sad day...

[Linda in NM]

we had to put our elderly border collie down this morning--she was unable to recover from the coyote attack (I HATE coyotes)--in our front yard--and had severe kidney failure and blood poisoning...

[Ellie]

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[sleepy]

It's so hard to lose a pet. I'm very sorry. :crying:

[Linda in NM]

Thanks--I'm just grateful that we had the chance to not prolong her suffering...I watched my mother die of kidney failure last year (complications from diabetes), and it was not easy...thank God, too, for hospice for humans...

[GailV]

I am so sorry. That's such a tough thing to go through.:grouphug:

[Kim in Appalachia]

:grouphug:

stupid coyotes!! We have them around here, but they don't tend to come into town.

I'm sorry for your family.

[sdWTMer]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Here is a website that perhaps you can find some people who can commiserate: http://www.marklevinshow.com/sprite/

I hope that this website can help you during this process of grieving.

[Adrianne]

we had to put our elderly border collie down this morning--she was unable to recover from the coyote attack (I HATE coyotes)--in our front yard--and had severe kidney failure and blood poisoning...

Linda,

I am so sorry for your loss. Prays to you and your family.

:grouphug:

[Jennifer in MI]

OhLinda. I'm so sorry. HOw are your kids taking it?

[Linda in NM]

Well, my son is ok--he's the one who picked her out when he was not quite two...so she's been around for a long time. We're taking an easy day (followed, of course, by hockey). Thanks for asking.

[Mrs. Readsalot]

Hi Linda,
I am so sorry for your lose. It is difficult enough to lose a beloved pet, but to lose one in such a tragic way...my heart goes out to you.

[Sharon in SC]

Oh, Linda. I am so sorry. We had to put our beloved Jeremiah (15yo yellow lab) down a few years back and the void he left behind was immeasureable. From that respect, I truly do understand your pain. Since that time, we rescued a Border Collie who has stolen our hearts. Dh, who felt Jeremiah's loss more than anyone, talks of the day when Lady goes and how he just doesn't know how he'll be able to go through the loss. Meanwhile, just this week we've learned that our area has coyotes. We have Lady and a poodle and I *really* hate to think about that particular wildlife in our neck of the woods because of them....

I guess I just share all that to say that my heart hurts for your family today. I pray an extra measure of peace and comfort for your home!
Sharon

[shougmom]

:grouphug: I'm so sorry. :grouphug:
Linda

[KidsHappen]

There are no words that will ease your sorrow so I will just wish you peace and comfort. :grouphug:

[HootOwl]

I'm so sorry, Linda. We just adopted a border collie in December, and we all love her. They are wonderful, smart dogs, and I know you're going to miss yours.

Blessings,

[Linda in NM]

Thank you, Sharon--and be careful--the coyotes attacked our poor old lady not 50 feet from our door (we live in a rural area; we were outside with the dogs, and they were roaming around a bit...)

[Mamagistra]

Aw, I am sorry to hear it. :(

[kjprice]

I'm so sorry to hear this. We just got a new puppy a month ago and he has already stolen our hearts. I can't imagine how you feel right now.

[Robin in Tx]

Linda, I am so sorry. Coyotes got two of our cats, and I'm telling you... I thought about sitting outside with a shotgun and baiting them.

Instead, we moved. I HATE Coyotes, too.

I'm so sorry about your poor, precious pet. Much love to you and your family...
Robin

[Rebecca in TN]

I'm sorry to hear about your dog. We had to do the same back in December. It is so hard to lose a pet.

[Laurel T.]

Just a few months ago I was in a similar position after our beagle died. Everyone on this board was such a help to me. I hope that you are comforted in some way. So sorry for your loss.

Laurel T.

[Linda in NM]

Thanks--our vet has a sign in his office--Heaven is where all the dogs you've ever loved come to greet you...