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flamin lib

(14,559 posts)
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 10:39 AM Jul 2016

Heidi, my 15 year old miniature schnauzer, was put to rest this morning.

She had a stroke two months ago and was un-responsive for 36 hours. We decided to let nature take it's course and damn if nature didn't give her back to us for awhile. A little tipsy, mostly blind and decidedly more affectionate than before which says a lot. About 4 AM Sunday morning she had a second stroke which left her barely functional and we decided to give her a few days. This morning she had a third stroke and it was obvious that we waited a day too long.

She joins every other pet we've known in the last 50 years at rest in the back yard. There's one hell of a pack out there.

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Heidi, my 15 year old miniature schnauzer, was put to rest this morning. (Original Post) flamin lib Jul 2016 OP
Thanks for all your good thoughts. Forgive me if I don't respond to each of you. nt flamin lib Jul 2016 #1
Bless you both. My condolences. CurtEastPoint Jul 2016 #2
Your dear Heidi is with her pack lunatica Jul 2016 #3
It is always sad. rug Jul 2016 #4
I'm so sorry for your loss Hayduke Bomgarte Jul 2016 #5
Hugs to the flaming lib family Tikki Jul 2016 #6
I'm sorry, flamin lib. Solly Mack Jul 2016 #7
The circle is unbroken. A young animal awaits your home at the local The Second Stone Jul 2016 #8
I feel for you... We lost two long time cats last year so I know how you feel NWCorona Jul 2016 #9
I am very sorry for your loss. femmocrat Jul 2016 #10
I am so sorry for your loss - much love to you and hugs nadine_mn Jul 2016 #11
Peace shenmue Jul 2016 #12
Just did the same...there are no words. nt clarice Jul 2016 #13
Aw, so sorry... Phentex Jul 2016 #14
My condolences go out to you, fl and may Heidi RIP Digit Jul 2016 #15
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. Heidi is in Doggie Heaven now and she is friends with Gretel. trueblue2007 Jul 2016 #16
So sorry. I grew up with two miniature schnauzers! Akoto Jul 2016 #17
Sorry to hear that discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2016 #18
ohhhh, so sorry, flamin lib. :-( frogmarch Jul 2016 #19
Awwwwwwww, so sorry for your loss..... a kennedy Jul 2016 #20
Tears for you and your girl. She is at peace. Fla Dem Jul 2016 #21
... Skittles Jul 2016 #22
So, so sorry, flamin lib. Laffy Kat Jul 2016 #23
:( baldguy Jul 2016 #24
You were the best friend she ever could have had and she left happy. Kaleva Jul 2016 #25
 

rug

(82,333 posts)
4. It is always sad.
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 11:16 AM
Jul 2016

I have a miniature schnauzer who's 13. His sister died in March.

It is always sad.

 

The Second Stone

(2,900 posts)
8. The circle is unbroken. A young animal awaits your home at the local
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 12:12 PM
Jul 2016

shelter. Heidi is never gone as long as you remember her, and she will always guard your home and your heart.

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
10. I am very sorry for your loss.
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 12:59 PM
Jul 2016

Schnauzers were my first dogs. Fifteen was a good long life for your precious girl.

nadine_mn

(3,702 posts)
11. I am so sorry for your loss - much love to you and hugs
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 01:01 PM
Jul 2016

It is so hard to say goodbye - I always want "just one more moment". We lost our 17 yr cat earlier this year and we knew we had to make the decision, but it was so hard to give the vet the nod.

trueblue2007

(17,138 posts)
16. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. Heidi is in Doggie Heaven now and she is friends with Gretel.
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 05:15 PM
Jul 2016

I am so sorry to hear about your lovely pet.
God Bless you.

Akoto

(4,261 posts)
17. So sorry. I grew up with two miniature schnauzers!
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 05:19 PM
Jul 2016

Hank was my first, when I was a little one, and then Molly (who liked to try and fight dogs five times her size).

We've also buried our pets out back. At least she is not suffering, so you did the right thing. I hope you can find some comfort and peace, and when you're ready, maybe even a new animal friend.

frogmarch

(12,145 posts)
19. ohhhh, so sorry, flamin lib. :-(
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 05:33 PM
Jul 2016

Losing a beloved pet is very hard. So is knowing when it's time to say goodbye. I waited almost too long, or maybe too long, with my dear little Boston terrier Abby because I couldn't bear the thought of being without her. That's hard too.

My heartfelt condolences.

Skittles

(152,964 posts)
22. ...
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 07:26 PM
Jul 2016

Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you.....
I loved you so --
'twas Heaven here with you.

--by Ilsa Paschal Richardson
 

baldguy

(36,649 posts)
24. :(
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 08:26 PM
Jul 2016
"Dogs are an unfortunate creature to own because unlike children who turn into adults in their teen years, when a dog gets into his teens he dies of old age. So you spend a decade and a half building an affinity for this weird little creature only to have its life extinguished. Maybe that's why we love them because their lives aren't lengthy, logical, or deliberate but an explosive paradox composed of fur, teeth, and enthusiasm. And you'll never meet a person who is so genuinely happy to be with you." - The Oatmeal
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