I am sorry to hear this Dan, she has been a real trooper since the cancer. Regards,
Sandy

Very sorry to hear this. It's amazing how dogs become so entrenched in our lives. Lost my girl a few months back to cancer. I still miss her everyday. I have never bonded with an animal as I bonded with her. Have her cremated and bring her home. People say bury your dog in the backyard but I could never move house, leaving her behind. At least with cremation you can take her with you and you can wrap your hands around the ern everyday. I do.
Again, very sorry mate.

Dan,

I'm so sorry to hear about Snap. I cherish that I was able to meet her. And I will remember the way she just plopped in the center of the kitchen as we talked, and how she grunted as she was petted. :)

Never easy, or fun. But she looks like she has lead a charmed life with you & your family.

:(

Sorry to hear Dan. You and your family will be in my thoughts today.

You have my condolences. I have been in your shoes many times, and it just gets harder. Four years ago I had 4 ageing dogs, today I have just one left.

"If dogs don't go to heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went."
-Will Rogers

really a tough situation and my condolences to you and family members. i have one that was a pound puppy almost 12 years ago. she is getting old and slow like me...and has her aches and pains! but, she is always there for me and i hate the thoughts of the day that we may face a similar circumstance.

I am a dog person. My dog sleeps with me. I have felt your pain too many times. I am with you. I am sorry for you. I am glad you had the pleasure of knowing Snap. All dogs go to Heaven.

Just saw your post Dan and am so sorry for Snap and her family.

Will be thinking of you and yours today and hope the vet has good news but if not I know you will carry out the ultimate act of love for your girl.

That has to be the hardest act for anyone to ever do - but she deserves to be out of pain.

David's beautiful post about Rainbow Bridge is the post to keep with you and re-read over and over...

I truly wish you and yours the best through this ordeal.

Keep us posted....we are all with you. Hugs to your girl.

Baz and the girls

I remember seeing the post where you compared the two pics of your daughter and Snap. Didn't take much to see a lot of love going on there. So sorry to hear this news.

Hope for the best. I'm sure she has had a great life as part of the family. Sad for you guys.

So sorry to hear about Snap.
I had to make the same decision with my girl in the summer.
Hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life.
Many came and went through my home in the 13 years we were together, but at the end of the day it was always just the 2 of us.
Cherish the good times forever, as Snap will always be with you.

I hate reading these threads :(

So sorry Dan. My heart goes out to you and your family .

So sorry to hear about your little friend. It's very obvious that she is an integral part of your family.

She managed to get up on the couch last night and stretch out. I sat on the floor next to her and just pet her and talked to her. I finally went to bed at 1:00am. My wife got up at three to check on her and came back in to wake me up. The tumor on Snap's chest has hemmoraged. I called our vet at 4:00am to see if I could get her in as soon as they open. They just called a little while ago to say that they would not have anyone there to handle this situation until 8:30am. My wife, daughter, and I have all been taking turns trying to comfort Snap. Her breathing has slowed and she is not panting any more. I think she knows what has to be done too. This is going to be so hard! She is just laying on her bed with her bobo (stuffed toy) and looking at me. We have had to do this with our last two dogs as well. The last two were weimaraners and they had the same type of cancer. I'll be with Snap till the end as well. Its the least I could do to just hold her as she slips away.
Thank you all for the kind replies!

so sorry...
remember...
they feel your stress...
let him know it's okay..

it's not..never will be..


Rika

dan, my heart breaks for you at this time. ive met snap on a couple of instances and she ALWAYS had a smile on her face and was w/o out tail so the body wag was in full groove mode... my thoughts are with you and family right now. understand a lil more why you seemed out of sorts when we spoke the other evening.... as you know my folks went through this just last week with k9 cancer that did not end well. hug your girls today and call me if there is anything i can do.

t

I'm sure Snap can feel the love surrounding her. Very sad. Hang in there.

The pictures of Snap and your daughter - the best - the passing of time - girls grow into young ladies, dogs get white muzzles and slow down.

Snap obviously brought much love into your family, and as time passes, you will remember her with all that love. She will live forever where it matters most - in your family's heart.

Rupert our Dog we had to put down this last spring sends his thoughts, best wishes, and his big sloppy smile to let you know that everything will be okay on the other side of Rainbow Bridge.....



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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 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....

My heart goes out to you. Anyone who hasn't know the love of a dog, in their lifetime, has surely missed a great deal. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

Miss Snappie has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. No more pain. My wife, my daughter, and I were there with her the whole time.
I know that she knew what was going to happen and was okay with it. She always liked going to the vet. She knew right where the cookies were kept.
I will miss her hugely! The house is already way too quiet and everywhere I look, I expect to see her there. I expect to hear her whippy tail slapping the floor. I even expect to be assaulted by her heinous dog farts. (they could peel paint) I know the hole in my heart will heal in time, but damn!, she was the best dog ever!

Rest in peace Snap. You were loved!