Buttons - RIP

We just ( Right after Christmas) lost a nearly 17 year old Pug. It's so difficult, it's hard to describe the pain. It's really like losing a family member - because they really our a part of our family. So sorry. 

Elyse,

I'm so sorry for your loss.  Buttons was beautiful and I know she is missed dearly.  The great thing is that you have so many memories to cherish.  Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Elyse, I am so sorry to hear about Buttons. The pain at a time like this makes me wonder why we humans even invite these fury creatures into our homes, and then the years of laughs, smiles and pure joy flood my mind, and that's when I realize that it's their God given mission to bring light and love to our sometimes complicated lives. They do it simply and without limitations. That's why it's so hard to say goodbye. They give without compromise or condition, and even though we have to let them climb the rainbow bridge, we will see them again, and what a glorious day that will be. Be at peace my friend.

I am so sorry to hear about Buttons. It is so hard to make that decision to say goodbye, but sometimes it is the only decision. I wish you peace. 

Elyse - I'm so, so sorry for the loss of your beloved Buttons. I've been there and their aren't words for the deep loss you feel. You're in my thoughts...

Elyse, it is so hard when we lose a member of the family. Buttons was well loved...that is all that matters.

we understand...sending you a soft hug (((( )))))

still holding  a wide heart-wrench for our Quincy...he made it to 25!..and was totally conscious when he took a deep breath ..(while sitting on my heart) ...looked me in the eye,

... and left his body...

It is always sad to lose unconditional love. Our standard dies last May at 14 and there are times in my minds eye I can see her romping in the backyard and I am lucky I took videos of her to remember.

Deepest sympathy and sorry for your loss.  

Hi Elyse... I read this with tears streaming down my face... we lost our 15 year-old Gracie a year ago October. I had to make the same decision and sat with her until the end. It was like losing a child.  I still miss her every day... and it took me weeks to write something about that loss. My heart goes out to you and I'm sending you a big virtual hug.

Elyse Berman 
Losing her was certainly losing a family member. Sorry for your loss. Lynn

Elyse Berman - My heart aches for you. Our pets are family members who give us so much joy and all they want is to be loved. The best gift we can give them, in the end, is not to let them suffer just because we can't let go. I've had 4 close friends make this decision in the last 3 months, very heart wrenching.

Peroni & I send our condolences. I lost my Dakota 14 years ago and I still miss him. It took me 10 years to get Peroni because I just wasn't ready.

It hurts to lose a pet and one that has been with the family and part of the family. They take a little part of us with them when they go.

Elyse, I am so sad, it is always hard to loose a family member and I do not want to hear that 14 was a good year, we want them to live forever... well Buttons is no playing with many of our lost family members at Rainbow Bridge....Endre

So sorry to hear about your loss, our pets are part of our family and losing one is wrenching for all the family. I remember my 18 year old  tough son was in tears when our fist cat died. I don't remember seeing him cry before that, he just wouldn't.

Hello Elyse -- I'm sorry to hear of your loss - regardless of when it happens, it's never easy and some are more difficult than others.  Buttons was also the name of our first dog when I was growing up.   

Take care and may the wonderful memories of Buttons provide some consolation.  

So sorry to read this, Elyse!  It's never easy to say good bye to our best friends.  Glad to know you had so many good years with Buttons & you'll always have those memories.

I hope that you are beginning to move to a different place in your grief for Buttons.  I still miss my first cat and it will be twenty plus years since I had to put him down.