Cody will go over the bridge today

GrammaD · 03-30-2012, 11:02 AM

He's not a GSD, he is my darling Golden Retriever who was an abuse/neglect victim, came through the rescue I foster for, and stole my heart.

Unfortunately the pain from his bilateral dysplasia and spondylosis have gotten the upper hand and despite attempts at various treatments and pain meds, his temperament has deteriorated along with his physical condition

So goodbye sweet darling boy, my "heart dog," my living example of the immense capacity dogs have to forgive human failings and find joy after pain and terror. You deserved better than what life gave you, better than what your original owners did to you. May you run pain free and with joy in my dreams.

Jax08 · 03-30-2012, 11:06 AM

Run free, Cody.

TimberGSD2 · 03-30-2012, 11:09 AM

SO sorry for your loss. RIP sweet Cody.

Chance&Reno · 03-30-2012, 11:09 AM

Rest in Peace, Cody.

shepherdmom · 03-30-2012, 11:09 AM

I am so very sorry.

mysweetkaos · 03-30-2012, 11:09 AM

I hope you are able to find some peace and comfort in knowing that he won't be in pain anymore. It is so hard to say goodbye to them, even when we know it is the best thing for them. You are in my thoughts and prayers. We said goodbye to the greatest dog I've ever known 2 weeks ago, and miss him dearly. In the end they have given us so much we have to release them from their pain often before we are ready. Hugs and warm thoughts. Here is a prayer the Father from our Parish gave me when we were struggling. I hope it brings you some comfort.

God knew that you were suffering.
That the hills were hard to climb
So He gently closed your eyelids
And whispered 'Peace be thine.'
In tears we watched you sinking
We watched you fade away
Our hearts were surely broken
You fought so hard to stay

But when we saw you sleeping
So peaceful, free from pain
We could not wish you back
To suffer that again
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home...

Courtney · 03-30-2012, 11:09 AM

Good boy, sweet Cody...such a kind face.

((Hugs to you today))

Josie/Zeus · 03-30-2012, 11:09 AM

I am so sorry.

It's never easy to let them go.

((hugs))))

Stosh · 03-30-2012, 11:16 AM

Cody was a lucky boy to be so well loved.

jang · 03-30-2012, 11:18 AM

Peace and comfort in knowing you are doing, as always, the best for Cody..Jan

03-30-2012, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
GrammaD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 386	Cody will go over the bridge today He's not a GSD, he is my darling Golden Retriever who was an abuse/neglect victim, came through the rescue I foster for, and stole my heart. Unfortunately the pain from his bilateral dysplasia and spondylosis have gotten the upper hand and despite attempts at various treatments and pain meds, his temperament has deteriorated along with his physical condition So goodbye sweet darling boy, my "heart dog," my living example of the immense capacity dogs have to forgive human failings and find joy after pain and terror. You deserved better than what life gave you, better than what your original owners did to you. May you run pain free and with joy in my dreams.

03-30-2012, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,050	Run free, Cody. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

03-30-2012, 11:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
TimberGSD2 Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 1,040	SO sorry for your loss. RIP sweet Cody. __________________ Christina Kya - GSD 7/15/00 Phinneas - Min Pin 2/4/08 Milla - Orithia Z Diehlomov 2/10/12 TJ - GSD 2/27/99-8/7/11

03-30-2012, 11:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
mysweetkaos Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 1,246	I hope you are able to find some peace and comfort in knowing that he won't be in pain anymore. It is so hard to say goodbye to them, even when we know it is the best thing for them. You are in my thoughts and prayers. We said goodbye to the greatest dog I've ever known 2 weeks ago, and miss him dearly. In the end they have given us so much we have to release them from their pain often before we are ready. Hugs and warm thoughts. Here is a prayer the Father from our Parish gave me when we were struggling. I hope it brings you some comfort. God knew that you were suffering. That the hills were hard to climb So He gently closed your eyelids And whispered 'Peace be thine.' In tears we watched you sinking We watched you fade away Our hearts were surely broken You fought so hard to stay But when we saw you sleeping So peaceful, free from pain We could not wish you back To suffer that again It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home... __________________ Candice Mr Sherman Tank Everyday brings a new challenge Kaos

03-30-2012, 11:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Josie/Zeus Knighted Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: DFW TX Posts: 2,093	I am so sorry. It's never easy to let them go. ((hugs)))) __________________ Alta Tollhaus "Koda" 3/18/11 currently training in PSA Rest in Peace my boys Zeus 2000-2009 Odin 2010-2011

03-30-2012, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chance&Reno Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 334	Rest in Peace, Cody.

03-30-2012, 11:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
shepherdmom Knighted Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 2,324	I am so very sorry.

03-30-2012, 11:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Courtney Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,403	Good boy, sweet Cody...such a kind face. ((Hugs to you today))

03-30-2012, 11:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 9,292	Cody was a lucky boy to be so well loved.

03-30-2012, 11:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
jang Master Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: titusville, fl Posts: 823	Peace and comfort in knowing you are doing, as always, the best for Cody..Jan __________________ Sibi- Zoe

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