sorrow and despair

[innerSpaceman]

And yet you would not be the good person you are if you did not have doubts about your awesomely too potent decision-making of life and death consequences.

I know you will come to know, if you don't already, that you chose wisely and compassionately and with love and protection at the forefront of your excellent being.

[Deebs]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

And yet you would not be the good person you are if you did not have doubts about your awesomely too potent decision-making of life and death consequences.

True too.

The decision was completely unselfish. You put Kaila's needs ahead of your own. You could have dragged it out a day or two to have more time to say goodbye, which would have been nice for you to have, but painful and harder for Kaila.

As iSm said, doubts make sense. But as sad as it is, you did the best thing for her.

[madmonkeygirl]

MickeyLumbo sorry to hear of your loss. Our pets are like our children. It's tough. Been there various times and each time it does hurt awhole lot (more than i thought when it was my beloved Max) but knowning he was is in a much better place running around getting birds and what not and is happy makes me feel a bit better. For me the missing him is still there but his memory lives on. If you need anything just let me know. So glad you have the day off my friend. Just take care of yourself now. Rainbow Ridge is a great place full of animals having the time of their lives. Take comfort in knowing you did do the right thing and she suffers no more. (I never got to say goodbye to Max my parents put him to sleep while i was down here in the valley living my life) so i never got that "final goodbye" which hurt more i think of it. And my mom didn't even tell me for awhole month. That hurt even more so. Know if you need anything don't hesitate.

[mousepod]

It's probably too soon for this, but this thread made me think of this song by the band Klaatu. I always cry when I hear it...

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I'm so sorry. I know how much she meant to you.

I hadn't seen the Rainbow Bridge thing before, but I followed the link and was suddenly in tears. Losing someone you love, human or not, is extremely difficult and we're all in pain with you. Much love.

[Disneyphile]

*hugs*

I'm so sorry, and have been through it too many times myself.

Always remember the good times, and she will always be there.

You were her protector and guardian, and now she's yours.

[Sub la Goon]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

You are a wonderful person who helps everyone around you and you did what had to be done. It's never easy to say goodbye to a beloved fur-bearing family member but I think the trade-off for their too short lives is the total and unconditional love they give us and bring to our lives.

My thoughts and well-wishes are with you and yours today.

[scaeagles]

So sorry. Nothing worse than loving something irreplacable and losing it.

Henry David Thoreau, from Walden -
"I long ago lost a hound, a bay horse, and a turtle-dove, and am still on their trail."

[katiesue]

((hugs)). I'm so sorry for your loss.

[cirquelover]

((Hugs))
I'm so, so sorry for your loss. It is one of the hardest things you'll ever do but you did the right thing. I know exactly how you feel but know you did the right thing for your beloved. Take care and lean on your friends in this time of sorrow.