Our elderly rescue crossed the rainbow bridge today...
She had had a rough life. Her original owner passed away a couple of years ago, so I hope they had a pleasant reunion today. The house has been so quiet… I keep expecting to hear her nails on the flooring… I haven’t picked up her dishes or bedding or folded up her crate… It’s simply too soon… I’m having trouble trying to get to sleep, so I am writing about old dog… She went from bad to worse so fast… I was glad the vet was able to see us + reassure me we were doing the right thing… Thanks for listening… I think I will be able to rest now…
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So saddened to hear of your sweet rescue girl departing for the Bridge. Healing vibes on the way to you. 
I’m dreading it with my old Tiger who is now 15. All we can do is take one day at a time
It sounds less clinical than euthanized, less harsh than "put down" (really dislike that term), and more honest than "put to sleep."
It's always hard, even when it's right.
One of our vets once said to me that we bring our animals into our lives, knowing we will outlive them, but we do so anyway because life is so much better with them in it.
she came out of the bedroom staggering. Her spirit was liberated later that day. She was returned to Mother Earth soon as my wife and I got home.
(Many thanks to 3catwoman3 for the concept — liberation of one's spirit.)
Thank you for taking such good care of her and loving her in her golden years. I'm sure she loved and appreciated you as much as you did her.
Take all the time you need to grieve and I hope sweet memories of her will eventually bring you comfort and peace.
