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BPO Rainbow Bridge Forum => Remembering those no longer with us. => : Nicole October 28, 2007, 08:47:12 AM
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She left us tonight...arou nd 8pm
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Poor Mabel and you :'( :'( :'(
Hopefully it is like Julie said just a little down period due to medications. I hope she will gets better and bring more happiness into your life :-*
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I completely agree with Juli. I hope that sweet girl feels better fast. Tons of hugs your way and lots of good healthy vibes sent Mable's way. You guys are in my thoughts.
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Awwww, thanks guys.
I hope that she starts feeling better too. I keep thinking that she's just having ups and downs. I know there's so much going on her in little body.
I guess I'm just afraid that I won't know when she's had enough. Everyone says, "You just know!" but I'm afraid that I won't and that I'm keeping her alive for us and not her. I don't want to put her through anything more than what she can handle...AAAAA AAAAGH!
I just hope she starts eating soon. Her shoulder blades are all sticky-outy and her skin is like, hanging on her. :(
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Awww Cole! Hang in there. You are doing the best you can for your baby. I'm sending prayers and good thoughts your way.
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Thanks, Heather. :(
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I'm also sending lots of good thoughts & prayers that Mabel's feeling better soon. Two quick thoughts though in the meantime:
1. I also didn't know if I'd know when it was time, but somehow I did. It was one of the hardest, most heartbreaking decisions that I've ever had to make, but I did know that it was the right thing for her. :'(
2. On a happier note, while Halley was ill and sometimes had no appetite, I would make up little "vienna sausage" shaped bits of her dog food and just pop them down her throat. It's much easier than it sounds if Mabel is as sweet and laid back as it sounds from here. It was very gentle and Halley didn't seem to mind at all. Plus I'd pet and snuggle her while I did it, so that helped, too. ;) I fed her this way 2 or 3x a day when she wasn't eating. We used a canned dog food that was ground up pretty smooth, but fairly dry, so that it wasn't too mushy and it worked really well. I was surprised by how much she'd perk up after I fed her, it seems like their blood sugar must drop pretty fast when they're hungry, but they feel too bad to eat, so the problem just snowballs. If you'd like more info, feel free to PM me. I should mention that though it was my idea to try this, it was vet approved.
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Hmmm...that's a really good point. I need to get her to eat! It will make her feel better. I know it will. Thanks for reminding me that her blood sugar is dropping and that is making the whole thing snowball.
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I know that its hard Cole, but she will tell you when she is ready. I agree it that a lot of her being down could be due to not eating. Have you tried meat baby food or tuna? They're pretty bland, but can usually get cats to come around when they are being finicky, so that is saying something for them! Wishing you the best with Mabel, I understand how difficult it must be right now. :( *hugs*
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I know that its hard Cole, but she will tell you when she is ready. I agree it that a lot of her being down could be due to not eating. Have you tried meat baby food or tuna? They're pretty bland, but can usually get cats to come around when they are being finicky, so that is saying something for them! Wishing you the best with Mabel, I understand how difficult it must be right now. :( *hugs*
Yeah, we've tried tuna, salmon, canned food, etc. She was doing really well with the Merrick Wing-a-Ling. When she finished the case of that, I bought Wysong Chicken Au Jus for variety, and she's just not into it. :( So, maybe I should just go get a case of the Wing-a-Ling and see if she will eat it.
The meat baby food is a good idea. I'll try that tonight.
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Hmmm...that's a really good point. I need to get her to eat! It will make her feel better. I know it will. Thanks for reminding me that her blood sugar is dropping and that is making the whole thing snowball.
You're very welcome. :) I hope that you find something that works for her. Moni's right, baby food meat often works, but if she won't take anything voluntarily (like Halley was sometimes and I had tried everything on the market and cooked up everything that we could think of), then the Vienna sausage technique worked for us, too. I bet that she'll feel at least a bit better once she eats. Please keep us posted, I'll be thinking of you both.
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I'm so sorry she's not feeling well. I think the baby food idea is awesome! Hopefully after her last treatment her bod will start to even back out. I hope things get better for you all.
