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We said goodbye to Frosty yesterday. She was a White Shepherd ~14 years old that we adopted when she was ~8 years old. She had a lot of random issues through her life, multiple sarcomas that she always made it through with more ease than expected.

It was super hard to say goodbye even though it was the right thing to do. The vet thinks she may have had a tumor developing in her head due to a sudden progression of a lot of issues with coordination at the end. My moment of realization was her back leg suddenly sliding forward, leading to either a spin sit or just a full on laydown.

She crossed the bridge in our yard with us at her side and is now buried in a wild flower garden. I miss her so much, and even finishing this up the grief wells up. I'm just happy she's no longer confused or in pain anymore.

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[โ€“] WeirdyTrip@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 5 days ago (1 children)

So sorry for your loss ๐Ÿซ‚

I also had to let go of my 14 year old boy Juneau yesterday, I take solace knowing he had a friend with him while he went over the rainbow bridge.

Take care today, you are in my thoughts โค๏ธ

[โ€“] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago

We love Juneau.

I'm so sorry. It's wonderful that she died in her own space with you by her side.

[โ€“] yardratianSoma@lemmy.ca 9 points 5 days ago

rest in eternal peace, dear Frosty

[โ€“] PhobosAnomaly@feddit.uk 8 points 5 days ago

Good on you, friend. You stayed with her to the very end, and that is true loyalty to the last minute.

Treasure the memories, and be kind to yourself.

[โ€“] Jessicat@lemmy.world 7 points 5 days ago

So sorry for your loss. Frosty looks like she was the best girl. Big hugs.

My sincerest condolences. There is nothing like the love of a dog.

[โ€“] roserose56@lemmy.zip 5 points 5 days ago

I'm sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Frosty!

[โ€“] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

Frosty was a good, good girl. <3

[โ€“] mouserat@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's great you supported her until the end. We lost our 15 year old Rocky 6 weeks ago, he was adopted by us when he was 10. I never expected the emotions to hit so hard, since we knew he couldn't live forever, but the brain doesn't process emotional attachment in the same place where it processes logic. The grief comes in waves and the first days are the hardest. Always remember you did the right thing and stood by her side. And the pain will never exceed the amount of love and joy she gave you when she was there. The lovely grave shows that she won the jackpot when she entered your family, and I bet she knew.

[โ€“] rf_@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

Iโ€™m sorry for your loss, Iโ€™m sure she enjoyed the good life with you