Saying goodbye to Pepper

[Godscreated]

It's time. Tomorrow afternoon. I'm completely at a loss for words.

Tomorrow is a tough day, after it's over let your emotions flow, they will honor the life of Pepper and help in you coming to terms of your loss.

Best wishes and you have my deepest understanding. GC

[Cyberman]

I'm usually pretty good with words, but I've written this out four times and each iteration merely sounds trite and hollow. All I can say is you truly have my deepest sympathy, my friend.

I'm going to tuck this next bit away, as it contains personal reminiscenses which might be upsetting for everyone. Please don't anyone click if you don't want to read this.

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About a decade ago we lost a great dog, a Welsh Springer Spaniel called William (my Mum named him; we already had a dog named Ben and so she thought he needed a Bill sidekick). We'd had him years, he was only the second dog we ever had and he was the best natured animal I ever knew.

Towards the end, he endured a severe stroke which, although he survived, left him like a zombie. He'd just walk around completely lost, going into rooms and simply stand facing the corner as though he didn't understand what was stopping him going any further. We all knew what was to come but none of us could face it; especially my Dad, as William was his special pet - no, friend is more apt. Eventually it was as though William made up his own mind... he went into the garden and just collapsed, unable to get up. That ended up being his last day.

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[Jackalope]

I gave her some steak - she hasn't been interested in food for a while. She perked up (duh), ate some, and is resting with me on the couch. I'll save the rest for a little later. She seems comfortable. I guess that's all I can ask for at this point.

I want to thank all of you for the compassion that you've shown me since this all began. It means the world to me.

I wish I had the strength to thank all of you individually.

[Raeven]

CD, we've all been through it and empathize with the dreadful pain you face. But as unbearable as it seems to be now, there will come a time when you are glad you did the right, responsible, kind and loving thing. Your beloved Pepper understands, too.

Here, holding your hand... with much sorrow for what you are going through. My constant companion (mini-Dachshund) is squeezed up against my leg as I type this, and believe me -- I get it.

[Whateverist]

I wish I had the strength to thank all of you individually.

Save your strength for Pepper. It's good to spend this time with her and to spoil her with the steak. Letting her go is another thing you're doing for her. You're a good friend to her.

[Zazzy]

I don't know if you have this story in your part of the world, but I love it- it's the best version of Heaven I've ever seen. Vets often put it on condolence cards, and I have put it here for you. I also wonder why a major religion has not formed around this idea, since if I could believe in any spiritual, after-death reality, this would be the one.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Man, do I wish this was true.

[Walking Void]

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I gave her some steak - she hasn't been interested in food for a while. She perked up (duh), ate some, and is resting with me on the couch. I'll save the rest for a little later. She seems comfortable. I guess that's all I can ask for at this point.

I want to thank all of you for the compassion that you've shown me since this all began. It means the world to me.

I wish I had the strength to thank all of you individually.

You might want to try some fried liver - works wonders for Naomi (my dog) when she's feeling bad

Caution reading the rest - there are some revolting parts

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A few months back Naomi took really bad and I didn't think she was going to make it (a huge tumour like thing erupted on her back - and then maggots crawled out of that - don't ask - revolting).

Anyway I pumped her full of antibiotics and sprayed her all over with every animal anti-bug spray I could get my hands on.

Then I fried up some mincemeat and liver and fed her by hand. To my amazement she rallied so I took her off to the vet.

He thought it was probably a tumour - I didn't but we both agreed to operate and have it removed. He also had her scanned.

Anyway - after the lumpectomy everything checked out but she was very weak.

Back onto the liver and meat diet and within a week she was better than she had been for years.

Now - a couple of months later - you'd never know she had an operation. The fur has grown back fully.

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[Violet]

I'm sorry to hear that, CD.

[Cyberman]

I wish I had the strength to thank all of you individually.

You already have. If not in words, then in the simple act of being there for her.