Bogie 8/14/08 Rest in Peace

[rhodesian46]

Hi ya'll,
Just want to let you know that Denise posted on the other diabetes forum I am pasting this God speed Bogie! Denise I am so sorry!
She says
"He woke me at 4 a.m. moaning, he is not a moaner. I took him outside and unlike any other day he just fell over and cried. It happened again so I walked him around holding him up. He isn't peeing a good stream and is very weak. I stayed in the livingroom with him, holding him, we had the talk and cuddles, snuggles and singing. His eyes say it's time. Another day like today and his dignity would be gone and he means too much to me to allow that.

I offered him goodies, he takes a bite and seems to forget how to eat and lays his head down. I've offered things he 'should' go gaga over and he couldn't care less. I keep offering a bite or two, he can manage that much and then the ehad goes down again.

He's not comfortable, he maons when he tries to change positions. I thought if he ate well this morning as he has been that his appetite would make this decision hard. God answered that prayer and I know it's time.

I've so needed you all over the past month (dx was 7/16) and you've come through for us. I know Bogie can feel the love and we so appreciate your prayers.

We need them this morning too.

Our appt. is at 9:20.

Thank you friends. (friends that really "get it")

We love you. "

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[We Hope]

Denise,

I wish to heaven there was something I could say to make it better. Having had to face it myself, I know there's nothing that can.

God has answered your prayers many times--He gave you the will and the strength to take care of Bogie for these many years. He also gave you the ability to be able to hear what Bogie was telling you all the way along.

I know exactly what you mean about having one's dignity; it was a promise I made to Lucky and kept also.

Sending you love, hugs and prayers; I know the hole in your heart is tremendous.

Kathy

[Mickey'sMom]

God Speed Bogie with all our love....

[k9diabetes]

Hi Denise,

I checked on you and Bogie last night but have been out all morning so am just now learning of Bogie's passing.

I want you to know that I have been very impressed with the respect for Bogie and your selfless approach to his final weeks. Of course you loved him very deeply. That goes without saying and was always clearly demonstrated in all you did.

But you took on this last challenge with all the pain and disappointment and frustration it embodies in the most loving and unselfish way possible. That's hard to do when things take such an abrupt turn for the worse. I know neither one of us thought we would be in this place back in April and May.

I know that having someone very loving and compassionate ease Chris from this life was deeply comforting to us so I am so grateful that you were able to find someone even though it was just days ago that could give you that blessing.

Bogie and Chris really did walk this road together. I hate that we had to do it but I couldn't ask for more loving company.

So sorry for your loss.

Natalie and Jeff

[BestBuddy]

Denise,
I am so sorry Bogie's journey has come to an end. I feel your sadness. This time will come for all of us and I hope I can be as strong as you.
Wishing you peace.
Godspeed Bogie.
Jenny & Buddy

[Shaggydog]

Your handsome Bogie was fortunate indeed to have you with him through his toughest days and then to help him one last time, in the most loving and unselfish way possible. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Rest peacefully, Bogie.

Hugs from Jackie and Oreo

[acushdogsmom]

Denise,

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you tonight and I wish that I knew something comforting to say, but I'm sitting here at a loss for words right now. If there's one thing that I do know for sure, it's that it was meant to be that Bogie was yours and that you were his.

Bogie was and always will be your special boy and you will certainly love him and carry him in your heart forever, but through you, he also came to be known and loved by people all around the world and he will just as certainly be remembered and missed by all of those many people, too.

You are in my thoughts and prayers, Denise.

Godspeed, Bogie. I will light a candle for you tonight and remember you always.

[bgdavis]

Denise,

Thank you for being brave enough to make the decision to put Bogie out of his pain and give him his dignity. I know it was a heart-breaking to let him go to the Rainbow Bridge.

He has many friends there already and he will be waiting for you.

You did everything in the world for Bogie and I know that you received much devotion and love in return.

