Members NJSHORE Posted December 13, 2018 Members Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 My beautiful King Charles Cavilear has to be put down on Saturday. She's only five but was born with kidney disease. She was doing very well on a pill and special dog food. Suddenly, she exhibited signs of not feeling well. No energy, depressed and just not the same. Finally, took her to the vet and after tests we found out the kidney disease had progressed greatly. After speaking to a specialist there's unfortunately nothing that can be done. To avoid further suffering we had to come to this painful decision. My two daughters will be devastated as will my wife and I. She was such a big part of the family. We got another puppy this past summer which will help the girls but it will not mask the grief. I'm of course not looking forward to Saturday. Just trying to give her the best final days possible. I fill up with so much emotion just writing this. It's going to be so hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dee rite Posted December 14, 2018 Members Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Dear Njshore, First of all I am really sorry for this difficult time you and your family are going through. This is very hard decision and the emotional roller coaster is part of the grieving process. I too have been through this too. The depression is part of the renal failure and is more like lack of energy rather than true depression due to toxins and decreased red blood cells. This creates very low energy. Your little girl knows much love and you are being a truly kind parent to be able to give her peace. This is a special gift. wishing strength and sending you and your family love Hugs Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members So sad But Yet So Happy Posted December 14, 2018 Members Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 6 hours ago, NJSHORE said: My beautiful King Charles Cavilear has to be put down on Saturday. She's only five but was born with kidney disease. She was doing very well on a pill and special dog food. Suddenly, she exhibited signs of not feeling well. No energy, depressed and just not the same. Finally, took her to the vet and after tests we found out the kidney disease had progressed greatly. After speaking to a specialist there's unfortunately nothing that can be done. To avoid further suffering we had to come to this painful decision. My two daughters will be devastated as will my wife and I. She was such a big part of the family. We got another puppy this past summer which will help the girls but it will not mask the grief. I'm of course not looking forward to Saturday. Just trying to give her the best final days possible. I fill up with so much emotion just writing this. It's going to be so hard. Hello NJShore. I cannot imagine the mixed emotions you and your family must be going through now. When we took our Savannah in to the vet we fully expected to bring her home but after an examination and listening to her heartbeat which the vet couldnt find because her lungs had so much fluid on them we put her to sleep. That absolutely destroyed us as a family. But we knew that as MUCH as we didnt want to let her go we would be so selfish to bring her home and let her suffer. So we put our baby down. After reading your post my heart goes out to you, your wife and daughters. We didnt expect to put our baby down. Here you ARE doing whats right, but the knowing has to be unbearably hard. Know that you will always have people who have suffered as you, and they will be here for you when you feel like talking. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Take tons of pictures and try to enjoy your lil girl as much as you can. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NJSHORE Posted December 14, 2018 Author Members Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Thank you so much. It helps to have someplace to express what you're feeling. This is our last day with her. It's so hard already and it doesn't seem real. She was loved every single day and had the happiest life possible. The best dog by far I ever had. I wish this wasn't real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members So sad But Yet So Happy Posted December 14, 2018 Members Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 It helps to have someplace to express what you're feeling. It really does. Its our Love for our " kids" that bring us all together. Again, I can't imagine how you feel knowing, But enjoy her. And when you need to vent, thats what we do here. Lord knows i do. Just enjoy her...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators KayC Posted December 14, 2018 Moderators Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 I am so sorry, I've heard it's a breed that has a lot of medical problems at a young age, I knew someone from another site once that lost several of them very young and it was hard because they ARE such a good dog! Not fair by any means. https://www.griefhealingdiscussiongroups.com/topic/10720-lost-my-precious-boy-logan/?tab=comments#comment-135102 I posted the same video for her too back then. I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish it wasn't real either. I don't say goodbye, more like "until then", I hope this video brings you some comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NJSHORE Posted December 14, 2018 Author Members Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Thank you for the beautiful video. Everything is hard right now but having lost loved ones I know it's part of the process. It's never fair and it never makes sense. What I do know is that I feel this way because I Iove her and will always remember her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators KayC Posted December 14, 2018 Moderators Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 And our love continues still, even death cannot kill that, our spirits are eternal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NJSHORE Posted December 15, 2018 Author Members Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 I've been hoping this morning wouldn't come but this is it. In a few hours we have to say goodbye to our little girl. The clouds and rain her this morning are fitting because that's how we all feel. Life is certainly difficult and at times very unfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators KayC Posted December 15, 2018 Moderators Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Let us know how it goes. Thinking of you and sending hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NJSHORE Posted December 15, 2018 Author Members Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 Our beautiful girl is at peace now. No longer sick and no more suffering or confusion. I'll miss her so much but this is better than having to watch her the days leading up to it. The emotions are all over the place right now but that's all part of the healing process. Goodbye my beautiful baby. I love you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators KayC Posted December 16, 2018 Moderators Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 I'm sorry, I know you're missing her. I'm glad she's no longer suffering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AJWCat Posted December 17, 2018 Members Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 Oh no, just read through your story. I remember along with a sadness beyond anything I could imagine (my main emotion) after losing my cat (very suddenly) was anger. Life seemed very unfair. And this does too. We just never know what life brings. I guess it's what makes it all so precious, every moment we do get. I am so sorry for your loss and that your sweet girl had to leave you too soon. Of course you did the right thing, but it doesn't make it easier. Please come back and read and write - it might make it easier to get out all the emotions. I did, I was here often trying to deal with my shock, sadness and anger at losing my cat. We understand what you are going through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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