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After 13 years, 6 months, last night I had to put our beloved Boosha Bear down.

She was Jack Jack and Gizmo's "sister" you could say, our very first Chow.

We're still getting over Gizmo's untimely death, now I have to deal with our much loved Boosha gone as well.

I walked her last night, she pee'd and pooped fine, but closer to home, she was tired and wanted to lay down. Finally get her in the house, and she went into her crate. She was breathing different and seemed very labored. I had to take apart the crate to get her out, she took some sliced ham. Laying by her spot on the fireplace hearth, she didn't drink even though I tried to get her to.

I rushed her to the emergency center, on the way, she looked out the back window in the car, then went back t laying down. I had to carry her in.

After tests, doctor was unsure, but her heart rate was high, blood pressure low, blood acidic, and spleen fells hard. They had her on oxygen, fluids, and monitor, but the doctor says only overnight will tell.

I went to go see her, she tried to get up. I let her lay back down and listened to her difficulty in breathing. I left the hospital for only 5 minutes after seeing her, then the call came in that she stopped breathing, but heart was working. They intibated her.

At this point, it was my most difficult task. I asked the doctor to put her down. They asked am I sure, and what else could I do for her? I held her and looked into her eyes to tell her we loved her very much. I kissed her snout, as they gave the injection. It was then I heard the heart monitor go silent. I cried out I'm so sorry Boosha Bear! I held her, gave her as much love as I could. I then closed her eyes and said Goodbye my sweet Boosha Bear, Mommy and Daddy will miss you so very much. Be with Gizmo and Jack Jack, give them all kisses.

Now, I'm at the center, waiting for AllPets to pick her up for a private cremation service.

I brought her first ever bed, an old bath robe that she slept on her first time home, and her other mat when she was a puppy. Also, a cookie from Iams that she loves so much and would hit the edge of the bed at nigh for one. These items will be with her the last time I'll see her. She will be cremated with these items.

I miss you, my little wiggly butt girl! It was hard taking a shower and not seeing you there waiting. Mommy is really having a hard time as you were her little girl.

Be at peace and I know you're at the Rainbow Bridge.

We love you so very much Boosha Bear! We don't know how to go on from here.

Sadly,
Jim and Ellie

I am so sorry for your loss. I had tears just reading this. You handled it much better than I could have.
Best Wishes.

Very sorry for your loss.

My heart goes out to you. My sympathies

Dogdad

So sorry, you have my deepest sympathies.

I am so sorry for your loss.

We too, are so sorry for your loss. You and yours are in our prayers today.

Such sad news. Im truly sorry for your loss.

Such a heartfelt, poignant goodbye to your loyal Boosha bear.You brought tears to my eyes and memories of my own BaBa's passing. My deepest sympathies.

Words fail me at times like this. There is no right thing to say, there is only wishing I could hold your hand and be silent with you crying for the loss and smiling for the memories.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I am in tears, as my heart grieves with you in memory of my own 3 chows; Foxy, Sheba, and Studley Do Right, who have long ago crossed over the rainbow bridge.
I hope you can find peace in your heart, knowing Boosha loved you with all her heart.
I hope you can be consoled by the fond memories that she has given you.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers today.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

~Renae

I am also so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathies.

Terrina

My wife and I would like to thank all of you for your kind words and expressions.

Some of the red Chow female pictures look alot like our Boosha.

I just returned from having her cremated.

Now, the emptyness starts to set in.

Tonight will be very hard on the both of us, as it was our nightly walk.

Thank you all, it means so much.

Jim and Ellie

It is so hard to lose our beloved Chows/Dogs.

Take care
Sharon

My deepst sympathies for your loss.

I am sooo sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers

Geez first Gizmo now Boosha you have got to be going through some pain, really sorry to hear about Boosha.

Dear Jim and family,

My heart is so sad for you, but there is joy in knowing the good life your Boosha had with you. We hope your heart can feed on those loving memories and know that someday you will all be together, as it is meant to be.

Healing light,
Cindy, Dick, Kodi and Fur-Angels Shadie, Tuffy & Ruby Begonia

Jim and Ellie I am so sorry for your loss. I was crying as I read your post. Your Boosha knew how much you loved her, as you know how much she loved you.

I am so very sorry for your loss. She knew she was well loved right until she crossed over.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Be good to yourselves the next few weeks, and know that you have a new angel on your side, watching over you.

Jim and Ellie,

My deepest sympathies. You have three splendid angels watching over you.

Boosha, Jack Jack and Gizmo are together and your three angels will always be with you.

Jim, take solice in that you did the most loving thing possible for Boosha.

Jim and Ellie - I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. We are so blessed to share our hearts with our furred kids and it's so devastating to lose them - even when we know that giving them release is the kindest gesture we have ever been able to offer.

Having three "senior" dogs - one 15, one 11 and one nearly 10 - the thought of losing them is always with me. I understand fully the pain you feel and my heart goes out to you both.

Melanie and the gang in Alaska

This poem came across my German shepherd list many many years ago .. I kept it because it's one of the most clear expressions I've ever seen of the gift we give when we have to let our furkids go.

I have this on one of my websites, and last year the author contacted me and thanked me for sharing it and for giving her the proper credit. So if anyone chooses to use this, please make sure to keep the author's name with it.

The Greatest Gift
Karla M. Bertram, 11/23/96

I always knew this time would come,
From the very instant our eyes first met.
How I loved you then! How I love you now!
I made a promise then and I keep that promise now . . .
You will not suffer from a pain that will not heal;
You will not know the loss of a life remembered, now gone.

It is for me alone to make this decision,
The price for the bright joy and pure laughter
You brought me during the time we shared.
I am the only one who can decide when it is time.
When my hope dies, and my fears ride high,
Just when I need you most, I must let you go.

It is for you alone to tell me when you are ready.
For without your guidance, I will not know
When to lay my grief, my guilt, my anger,
My sorrow and my selfish heart aside
And give you this last gift, this greatest gift.
Your eyes will speak to mine, and I will know.

The pain of this moment is excruciating.
Tears stream down my face in a river of sorrow,
And my heart drowns in a pool of grief.
For you have spoken, and I have listened,
And unlike other decisions I have made.
This one brings no relief . . . no comfort . . . no peace.

For if there's one thing you've taught me,
If there's only one thing I've learned. . . .
Unconditional love has a condition after all,
I must be willing to let you go, when you speak to me
I must be willing to help you go, if you cannot go alone.
And I must accept my pain so you can be free of yours.

Go easily now, go quickly now,
Do not linger here, it is time for you to leave.
Go find your strength, go find your youth.
Go find the ones who've gone before you.
You are free to leave me know, free to let your spirit soar
Rest easy now, your pain will soon be gone.

I pray I will find comfort in my memories . . .
In the dark and lonely days ahead.
I cannot say I will not miss you, I cannot say I will not cry.
For only my tears can heal my broken heart.
But, I promise you this: as long as I live,
You will live, alive in my mind, forever in my heart.

So I give you this last gift, all I have left to give,
And this will be my greatest gift . . . sending you away.
It is the measure of my unconditional love . . .
For only the greatest love can say,
"Good-bye, go find the bridge, we'll meet again,
Loving you has been the greatest gift of all."