Comments on: And then

By: Pikachu

Pikachu — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:21:49 +0000

Oh My , what a day on top of everything else in your life. You are wonderful Dr V.
Hugs and love to you and your whole family. I hope you feel some comfort today.

By: Karen Friesecke

Karen Friesecke — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:49:32 +0000

That’s really wonderful that you had your vet tech comfort the older dog as she passed on. Bless your animal loving heart.You really made a cranky, hardened broad shed a few tears.

By: AboutVetMed

AboutVetMed — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:19:51 +0000

Wow, DrV, great posts and video. Emmett is really watching out for you – and a welcoming face at the Bridge too. I hope you are feeling that comfort.

By: Chile

Chile — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:44:01 +0000

I, like others, cannot fathom not being there for your pet when they need you most. It’s hard but it’s part of loving a pet. And I’m grateful you and your techs were there to comfort the dog.

On a lighter note, I love unexpected visits from our furry loved ones. Like the Golden showing up. It was Emmett. He was letting you know he was still there.

By: ai-shih

ai-shih — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:27:02 +0000

just wanted to tell you that your last few posts on remembering emmet have been exceptional. They evoke some painful memories for me, but are also helping as I see another dog through his last days/weeks/months. They make me just want to weep. which is not a bad thing. thank you.

By: Agustina

Agustina — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:20:49 +0000

Oh, Jess…

I’m late with the anniversary hugs, so here’s a double dose to cover the hard day at work, too.

(((hugs))) and (((hugs)))

By: Roxanne @ Champion of My Heart

Roxanne @ Champion of My Heart — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:06:40 +0000

It’s just a weepy week all over. That is a very tough work day on top of a very tough personal day in your grieving timeline. This being a grown-up is tough sometimes. Hang in there.

By: Autumnhound

Autumnhound — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:37:05 +0000

I couldn’t reply yesterday…my heart is still broken over the death of my Brody. He’s only been gone for a few days over a month, and it’s still like a knife in my chest. I could only watch that video, cling to my Sweetie, and cry.

I used to have a norwiegan forest cat named Lotus, and she started having really bad seizures one night. She was having full-blown Grand Mal spasms, and by the time the vet opened, her mind was gone and she was a shuddering wreck. I couldn’t watch them put her to sleep…but, I could see in her eyes that she was already ‘gone’. She’d left in the dark hours of the night, cradled in my arms.

I’m so sorry for your bad day, Doc V. I seem to be having one too. /shares her tissues

By: Annette Frey

Annette Frey — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:49:04 +0000

Well said Tonya!

By: Tonya

Tonya — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:14:29 +0000

Couldn’t respond when I first read this because I just needed to cry. Sorry about the rough day, Dr. V, but Emmett sure was there with you yesterday! And things ARE as they should be.
Now let’s all find something to smile about! (A nice pic of Brody and/or Koa would do the trick!)