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Oh Nicole, I'm so sorry that Mabel isn't feeling well. Big hugs to both you and her. I'm sending tons of getting better vibes your way. Maybe try some chicken gizzards and hearts. I know that they will be a little rich on her belly but they might entice her to eat something. My mom would boil them for a pekingnese we had and she loved them plus you have the juice to put on something else like kibble or to mix with baby food.
I just want you to know that you are not alone in feeling like you won't know when it's time. I felt the exact same way and then one day I just knew. Mabel will tell you whether it's a look, a sigh, the way she holds her body, or whether you don't see the spark in her eye anymore. You will know and you will do exactly what you are doing now for her, helping her and loving her like she should have always been taken care of. You are both in my thoughts and again big hugs to you both.
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Oh Nicole - I am so sorry to hear Mabel isn't feeling well. Sending you and your lady lots of hugs and healing vibes!
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Mabel left us tonight...arou nd 8pm...
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Oh Nicole I'm so sorry to hear that. God speed Mabel. Rest in peace.
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Nicole, I am so sorry to hear that sweet Mabel has left us :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Hugs
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I am so sorry, hon. Hugs to you...
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oh no :(:(:(:(:( i am sooooooooooooo oooo sorry :(:(:( don't let yourself get overly upset hun, i know it'll be hard not to, but won't be good for the baby :( again i am SO sorry to hear about her passing :(
at least she got to spent her last few months in a good loving home.. you gave her more love than i'm sure she ever knew. she was happy there and went surrounded by the people she loved.. again i am so sorry to hear about mabel, she was a beautiful girl..
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Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear that Mabel is gone. She was lucky to have you all these past few months. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
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I thought I was 'over' being upset, but as I sit here with tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat.... YOU are the BEST mama ever!!!! To give this 'older' girl the much needed and deserved LOVE and she gave it back to you ten fold. YOU let her leave with dignity and she is now at peace....don't you worry Hoover was there to meet her and they are sharing a 'ham sandwich' trying to decide which way to run through the fields first.
Please take care if you need anything...
I'm here (((hugs))) ~ Kim
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I am so sorry for your loss. :'(
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Oh Nicole I am so sorry. It has already been said, but you showed Mabel what it was like to be loved and be a part of a family. No matter how brief a time she was with you, you gave her what she needed. Peace to you and your family.
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Oh Nicole I am so sorry. Mabel got to know what real love was with your family. You were both brought together for a special reason. She will be in your heart forever. Thinking of you and your family at this time. Godspeed sweet Mabel :-*
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I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my heart felt condolences,
jeri
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I'm so sorry Nicole. :(
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Cole, I am so sorry. Those old girls can just touch our hearts. :'( Mabel is one of the lucky ones to have found a loving family until the end.
Sleep sweet dear Mabel...
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Oh no, I am so sorry! :'( :'( Everyone has already said it all so well, but hugs to all of you for the love that you showed her. Mabel, you will be very missed. :'(
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im so sorry for your loss.
Sleep well Mabel...
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Very sorry to hear that she lost the fight, I hope she was able to pass peacefully. She was definitely loved.
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Im very sorry for your loss.
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I'm so sory! But tell yourself that she is happy and free now, and you gave her all the love, making her time with you the best. She was happy with you and that's the main thing.
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I am so sorry to hear that Mabel passed on- she was a very lucky girl to have had you when it really mattered. You guys are in my thoughts.
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Thanks, you guys.
Honestly, I kind of had this nagging feeling all day that it was Mabel's last. Stella, you are so right, and its the first thing I could actually say last night. For her to have taken that decision out of her hands was about the most loving and amazing thing she could have done. I'm so glad she was at home, with us, and not at the Emergency Clinic where its bright and there are people she doesn't know.
Its truly amazing how quickly you can fall in love. Especially when you are putting your heart and soul into trying to make someone feel better.
I hope this doesn't sound too weird to you guys, I guess I'm telling you this so that you understand the bond that Mark had with this girl. As she was dying...I knew she was going, Mark was still in denial/panic...he crouched down and tried to give her mouth to mouth...god. It was intense. I felt very bad for him, but so good that he was able to love her that much.
Does that sound weird?
