Comments on: Happy Thoughts and Prayers Needed for a Real Mudpup

By: Samper

Samper — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:10:06 +0000

I am reading this on August 1st. I am so desperately sorry for your loss and the agony of decision making prior to it.

All of us pet lovers know that pets are more than just pets. They are part of the family. And we don’t get over their loss any easier than other kinds of losses.

How are you doing now, several days later?

Thoughts and prayers are extended to your entire family.

Samper

By: CO almost native

CO almost native — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:57:28 +0000

My heart breaks for you and Boris. May you remember all the good times you had with Eva, and the joy you brought to each other.

By: booboodog

booboodog — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:22:11 +0000

tewise,
my heart hurts with you. I have had animals all my life and work with wild animal rescue. To see an animal that has a human hero to look after them is wonderful. I am sure your Eva was was loved to the end, as were you. You were her hero. With time, you will have peace and great memories.

By: AKPetMom

AKPetMom — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:02:10 +0000

Wow, I just came over to this post and I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that as time has passed that your family and Boris are healing. I had to put my Newfie to sleep on 6/30 and I still shed tears when I think of him or see the tin w/his ashes.

By: weaver57

weaver57 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:22:41 +0000

teawise – you did everything you could have. You gave Eva a good life. Yes, she will be greatly missed as all of us pet owners know. Thinking about you in this rough time.

By: paula

paula — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:20:37 +0000

We have a three legger -he has done just fine for 9 years. Trust me, the pup won’t fuss about it, it’s we humans that feel sad. Best of luck.

By: SoCalWolfGal

SoCalWolfGal — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:39:45 +0000

Dear Tewise,

My heart is heavy for you and Boris for the loss of your sweet Eva. I know it is hard not to blame yourself, but you did everything you could – and you were there for her at the end. She will be in your heart always. I know my sweet cat Maddie that I lost to kidney cancer 10 years ago it still in my heart. I still dream about her. And I have always been grateful that I was able to be with her at the end. She was not in pain, and the last thing she knew was the sound of of my voice and the touch of my hand.

I hope you will consider getting another dog when the time is right, for both you and Boris. Although, there will never be another Eva, somewhere there is another Great Pyrenees who needs a loving home. Just a few months ago a couple came in with a beautiful Golden Retriever who was a stately gentleman of about 8. His partner had just passed away; it was cancer also. His owners realized that he was literally grieving himself to death. They came in on a Saturday afternoon when I was volunteering and I was so happy that I thought we had the perfect dog. Just a few days before we had a young Golden mix that that been surrendered to us as her family had lost their home. When he met her in the field for the first time, I swear he smiled gently, wagged his tail and walked over to her. The couple and I cried like babies. They took her home that day. We had a follow up letter with some pics of both dogs that is priceless.

You and Boris will continue to be in my thoughts.

By: TiredMom

TiredMom — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:07:36 +0000

Dearest Tewise,
I am sooooo sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Eva… you are in my thoughts and prayers….. please know that Mudpuppy thoughts, prayers and love are very healing (I know)… open your heart to all of our love energy… and it will help you to heal your broken heart..

Much Mud love and hugs to you. and to Boris too!

By: womanwithsardinecan

womanwithsardinecan — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:00:40 +0000

I’m so sorry you lost Eva. I know how much that hurts.

By: mlaiuppa

mlaiuppa — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:09:16 +0000

My condolences as well. You did your absolute best for your girl. Everything you did, you did for love. And you were able to be with her at the end. (I wasn’t. They wouldn’t let me take my Caesar home after they diagnosed his cancer, and the next morning, he died before I could get there.)

If there is any way to let Boris see her, he will have some closure. He’ll understand why she’s not there. It is actually better for them than not knowing. (Goliath never did get over why Caesar just disappeared one night.)

I am so sorry for your loss.