Final plans

[Lynda Kamrath]

We had the bad news over Thanksgiving that Groucho Too has cancer of the liver.  He had a cancerous cyst on his spleen that burst so they did a spleenectomy and had the spleen biopsied.  It was cancer.  They also saw nodes on his liver during the surgery.  So....what to do?  He has the stitches out tomorrow, so we have decided to tell the vet we want plenty of pain medication for him when he starts to be bad and we have decided to have him put down at home.  There is a traveling vet who will come to the home to do this.  There is also a pet crematorium in our little town who pick up corpses and take them for cremation.  We will have him put down at home, cremated, and the ashes buried at home.  We have even picked the area for his final resting spot.  We are ready to lay our beautiful goldendoodle to rest.

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Having just been through this in July, my heart just aches for you and your family.
I had a really good friend point out to me, that Dylan, our Golden, knew nothing but love throughout his entire 13 years of life. In the end, my husband and I were right beside him and we were the last things he saw and felt. She pointed out, we should all be so lucky in life and this was a peaceful and wonderful way to leave this world. I pass this on to you. After all the years of unconditional love, these guys bestow on his, I feel we at least owe them the dignity of a painless passing. No matter how much it hurts, we do it for them. ((HUGS))

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

We too had Dylan cremated . Since we had been transferred around the country with my DH job, I still had all the ashes from his great grand mother, grandparents and mother. Since this is now our retirement home, we picked a lovely, sunny spot on our property, and planted a tree, with the combined ashes. I had a Memorial stone made and placed it by "their" tree. I pass the tree each and every day, while walking Enzo, and have a word or two with my 5 past Goldens. Closure.

[Sharon & Monty]

I'm so sorry. It is a tiny blessing that you can prepare. And I might add a very nice preparation plan indeed.  Wishing you and your family strength and as many good days as you can get with your beloved dogger. Hugs.

[Donna Bay & Buzz]

I am terribly sorry to hear this. I think we all share your pain and likely most of us have had to deal with the loss of a loved pet. Your plan sounds comforting and a wonderful way to honor him. Best wishes.

[Lynda Kamrath]

Yes, I sure know what you mean.  Groucho Too is only 7 years old but he has been with us his entire life and has known lots and lots of love.   We don't want him to be in pain and will make his death as painless as possible.  I'm pretty happy with our plan.  When Hondo died (also seven years old) we were not planned for that and his ashes are still in a beautiful wooden box on our bookshelf.  It does make it more final to finally put them in the ground.

[Carol and Banjo]

I'm so sorry Lynda.   Keeping you all in my prayers.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

It's so hard to say goodbye but seems like you have a little time to say farewell and it's good that you have a plan. I haven't really got words to convey how sad I am for you all.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

My heart aches for you, Lynda, but you and Groucho are in our prayers. It sounds like a loving plan.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

So sorry to hear this, Lynda. Your plans of having the vet come to your home is such a loving and peaceful way to say goodbye. Your in my thoughts.

[Judy, Meg & Polly Wolly Doodle]

I am also very sorry to hear this.   My son just went through it last week and he and his family had a Viking style cremation on the pond at their home, I think it soothed them to have that process.  My prayers to you and Groucho for a peaceful transition. 

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Lynda, I'm so sorry you have to be making these last plans. But at the same time I'm hoping for plenty more happy memories with Groucho Too. You have him a wonderful life and that's all that matters to him. My thoughts are with you.

[LINDA & TEDDY]

Lynda,

My heart is breaking for you. They are never with us long enough. I lost my sweet girl due to complications after a splenectomy. The kicker, the biopsy was negative for cancer. Your plan speaks of your love for your sweet boy. You are in my thoughts as you enjoy every moment with Groucho Too.