My little Sasha has left us

[Karen PT]

I have not been able to come on line and speak of my little angel since she left us on 11/5. I hope it was the right thing to do...know I know it was, but the morning of the 5th, she was huffing and struggling to breathe, not sleeping and really suffering. We called the vet to let him know that today was the day.....
When I came home from work, my mother was there with Sasha- and Sasha was in great spirits, running around, chasing and even catching liizards!!! (only her second kill!)- so I had my doubts that today was the day- but nontheless the Vet said he could drain her lungs again, but the fluid would come back, maybe even quicker. SO with Sasha in my arms, she went to sleep.....
This has been the wosrt pain that I have ever endured, my husband talks of another, but it wouldn't be our little Sasha- the lillte girl who got me through grad school, licked my tears when I was sad, and only asked for kisses and lovin's- I am not sure---- when do you know that another dachsie can live in your heart? DOes the hurt stop?

It is so lonely in our home....I know that those of you who have lost your baby feel the same way. I am always glad I found this wonderful group of fellow dacshie lovers..... :sob: :sob: :sob:

[Karen PT]

I have tried to put her pic up- so everyone can see her cute loving face....but I am not too computer savy.....

In Memory.... Sasha 12/26/99 - 11/5/04

[Frzframe]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you and your little Sasha

[Sausage Mom]

That is so sad :sob: :sob: I offer my sincere condolence on your loss. I haven't experience the pain you are going through...and I know there are so many on this board that can offer you support. Especially given that this board was created out of the love and memory of a special dachshund like Sasha was.

:hug2: to you and again my sympathies in the loss of your :angel1:

[Mark]

It is never easy to lose your baby . . . how devastated we do feel when it happens to us. We understand your pain, having lost Wimpy in the very same manner you describe (click his tribute in my signature).

Just remember everyone at DBB is right here . . . with you and for you.

When is it time to bring another Dachsie in to your life? Well, there will never be a replica/replacement for Sasha . . . but there are many Dachsies out there that need someone to love and to love back. When you're ready . . . go for it!

For now . . . our deepest sympathies and, please feel free to lean on us.

[kpm_tex]

Deepest sympathy for you loss of little Sasha. You are the only one who can decide with the time is right for another. Remember you are not replacing little Sasha but opening your heart to another little life that will see you though the next chapter of yours.

[ajers&me]

I am so sorry for your loss. I know what it feels like to have to have a dog put to sleep. My beloved Beeper went to the bridge a year ago last September while I was home from college due to the hurricane in VA. It was totally unexpected which is why my mom sent me by myself. In the end, I was the one to sign the papers which was the hardest thing that I ever have had to do.

Be reassured that the pain of not being with them does go away (or at least most of it). As far as getting another pupper, that is totally up to you and how you feel. As I returned to school about 3 or 4 days after I let Beeper go, my parents decided to get another dog, my AJ. I do have to say that the excitment of AJ took away some of the pain of letting Beeper go. Always remember the great times that you two have shared, those are the most precious memories of all.

Just be glad to know that she is not suffering anymore and that she is always looking down on you. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. :pray:

[yolanda]

Dear Karen,

If you will e-mail the picture I will gladly post it for you.

I also lost one of my older dogs this fall and the pain is still there. I say to myself and to you. Place her in your hert and move one. That is what Sasha would want . Yes, it is hard. Also Remember a new dog will never repalce her the new pupper will be special it its own right.

[TessieMom]

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Sasha is running free at the bridge with all of our babies who have gone before.

[rustydaisymom]

I am so sorry to hear of you loss. :sob: :sob: Sending prayers your way :pray:

[FourOrchards]

Oh how sorry I am for your loss. I know how you are feeling. I lost my Sheltie Bailey of 12 years last July. It was horrible but it was the right thing to do. She was suffering so badly and that was the only thing that got me through it. I knew she would not be suffering anymore and be happily running over the bridge.
Only you will know when the time is right to get another dog. It wasn't soon after that I knew I needed the nose prints on the windows, muddy footprints on the floor, and all the responsibities of taking care of a dog again. But, I knew I couldn't get another sheltie...I was still missing Bailey and no other sheltie could replace her. Another sheltie wouldn't ever be half the dog my Bailey was. I know sounds weird but I needed another dog but not a sheltie. We have a sheltie in our neighborhood and I don't even care to see him. Only you will know if another Dachsie will be welcomed into your heart and when. Just give it some more time.
Again, how sorry I am for your loss. :hugs1:

[Rusty's mom]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Sasha. Our beloved Rusty went to the Bridge in July and his loss has forever changed me. I miss him more than I ever thought it would be possible to miss anyone - he was my life, my heart, my soul. We have our little Dickens now and he has helped to fill a very small part of the Rusty size hole that is in my heart. What is neat is that Dickens will sometimes do things that are so similar to the way Rusty would do them and it brings back sweet memories. Our Duffer is beyond thrilled to have someone to play with - he and Rusty were a duo and Hobbs/Holly were a duo. Now he has Dickens all for himself as our Holly and Hobbs are incredibly bonded to each other that poor Duffer must have felt so alone. It's great to see him so happy and full of life again. I know that when our four have gone to the Rainbow Bridge that I will start my search for another little red boy - one who is full of life and attitude. Until then I have our crew and they do help. You will know when the time is right for you to open your heart to another little one. They will never replace Sasha but could help to heal your heart. Take care and know that you are in my thoughts. Please keep in touch.

