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Brad Russ · 07-06-2007, 10:24 PM

It was an extremely difficult day for my family today, as we had to put our beloved dog of 6 years to sleep.

Ever since she had her surgery on her teeth several months back, she just hadn't been the same, and when she was put on thyroid medicine for her low thyroid, she became really sluggish, and disoriented. It got really bad on the Fourth of July though as she kept having seizures, and had basically lost the ability to walk, eat, and control her bladder and bowels. By today, after seeing her have multiple seizures, we just couldn't take seeing her suffer any longer, so my mom and I brought her into the vet, and had her put down. She looked so peaceful, and I made sure that my face was the last face she saw, and that mine and my mom's voice were the last she heard. Salem was an awesome dog, and was one of a kind, and I am going to miss her terribly!! I take comfort though in knowing that I may see her again one day, and that she's no longer suffering, and up in Heaven running around with Harley!!

I

you Salem, and you will ALWAYS be in my heart. I'll see you at The Rainbow Bridge my friend!!!!!!!

Lex Luthor · 07-06-2007, 10:28 PM

My sympathies Brad

It is a very difficult thing to have to put down a pet. 6 years seems so young too, You did what you needed to make sure Salem didn't have to suffer anymore.

I know when I had to put my cat down several years ago it was so hard and I second guessed my decision daily but ultimately I knew that prolonging her suffering would be selfish on my part.

I hope you can get through the grieving process soon and then just remember all the joy that Salem brought to you and your family.

Take Care

gidgetgrape · 07-06-2007, 10:30 PM

I'm sorry for your lost.

Mr. Television · 07-06-2007, 10:31 PM

I am very sorry Brad. It is an awful feeling when a pet dies. They are part of your family.

Ireneparalegal · 07-06-2007, 10:36 PM

Dearest Brad, I am sorry to hear of this. I am so saddened to know that the hardest thing a pet owner must face is the death of their beloved pet. I know what you went through. I too had to put to sleep our beloved cat, Taz. I too made sure our faces were the last she seen just before she left us. I really am sorry that you are going through this. I can only hope that the memories of your beloved Salem will forever be in your heart. Salem is at peace now and no longer suffering. My heart and sympathies go out to you and your family!

Nighthawk76 · 07-06-2007, 10:40 PM

I'm so very sorry, Brad.

I know exactly what you are going through right now. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss Duke with all my heart. I've carried on, but I still miss him terribly.

Janice · 07-06-2007, 10:45 PM

I'm so deeply sorry Brad. I know how much you and your family loved, adored Salem. Losing a beloved pet is one of life's truest heartaches. My baby Foxy has been gone almost two years now, and I haven't gotten through a week without breaking up over him. That has surprised me. Our pets love us so unconditionally and with such trust. We share our lives with them, and it's often as difficult as losing a human loved one, for me anyway.

Take heart and solace in knowing that you did everything to give Salem a wonderful life, and that you were with her until her final breath.

Rainbow Bridge
http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

Brad Russ · 07-06-2007, 10:48 PM

Thanks so much guys. I'm hurting real bad right now, so I can't fully express my thoughts in a rational way right now, but I just want you to know that your thoughts and words mean more to me than you could ever know. Thank you my friends!!!

Skywalker · 07-06-2007, 10:55 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your dog, Brad.

Janice · 07-06-2007, 10:55 PM

Dedicated to everyone who has ever had to put down a beloved pet.
Author: Susan A. Jackson

MAY I GO

May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
and endless lonely nights?

I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?

I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.

I want to go. I really do.
It's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.

To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears.

I'll not be far, I promise that,
and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go.

Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you, too.
That's why it's hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.

So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today.

Ireneparalegal · 07-06-2007, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

MAY I GO

May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
and endless lonely nights?

I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?

I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.

I want to go. I really do.
It's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.

To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears.

I'll not be far, I promise that,
and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go.

Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you, too.
That's why it's hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.

So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today.

Dedicated to everyone who has ever had to put down a beloved pet.
by Susan A. Jackson

OMG that is so sad. I am crying thinking abt my beloved Taz.

Already Gone · 07-06-2007, 10:59 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about Salem.

I've been through it and it does really hurt bad. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. They are, like Sonny said, a member of the family.

