Cherokee 4/1/01-2/27/09

cherokee2001 · 02-28-2009, 03:41 PM

This is tearing me up. My Cherokee has been so sick for the past year. For the past few months, he has been is so much pain. He wasn't comfortable standing or laying down. When standing, he would just tremble. I finally made the decision to bring him to the vet yesterday and end his pain.

I feel terrible even though everyone keeps telling me it was the best thing I could do.

This board has helped me in the past and I thought maybe I could post here for some ideas on getting through this.

allieg · 02-28-2009, 03:47 PM

Sorry for your loss.As with loosing a person it takes time.He will always be with you in your memories.

GSD_Maverick · 02-28-2009, 04:12 PM

Sorry for your loss. I know its hard but just remember the good times.

kathyk · 02-28-2009, 04:17 PM

So sorry for you loss. He will always be with you.

middleofnowhere · 02-28-2009, 04:52 PM

I'm sorry that your boy had such a rough last year. It is always hard for me and it is harder when I haven't got a clear answer. It sounds like that was what you were working with - no clear answer. Cherokee was very fortunate to chose a home that cared so dearly for him.

While I have never forgotten the pain of a dog of mine dying, I have never forgotten the joy each of them brought me either. Regardless of how much pain I have when they die, it has always been far outweighed by the joy they have brought me through out their too short lives. Although you may not think so now, you will remember the good times. The care you gave him, the joy he gave you will come to overshadow the sorrow. To me, that is how it should be.

Sean Rescue Mom · 02-28-2009, 05:08 PM

My deepest condolences to you and your family. May the memories you have of Cherokee carry you through the following days/months and may it warm your heart to know that he was a cherished part of your family.

sd3567 · 02-28-2009, 10:03 PM

<span style='font-family: Comic Sans MS'> </span> I am so sorry for your loss.

**angelaw** · 02-28-2009, 10:15 PM

I am so sorry, it's never easy especially with one so young.

poohbearsdad · 02-28-2009, 11:07 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about this. Cherokee is no longer in pain. I'm sure that you've given him a great life during his time here. Be sure to treasure the memories of him.

Rest peacefully Cherokee

Qyn · 03-01-2009, 06:53 AM

Thank you for giving him release from pain. It is the hardest thing to make this decision and then we have to live with the pain of their loss.

RIP, Cherokee

. You were loved and are now free.

02-28-2009, 03:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
cherokee2001 New Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lake county, FL Posts: 12	Cherokee 4/1/01-2/27/09 This is tearing me up. My Cherokee has been so sick for the past year. For the past few months, he has been is so much pain. He wasn't comfortable standing or laying down. When standing, he would just tremble. I finally made the decision to bring him to the vet yesterday and end his pain. I feel terrible even though everyone keeps telling me it was the best thing I could do. This board has helped me in the past and I thought maybe I could post here for some ideas on getting through this. __________________ Chaya

02-28-2009, 03:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
allieg Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,413	Re: Cherokee 4/1/01-2/27/09 Sorry for your loss.As with loosing a person it takes time.He will always be with you in your memories. __________________ Allie owned by: Athena 5/4/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/925796 Lexi 6/1/07 Puggle of some sort

02-28-2009, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
GSD_Maverick Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 27	Re: Cherokee 4/1/01-2/27/09 Sorry for your loss. I know its hard but just remember the good times.

02-28-2009, 04:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
kathyk Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 160	Re: Cherokee 4/1/01-2/27/09 So sorry for you loss. He will always be with you. __________________ Mom to rescued Riley 5/20/2005 Chow/Lab mix Benny 6/17/2006 GSD mix? http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa115/kucall3/

02-28-2009, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
middleofnowhere Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 12,472	Re: Cherokee 4/1/01-2/27/09 I'm sorry that your boy had such a rough last year. It is always hard for me and it is harder when I haven't got a clear answer. It sounds like that was what you were working with - no clear answer. Cherokee was very fortunate to chose a home that cared so dearly for him. While I have never forgotten the pain of a dog of mine dying, I have never forgotten the joy each of them brought me either. Regardless of how much pain I have when they die, it has always been far outweighed by the joy they have brought me through out their too short lives. Although you may not think so now, you will remember the good times. The care you gave him, the joy he gave you will come to overshadow the sorrow. To me, that is how it should be.

02-28-2009, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sean Rescue Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,147	Re: Cherokee 4/1/01-2/27/09 My deepest condolences to you and your family. May the memories you have of Cherokee carry you through the following days/months and may it warm your heart to know that he was a cherished part of your family. __________________ Sean: Adopted July 1999 Neely: Adopted May 2005, LH Tabby/Tortie Gizmo: Bi-color Persian 2009 Neeko: Purr-fect Persian Cat (3/91 - 1/05)

02-28-2009, 10:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
sd3567 Knighted Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,578	Re: Cherokee 4/1/01-2/27/09 <span style='font-family: Comic Sans MS'> </span> I am so sorry for your loss. __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...7/DSCN1368.jpg

02-28-2009, 10:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
angelaw Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooksville, FL Posts: 15,225	Re: Cherokee 4/1/01-2/27/09 I am so sorry, it's never easy especially with one so young. __________________ Angela http://www.vomlandholz.com Hardy, Diesel, Jet, Denial v. Zioner Berg, Iris & Patches the cats

02-28-2009, 11:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
poohbearsdad Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BC Canada Posts: 247	Re: Cherokee 4/1/01-2/27/09 I'm so sorry to hear about this. Cherokee is no longer in pain. I'm sure that you've given him a great life during his time here. Be sure to treasure the memories of him. Rest peacefully Cherokee

03-01-2009, 06:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
Qyn Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 3,203	Re: Cherokee 4/1/01-2/27/09 Thank you for giving him release from pain. It is the hardest thing to make this decision and then we have to live with the pain of their loss. RIP, Cherokee . You were loved and are now free.

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