He will be saddly missed by hundreds on these forums as well. Take care of yourself and that multitude of other dogs and cats and know that Bogie is still there by your side.

" Farewell, Master, yet not farewell. Where I go, you too, shall dwell.
I am gone before your face, a moment's time, a little space.
When ye come where I have stepped, ye will wonder why ye wept."

-Edwin Arnold


Hugs,
Bonnie and Crissy

[bowens2]

Denise
Sorry I just got on the board to check on Bogie and I am so sorry. Kind of thought from the last posts I read that Bogie prognosis was not good. He was a beautiful dog.

Betty

[Denise]

Thank you all for caring about my boy! He WAS a special guy!

I found I grieved more upon the dx of cancer than I did when I let him go because I COULD do something for him in the end but felt so helpless about the cancer itself. I was in a real pit back in July and though I miss him very much I was given a wonderful gift in that we did everything we could do together, spent lots of time together, got lots of pictures and many many talks. When I knew it was "time" I didn't waiver in the least, I knew and knew he was ready. DH and I talk about him a lot and each day I talk to him like he is by my side.

I hope to find the time to respond to all of you that sent ecards and notes and the replies here but it will be awhile as there are so many!


Thanks you very much for loving my Bogie, he deserved all that love.

[Dollydog]

Denise,
I've been keeping up with your posts here and on the cushings forum and you've given me hope and inspiration for when this time will come for Lady and I. I'm glad to hear that everyone is helping to take care of you now. Thanks for posting,
Jo-Ann & Lady

[ladysmom06]

Denise,

I left you a message on the cushing's board but wanted to tell you again how very sorry I am to hear about Bogie. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you and the gang.

Luv,
Lynne and Lady

[Denise]

Got Bogie's ashes back today. ***BIG SIGH***

It's hard to believe it's only been 6 days. In some ways it seems longer than that and in other ways shorter.

I got flowers from his groomer today and couple cards. (one from Nat, thank you! will email you)

I drove Bogie home and played the song I claimed as "our song" and sang to him again.

I'm glad the journey is over but I am so glad I could go through it with Gods help and good friends prayers. Thank you.

[eyelostit]

Aw, no need for thanks, you and Bogie helped all of as.

I left you a condolence on the other board so I did not want to do it again.

[k9diabetes]

Just checking in to see how you are doing. The past week was a bad one for me, worse than the two before for some reason. But we're managing.

[Ricksma]

I know we have all lost old friends lately, but know that I am thinking of Bogie and Chris and Rorky and all the other furbabies....and their terrific parents. It is hard...

Love and hugs, Teresa and Ricky

[Denise]

I'm good Nat. I'm sorry you had a bad week.

I took Lex and Liv to the groomers today. The groomer had done Bogie for 8 years, I think. She loved him and she about had me teary eyed today.

I saw a black schnauzer pup yesterday, just a glimpse in a passing car but that caused a weak moment! : )

I look at pics and videos of Bogie and saw the decline and I wouldn't want him back as he was and I will one day see him as he was again so I just try to smile as much as possible about the good times passed and good times ahead.

I DOES still seem surreal at times though.

(I've never written that word before so don't have a clue if that's the right way to spell it or not! LOL)

Sending you a hug Nat.

Oh, I got a card from a friend in Oklahoma today. She was here in 2002 and took pictures. Her card included a picture of DH, myself and Bogie sitting on my leg in the "odd" way he did and I loved getting that!

[woofwhisperer]

Denise,

I was so sorry to hear of Bogie's passing...Natalie mentioned he had been diagnosed with cancer but I was optimistic that you two would have more time together giving how you prevailed over the years through equally tough trials.

I hope all is well on your end and you're finding the days are beginning to pass with more moments of joy than sadness.

Patti

[k9diabetes]

We are just back this afternoon.... would have been back sooner if we didn't have to stop every time we saw a cute dog (and they are all cute!) to beg for some fur time. Met lots of nice dogs and missed ours terribly.

Nice to see you Patti!

Natalie