Help with Knowing When

[RubyJeansMom]

pittdrex, My heart is breaking for you and your family.
Your very hard decision not to wait for a crisis is testament of your love for Brady.
I am so very, very sorry for your loss.

[Oliver & Henry's Mum]

I am so, so sorry for your loss. I think the way you and your OH handled it all was as perfect as it could be. I wish I had the right words to give you comfort at this time, but they escape me.

Please know that we understand your pain and your loss. Brady is now at peace and pain free. I believe you will meet again someday. My heart is breaking for you and your family. I wish you peace and comfort in the coming days and months knowing you did all you could.

You have my deepest sympathy.

[Phyrie]

I am very sorry for your loss. Your courage in sharing Brady's passing with us is incredibly generous. Thank you for giving me the image of sweet Brady lying in the warm grass, calm and confident that he was totally loved. You and your husband did everything so right, and I'm sure Brady was very grateful.

I feel for you, as does everyone here, and if, or when, you need to talk, you will always have a sympathetic ear here.

[princelover]

I am so sorry that Brady's passing came sooner than later but it sounds as if it was very peaceful for him and he is now pain free. My heart is breaking for your family and I hope the healing will soon begin, leaving you with only special loving memories of sweet Brady.

[Sandy, Cheyenne's mom2]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray for strength for you now and in the coming weeks. What helps is the knowledge that Brady is now pain free and you did all you could out of love for him. I am crying as I write, remembering ... but do know we all understand how you feel and are here for you.

Hugs from Sandy & Jinx

[Margie-Rex's Mom]

Pittdrex...my heart is breaking for you and your loss. As all the others have pointed out, we've all been in similar places as you...I lost my Rex last March in much the same way as your Brady. Reading your post of his passing made me cry - knowing your pain but also marveling at how you handled it. Brady was happy, loved, and safe. The image of him falling asleep in the warm grass is so wonderful.

Brady is now pain-free and playing with the others on The Rainbow Bridge. He will always be watching over you.

My deepest sympathy - and hugs from Margie and Jose.

[Muzzlenuzzles]

Pittdrex, I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that you, your husband and your vet made his passing as gentle and peaceful as possible; you handled this painful decision with great courage and great love. My heart goes out to you and your family.

[4 the Dogs]

Somehow I have an image of Brady waking up in the grass and seeing the Bridge and feeling like a puppy once again.
If there is a good way to have done this, you did it. Brady was peaceful, happy, and loved!
I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Deerie me]

You did a good thing for Brady. No dog could ask for a more peaceful passing. My condolences for your loss. It is sad that dogs don't live as long as we do but it gives us the time to be able to love more of them. Be kind to yourselves. xx

[pittdrex]

I can’t even begin to thank everyone for their kind words and support. It means so much to have found this community of people who truly understand the overwhelming pain of losing a beloved companion. In the past few days I have read a lot of the threads here at the Rainbow Bridge, and am overwhelmed at the generosity of people who have suffered a similar loss and continue to feel their own grief yet are willing to reach out and offer comfort .
I especially want to thank ‘4 the dogs’ for the image of Brady waking up and finding himself in a new and wonderful place. It made me smile to think of him happily exploring his new surroundings. He was a very intelligent, energetic guy who loved nothing (except his stuffed ducky) more than what we called ‘adventuring’. He must have had some hound in him, because when we were out walking he would often find some exciting scent to follow, and he liked to hold his head up into the wind and just sniff. I think what makes it so very hard right now is that he had such a zest for life. On warm Spring days he would go out and find some nice patch of grass, roll around on his back for a bit, and then just flop on his side with a groan of pure pleasure. I will always be grateful that my prayers that his final day would be warm and sunny were answered.
Again, thank you so much to everyone for understanding my grief and offering your comforting words.

[pittdrex]

I have not always been a big believer in ‘signs’ and such, but I had to post this final tribute to Brady. He had a stuffed duck that he carried everywhere, sometimes even going out into the living room at night and bringing it back to bed with him. Despite my careful planning for his final hours, I forgot the duck. To say I was upset is putting it mildly. For two days I consoled myself with the thought that I could bury it with his ashes when they were returned to me. When the crematorium called to make final arrangements, I asked if I could bring him the duck, to be cremated with him. The people there were very kind and understanding and agreed. Later in day that I took the duck down there we had quite a rainstorm, and then this appeared in the sky. I know there are people who will scoff or whatever, but in my heart I believe that Brady having his duck gave him the final peace that he needed to transition to the Rainbow Bridge.

[kian]

I too am very sorry to hear of Bradys passing, the peace he was given at the end was a wonderful testament of love. I know he feels your love and I also know he is with you in spirit. May you feel that peace as you rejoice in his memories and sorrow at his passing. The rainbow is most beautiful, thanks for sharing. I picture him running over that with his duck in mouth running pain free. Hugs!

[Oliver & Henry's Mum]

That is magnificent! I'm so glad you were able to capture the Rainbow Bridge. ♥

[caramel]

Hugs to you pittdrex.