Kathy - mom to Duffer, Hobbs, Holly, Dickens

[LUVMYGUNNER]

Sorry to hear about Sasha. :angel1: She is now an Angel looking over you.

[luvmydoxie]

I am so sorry. :sob: It is ok to be sad. When you are ready, the right dog will find it's way to your heart again. Never a replacement or the same dog, but a new love for a new corner of your heart that you didn't know exsisted until that moment. Hang in there sweetie. :hugs1:

[loogie]

Sorry to hear about Sasha. I know the pain and now I know that time makes it feel better even though you can never really get over it. I still cry over the loss of Riley.

My hugs go out to you.

[lotsadox]

I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your little Sasha. I've lost several dachsies over the last few years and I know just how you feel. When Pebbles died, I didn't think I'd ever get over the pain of losing her. It was at a low point in my life anyway and the additional grief was overwhelming. My thought and prayers are with you.

You will know when it's time to get another dachsie. I had 3 others and it still took a while before I knew that I wanted another one. There are tons of dachsies out there in shelters and in rescue who would love to have a loving home. Please consider taking one of them in to help you heal.

[Karen PT]

Thank you all for your kind words- just reading them brings me to tears :sob:
Yolanda has been so gracious to offer to post Sasha's pictures for me...so all will see how her adorableness can fill your heart with love :)

I thank DBB again for being there for us, since last year when she 1st had a bulge in her neck- until 2 months later when she was diagnosed with the rare chylothorax/lymphangectasia- each and everyone of you has shared knowledge & more importantly a voice of reason and for that I am grateful. :appl:

Tomorrow will mark the 1 month anniversary of losing Sasha :(

We still have not 'picked her up' from the vet- I want a special something that I can 'place her in'- surrounded with pictures and stuff- any ideas?

I have pictures of her watching me in every room of my house and in any direction that I might look- just so I can be reminded of her.

:crying:

[loogie]

When Riley died, I got her cremated and her ashes are kept in a special wooden urn that holds a picture of her. We added a little hook to the urn and her id tag hangs from it. She sits in the middle of my fireplace mantel and (don't tell Rosco and Bailey) but she was the first one of the three to get to come see my new house. I love knowing that she is watching over us.

[doxunzX3]

Only time heals the hurt but Sasha will always be in your heart.
:muchlove: :hugs1: :hugs1: :hugs1: :hugs1:
Your little angel will be up at the bridge and feeling no pain. Just running and playing enjoying all the other buddies up there. :angel1: She is with some terrific other doxies too.

[Juneysmom]

I'm sorry to hear about Sasha. I just lost Cooler last May, so I know the pain you are going through. Just know that even though the pain never goes away, it does lessen.

[tammyb]

My deepest sympathies for your loss of Sasha. When I read your post it brought tears to my eyes. Sasha was such a beautiful girl.

[Kim H.]

I was afraid it might have happened pretty soon after you posted last. I think you could not have handled the situation better. :heart: You could obviously tell it was time, but she had a happy last day (and caught a lizard) and was confortable enough to enjoy her time saying goodbye to you. What better way to go to the Rainbow Bridge could there be?

As far as a place for her to be in your home... Tom (dutchman) has a specially made egg urn of his little girl, with her picture on it. I think one or two others have these as well... so that is an option.

My little girls could never "replace" my Tristan (1992-2003)... but I am SO glad we got them! They have many of the same traits, but they are their own dachshunds (he would not be a "replacement" for them either :heart: ). As Melissa said, you may decide you don't want another of the same breed - or you might decide you would miss all those special dachshund traits if you didn't get another. :circle: Just take your time and when you're ready, you'll know. My husband and I were ready very soon after (we missed being "parents" too much!). My mom (for instance) needed quite a bit more time when we lost our first cocker before she got another.

Until then, hopefully you will stop in and visit us here & maybe share some more stories of Sasha.

[minicooper]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

You will be in my thoughts.

[Heide]

ALot of us have gone through this painful loss too.
I know its very hard.
I lost my Casey in January and then our Dutchess in Aug of that same year.
It took me a little while to get another doxie. Infact I ended up with 2 puppers lol.
I got Maggie and then Kamper.
There was no comparison in any of them to Casey or Dutchess.
Casey and Dutchess, will forever be in my heart. They made our lives so wonderful, the time we got to spend with them.
You will know when the time is right to open your heart to another.
:hugs1: :hugs1: :hugs1: :hugs1: to you.
Just please remember that you have us here to lean on anytime.
Know that Sasha is now pain free, living it up with our beloved babies that are at the bridge too.
Take comfort in the thought that you will have those wonderful precious memories of Sasha and a new little one will bring you new happy memories.
There are so many sweet doxies in need of a loving home.
Bless your heart. :hugs1:

[tiggermiss]

My deepest condolences for your loss. it is very hard to lose a loved one.
You did what was right for Sasha. Just know that she is free and running around in Rainbow Bridge and playing with all the other Rainbow pets.

