With a Very Heavy Heart

[cheryl & oliver]

I am so sad to say that we had to put our beautiful Red Tri Aussie Renegade to sleep today.  My tears just don't stop, but I know they will.  It was time, he was 15 and had many things wrong at this point.  His back and back legs were no good and getting worse.  He was having some bad spasms with leg and body jerking while sleeping, and he was deficating in the house,and had several tumors that were visible which this dog never ever did from the time we got him 15 yrs ago.  He was my sweet gentle friend.  He was the reason that we got Oliver, he was so lost when he lost his buddy Token(we had Token for 16 yrs,) so Renny was totally lost without Token, he was 3 mos when we got him, and was never without him for 13 yrs.  So Oliver was his buddy for 3 yrs, and he helped so much in the trainng of Oliver.  He always let Oliver get his way with toys, he never tried to take one away from him.  He was the best big brother to a little golden doodle.  And even when Oliver grew larger then him, he still let him get his way. only once did I ever hear Renny growl at Oliver, and Oliver knew his limits with him.  I took Renny's bowls away tonight, and Oliver just kept staring at me...he knows, I am not sure how, but he is not his usual bouncing self tonight, maybe he feels my pain, but I am so glad I have him here to hug and be with...My DH, did not go with me, I wouldn't let him, he is way too emotional, and when we had to put Token to sleep, he couldn't handle it, so I told him to stay at work, ( it is tax season) and I would handle it.  I heard him say his goodbyes this morning and I had to get to the bathroom so he wouldn't her me sobbing with him...Sucha  sad day, but I know that we did the right thing, and he is now at the rainbow bridge and Token will be there to meet him and take care of him....Cheryl

[Sharon & Monty]

So sad for your loss.  I hope as the days go by they will get easier.  Renny & Token are running and playing together now.  Take care.  

[Janice Hammond]

In feel so sad for you. Sending you hugs from Sadie and I.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Cheryl, I am so very sorry for you loss. Tokena and Renegade are running around in Rainbow Ridge right now!  I hope you, DH and Oliver are okay during this time. Thinking of you.

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

Cheryl, I am so sorry for you loss, my heart is breaking for you.... I like to think about it as just time waiting to be together again.  ((Hugs)) Denise & Hunter

[Rose Ann and Amante]

My heart is very heavy for you! Please except my condolences, I understand your saddness all to well. we love them so much and they are such a big part of our lives. Doodle hugs and kisses to you all.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Ok now I'm crying, so sorry for your loss and I'm sure Token will guide him.

He had a great life with you guys. Hope Oliver will recover soon!

[Teresa]

A sad but beautiful story. The love and carrying that you gave.....

Each time one of us loses one of our furry companions, those that read the story have reminders of their loses. And it is sad but it is also the wonderful memories that come flooding back. {{hugs}}