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My beautiful girl Pumpkin, who we adopted from Faith rescue in Hickling Broad, Norfolk many many years ago has her legs again on Rainbow Bridge.

At the end she was riddled with cancer, arthritis and had cataracts in both eyes. She had lost control of her bladder and bowels. Although it broke my heart to let her go I knew in my heart that although my girl was alert inside her poor body was broken and tired.

We didnt know how old she was when we took her home, but she was with us 11 years.

I held her and we looked into each others eyes as she was given the final injection. It was like she knew what I was doing and that is a guilt that will live with me forever.

Will always love and miss you gorgeous girl, you better be waiting for me!

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Hugs .... she was a gorgeous girl and she's free from pain now... you did the right thing to put her first and let her go...I think in time you will accept that and know you did the best for her.
RIP gorgeous Pumpkin
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You did the brave and right thing as an owner, and she will thank you for that.

Run free Pumpkin xxxxx
 
You made the right decision for her, it was the most kindest act you can ever have done for her. I know how guilty you feel but it does fade. You loved her and she knew that.

So very sorry for your loss, she was beautiful

RIP Pumpkin
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Sorry for your loss. It is never easy to make 'that decision' but it is sometimes the kindest thing.
 
So very sorry for your loss, dont feel guilty you did what was right. It has to be one of the most difficult things to do showing our beloved pets that final act of love. RIP Pumpkin x
 
She was such a loving girl, its a shame their lives are so short in comparison to ours. She didnt deserve to be riddled with cancer, or go blind. It was awful to see her struggle to her feet only for her back end to collapse. You could see she was mortified when she messed herself. I didnt mind cleaning her up but there comes a time when you are keeping them alive for yourself and not for them. I probably kept her longer than I should. Id give anything for one more day.
 
So sorry to hear about Pumpkin, run free and play pretty girl
Andree & Snooka (our Faith Husky) x
 
Ohhhh hunny! I'm so sorry to hear about beautiful Pumpkin, she'll always be in your hearts and memories. Good night beautiful girl xxxxxxx
 
Oh noooooo whee are all so very sorry to hear about beautiful Pumpkin 8...8...8...
RIP Pumpkin run free at the bridge, run thru the meadows chasing butterflies and playing with friends, hope you've found a nice big juicy bone, you'll be so very sadly missed by your family but NEVER forgotten xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))) and lots of loves from Glynis, Velvet, Onyx and Bella (our border collie) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Another little star now twinkling in the sky ............. :(


What a darling, she was very pretty and what a lovely smiley face x)
 
RIP Pumpkin. I'm sorry, it's terribly hard to make that decision but it was the right one and made out of love and compassion. She will thank you for that.
 
awww so sorry honey, this took me right back to when i lost my Nancy, she too had the injection and i held her until i was ready for her to run freely in the garden, sob :0, it gets easier every day i promise, but ohhhh the heartbreak :(

thinking of you x

Rip pumpkin x
 
doglovinpiggylover said:
awww so sorry honey, this took me right back to when i lost my Nancy, she too had the injection and i held her until i was ready for her to run freely in the garden, sob :0, it gets easier every day i promise, but ohhhh the heartbreak :(

thinking of you x

Rip pumpkin x
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Feeling very sad today
 
omg love i was traumatised for months, nancy was my best friend, we shared our house just us two for 15 years, i adored her, she came everywhere with me, and whilst i have two more dogs now that i equally love, i will never ever ever replace her because i dont think you can, you just get something different to fall in love with.

I just have to think, the trauma for a few months whilst i sort my head out realistically is far outweighed by the years and years of special moment after special moment memories that i have and will never lose....

Take each day at a time x>>
 
I'm in tears reading your touching tribute to Pumpkin. I went through a similar situation when my doggie had a stroke. The decision to have him PTS was heart breaking but he was unable to walk and had also lost control of his bowels. Pumpkin was utterly adoreable and my heart goes out to you, knowing how heartbroken you are. Have fun at rainbow bridge sweet pumpkin and watch over your family left behind who will never forget the joy you brought to their lives..
 
I am so sorry. It is always heartbreaking to let a pet go; it takes time for your heart to catch up with your head - your beautiful Pumpkin is now free of pain and not suffering any longer.

I have yet to meet a loving owner who did not have to struggle with feelings of guilt afterwards. They are the flip side of the love and the deep feeling of responsibility we have. You wouldn't be a good owner if you didn;t have them! I am sure that Pumpkin went carried by the wings of you love.
 
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Thank you everyone for your kind words.

I'm in tears every post I read, swinging from really happy memories and some of the daft things she did, like get her head stuck in a watering can and the way she swirled her tail around to slow down chasing a ball. Her 'funny fives' where she just was all leary and happy for reasons only known to her. Then the sad times, which werent many.

We all know that our pets wont be around for long enough when we take them home, but the time goes by so quickly.

As sad and pathetic as it sounds, she was my best friend.

Group hug to everyone here with a massive empty space in their heart and home, I guess we have some very precious friends waiting for us when its our turn.
 
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