Lost my Rosie newf today

[NMalfam]

Some of you might remember I lost my Daisy newf to Cushing's in June. Then I lost my 15 year old Golden Retriever to spondylosis in August. Now, today, I have lost my last girl, my Rosie newf. She was 5 1/2 years old. I always thought it would be her hip dysplasia that would end things for her eventually, but today Rosie was diagnosed with liver cancer. With the cancer, and all of her many other problems, the vet and I decided it would be best for Rosie to end her suffering.

It gets harder everytime, losing my sweet girls. While I love my little guys, there is something special about a newfoundland. I really need one here right now to hug. I didn't suspect that Rosie had cancer. I knew she was refusing to eat, her belly was distended, she'd lost weight, she'd been shivering. She was leaking urine. Now she is dead.

She loved Daisy so much. I don't know what I believe, but I truly hope there is some afterlife for dogs, and Daisy and Rosie can be reunited today.
Thank you,
Nancy

[Kay]

I am so sorry Nancy. It must be so hard for you, you poor thing. I do believe in an afterlife for dogs. I think they are the angels of the world. They are just so good in everyway, I think they are truly angels. Sometimes I think they're here to watch over us as much as we watch over them. I will say a prayer for you and your little ones. Kay

[ventilate]

Nancy;
I am so sorry that your have lost Rosie. This has been one heck of a year for you. It is the most difficult thing to decide that your companion has had enough suffering and it is time to help them out of their pain, and to hold them in your arms while they slip away. But you have to know that Poor Rosie must have been suffering and she is free of that now. It is tragic that you have suffered so much grief these past few months. I can only imagine.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts.
Sharon, Nike and Kenai

[labblab]

Oh Nancy, I just could not believe it when I saw your post today. So much pain for you during these past months. It just seems so unfair that you have now lost Rosie, too. It may not bring any comfort now, but Terry and I do want you to know that your girls will always be honored on this board. If you click on the "Remembering All Who Have Left Us" thread, you will find Daisy and Charlotte and Rosie all together now. Just as they will always remain in you heart. But nothing helps to fill your empty arms right now...

I so hope that the coming year will bring some new beginnings for you. You have suffered through far too many endings. But in ending the pain for your girls, you have so bravely released their spirits. Now I just hope that your own spirit can find some comfort. And perhaps, with time, that another newfie girl will make her way to your arms and your heart.

As always, please take care, and come back to talk to us ~
With many (((((hugs)))))) to you tonight,
Marianne

[zoesmom]

Oh Nancy -

What awful news. I was so upset to read about Rosie, on top of all your other losses. I know Daisy was a hard one for you (and for all of us here, for that matter) but I'm sure all such losses are equally painful. With Rosie, you were able to make the choice to end her suffering and I can only hope that eases your own pain a bit, knowing that you were able to help her across the bridge in the end - yhe last and probably the most important gift we can give them when they are so ill. No matter how long it's been or how many we send on their way, it just never gets any easier, does it? You deserve the very best in the upcoming New Year, after the year you've had with your babies. We'll be thinking of you in the coming days and hope you'll keep coming back to visit us here. Sue & Zo-Zo

[cocomo'sdaddy]

Nancy - I am brand new here and have only recently faced the fact that I may lose my companion of 14 yrs. if new medications don't stop his decline....I can't imagine your pain, but my Heart goes out to you...I believe in an afterlife which definitely includes our beloved pets from this Life....God Bless You
Cocomo'sdaddy

[KarenTascha]

Dear Nancy,
Ofcourse we remember the lost of you're beloved dogs.. and now you're other newfie has crossed the rainbowbridge too.. I just don't know what to say..

There is a story about the rainbowbridge, that's my dream of doggy heaven..
It comfort me when an animal leaves us..
You will see them again some day..

**
The Rainbow Bridge

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 of the animals who had been ill or old are restored to health and vigor,
and 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 the Rainbow Bridge together.....

[Debskw]

I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. If its any consolation when our babies have been good pets, and they all are, the best we can do for them is help when they are suffering.
Our thoughts are with you and our love.