We are here for us, When you need us. :hugs1: :hugs1:

[dutchman]

Loosing a little one is never easy. As far as when it's right to add a new little one to your home only you can say for sure. I know in my own case being single and living alone I could hardly stand to go home after I lost Aggie. I just couldn't go home to a all too quiet house. While Aggie had been a very quiet little girl even after coming out of her shell (mill mother) there weren't those little shining eyes to greet me or that warm little body next to me at night. I had already started doing a little looking at what options were out there but hadn't reached a point yet where I had contacted my rescue friends about a new companion. One week to the day after saying goodbye to Aggie a Friend who was at the local shelter and had spotted Frank. She called a mutual friend at work to ask if it was too soon for me to be looking. The person at work came ask me if I wanted to talk to to our other friend about a dog at the shelter. I couldn't get to the phone faster enough. IT was close enough to the end of the day that I was able to sneak out and went to see Frank. It only took Frank a couple of minutes to sell himself to me.

No we never replace the ones we lost but we find new companions who help mend the gaping hole in our lives. For me at least having another set of eyes looking up at you knowing they are depending on you helps keep you busy so there is less time to think about our loss. For some of us that shortening of the time is a plus others need more time to grieve. There isn't a correct answer. When the time is right another little one in search of a home will find you.

I honestly think besides Frank being a very social dog when I got him who loved to play with other dogs the real reason I decided on getting a second dog (Tanner) was to help guard against the possibility of having to face coming home to an empty home ever again. Dexter came along when I had decided to add a female to my home. All the dogs in my life prior to Frank had been females and I thought the boys could use an older sister to keep them in line. I was starting to watch rescue for an older 6-9 yr old) female. We got side tracked and ended up a three boy home when my rescue friend called asking me if I could help foster. The local shelter had more dachshunds that they wanted to place with rescue than rescue had foster homes for right then. Well once Dexter got into my home and got along with the crew he won my heart.

Be it rescue or a new pup you will know when the right dog comes along. Pleas just don't in a moment of weakness buy one of the mill babies in one of the pet stores selling mill dogs. Having shared my home and heart with a former mill mother I have to make that request.

[Irminsul]

Your little one is surley catching more lizards at the rainbow bridge for you.

[SirOliversMom]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember the pain quite vividly. I lost my Cocker "Coco" in July. Almost five months. I still can't think about her without "tearing up" but I do think of her. It was tough at first but if I've learned one thing in these five months it's that she may be gone, but the love is still there. It will always be there and I'm grateful for it. I am very thankful that Oliver came home 10 days before Coco passed. He has been a blessing and helped fill that very wide gap that Coco left behind.

I will light a candle for your little angel. Sorry for your loss.

[skipper]

So sorry about your loss, we just lost our Little MAn Skipper this New Years Eve 2004, and We are going through some hard times everyday, our routine is gone and it hurts.I came hear to the Bulletin Board and everyone made me and my daughter feel good, with there kind words and being there for us.I know we wont ever forget Skipper, but for us we needed to find another little one right away to help us through our grief and bring the laughter and joy back, and I know that Skipper would want that to. So we have found another little one through the southern California Dachund rescue. Her Name is Molly and we are hoping to adopt her and bring her home.
whenever you are down, think good times and funny time you shared with your pup, and hopefully you will feel better. :)

[Joyce]

I know how you are feeling when we lost Dudley I thought my hubby and I heart was going to break. It is so very difficult. I am sending you hugs.
We have a new little love now, we have a new doxie Dexter who does not replace Dudley, but has made his own place in our hearts. When you are ready you will know it. It doesn't make the pain go away, it makes it easier to bare, and brings back the fond, loving memories of you lost one.

[TessieMom]

Thanks to Tom, Stinker is in one of the Eggcellent urns. The lady who does them does wonderful work:
Eggcellent Urns (http://www.eggcellentcollection.com/)

Now she looks over the rest of the pack and is there when I need her.

[GaPEACH]

awww thats sooo sad

Sorry for your lose

I agree there will never be another Sasha so therefore dont think of it as you are replacing her
You will be surprised that when you do get another one you will fall in love with its personality also-

Good Luck
((( hugs )))

[dutchman]

Yes the eggcellent cremation egg urns are very nice. Aggie looks out at me sitting in my living room from the egg friends at work had done for her. Sorry Imissed the request for suggestions. Here is a link with even more ideas. http://www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu/artistic.htm

[Scoobymum]

I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of Sasha - what a beautiful girl she was. There are so many of us here who have dachsie angels at the Rainbow Bridge and we know and share your pain.

There is a lovely quotation which says:

"Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we
are never the same."

All of our darling dachsie angels are some of those "people" :heart: