Another One Goes Over the Rainbow Bridge

With many tears, we have decided now is the time to send our old dog Meramec over the Rainbow Bridge. Last night she didn’t eat at all for the first time. I think she might have an abscessed tooth or something else going on in her mouth on top of everything else. Hubby took her in to the vet late this morning.

She’s very thin and the not eating was the final thing for hubby. She’s at least 16 years old, so she’s had a pretty good run for a good doggie. I still remember what a tiny little ball of fluff she was when I picked her up off the freezing cold parking lot down at Meramec State Park after work on the last Friday in February in 1997.

I’m sure she is doing her favorite thing right now and running around in the rain with a big plastic sprinkling can in her mouth.

Meramec in 2009

Drac, my heart is heavy for you. It's never an easy thing to do, but they depend on us to do what is right for them. Gentle hugs....

Ana

Very sorry to hear this drac. My condolences.

Drac I know how hard it is to make the decision to do what is right for our furry friends and companions. You have my heartfelt sympathy. A beautiful picture of Meramec. She was a lucky pup to have been rescued by you. Take Care.
Hugs
Gerry

Sorry for youe loss Drac She was a beautiful looking dog.

Draclvr,

I feel for you. Hugs.
Meramec is happy and playing now.

Draclvr, I'm very sorry for your loss. Lots of Hugs on the way.

Goodby old friend. She shared her story with you. She looks so happy in that picture

Thank you, everyone. She was indeed a very happy dog - always smiling!

Oh Drac, just reading this brings tears to my eyes. Hugs to you and hubby.

Such a sweet looking dog. Sorry for your loss. I know it's so hard to make those decisions. It's getting crowded at the Rainbow Bridge but they are all happy there.

Aw Drac. I am so sorry to hear this. She was such a sweet dog. I remember when she made the rounds of everyone at the fish fry.

Hugs to you and hubby.

Bets

Awwww .... Always so sad to lose a much loved pet

Hugs to you, Draclvr

Oh Drac.....so sorry to hear this. HUGS!! Always a hard thing to have to do but she is there waiting for you!

Hugs to you and hubby.

I know that's such a hard thing to do
Sounds like she's left you with some wonderful memories to help thru your grief.

Oh Drac, you sound so brave but such a very difficult time. she was a beautiful lady and I am sure she had a wonderful life with you. Warm hugs coming your way.

hugs

Sorry for your loss Draclvr. I know the pain of pet loss well.

I too, am so sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs to you. It seems they're with us for such a short time.