Debbie and Family

xxxxxxxxx

[NMalfam]

I just realized, after Daisy died, Rosie never seemed to recover. She started refusing to go outside. When she would go out, she would lie in the spot where Daisy slept when she couldn't walk and we couldn't get her into the house.

Rosie would sit in the stream where Daisy used to drink so much when she was so thirsty from the Cushing's.

Rosie stopped barking at the cat.

Rosie never bonded with anyone, human or animal, except Daisy. She loved Daisy so much. When Daisy was so sick, Rosie would lay beside her, licking her. Oh, God I hope there is an afterlife where Rosie and Daisy are together again. It just has to be. Rosie had such a miserable life, with all of her medical and behavioral problems. Daisy was the bright spot in her life. I need them to be together again. I want it so bad. I am so sad. What if this is all there is? Daisy and Rosie lived for nothing. How can we know?

I can't stand to ever lose another dog. I love them so much. The humans here are so difficult. I can't stand to lose my dogs, but I can't stand to not have dogs.

Thank you alll for bearing with me since last spring. It has provided comfort that I just don't feel out here "in the real world".
Love,
Nancy

[YogurtsMom]

We can't know for sure, but I believe in an afterlife for both human and animal companions. My sister died almost 5 years ago. Afterward, we had a session with a psychic communicator. He told us that she said that the family pets were among the first to greet her on the other side and to reassure her that she was in a safe place.

This past six months must have been devastating for you. But I think it is okay for you to think of Daisy and Rosie having a joyous reunion.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Pam & Yogi

[KarenTascha]

Dear Nancy,
Yes I belief those dogs are together again!
All healthy and young again, playing together.

They are you're personal gardian angels, watching over you and you're family.
And when you're time has come, they will be waiting for you.

Take care.

Karen

[patm62]

that sounds like the most ghastly year for you, quite heartbreaking. it doesn't seem fair that one person could get so much pain. newfoundlands are absolutely wonderful and i'm so sorry rosie's gone. thinking of you with great sympathy , pat

[we3dogs]

Nancy - Words cannot convey the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for you. You've been through more than anyone should have to bear with their beloved dogs this past year. We all remember you and Daisy and Charlotte and Rosie and your battle this past summer.
I just know that your dogs are together now - happy and healthy and playing, and looking down on you with goofy dog smiles! And I am so sure that you will see them again. It is so touching and painful to read about Rosie and how she mourned for Daisy - such great love. They just have to be together now.
Please check in with us when you can. Everyone is here for you. Joyce

[mytil]

Dearest Nancy,

I have not been on the site these past couple of days and I am sooo sorry to hear about Rosie - My heart just aches for you -

I know Rosie must have felt the trememdous loss herself - loosing Daisy. I wish there was something I could say just now to ease your pain. I know I have thought very often of you and was wondering how you were doing - now this. How much more is there to stand? I am very glad you posted this and always remember we are all here for you and please stay with us. You can "talk" to us and by doing so (as I mentioned in my PM to you) help others too that have recently lost their babies.

I am thinking of you and sending tons of healing thoughts your way and tons of cyberhugs
All my best
Terry

[Loraine]

Nancy I am so sorry to see that Rose has gone to the Bridge. How your heart must be breaking. We cannot help but love our fur-babes and their leaving us is so very hard to bear. My love and thoughts are with you.

Hugs
Loraine (Coco's Mum forever, Zedley's new Mum)

[Niwibamom]

Oh, Nancy - I am so sorry to hear about Rosie. I have been away since I lost Nikki in August - it's just been too much to bear. So I just returned today - I don't even know why - and I saw your post about Rosie. I didn't know you had lost your Golden, too (I also have a great Golden guy). What an awful year for you!

Anyway, I just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. You were going through your ordeal with Daisy about when Nikki started her down hill spiral, so I feel a little connection I guess.

Well, hang in there - and I also believe in an afterlife for dogs. As a Christian, I'm told and I believe that you have to ask for Jesus to save your soul - but I think dogs just have an "in"!! They sure deserve it!

~Melanie