Brian Damage · 07-06-2007, 11:01 PM

I am sorry to hear about Salem Brad. I pray that you can get through this. Losing a loved pet is like losing a relative.

freshprinceofLA · 07-06-2007, 11:14 PM

R.I.P. to your dog. That's really sad. I pray for you and your family

Number 9 Dream · 07-06-2007, 11:21 PM

Brad, I'm so sorry...that is a really hard thing to go through. You're in my thoughts

07-06-2007, 10:24 PM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Rest In Peace to my beloved dog Salem!! It was an extremely difficult day for my family today, as we had to put our beloved dog of 6 years to sleep. Ever since she had her surgery on her teeth several months back, she just hadn't been the same, and when she was put on thyroid medicine for her low thyroid, she became really sluggish, and disoriented. It got really bad on the Fourth of July though as she kept having seizures, and had basically lost the ability to walk, eat, and control her bladder and bowels. By today, after seeing her have multiple seizures, we just couldn't take seeing her suffer any longer, so my mom and I brought her into the vet, and had her put down. She looked so peaceful, and I made sure that my face was the last face she saw, and that mine and my mom's voice were the last she heard. Salem was an awesome dog, and was one of a kind, and I am going to miss her terribly!! I take comfort though in knowing that I may see her again one day, and that she's no longer suffering, and up in Heaven running around with Harley!! I you Salem, and you will ALWAYS be in my heart. I'll see you at The Rainbow Bridge my friend!!!!!!! Attached Images
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07-06-2007, 10:28 PM	#2
Lex Luthor I'm bringing Lexy back Senior Member Join Date: Jun 07, 2005 Location: The Great White North Posts: 2,374	My sympathies Brad It is a very difficult thing to have to put down a pet. 6 years seems so young too, You did what you needed to make sure Salem didn't have to suffer anymore. I know when I had to put my cat down several years ago it was so hard and I second guessed my decision daily but ultimately I knew that prolonging her suffering would be selfish on my part. I hope you can get through the grieving process soon and then just remember all the joy that Salem brought to you and your family. Take Care
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07-06-2007, 10:31 PM	#4
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I am very sorry Brad. It is an awful feeling when a pet dies. They are part of your family.
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07-06-2007, 10:36 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Dearest Brad, I am sorry to hear of this. I am so saddened to know that the hardest thing a pet owner must face is the death of their beloved pet. I know what you went through. I too had to put to sleep our beloved cat, Taz. I too made sure our faces were the last she seen just before she left us. I really am sorry that you are going through this. I can only hope that the memories of your beloved Salem will forever be in your heart. Salem is at peace now and no longer suffering. My heart and sympathies go out to you and your family!
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07-06-2007, 10:45 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Rest In Peace Salem I'm so deeply sorry Brad. I know how much you and your family loved, adored Salem. Losing a beloved pet is one of life's truest heartaches. My baby Foxy has been gone almost two years now, and I haven't gotten through a week without breaking up over him. That has surprised me. Our pets love us so unconditionally and with such trust. We share our lives with them, and it's often as difficult as losing a human loved one, for me anyway. Take heart and solace in knowing that you did everything to give Salem a wonderful life, and that you were with her until her final breath. Rainbow Bridge http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

07-06-2007, 10:30 PM	#3
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,505	I'm sorry for your lost.

07-06-2007, 10:40 PM	#6
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I'm so very sorry, Brad. I know exactly what you are going through right now. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss Duke with all my heart. I've carried on, but I still miss him terribly.

07-06-2007, 10:48 PM	#8
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Thanks so much guys. I'm hurting real bad right now, so I can't fully express my thoughts in a rational way right now, but I just want you to know that your thoughts and words mean more to me than you could ever know. Thank you my friends!!!

07-06-2007, 10:55 PM	#9
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,204	I'm sorry to hear about your dog, Brad.

07-06-2007, 10:59 PM	#12
Already Gone Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 31, 2004 Posts: 2,587	I'm so sorry to hear about Salem. I've been through it and it does really hurt bad. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. They are, like Sonny said, a member of the family.

07-06-2007, 11:01 PM	#13
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I am sorry to hear about Salem Brad. I pray that you can get through this. Losing a loved pet is like losing a relative.
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07-06-2007, 11:14 PM	#14
freshprinceofLA The Bosses Senior Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2005 Location: A small town in: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,810	R.I.P. to your dog. That's really sad. I pray for you and your family
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07-06-2007, 11:21 PM	#15
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	Brad, I'm so sorry...that is a really hard thing to go through. You're in my thoughts
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