is one of my favorites.

We will remember her always.

I love fur people, they never ever let you down.

Jan, no they never do let us down. And so we have to be sure not to let them down.

A lovely last day...I grinned at the fact that she liked blueberries...and can tell that she was royally cared for always. I'm glad we got to share your fine photos of her silky coat and soulful eyes. Farewell, Scoop, rest in peace. josh

Thank you, Sheila, for sharing Scoop stories, and pictures, with us. What a sweet dog! My thoughts will be with you in the bittersweet days ahead.

A couple years ago, I had my little Rita put down, aged 14 years and 10 months. I didn't know how I was going to live through that pain. But looking back, with guilt, I know I should have done it sooner. When Rita was gone, the younger dachshund, Raymond, took over Rita's old job - following me where ever I went. I wonder if you will notice a change in Rag's duties?

Mary

It's hard to let our friends go, but you did the right thing. In your thoughts she will be with you forever, as all of mine are.

So many humans leave this earth without the love and companionship that Scoop had at the end. I'm glad you both had that last moment together. Take care of yourself the next few days Sheila, grief can suck you dry and leave you very vulnerable.

Sheila, George and I are so sorry for your loss. I'm sure George will write when he can.

Goodbye. I am with you Sheila.

Shelia, I do sorry about Scoop. And you're right - no matter what, your dog never lets you down.

My thoughts are with you today too, Sheila. I was guilty once of keeping a particularly gentle little dog alive too long to delay my sorrow and that was a very selfish motive. I thought I was doing the right thing then, but hindsight is so much sharper. Sacrifice is part of love sometimes, and you seemed to understand it before the fact. You accepted the pain, so your companion wouldn't have to bear it.

I did the same several months ago for my precious little blue cat. I still grieve for her, but not as much as I would have had I waited. May all your memories be good ones.

((((Sheila & Rags))))

Sheila, I didn't post on your other thread, but have been keeping you in my thoughts. Hope you are able to hold onto that feeling of peace.

Doing the "right" thing for our beloved pets is always so heartbreaking. I feel your loss........

(((((Sheila and Scoop)))))

I'm heartsick for you. I hope knowing that you did the humane thing for your beloved Scoop can ease some of the heartache you're feeling. (((Sheila)))