RIP Tessa

DharmasMom · 11-14-2011, 08:00 PM

It was very peaceful. I had given Tessa her acepromazine to sedate her somewhat about an hour or so before we had to leave since she always gets so upset at the vet. Then the vet of course sedated her heavily. She fell asleep across my lap. She weighed over 100lbs, my leg went numb and I did have to reposition myself. I managed to do it without disturbing her. She continued to lay across my lap. That was where she stayed while the vet gave the final shot. I like to think she died knowing she was well loved.

But it still sucks so hard. I miss her terribly. I know she is better off, not hurting and not struggling but I still hurt. I have been crying off and on all afternoon. Pretty much since I left work. I did get to take her for one last car ride with Dharma and she was actually having a good day, the first in months. She actually wanted to play with Dharma, something that she hasn't done in months. And she initiated the play. She passed to the bridge happy and feeling good. I will miss her forever.

Goodbye sweet girl, you were a challenge but you taught me so much. You were also so incredibly sweet and smart and should have been so much more. Run free at the bridge, without pain, without difficulty. Until we meet again.

StryderPup · 11-14-2011, 08:03 PM

I am so sorry for your loss...you did the right thing and she is free and I am positive she knew she was loved. *hugs*

Jack's Dad · 11-14-2011, 08:04 PM

My best to you at this time. Take care of yourself. You did what you had to.

PaddyD · 11-14-2011, 08:14 PM

Oh it is so hard what we have to do for our furry friends.

GSDBESTK9 · 11-14-2011, 08:15 PM

Very sorry for your loss.

Lakl · 11-14-2011, 08:19 PM

So sorry for your loss... She was a beautiful girl...

Jelpy · 11-14-2011, 08:39 PM

She's beautiful. It was a kind thing you did, taking her pain on yourself. Play at the bridge, fuzzy one.

Jelpy

Wolfiesmom · 11-14-2011, 08:50 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. You did the right thing, and now I am sure that Tessa is running and playing pain free at the bridge (((hugs)))

mysweetkaos · 11-14-2011, 09:00 PM

My thoughts are with you and Dharma ...I am sure you will both miss her dearly. She is free and happy now.

Pattycakes · 11-14-2011, 09:08 PM

I'm so very sorry for the loss of Tessa.

Hugs.

You gave her the greatest gift you could...the freedom from pain. Yes...I guarantee she knew she was loved by you.

11-14-2011, 08:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
DharmasMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,587	RIP Tessa It was very peaceful. I had given Tessa her acepromazine to sedate her somewhat about an hour or so before we had to leave since she always gets so upset at the vet. Then the vet of course sedated her heavily. She fell asleep across my lap. She weighed over 100lbs, my leg went numb and I did have to reposition myself. I managed to do it without disturbing her. She continued to lay across my lap. That was where she stayed while the vet gave the final shot. I like to think she died knowing she was well loved. But it still sucks so hard. I miss her terribly. I know she is better off, not hurting and not struggling but I still hurt. I have been crying off and on all afternoon. Pretty much since I left work. I did get to take her for one last car ride with Dharma and she was actually having a good day, the first in months. She actually wanted to play with Dharma, something that she hasn't done in months. And she initiated the play. She passed to the bridge happy and feeling good. I will miss her forever. Goodbye sweet girl, you were a challenge but you taught me so much. You were also so incredibly sweet and smart and should have been so much more. Run free at the bridge, without pain, without difficulty. Until we meet again. __________________ Debbi- Mom to: Dharma- GSD (2009) Oreo- beloved bunny waiting at the bridge for me. RIP little boo. (2002-2010) Tessa- 11yo GSD- Waiting at the Bridge for me. RIP sweet girl.

11-14-2011, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jack's Dad Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,351	My best to you at this time. Take care of yourself. You did what you had to. __________________ Andy

11-14-2011, 08:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
GSDBESTK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 28,438	Very sorry for your loss. __________________ Carolina Johnson http://www.johnsonhaus.com http://www.carolinak9photography.com

11-14-2011, 08:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jelpy Master Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 906	She's beautiful. It was a kind thing you did, taking her pain on yourself. Play at the bridge, fuzzy one. Jelpy __________________ My furs are not in storage, nor draped across the bed. They're peering out the kennel door just waiting to be fed. (Anonymous)

11-14-2011, 08:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wolfiesmom Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,810	I am so sorry for your loss. You did the right thing, and now I am sure that Tessa is running and playing pain free at the bridge (((hugs))) __________________ Mom to Chases Wolfgang Heinrich Von Ryan aka Wolfie born 12/20/09 Waiting for us at the bridge is Chases Chieftain aka Chiefy Left this earth and left a hole in our hearts July 2000

11-14-2011, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
StryderPup Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carlisle, Ohio Posts: 493	I am so sorry for your loss...you did the right thing and she is free and I am positive she knew she was loved. hugs

11-14-2011, 08:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	Oh it is so hard what we have to do for our furry friends.

11-14-2011, 08:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lakl Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 525	So sorry for your loss... She was a beautiful girl...

11-14-2011, 09:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
mysweetkaos Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 1,246	My thoughts are with you and Dharma ...I am sure you will both miss her dearly. She is free and happy now.

11-14-2011, 09:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pattycakes Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,463	I'm so very sorry for the loss of Tessa. Hugs. You gave her the greatest gift you could...the freedom from pain. Yes...I guarantee she knew she was loved by you.

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