Rush's Final Christmas

[MountainGSDs]

Originally Posted by GSD Parent

Thank you all for the very kind words. It is so much appreciated. Rush left us last night around 7:00pm. It was very peaceful. You could see his body just saying "wheeeew" no more pain. We were strong for him and tried not to cry until he was gone. He had an excellent last day, right up to the end. This is kinda funny, ironic and weird....Rush has always howled at the song "the joker" by steve miller. We were just a few miles from the vet and that song came on the radio. He got to 'sing along' for one last time. My heart is so broken right now, but at the same time I'm relieved that he is no longer in pain. My Dyna girl on the other hand is very confused. She was pacing all night I think looking for Rush. I love the "grateful dog" poem. That really hit home! Thanks to everyone again. I will post pictures "as soon as I figure out how, so you can see what a beautiful boy Rush is!

So sorry. I can tell you from experience and having shepherds all my life that I have had to let a significant number pass on. It never gets easier, the what if's don't go away but cling to the memories because they are all special in their own way.


Fragile Circle

"We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own, live within a fragile circle, easily and often breached.
Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way.
We cherish memory as the only certain immortality,
never fully understanding the necessary plan."

Irving Townsend.

[dakotachloe]

I'm so sorry about Rush. I'm going through the same thing with the loss of my Duncan just 9 days ago. I feel your pain.

[Karin]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so difficult to go through this, even though you know you are doing the right thing by releasing him from his pain. Rush had a wonderful and loving life with you. I hope you'll find comfort in the happy memories that you have of him. Rest in peace, Rush.