chellebelle Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Our Sadie, aged 10, collapsed this morning getting off the couch where she was snuggled with her new sister Coco. We ran to her to help her up. She couldn't stand up. We thought she broke her leg or hip, but saw she wet all over herself.As Dan called the vet, I held her and comforted her as best I could. When we put her in the car, she turned back to look at me with her version of a smile, thumped her tail like crazy, and I closed the door and said I'd see her when she got back home. 10 minutes later Dan called me sobbing. She had a massive stroke and died. The doctor said there was nothing anyone could have done. My heart is breaking. I guess God knew she was going to join him soon, and sent Coco to us to get us through this terrible pain. Please keep us in your prayers. It seems like I've had so much bad news to share on here, sorry to unload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Sorry for your loss Michelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. What special dogs they both are. Take good care of yourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 :hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Oh no Michelle, I am so, so sorry. So glad Coco is there now to help y'all through. :hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrary Housewife Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 HUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlPiper Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 There are no words to offer you since losing a beloved companion is so painful but she'll have a place in your memories forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 So sorry to hear this. Cherish your wonderful memories of your precious gal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armymom166 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of hugs your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgansmith Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 We have furry children and understand your loss. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Sending hugs! :hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 So sorry, Michelle Our fur-babies are so precious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary11 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Michelle, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Sadie. :weep: Please know the my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Glad to hear that you have Coco to help you deal with the loss, she needs you to help her too as she lost her best friend. I hope you find solace in the memories and good times you had with Sadie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minikelli Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Michelle, I just went through this not so very long ago. My heart breaks for you guys! You all will be in my thoughts and prayers, glad to know that Coco is there for you to help you through this terrible loss. <hugs> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minaturegirl Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I know what it is like to lose a furry kid and am very sorry for you, Dan and Coco lost, it makes me cry just to think of your pain. Take comfort in your memories of her and the joy you gave each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minaturegirl Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Michelle, I just went through this not so very long ago. My heart breaks for you guys! You all will be in my thoughts and prayers, glad to know that Coco is there for you to help you through this terrible loss. <hugs> Kelli I am also sorry to hear about your lost of Cory, thank god you were there for him in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Sorry to hear about your loss Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Oh Michelle, I am so very sad to hear this. Please know that you are all in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Michelle, I just read your post about Sadie. I will just sit here and cry with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-defunct account- Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Oh my gosh, how heartbreaking. I'm so sorry to hear this sad news Michelle. No need to apologize for venting, if you need to get it out, by all means do it. Hugs to all of you :hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigrandma10 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Sorry for your loss,our animals are our family members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy Heart Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (((Huggs))) Losing a pet is heart-wrenching and even tougher when all that remains is a void, still having a pet will help and time will help ease the loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoalaSam Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Oh Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about Sadie. Hugs to you, Dan and Coco. :hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chellebelle Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Thank you all. We decided that rather than crying all day while staring at the empty spot that was Sadie's favorite, we would take Coco to visit Bob at the hospice. They were both delighted to see each other. He was laughing and loving on her and she was happy to give him a bunch of kisses. Bob's nephew took photos of them so he can frame one for Bob to keep by his bed. All the staff made it a point to come and meet her and us. They said Bob talks about Coco all the time. Afterwards, the social worker thanked us profusely for adopting Coco as she's worked with Bob for several months, visiting him when he was still at home. She told us how upset he was about finding her a home. She was so happy to see how clean Coco is now, and everyone loved the big red bow we put around her neck. Then she thanked us for bringing Coco to visit. It seemed to really tickle Bob. We told her it was our pleasure and that we'd be back next week if Bob's up to it. He seemed to be very happy to see how Coco clings to me, and how she seemed fine leaving to go home with me and Dan. I'm so glad we went. Now I need to rest as I didn't sleep so well last night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 What a wonderfully therapeutic and thoughtful thing to make the visit. Sounds like God had His hand in this whole situation to make it work for Bob, Coco and you and Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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