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i am totally covered with tears here :'( :'( :'( :'(
it doesn't sound weird at all...we all have different kind of bond with each dog. give your hubby a hug from us :-*
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Nicole, I'm so sorry to hear about Mabel. :'( :'(
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Wow I am so sorry, my eyes are watering right now. It's so wonderful that you loved her that much.
My heart goes out to you.
Nina
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Awww sweetheart, I am so, so sorry. I agree with what everyone has said here. You gave Mabel the best gift of all, a loving, stable home to spend the last months of her life. What an awesome, incredible gift to give such a sweet girl. Looks to me like she returned the favor, by making her own decision on when it was time to go.
Sending lots of hugs, kisses, and prayers your way.
Godspeed Mabel.
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:'( :'( :'( I'm in tears here, too. I completely understand what Mark did and I bet that's just one more thing that you love about him. I just looked at the pics on the Mini Midwest Meet & Greet thread and she not only looked like a beautiful girl but also that she had the sweetest soul. I'm so glad that you had the opportunity to be together, I'm just sorry that you didn't have longer. :'(
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I'm so sorry that your beautiful Mabel had to move on. Everyone has said it but I will to - there was a reason that Mabel wound up with your family - she found such a wonderful love and she will take that with her as she travels on to meet the other members of the BPO family that are waiting.
Not to equate it with children - but my daugher is adopted and so many people say how lucky she is to have found us - but I have to say no we are the lucky ones. And it reminds me of you guys and Mabel all around lucky to have found each other...sorry it was for such a short (although sweet) time.
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Thank you all so much!
And yes, Randy, its so true. We were the lucky ones. She was such a sweetie pie. We were fortunate to have found her.
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I'm so sorry about Mabel. Lots of big hugs to you and the rest of the family.
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Nicole, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Mabel :'(
She was such a doll...I know her time with you was short, but you gave her more love than she probably could have ever asked for...and you cared for her sooooooooo much to try and do right by her...
She left you knowing she was loved, and she will always love you guys. I'm sure she's watching you from the bridge, and just waiting for that baby to arrive safe & sound :-* :-* :-*
You take care of yourself :-*
Love Kelly & Blake & Kate
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WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME
Author Unknown
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
The sun will rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
Remembering how I'd lay my head
In your lap that special way.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me.
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And petted me with her hand.
She said my place was ready,
In Heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But, as I turned to heel away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life I never thought
That I would have to die.
I had so much to live for,
So many sits and downs to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought about our lives together,
I know you must be sad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
Remember how I'd nudge your hand,
And poke you with my nose?
The frisbee I would gladly chase,
The bad guy, I'd "bark and hold".
If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for awhile,
I'd wag my tail and kiss you,
Just so I could see you smile.
But, then I fully realized,
That this could never be;
For emptiness and memories
Will take the place of me.
And when I thought of treats and toys,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you and when I did,
My dog-heart filled with sorrow.
But then I walked through Heaven's gate,
And felt so much at home;
As God looked down and smiled at me,
From His beautiful golden throne.
He said, "This is eternity,
And now we welcome you,
Today your life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last;
For you see, each days's the same day,
There's no longing for the past.
Now you have been so faithful,
So trusting, loyal and true;
Though there were times you did things,
You knew you shouldn't do.
But good dogs are forgiven,
And now at last you're free;
So won't you sit here by my side,
And wait right here with me?"
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart.
For every time you think of me,
I'm right there, in your heart.
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I think what your husband did was an incredibly beautiful thing that makes my heart hurt. :-[ Hugs to you both. :-*
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Oh Nicole, I am so very sorry. Many hugs to you, Mark, Molly and Cabeza!
Rest in peace, sweet Mabel.
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I'm so, so sorry for your loss. We're thinking of you and Mark during this time. Don't worry.... all of our beloved BPs will welcome her at the bridge with open paws.
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Nicole,
We are very sorry to hear of Mabel's passing. Sending good thoughts & hugs from Jersey.
Anita & the 4 Newfies
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Nicole, I'm soooo sorry! :'( From what I'd read Mabel was such a sweetie, I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Oh Mabel. :'( :'( You will be missed sweet girl and to the family you are all in my thoughts. Mark, your efforts were not in vain. You are for sure Mabel's hero and savior in her heart forever now. As is the rest of the family. Big hugs to you all.