Tess Thanks for 12-1/2 Great Years...We Miss You

kjblur · 11-22-2010, 06:45 PM

First, thanks to all of you who posted your stories about "getting ready to say goodbye" to your GSD companions, they helped me tremendously and aid in this tough time.
Today after nearly 13 years of looking out for my family and being a loyal companion, we sent Tess to run and frolic in dog heaven.
We purchased Tess from a breeder in Spring Texas one year before my daughter was born, thus she was her life long dog.
Around the beginning of this year Tess had more difficulty with mobility of her back legs, lost weight and lost some eyesight but maintained well in other areas. It was a difficult decision but the right one to send her on to the great beyond. Our vet came to my house this morning with a tech. and performed the procedure. She administered the sedation then the final part to stop her heart. The process was very quick and doing this at home was nice, well as nice as something like this can be. Our vet said they only do this for customers in home 2-3 times a year so that was meaningful to us. If circumstances present themselves next time, I will again choose for the vet to come to my home. It was also good to be able to share this moment with our 3-1/2 year old GSD Astro. He sniffed Tess but did not show any odd behavior. He is a jealous, attention nut so he will not mind being an only dog for a while. Thanks germanshepherds.com for the venue you offer. Thank you Tess for your love.......we will never forget you.

GSDAlphaMom · 11-22-2010, 06:52 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. Tess obviously had a wonderful 13 years. It's so hard to let them go but we know when we do they are no longer hurting and once again running free.

Stosh · 11-22-2010, 09:57 PM

Oh I'm so sorry for your loss- there seem to be too many similar stories the past few days. We had our last gsd Omy for 12 years and even though it's been almost two years, I still miss her desperately. Tess put her life in your hands and trusted you to make that decision for her. With time, your hearts will make a place for another

Remo · 11-23-2010, 06:58 AM

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved Tess. When we lose them, they tear away a huge hunk of our hearts.

There is an essay called "Living Love" that I find to be of great comfort at this sad time. If you have a chance, google it and perhaps it will help.

doG speed to the Rainbow Bridge Tess.

bianca · 11-23-2010, 07:00 AM

I am so very sorry for your loss of Tess

Run free now sweet girl

VegasResident · 11-23-2010, 05:55 PM

I am sorry for your loss. No matter how many years you have them, losing them just hurts so much....please come here often for support and also to spend time with the rest of us...

chicagojosh · 11-23-2010, 06:03 PM

sorry you had to put Tess down. she's still watching over you guys

vat · 11-23-2010, 07:31 PM

So sorry for your loss, it is never easy and you will always thinks of her. One day it will be with a smile and not so many tears. Run free sweet girl.

Lesley1905 · 11-23-2010, 08:21 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. At least you know she is a young spring chicken again running around in heaven. It sounds like your family gave her a great life and loved her so much! Your in my thoughts

jakeandrenee · 11-23-2010, 09:20 PM

Sorry for the loss........I know it must be so painful.....run free Tess

11-22-2010, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
kjblur New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1	Tess Thanks for 12-1/2 Great Years...We Miss You First, thanks to all of you who posted your stories about "getting ready to say goodbye" to your GSD companions, they helped me tremendously and aid in this tough time. Today after nearly 13 years of looking out for my family and being a loyal companion, we sent Tess to run and frolic in dog heaven. We purchased Tess from a breeder in Spring Texas one year before my daughter was born, thus she was her life long dog. Around the beginning of this year Tess had more difficulty with mobility of her back legs, lost weight and lost some eyesight but maintained well in other areas. It was a difficult decision but the right one to send her on to the great beyond. Our vet came to my house this morning with a tech. and performed the procedure. She administered the sedation then the final part to stop her heart. The process was very quick and doing this at home was nice, well as nice as something like this can be. Our vet said they only do this for customers in home 2-3 times a year so that was meaningful to us. If circumstances present themselves next time, I will again choose for the vet to come to my home. It was also good to be able to share this moment with our 3-1/2 year old GSD Astro. He sniffed Tess but did not show any odd behavior. He is a jealous, attention nut so he will not mind being an only dog for a while. Thanks germanshepherds.com for the venue you offer. Thank you Tess for your love.......we will never forget you.

11-23-2010, 06:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Remo Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,396	Please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved Tess. When we lose them, they tear away a huge hunk of our hearts. There is an essay called "Living Love" that I find to be of great comfort at this sad time. If you have a chance, google it and perhaps it will help. doG speed to the Rainbow Bridge Tess. __________________ Yours in GSDs and rescue, Lea Good Dogs for Good Homes Virginia German Shepherd Rescue www.shepherdrescue.org

11-23-2010, 07:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
bianca Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 3,328	I am so very sorry for your loss of Tess Run free now sweet girl __________________ Miss Molly Moo (aka The Piranha/The four legged Mouth) GSD 31/10 Raennik Hassan (Cooper) GSD 19/10/11 Paris Tabby Cat 15 years Texas Tabby Cat 15 years

11-23-2010, 05:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
VegasResident Master Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 919	I am sorry for your loss. No matter how many years you have them, losing them just hurts so much....please come here often for support and also to spend time with the rest of us... __________________ Dogs Teach Us Unconditional Love Bindi - GSD (standard coat)- High School Jingles Bell Doyle - (12/1993 - 08/2004) Binky - my soulmate GSD dog (12/19/99-11/16/09) I miss her.. Romeo Bär - Long Standard Coat GSD

11-23-2010, 06:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
chicagojosh Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wicker Park, Chicago Posts: 1,789	sorry you had to put Tess down. she's still watching over you guys __________________ A tired puppy is a good puppy CODY - Sable GSD Born 11/15/09 MANDI - GSD/Husky/Lab Mix Born 6/3/06

11-22-2010, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
GSDAlphaMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,230	I'm so sorry for your loss. Tess obviously had a wonderful 13 years. It's so hard to let them go but we know when we do they are no longer hurting and once again running free.

11-22-2010, 09:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Oh I'm so sorry for your loss- there seem to be too many similar stories the past few days. We had our last gsd Omy for 12 years and even though it's been almost two years, I still miss her desperately. Tess put her life in your hands and trusted you to make that decision for her. With time, your hearts will make a place for another

11-23-2010, 07:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
vat Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kingston, IL Posts: 3,027	So sorry for your loss, it is never easy and you will always thinks of her. One day it will be with a smile and not so many tears. Run free sweet girl. __________________ Valerie Shewana's Maximum Velocity (aka Max) Shewana's Hot-Spice (aka Callan) Kaycee 11/97-5/10 Rio 10/08-2/10 Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away.

11-23-2010, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lesley1905 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 906	I'm so sorry for your loss. At least you know she is a young spring chicken again running around in heaven. It sounds like your family gave her a great life and loved her so much! Your in my thoughts __________________ Brody: GSD May 2010 Von der Sauk Zella : Pitbull, July 2006 Fritzy: GSD February 2008 Pita: Cavalier July 2011

11-23-2010, 09:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
jakeandrenee Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville Alabama Posts: 3,103	Sorry for the loss........I know it must be so painful.....run free Tess __________________ Renee' Jake 2/12/10 CGC TDI

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