Heartbroken

[Emma's mum]

Hello everyone, I adopted my beautiful Emma from Jan in 2001, having been without a dog in the house for 2 years. Emma was without doubt the best Golden retriever I had ever had the privilege of owning, she was quite a character, almost human in her manner, so much so that she went everywhere with my husband and I, never any trouble but always giving a lot of pleasure. People would stop to talk to us when we were out, if we sat on a bench, Emma sat between us and watched the world go by with us. Children could hug her and she never backed away, infact she would go upto children and sit with them waiting to be petted. Sadly 6 weeks ago, my baby became ill and I had to make the tough decision to let her go. She had been hospitalised overnight and after extensive tests, a large mass was found in her lungs, inoperable. My husband and I made our way to the animal hospital and Emma was brought to the treatment room, she wagged her tail but then lay down flat on the floor, almost as if she knew her time had come and we had to let her go. The vet said he could give her tablets which would enable her to have a comfortable last few months, but we knew that wasn't fair to her, we made the decision and were given plenty of time to lie on the floor with her and say our goodbyes, when the vet came with the drug, he told us to keep talking to her, she would just drift quietly away. I would like to thank Jan and retriever rescue for allowing me to adopt such a beautiful special girl. Unfortunately because I now work full time I'm unable to have another dog just yet, but as soon as possible I will be having a big smelly retriever again. My house is clean, there is no smell or dog hair, life is horrid. Emma slept on our bed, a big no no with some, never a problem for my husband and I, we can't sleep now, no dog noises, or the comfort of smelly feet, and fur in your face. Can anyone tell me when the pain will ease, as I'm typing this my heart is breaking, I have no outside interests, Emma was it, so nothing to look forward to at the moment. God bless you Jan and everyone at the rescue society. Love Emma's heartbroken Mum xx

[lenny]

The loss of your beloved Emma must be so painfull, many of us know how awful you are feelling at this time, your house seems so quiet and empty.The pain does ease but only slowley im afraid, We all send our love and condolences to you both, you gave her eleven years of love and happiness and gave her such a happy life, no one could have done more for her, remember all the happy times you shared with her, they will be the the ones that will live with you forever.Lenny Celia Emily and Snowy,

[Samsmum]

Dear friend!
So sorry to hear of the sad loss of your lovely Emma.
Time will eventually make things a little easier, but life will never be the same. You did everything you could for Emma and she had 11 happy years with you and your husband, but sadly the time came to let her go, and you must be devastated.
Do hope you are soon feeling a little better. Meanwhile, our deepest sympathy; many of your friends on the Rescue site have been there, and know what it feels like, so we can to some extent understand how you feel.
Our thoughts are with you.
Joyce, David and Sam.

[lynn wise]

So very sad to read of your loss, Emma was a much loved family member and your sadness wil take time to recover. Never an easy decision to loose a dear friend, but I think it is a truly brave thing that we do at the end. Our dogs don't ask for much from us, and to repay their love and loyalty we do this deed with a heavy heart, but it is a true act of love and kindness from us.
It will take time for you to come to terms with loosing her, but ultimately the pain is replaced with fond memories. You will never forget all the things you did together, how much you shared, there will be shed a tear times, and why not you loved her dearly.
My thoughts are with you at this dreadful time, as I'm sure everyone else on site will be feeling for your loss.
Take care, and our kind wishes will travel with you along this journey.

[milo's mum]

Emma's mum, i am so sad for you that you and your husband have lost your best friend. you ask does the pain get easier? the answer- yes it does! it just takes time. we lost milo 16 months ago and we can think of him now as a hairy smelly oik that got his nose in anywhere and was very forceful in wanting a cuddle. we can now laugh about the times we had with him. i don't think there is a day goes by without thinking of him but they really do become like our children. as such it does take time to grieve for them but that will get easier. 11 years is a long time in a dogs life and she will have given you lots of happy memories which i am sure will bring you great comfort in the future.
my condolences for your loss
jo ( milo's mum)

[sammingtonsmythes]

Dear Emma's Mum
Bless you i am so sorry for your loss of your dear friend Emma.Everyone on this sight know's
how you are feeling right now.I send you love and the very best comfort i can give.
We lost our oldie Ellie in January.The only comfort i can give is that it shows how
much you loved each other that you are feeling this way now.
We all have a lot to thank Jan for don't we.These most amazing creatures come into
our lives and change them completely for the better.You gave her the most wonderful
life with you.It is heartbreaking when you have to part but i believe that one day we
will be reunited.I also believe that she is not gone but right by your side still and will always
be so.The pain does ease with time its a process we have to go through but i know you did everything
right in the end.You must never ever think that you didn't.When all was lost you
did the bravest thing and did the best thing for Emma.You didn't allow her to suffer
and that has to be a comfort.it was exactly the same with our Ellie.We
could have prolonged her live a bit longer but that would have been for us and not her.
Only you can say when the time has come.She was your dog your friend and you did
what you had to do.
My heart goes out to you right now.Many tears will be shed.But it will get easier.
We have just the one from Jan now Monty.He has healed me as much as us him.
Take care and be kind to yourselves
much love Diane & Monty (3)

[Emma's mum]

Thank you everybody from the bottom of my heart for all your kind words, it's good to know that other fully understand the pain of losing a very best friend. My kind regards to you all, thank you again.

[lynn wise]

Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

[Steve]

I can't see my reflection in the water
I can't speak the sounds to show no pain
I can't hear the echo of my footsteps
Or remember the sounds of my own name

Yes and only if my own true love was waitin'
And if i could only hear her heart a-softly poundin'
Yes and only if she was layin' by me
I'd lie in my bed once again

There's beauty in that silver singin' river
There's beauty in that rainbow in the sky
But none of these and nothin' else can touch the beauty
That I remember in my true loves eyes

[superjazz]

So sorry to read about the loss of your dear Emma.
We know very well what it is like having lost our two Golden Oldies within three weeks of each other earlier in the Year . Between the two of them they gave us 16 Years of great companionship and enriched our lives so much.
You never forget them and just hope the memory of her and the good life you gave her comforts you at this sad time.
Pat , Syd & Katie