Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Sharlene is so right. I see your posts to new members, jumping right in to help, always thinking of others, no matter what you are going through. I guess I may be selfish, wanting you to stay here with us, not drift away. Truth is, we need you too.

I just got back home Kathy...I was afraid to sign on after what was going on earlier today. I saw the sad news right away....I'm just here crying and I have no words, except to say how sorry I am...truly sorry.
We both started here right around the same time. You and Buddy were the first ones I "knew" on the board and I'm just so, so sad about what happened. I wish there was something I could do to help you feel better but I know there is nothing I can say that can take all this sadness away. It's a deep pain you have to bear right now and everyone who has ever lost a pet knows how much you're hurting.
I'm thinking of you..and I'm thinking of Buddy just hoping you will be okay tonight Kathy.
Sending a big comforting hug to you,
Barbara

I just loaded three photos of Buddy taken today. These were taken right before we left for our final ride together.
Kathy

The photos are in a new album called run free.
Kathy

Oh Kathy, may it be a çomfort to know that your sweet Buddy is no longer in pain, no more meds, no more vets, no more tests, just peace and free reign on all the lizards in Heaven...I have seen the look of Mom let me go now, before Sim I had a dog named Belle, and she too gave me the look that only you could know....she was old and tired and had bad legs so she wanted to run again and chase squirrels, so I let her go....so you let Buddy go and now he is enjoying health and meeting lots of other dogs in Heaven, eating great and enjoying the beautiful scenery...I do believe we will see our fur babies again, because everything that makes us happy will be in Heaven, and I know Buddy made you very happy and he still does, his memory lives on in your heart and in all you amazing stories about his adventures, bless you hon, here for you....

Can't help crying and big lump in my throat when I saw the photos. Such a sad day.
I hope you are able to get at least a little rest tonight.
Barbara

Thank you ladies.:)
Kathy

Kathy,
I am so very sorry to read about Buddy. Words I know can't take away the pain because the love we have for our babies goes to the core of our soul. Time does help but the pain will never go away. It is comforting knowing that we would have never regretted the time we got to spend with our babies even though our time has to come to a painful end. We are all here for you and please don't leave. I keep a candle burning in my Angel Bo's honor and that has helped also.
I know Bo is showing Buddy all the cool places to find those lizards and I am sure Buddy is helping Bo catch a few. Prayers for you my friend.

So sorry in your loss ... ((( hUGS ))) .. From Natcho & Lara
Catherine ..

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

When I close my eyes, I see Buddy lying on the exam room table after the light has left his eyes. He was always completely trusting of everyone. I stood there, rubbed his face and told him to go get the lizards, while he took his last breath. How can I go to sleep when I see that when I close my eyes?
Kathy