tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post6968733377006566678..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Saying GoodbyeJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-77748839573975980012014-02-18T08:31:05.877-08:002014-02-18T08:31:05.877-08:00Thank you so much, Martine. Having lost other love...Thank you so much, Martine. Having lost other loved dogs previously, I am a little better prepared for the process than I was with the first one. It does help that she was very old. And, though this may sound strange, right after she died I had a very clear vision that she was running free, filled with joy, telling me it was OK. Still makes me cry, but in a good way.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-49502590778349096622014-02-18T00:26:36.356-08:002014-02-18T00:26:36.356-08:00Well done, Laura, you've managed to put into w...Well done, Laura, you've managed to put into words everything I feel about helping our old friends on their way. Sure, it's heartbreaking; sure, we miss them; but it's the last kindness we can do for them to thank them for sharing their lives with us. If I was allowed to choose how I leave this world, I would leave it while sitting on the couch with my family around me.<br />There'll be a Jojo shaped hole in your life for a while, but the edges will start to soften and fill in after a while so it doesn't hurt so much every time you notice it.<br />Until then, hugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-4305549792263466182014-02-16T08:16:20.905-08:002014-02-16T08:16:20.905-08:00Thank you, Cesca. I know you understand.Thank you, Cesca. I know you understand.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-73393880392753584922014-02-16T06:13:35.093-08:002014-02-16T06:13:35.093-08:00Lots of love to you, Laura. It's always such a...Lots of love to you, Laura. It's always such a difficult moment. Big hugs.Francesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312915602595615476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-45109811844813721092014-02-14T12:37:14.746-08:002014-02-14T12:37:14.746-08:00Thank you Anon. I'm not a perfect dog owner by...Thank you Anon. I'm not a perfect dog owner by any means, but I try to do my best for them.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-36841788084150044022014-02-14T11:50:23.164-08:002014-02-14T11:50:23.164-08:00I'm sorry for your loss. You gave her a good h...I'm sorry for your loss. You gave her a good home and life-any dog would be lucky for you to be their person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-31864609292954640842014-02-14T07:49:05.686-08:002014-02-14T07:49:05.686-08:00Alison--My son was very, very sad on the day. But ...Alison--My son was very, very sad on the day. But after many tears and much expression of sadness he was able to move on, which I was glad about. The other dog seemed quite lost at first, but like my son, has now adjusted. We're trying to take Star with us everywhere we go so she doesn't feel lonely. Thanks for asking.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-77921195436656786772014-02-13T19:10:12.358-08:002014-02-13T19:10:12.358-08:00Ok, you had me crying and I am sure I am not the o...Ok, you had me crying and I am sure I am not the only one.<br /><br />How is your son taking it? And your other dogs? <br /><br />I am glad you had Jojo for such a long and happy time! Alisonhttp://www.alisonhartbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-35081665784476188322014-02-13T07:25:50.411-08:002014-02-13T07:25:50.411-08:00Thank you Dom, Jan, Val and TB Dancer. I appreciat...Thank you Dom, Jan, Val and TB Dancer. I appreciate the kind thoughts.<br /><br />Val--My small animal vet has been my friend for years and comes out on these errands as a favor. He also does this for others besides me. In our area there are several mobile small animal vets, as well as large animal vets who will also do small animals. So there are options. Of course, I don't know about your area. But many vets are sympathetic to the wish to put a loved animal down at home.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-4497940918760795152014-02-13T05:36:48.965-08:002014-02-13T05:36:48.965-08:00Sorry for the delete--I should proofread before I ...Sorry for the delete--I should proofread before I send. A story that always gives me a great deal of comfort is the tale of Belker. Google "Belker the dog" and it will show up.<br /><br />I too believe that an animal passing on its own is giving you one final gift. The decision to make that final call is taken from us. I also believe that the lessons our animals teach us must be practiced. That means another little critter is waiting for us to find them and bring them into our family. Many hugs, Laura.<br /><br />February 13, 2014 at 5:35 AMTBDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889066602819359591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-27757066426513603382014-02-13T05:35:26.007-08:002014-02-13T05:35:26.007-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.TBDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889066602819359591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-24465282360011274132014-02-13T02:52:01.899-08:002014-02-13T02:52:01.899-08:00I am sorry for the loss of your dear friend. She ...I am sorry for the loss of your dear friend. She was a beautiful girl. I love the last picture of her. There seems to be a whole story in her gaze. The story of a great life with a family she loved very much. <br /><br />Did your horse vet come out? I am not familiar with traveling small animal vets. I am glad she was able to be at home. My sweet cat of 15 years died in my arms at the vet's office. We knew he had cancer due to a growth on his shoulder. So we gave him a wonderful week of his favorite foods and activities before saying goodbye. We also did not pursue any diagnostics or medicine and let him go before he could really suffer. It felt right. Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-75618747330472906412014-02-12T20:40:54.613-08:002014-02-12T20:40:54.613-08:00Such a wonderful tribute to JoJo. Sharing her stor...Such a wonderful tribute to JoJo. Sharing her story makes all of us with aging dogs treasure them even more while they are here. Overall the happiness/pain ratio is 100/1 until the end, but man that end hurts like hell. Jannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-33529287009473569702014-02-12T18:52:25.810-08:002014-02-12T18:52:25.810-08:00I am so sorry. RIP, sweet girl.I am so sorry. RIP, sweet girl.Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-56115158572474737772014-02-12T16:42:29.357-08:002014-02-12T16:42:29.357-08:00RiderWriter-Yes, it's all about treasuring the...RiderWriter-Yes, it's all about treasuring the time we have. Thank you so much for your kind comment.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-84822035705186345882014-02-12T16:36:04.896-08:002014-02-12T16:36:04.896-08:00Oh, Laura, I'm so sorry... I am crying for you...Oh, Laura, I'm so sorry... I am crying for your sadness, but happy that you did have Jojo for so long. She really was beautiful. I'm glad you were able to hold her in her last moments and it was a peaceful end. <br /><br />I hope with all my heart that my sweet girl makes it to 16. She's turning 11 this month and it's very much on my mind. I just try to treasure every day, every minute, really, with her and be glad that I have her, and I know you did the same with Jojo. <br /><br />(Hugs) to your family...RiderWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679157278313699794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-4440072768708270762014-02-12T14:38:14.988-08:002014-02-12T14:38:14.988-08:00redhorse--Thank you. I know you're right. That...redhorse--Thank you. I know you're right. That day is not today, though. Or tomorrow or the next day. It's just been too many sad things in a short time. <br /><br />Thank you so much, Linda and Grace. Jojo was very unique--half Jack Russell, half Aussie Shepherd. The result of an accidental cross of my neighbor's two purebred dogs. Jojo was the smallest pup in the litter--a blue-eyed red merle. We miss her.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-1489446275482449522014-02-12T14:04:35.422-08:002014-02-12T14:04:35.422-08:00What a beautiful girl, and what a happy life she h...What a beautiful girl, and what a happy life she had. Grace Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14940229993479813381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-16056045826027651312014-02-12T13:38:49.704-08:002014-02-12T13:38:49.704-08:00What a lovely tribute to your dog, Laura. And what...What a lovely tribute to your dog, Laura. And what a sweet picture of her, too.<br /><br />Thinking of you!Linda Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948970237555890150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-82019093146015630542014-02-12T13:01:57.503-08:002014-02-12T13:01:57.503-08:00I'm so sorry. She really had a great life, an...I'm so sorry. She really had a great life, and some day you won't cry when you remember.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-56285310307304403102014-02-12T10:33:54.261-08:002014-02-12T10:33:54.261-08:00Thanks Funder. No, it's never easy. It's t...Thanks Funder. No, it's never easy. It's the price we pay for loving our animals. I guess we're all willing to pay that price...those that interact on this blog, anyway. Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-25030518361116722632014-02-12T10:16:04.651-08:002014-02-12T10:16:04.651-08:00I'm so sorry for your loss, Laura. It's ne...I'm so sorry for your loss, Laura. It's never easy.Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-27626104577012685012014-02-12T08:57:36.894-08:002014-02-12T08:57:36.894-08:00CFS--Yes, its always been very important to me tha...CFS--Yes, its always been very important to me that my animals are euthanised at home and I am with them. <br /><br />horsegenes--Thank you. It wasn't actually a difficult choice in one sense. I knew she was dying and would die either way. I just chose to take away her last bit of struggle. In that sense it was a clear and easy choice. It's just always hard to lose a loved animal--any way that it happens. I know you know. We are all taking a lot of comfort in Star right now. My son said, "Every time I think about how much I loved Jojo, I show some extra love to Star." I think we are all doing that.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-591185628244646132014-02-12T08:43:50.237-08:002014-02-12T08:43:50.237-08:00You were blessed to have such a wonderful family m...You were blessed to have such a wonderful family member like Jojo. Chosing her feelings over your own was the right thing to do and the hardest. When the time is right, JoJo is going to make sure that another dog finds you and loves you the way she did. <br /><br />Hang in there.horsegeneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614136458074519322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-25112627138890364362014-02-12T08:36:28.093-08:002014-02-12T08:36:28.093-08:00It's never easy, but it is the right thing to ...It's never easy, but it is the right thing to do when our companions let us know it's their time.<br /><br />Peacefully, and at home in the arms of a loved is a good way to go.Calm, Forward, Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.com