Today is the one year anniversary of when my sweet little child passed away. For 16 years, she gave my life a purpose and showed me so much joy and love. As I cry while typing this, the pain also reminds me of all the amazing memories that get to live with me as well. Miss you, little Sensi.
I just lost my girl a couple days ago… Hardest call I’ve ever had to make in my life, I’ve been a fucking mess all week, my heart hurts, can’t stop crying. Despite being a 16 y/o kitty with kidney failure and the vet telling me it’s only going to get worse and they supported my decision, I still second guess myself on whether we put her down too early… Like I could’ve had just a little more time with her, she was still purring when I’d lay with her, would still give me kisses… But the last thing I wanted was for her to suffer any more than she already had, it was so difficult to see her feeling shitty, struggling to do the most basic things… I keep going back and forth, blaming myself for any shortcomings I may have had with her over the years, whether I was right or wrong, it sucks so bad, I forgot how hard it is to lose a pet, even moreso when you’re the one who has to make the call… Just awful. I wish I spoiled her more…
I’m so sorry for your loss, your puppy looks very sweet.
Despite knowing it’s all part of the commitment we make to our beloved pets from the beginning, it never makes it any easier when our time together comes to an end. What I would give to go back in time for another day on a sunny deck with my little cat…
Awwww I’m sorry. Dogs are extreme because every day is a week of their life (roughly). Gotta fit a lot of love, zoomies, cuddles, and weird moments in that day.
I never got to share this with anyone, but I thought I should here in case it helps anyone.
My biggest regret was being in denial about it being time for my boy. He had gotten sick before and recovered, so I kept thinking he would recover again, but by the time it was clear that he wouldn’t, it was too late. We were planning on taking a couple of days off work to focus on him and do all of his favorite things, but we were one day too late.
Hope no one else makes that mistake.
I, too, made that mistake decades past. It still hurts me to remember how I put my wants (to have her with me) above hers (to feel good) and above reality (she had late stage cancer and was dying). It helps me a little to think she helped me be a better person and make better decisions for my pets going forward.
I’m so sorry internet friend. I can see Sensi was an amazingly beautiful dog from the outside and judging by your comment she was like that from the inside as well. I think she was lucky with you as her human. Stay strong.
❤️🐕
Now that’s a loved dog. Good job, human.
