[ILoveHers]

I don't even know where to start. My Juliet was like a child to me. She died yesterday, & I still don't want to believe its true. I have been sick to my stomach since it happened. I can't go 5 minutes without the image of her walking toward me, wagging her tail flooding my mind. How can this be reality, I cannot imagine life without her!! She died in my husbands arms, in my bedroom. It is so hard to be in this house now, everything I do reminds me of her. Everywhere I look brings back a different memory of her beautiful face. Just looking @ my Romeo (her lifelong friend & dad) breaks my heart. He's in pain too, he loved her, she was his best friend. Seeing a heartbroken dog is almost as sad as losing her.. He doesn't know what to do either. I honestly feel like I have lost another human life. I loved her as if she was a human. She was only 4 years old, such a sweet & beautiful little chihuahua. Only 5 measly little pounds. She was the light of our life. When we had the litter, she chose us! She would run to us with her playful, hyper little personality. None of the other puppies really showed us as much emotion as her, she honestly chose us!! Last year around this time she suddenly got sick. We couldn't hold her or touch her or she would yelp & cry. We spent about $1000 on veterinary bills, bloodwork, x-rays & medication. The Vet didn't have any answers for us. She couldn't diagnose Juliet with anything.. She seemed to be getting better & the day her meds ran out, she was better. She was healthy for about 13 or 14 months. Never quite herself again but healthy none the less. I always feared her mysterious "sickness" would return but never really believed it would take her life. A week ago she started to act funny again. We were optimistic & thought she survived this once, she'll survive it again.. Friday she had her first ever seizure. 5 more seizures followed through the night, and another 1 Saturday morning. That's 7 seizures within 12 hours. (The vet thought it would be best to wait until the morning) Saturday morning we hurried to the vet where they immediately took her to the back & began treating & testing her. They said most likely it was epilepsy & she would make it many years on this magical medication. She made it to Sunday afternoon, she had one last seizure in my husbands arms, which completely paralyzed her, about 2 minutes later she took her last breath. My heart broke that instant. I'm so glad she's not in pain or suffering any more. But I just want her back, I miss her so much already..

[TrinaBeana]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel. I lost my best friend of 12 years on the 7th of this month. Thanks to some replys on this website, I'm just starting to accept it, but I didn't know how I could be happy without her. I still keep looking for her everyday, I think that's the most painful. It was my first dog after moving out from home, (I took her with me). I didn't know how heartbroken you could be from losing a pet, I knew I loved her and looked forward to coming home to her and going for walks and river trips and doggie beach, but I never could of imagined the hole it would leave. I was, (still am at times), sick to my stomach over it, so I totally know how you feel there. I sleep with one of her toys everynight and say goodnight to her as I did when she was here. I don't have any good words of advice or original condolences, but sometimes just knowing that your not alone helps! Let's just pray there's a doggie heaven we can meet them again in someday!

[Thracian]

I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds like a beautiful girl. Cherish those wonderful memories of her.

[LibertiSmith]

I am sorry for your lose. The story made me cry. You are in my prayers!

[LeRoymydog]

To Juliet you will be missed...


LAST NIGHT

I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said, "it's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.
- Author Unknown

[ILoveHers]

Thank you so much for taking the time to offer your condolences! I can't tell you how much it helps to know there are people who have experienced similar circumstances.. I truely believe we will reunite with all of our loved ones including pets when we pass over..I can just see my little tiny ,Juliet, guarding my castle in the sky waiting for me to come home!

Originally Posted by TrinaBeana

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel. I lost my best friend of 12 years on the 7th of this month. Thanks to some replys on this website, I'm just starting to accept it, but I didn't know how I could be happy without her. I still keep looking for her everyday, I think that's the most painful. It was my first dog after moving out from home, (I took her with me). I didn't know how heartbroken you could be from losing a pet, I knew I loved her and looked forward to coming home to her and going for walks and river trips and doggie beach, but I never could of imagined the hole it would leave. I was, (still am at times), sick to my stomach over it, so I totally know how you feel there. I sleep with one of her toys everynight and say goodnight to her as I did when she was here. I don't have any good words of advice or original condolences, but sometimes just knowing that your not alone helps! Let's just pray there's a doggie heaven we can meet them again in someday!

Thank you! It helps so much to know what caring people are out in this world! It makes it worth all the trails & tribulations we are given!

Originally Posted by LibertiSmith

I am sorry for your lose. The story made me cry. You are in my prayers!

Thank you so much! I needed that, it is so perfect for me! I truely believe my Julie is still here with me, I can't see her but I feel her little spirit everywhere! Thank you again!

Originally Posted by LeRoymydog

To Juliet you will be missed...


LAST NIGHT

I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said, "it's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.
- Author Unknown

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[heiress]

I am so sorry for you loss, too. I also lost our little Nikki last 28 August. Until now, it still hurts. I always find myself crying.

[bella and lolas dad]

Im teribly sorry for your lose i have to stop going to this section it brings a tear to my eye every time