My sweet boy Zane, gone but always in our hearts....

weimdawgs · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:37 pm Post subject:

Oh Shannon...my heart sank when I read the change in caption...I am sooooo sorry. I really thought he would pull through this.

You and Bill and Little Wyatt are in my thoughts and prayers.

You did everything you could for him.

God Speed, Sweet Zane. You were a very loved and special boy.

Presumed innocent

Zane

Sundown127 · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:40 pm Post subject:

Shannon,

You have no idea how much I wanted your beautiful boy to beat this horrible condition, especially having been through it myself with 2 dogs. But what I did not want to say till now, is that if I had it to do all over again, with my two beloved girls, I would have let them go early on in their battles. I would have done anything to make them whole again, but the thing is, the only way to control an immune mediated disorder is to suppress the immune system dramatically. And a strong immune system is the foundation of health. So when you are forced to suppress it to try to save a dog's life, you inevitably open up a whole Pandora's Box of nightmare problems. Never mind trying to control the original condition.

I could never let my two go, because hope was always offered, that they could get through the latest crisis. And I had the Tufts Vet School an hour away, so had access to every available option. Including multiple episodes of my girls being in intensive care up there, because of horrible effects of the drugs used to treat this condition. I never had the strength to say "enough is enough".

I cannot even put into words how much I respect you for being able to decide that "enough is enough" with Zane. I only wish I had your courage, with my two girls. Yes, I had them for years with these conditions, but now that they are both gone, I look back and feel like I was very selfish to have put them through so much. Mostly because I could not stand the thought of living without them.

I can barely see through the tears, typing this, but I believe that this is what was best for your beautiful sweet Zane. Poor Wyatt must be so totally lost. Perhaps one day, you will be ready to get Wyatt a little brother. For now, just hold and love on that gorgeous blue baby of yours.

Susan

mazzywest · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:40 pm Post subject:

oh, I am so, so sorry to hear about Zane. My heart breaks for you.

Having just made a similar decision to let my boy go back in June after months of trying to make him better, i can understand what you and your family are going through right now. I wish there was something I could say to make it easier. It really sounds like you did everything you could do to make Zane better, and he was SUCH a lucky boy to have you as his owners.

Run free, sweet Zane. You were very loved, and I'm sure you will be greatly missed.

Asarra · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:40 pm Post subject:

We so sorry for your loss. Zane had to have been happy, he had the best family and care available.

Phoenix1705 · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:42 pm Post subject:

I am so sorry Shannon. Sad

I am at a loss for words right now. I was so wishing he was going to pull through. May his trip over the rainbow bridge be blessed with fields to run through for miles, with all the others that are gone but never forgotten.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Weim · Housebroken Joined: 19 Jul 2008 Posts: 62

I'm so very sorry.

Reiki continues for all who wish it.

Aces-Wild · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject:

Run free Zane, you sweet and beautiful dog.....
He is now free from pain, vet visits, blood draws, anxiety and fear.
I'm so sorry for your loss.

anne · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

Oh Shannon, I am sorry to hear this. RIP Zane...

Sundown127 · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:04 pm Post subject:

I Loved You Best

By Jim Willis

So this is where we part, My Friend,
and you'll run on, around the bend,
gone from sight, but not from mind,
new pleasures there you'll surely find.
I will go on, I'll find the strength,
life measures quality, not its length.
One long embrace before you leave,
share one last look, before I grieve.
There are others, that much is true,
but they be they, and they aren't you.
And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought,
will remember well all you've taught.
Your place I'll hold, you will be missed
,the fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.
And as you journey to your final rest,
take with you this...I loved you best.

Stage4Survivor · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:12 pm Post subject:

*poop*

wildlifecr13

I know this feeling... so do many others on here.
Lola was 2 months short of her third birthday when we lost her.
Nothing can be said to make it better.
Just continue to love Wyatt with all you have.
My heart truly does ache for you all.
Presumed innocent

Zane

RenaBella · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:28 pm Post subject:

OH NO!!

I am so so sorry Shannon, my heart goes out to you.
I know exactly what its like to watch a beloved pet suffer (especially Seizure, my previous dog was epileptic Sad

) and then have to decide to let him go.
Poor Zane, Rest in Peace. You were so loved on this board. But he is in a much better place now, roaming with my beloved Timbit!

On the positive side,and I know its hard to see, but now you have a space in your home for another dog, one who needs a great mommy like you. One that needs rescuing and needs a loving home.

RIP Zane Flower

Jager08 · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:46 pm Post subject:

RIP Zane

Schatze · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:01 pm Post subject:

Man I am SO sorry- my heart breaks for you guys.

Crying or Very sad

versatilek9s · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject:

I'm so sorry to read this. No one should have to go through a serious illness like that with their dog. He was a fighter and I know you made the right decision to let him go--much harder but sometimes so much better in the end. I'm sorry.