How I Knew When It Was "Time"

[barbs pug]

I am so sorry. I am crying because I did that for my missy last year. You will always remember, and you will probably not get over it completely. It leaves a hole in your heart very deep. But remember the love you had for Wasabi and the love that was given to you from your little boy. A candle is lit for you and your family, and dear Wasabi.

[Snifter]

I dread the day when I have to do that, but feel stronger in advance when I hear stories like yours. Thank you.

[puglover22]

I'm so very sorry for your loss of Wasabi. You loved him enough to set him free. He knows he was loved, and you will see him again. You gave him the ultimate gift of love.

[PrincessPugGirl]

Thank you for sharing this, as I read this I felt your pain and I cried right along with you.
Your family are in my prayers, and 15 years what an amazing life for Wasabi

[Homer]

I know that death is inevitable but I can not imagine parting with my beloved pug. I cried myself when I read your story.

[ecapozello]

It's Monday morning and Wasabi has been gone for two days. Waking up yesterday and not hearing him breathing at the bottom of the bed, feeding my boys (Dobby, Max & Sleepy - 2-year old pug brothers) and seeing Wasabi's empty food bowl left in the cabinet, "hearing" the silence of the house without his comforting bark to tell me he needed to go outside. All those "first without him" moments. Horrible. Awful. Painful. Sad.

I've cried rivers. I close my eyes and try to imagine him nestled on my shoulder again. Oh, the pain is papable. And in the end, I know it was so right to let him go on Saturday. I can only hope we didn't wait too long. I don't think so. I know we showed him love every day of his life. I know we were a very lucky family to have had him in our lives for so long.

I realize how amazing it was that HE was comforting ME on Saturday by letting me know it was okay to let him go. That he held on long enough to give me the privilege of holding him as he was leaving this world. And, in that last moment of life, looking into his eyes, I knew he was saying "I love you...and goodbye." Incredible little creature whose memory will fill my heart with joy forever.

Thank you all for your very caring, consoling words and prayers. It's lifted my very heavy heart just a bit today. I wish you all joy and hapiness with your little ones.

Thank you,

Wasabi, Yoshi, Dobby, Max & Sleepy's Mom

[barbs pug]

Crying right there with you. I am so sorry for the loss of Wasabi. In those last few minutes with Missy I could feel her love and know that she felt it was time for her. I will be thinking of you and your family. Take care of yourselves.

[Pugpillow]

Wasabi was a very lucky boy to have you as his mom. I've been where you are now and understand completely what you articulated so well. He will always be a part of you now so you haven't really lost him. He may have been a wee pug, but he sounds like he is a huge psychic presence in your house.

[Frankie2009]

They always tell us in there way....

It's been almost 2 years since We had my old Mutt, Dusty put down. She was old as well and we whe let us know it was time, but every time I read a story like this it is like it was yesterday...and reminds me how much I miss her, and all of the goofy little thing she did to make ma laugh and smile. It also reminds me to hug my pug and give him lots of love like it is the last day. I sure feel for you and your FAmily. At least he is waiting at the Raindbow Bridge and playing like a pug should, until the time you meet again.

With our prayers and love.

[gardenmum]

Wasabi was very fortunate to have such a loving family. I read your post with tears as I look at my pug Charley, who just turned 8 on Feb 29. He has suffered from back problems for the past several years and I fear I will have to make the difficult decision at some point. I had to let my Lab go to Heaven after a long life, but to this day I miss her beautiful eyes always so full of love. Our pets give so much to us throughout their lives. God bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing.