We Lost our Charlie

[Eva]

Dear Friends,
Tonight it saddens me to tell you about the loss of our dog Charlie, the party mix cocker spaniel we've had for 15 years.
We had to have Charlie euthanized. He was getting sickly with his congestive heart failure that was manageable, but then he wanted to go for a romp and was running and playing, so we took him to dad's, and there his back legs kept giving out, and he was losing his balance, and his legs would kick out suddenly behind him. We figured it was time. I had been worried about him having more trouble breathing, or falling down the stairs, and he was also having a hard time seeing to get out the door, having accidents in the house, plus it was tough for him to get out of the way of the active dogs. Plus lots of getting the shivers out of the blue. I kinda knew his time was sneaking up, so I'm glad we made a calm decision and he wasn't in dire pain or distress. We drove through a drive through and got him one last good cheesburger, which he wolfed down. The vet said he probably had a stroke or small TIA, and it was the right gracious thing to do. It all went smoothly and we loved him up and held him. He'll now be buried next to his family, Puma the dad, Sheena is mom, and Scrappie his brother.

. He was my first adopted baby from the pound. He lived to eat, and loved to live. Always happy and sweet and would run for a treat. Great dog to hog the beds and to even get chased out of his nice warm bed by a kitten nipping on his paws or tail. Sensitive and kind to his elderly girls. Soon they all will be in heaven keeping each other company. May your pound spirit live on in Willow our new adoptee from the pound. We love you and miss you more than you know baby boy. I know we gave Charlie the absolute best life any dog could ever want and then some, so I have no regrets. It's great to be able to have a companion that always makes you smile under any circimstances, except at times like this. But all the way through, he was wagging his tail and loving and licking me to make me feel better. What a great champion, and no more itchy skin, or medicines. Thanks for letting me vent, Love Eva & Brian

[Leslie and Halas]

I'm so sorry for your loss of Charlie. He was a good boy, and he'll live on in your hearts.

[Michele Barton]

Oh, I am so sorry for your loss of Charlie. It sounds like he was truly blessed to have you as his mom and dad.

[Chris & Boys]

Dear Eva & Brian,

I am so sorry to hear your sad news. It is so hard to know when is the right time to say goodbye. I am afraid it won't be long for me to make the same decision with our GR. My neighbor and I joke that the longest relationships we have ever had are with our dogs. It is true. And no matter how much you know it needs to be done, it is the hardest thing in the world to do. I know you will miss him dearly, and I will pray for comfort for you and your family.

[LuvMyAbby&Kaela]

I am so sorry for your loss. I truly empathize with how difficult it is because I have been through it before. You gave him a great life and he is smiling at you from doggy heaven. I never thought to give my girl a cheeseburger...I will remember that. They age too fast.

[Eva]

Dear everyone,
Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts about Charlie. It does help, and yet is so sad to read. I know in time it will get easier, but it is a comfort knowing so many people care, and wish him a good resting place too. Love Eva

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Oh Eva I am so sad for you. I know exactly how you feel. We had to make the decision to put our dear Springer Spaniel down for about the same reasons. It has been a few years and I still miss her sweet ways. It does get better and Willow will help.

[Kai Doodle (Kathy & Keith)]

So sorry for your loss. I hope you are able to find comfort in all you shared and did for him.

[LINDA & TEDDY]

Eva & Brian, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your tribute to Charlie speaks of the shared good times and love. Rest in peace sweet Charlie.

[Rose]

I'm so sorry for your loss. You're tribute to Charlie is beautiful. You shared a lot of happiness and love with each other. Thank you for sharing your memories of him with us.

Sincerely,
Rose

[Debbie and Thomas]

We lost our dog last Oct 15th-it was and still is so hard. Someone sent me this quote and it made me feel stronger. I hope it will for you. "The pain of losing him will never, ever be greater than the joy of knowing him" RIP Charlie.