Heard from the vet and she can come today at 1 pm or tomorrow at 4:30.
We opted for today.
Sarah and I are about to leave with him so that he can “take sister to school” one last time. (Which has been the highlight of his day for many years.)
Of course, he’s not going to understand why she doesn’t actually get out of the car when we get there and is going to worry that I need a little more training before he can let me attempt these kinds of important jobs by myself. (smile)
He just had his last meal of grilled chicken and diced watermelon and is getting all the treats he wants.
Spoiled little fella.
And your messages are touching my heart and bringing many tears to my eyes–so good to know how much he is loved.
I am so sad. When I read your post earlier today, the tears were flowing. Thinking of you all. I gave our little Maltese extra hugs today. They are so precious…
When I was young, I asked my mom if Dogs and Cats go to heaven like people. My mom, keeping with the teaching she had learned told me “No honey. Animals don’t have souls.” I think, that time, my mom was wrong. No one I know had as much soul as Snowy. I think he will find my mom up there, and she will know that animals do go to heaven. And she will smile at newly arrived Snowy.
I’m so sorry Smith family. I have been following you for years (never commented) and know how much that little guy will be missed. Praying for peace.
I hugged Genesis and Miles a little tighter this afternoon. Oh, who am I kidding…a LOT tighter. They each had a cookie to celebrate Snowy’s wonderful life. Love to you all.
just tears now…just tears
so sad I have tears right along with you… I had to do this several months ago too. It is so hard but we have to have compation for our sweet babies too. hugs for all
At 1:00 today, I gave my Blackie girl a special “cookie” in honor of Snowy. Blackie is on a diet and doesn’t get many “extras”, so she was sending up many, many tail wags and kisses to pave the way for your precious boy. You’ve been in my heart and prayers all day…
RIP
RIP, Snowy! My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn his loss.
The Rainbow Bridge
inspired by Norse legend
By the edge of a woods, at the foot of
a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time
stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do
run,
When their time on earth is over
and done.
For here, between this world and the
next,
Is a place where each beloved creature
finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they
play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross
over one day.
No more do they suffer, in pain or in
sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives
filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health
renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with
strength imbued.
They romp through the grass, without
even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at
the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front
and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks
from the pack.
For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.
The sadness they felt while they were
apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each
heart.
They embrace with a love that will last
forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross
over… together.
Becky,
Our prayers are with all of you. Today and always. Godspeed, Snowy …
Thinking of you all today as send Snowy off to the Rainbow Bridge. Hugs and prayers to you all!
I’m so sorry Smith family. I have been following you for years (never commented) and know how much that little guy will be missed. Praying for peace.
Sending prayers and hugs to your family today. Snowy was a special fella that touched so many. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
Oh I’m so sorry, Becky. ((hugs))
Sending you guys hugs and prayers. Rest in Peace snowy 🙂
Love,
Michelle-
Hugging my own fur-baby a little closer this afternoon…thankful you were blessed with such a loving dog…he fought the good fight….Well done, Snowy, well done. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.
snowy and all of you are much loved…..thinking of you
Will be thinking of you today – I definitely know what you are going through, just had to put my 20 year old cat down a week and a half ago. Letting go is the kindest thing we can do for our pet companions! Julia
Sorry to hear about Snowy, thinking of you guys today.
Sending our love.
Randy, Deb, Caleb
This is your final act of love for dear Snowy – he won’t suffer any longer and will be at peace. You will miss him so and I am praying for you all. Thinking of Nathan too. Godspeed Snowy – you are loved!!
I am so sorry to hear that Snowy did not recover like he did so many times before! You guys will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days… I still look for my sweet little kitty Niblet to come running when we come in the house, and we had to have her put to sleep in December (They thought it was cancer for her too). She was almost 14… You have so many great memories and pictures of Snowy… he will never be forgotten! And, maybe Snowy has a cousin somewhere that can find a home with you guys in the future! Hugs to all of you!!!
He has been loved every day of his life, till the very last. I think this is what happyness means, both for humans and canines (and felines!). 🙂
My heart is breaking for you.
Thinking of you and the family. Big ((hugs))
God Speed Little Man. Your wonderful work here is complete. We all love you so.
My heart is breaking for you… Done this 2 times so I know where you are at emotionally. Prayers for all of you!! Marjie
I know this is a very difficult decision to make. Tears are streaming down my face right now just thinking about you guys!! We all have come to love this little fella as our own and we will all miss him terribly!! Love all of you and I will be saying a prayer to help you through the coming days and weeks. Rest in love, Mr. Snowy!!
Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers today!! I’m not sure of the time there? But if you have it, have him make a paw painting! Painting his paws and have him walk across a canvas. My Mom did that with her lab, it is a great piece of art!! ((HUGS))
Thinking of you all this afternoon. I will miss you Snowy!
Thinking of you all … with tears in my eyes. Snowy is so loved. And you all are so lucky to have been adopted by him 🙂
Praying for all of you on this difficult day. I am so glad Snowy has you guys to love him and take this last walk with him. He has been blessed with the best family he could have hoped for in his sweet life! I will miss him! He will always be alive in your memories, and everytime a memory makes you smile and warms your heart he will be ther with you again! So he will never truly leave you.
Love,
Holly Hart & Jake
Snowy, I am imagining your Mama hugging you tight and singing you into Paradise.
You have brought such love and joy to not only your family, but to all of us who love know your through your Mama’s journal.
Woof and love and tears and prayers for you, sweet Snowy!
Becky and family,
Haven’t been saying much lately but have been keeping up with you and sweet Snowy. I feel your pain and heart brokenness as I went through the same thing with my 18 year old cat last year. I still miss her terribly and even last night when I opened the back door I thought for a second that I heard her running to greet me before I remembered that she wasn’t there. I promise you will feel Snowy close by for a long time to come. Prayers are with you all and especially with Snowy.
Much love,
Debbie Taylor
Becky, Steve, Sarah and far-away Nathan and Meagan, I will think of you today and will keep you in my prayers, as you say good-bye to this little furry family member. I know how heartbroken you all are now from experience. There is nothing to make it all better. And yet, I wish you strength, peace and a couple of beautiful last minutes with Snowy. And I wish Snowy a painfree and easy transition.
Virtual hugs and embraces to all of you.
warmest wishes, Nadine from Germany
It is wonderful that your vet is willing to come to your house so he can slip away in a peaceful place surrounded by love and familiarity.
Snowy, if there’s a better place after this one, you’re going there. Run free little guy!
It is right, it is good, it will hurt – but not Snowy. He will just feel relief and love and happiness. He will have all sorts of friends at the Rainbow Bridge – I know many of them.