Ivan has joined them

shawn · Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

Im so sorry for your loss Crying or Very sad

I too know how hard of a decision it is to let your best friend go. Rest easy knowing that you did the right thing and that Ivan thanks you for it. He is in a better place now.

R.I.P. Ivan

greydogs · Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:42 pm Post subject:

just found this thread-

i am so very sorry. that is so sad to have to let your boy go so unexpectedly. you did make the highest decision for him, and he will be forever thankful.
he is running free now.

much love and strength to you.

Indian · Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject:

I hate reading these posts. It brings back my own pain.

Just remember, Wiems are angels god lets us barrow for a little while. I honestly think that's the truth.

weimdogmom · Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject:

I am so sorry for your loss. I looked for an update on your other thread about Ivan. And was so sad when I found this.

What a hard decision you had to make. You made it thinking of Ivan, out of love for him. He depended on you to take care of him and to be there when you needed him most... and you were.

I hope his memories will bring you comfort in the coming days... and that soon they will even make you smile, remembering him. Ivan will always be with you in your heart.

All of you remain in our thoughts and prayers.

nickyj · Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:11 pm Post subject:

Like so many here I was looking for the update, fingers crossed it might be positive.
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Heartfelt wishes to you at this time.

ange165 · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 2:16 am Post subject:

I am so sorry to hear about Ivan. He was having a real rough time.
kisses and licks
Ange and Ruby

GhostPowers · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:07 am Post subject:

So sorry for your loss.I think weim owners are nearly as special as their dogs, after reading all these caring posts.So nice to see

kamfam · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:30 am Post subject:

Just thinking about all of you today. How is Bella doing?

I just get so damn mad when I think about how quickly these young ones are taken from us. It is so unfair, I want to scream (and I have, many times). You made such a tough decision, albeit the right one, but I know your pain when it comes to the quickness of it all. God, like 2 weeks ago, Ivan was your typical weim, crazy, happy-go-lucky, tail-waggin fool---it stinks and I am so sorry for you.

Give Bella a squeeze from me!

kjnewk · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:00 pm Post subject:

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone. Bella and I are doing OK. She definitely seems to know that he's gone. She has been pretty quiet all weekend and that is not normal. We tried to go to the dog park for a little while yesterday and she wanted absolutely nothing to do with any of the dogs there. She is always a little fussy about butt sniffing but yesterday was worse than usual. I really think she misses her boy as much as I do.

I have to say that with my husband gone, I am not sure how I would have made it through without her here. We're just taking it day by day and I have to keep telling myself that he is in a better place running free with no pain or worries.

Here is a great quote that was sent to my husband...

"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that
hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the
sea. He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for
being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail
at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without
taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along
to care for me.) When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am
angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded.
When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him,
I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty
itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a
secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding
where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee can heal my human
hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark
and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me... whenever...
wherever - in case I need him. And I expect I will - as I always have.
He is just my dog." - Gene Hill

weimdawgs · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 2:05 pm Post subject:

ZaneTheBrain · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:04 pm Post subject:

I am so sorry to hear this...like several others said my heart stopped when I saw this post and it brought tears to my eyes.

I've been consumed with work the past 2 weeks and haven't logged on, so I came on to see how Ruby and Ivan were doing.

Today Zane destroyed the last intact bed he has and ate the socks that I took off when I got home and fell asleep on the couch, so I've been mad at him all evening, and then I see this.

Again, I'm just so sorry that Ivan had to get sick, and that you and your family have to go through this. You're in my thoughts!

iris · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:13 am Post subject:

Ohhhhhh GOD I am sooo truly sorry to hear about your loss. I as well was looking for an update and did not realize this post was here. I am truly in tears and in pain for you and your family. Our prayers are with you.

mazzywest · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject:

I am so sorry for your loss of Ivan. June 20 was also the day that I put down my dog, Gus, so I can understand what you are going through. It was the hardest decision I've ever had to make. I just want you to know that you are not alone. I'm so glad I found this forum and there are others on here that are experiencing the same feelings of sadness and loss that we are feeling.

It sounds like you did the right thing for Ivan, and he is in a place where he is free from pain and illness. I hope Ivan and Gus are on the other side of the bridge running free and playing in the wind. May you find comfort in all your memories of him.

Shamaya · Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:43 pm Post subject:

Every time I read about anything like this, it makes me want to cry. It makes me think of Shamaya, and about how lucky I am to have her. And love her.

I'm so sorry for your loss Crying or Very sad