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[elvislee]

 

[RJ749]

Henry and Renae, I can't begin to tell you how heavy my heart is right now.  It seemed as though Annie Bea was coming along well from the latest surgery.  She will be without the pain of her recent ailments and in a loving place now.  Boxers do bring us so much love when in the time we are fortunate enough to share with them.

Roger and Cindy

[lilbear]

Henry and Renea, so very sorry to read this here!  I know how much joy she has brought you over the years and it is never easy saying goodbye to a family member.  Take comfort that she is in a better place and remember the happy times you were able to spend together.  Again, our deepest condolences.

Craig and Martha

[naitram]

henry, sorry to hear of your loss

[REGGAB]

All,
Your warm thoughts and well wishes are greatly appreciated.  Thank you so much.

Annie Bea spent the remainder of the evening on her pallet.  We called Dr. Audrey, and she was absolutely broken apart.  Terrible.  I mean, we're all busted up pretty good around here, but she was simply stricken.  I covered Annie Bea with a blanket, Evo went with Stef, Springer stayed with us, and we all tried to get some sleep.  I woke this morning at 6am, woke Renea, and we readied ourselves to take Annie Bea to Dr. Audrey for the final time.  We are fortunate there is an on-site crematory at our veterinary hospital, so it is comforting to know that we will get Annie Bea back instead of just a scoop full of dog ashes.
Getting Annie Bea out of the house and into the back seat of the ton truck was painful.  She weighs 80 pounds. 
We gave her to Dr. Audrey for cremation after the short drive to the vet hospital.

Renea and I managed to eat a little this morning.  We're grieving.......heavily.........10.5 years is a long time, especially for a Boxer, so this hurts.......even though it was so peaceful.  Everything is different around here now, and it is going to take some time to adjust.  One thing tho'.............

Springer and Evo and working some SERIOUS overtime to make us feel better.  It is difficult to be sad when one is around them.  You will smile.....no matter how much you hurt.  We're Boxer people.  Always have been.  Always will be.  And if we have go through this grief every so often, so be it, because the Love these Angels bring into our home is well worth it.  Boxers are Lovers, Clowns, Caretakers, Couch Potatoes, Guards.......what is not to Love.

[Wrongway]

 Heavy loss. We fell your pain all the way to Cal. Sweet looking girl there, sorry for the loss. 

[springervett]

I'm very sorry for your loss. We have had to cope with a loss of part of our family 5 times now. It is always heart wrenching. However, we take solace in the fact that they were all well cared for, very loved, and every one of my babies passed peacefully in my arms. Their memories will be with me and my family forever. You are in my prayers.

[BANDANAGIRL]

So sorry to hear of your loss

[Trapperdog]

Sorry to hear about Annie Bea, you all were lucky to have each other.

[Buy early]

HML - so sorry to hear about your loss! We know how it feels to lose a great companion and, with the oldest of our 3 Springers at 15, we are just a few months from living your story in our home. It's no problem to carry Russ up and down the stairs several times a day as it is just a little payback for the years of companionship and joy he has brought into our lives. Our hope, like yours was for Annie Bea, is to make the last months of his life as enjoyable as possible.

We grieve with you at your loss and hope that, over time, the memories of your great friend outweigh the sadness of her passing.

[REGGAB]

HML - so sorry to hear about your loss! We know how it feels to lose a great companion and, with the oldest of our 3 Springers at 15, we are just a few months from living your story in our home. It's no problem to carry Russ up and down the stairs several times a day as it is just a little payback for the years of companionship and joy he has brought into our lives. Our hope, like yours was for Annie Bea, is to make the last months of his life as enjoyable as possible.

We grieve with you at your loss and hope that, over time, the memories of your great friend outweigh the sadness of her passing.

Too..........busted up............to copy/paste everyone's latest wellwishes for our family and condolences for the passing of our sweet Angel.  PLEASE know that we very much appreciate everyone's support.  This is a grief we've never experienced.  I don't remember the first two hurting this bad, but they probably did......one probably more.......but I've LONG since blocked it in order to survive.  Sure, we'll move past Annie Bea's passing, but just like Drake and Sassy, she'll pitter patter across my mind and leave her paw prints on my heart for the rest of my days.  They never REALLY leave us.  I can feel her in my heart right now.  I always say, "It is what it is."  Well, that is really true in this case.  Really Love and Miss that old Girl!

Thank you!

Henry

[REGGAB]

"Touch it.  I dare ya!"

[rheiner]

Henry,

I'm truly deeply saddened to hear about Annie Bea's passing. I know how truly attached you can become with your dog. I live alone with Mickey, my dog, and I sleep with him every night. He's my best friend in the world. The thought of not having him depresses me beyond my ability to express it. He's almost 11 now and I know the day will come when he's gone. I can only imagine what you and Renae are going through now. Again, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and wish you both a recovery that is bareable.

Randall

[REGGAB]

Henry,

I'm truly deeply saddened to hear about Annie Bea's passing. I know how truly attached you can become with your dog. I live alone with Mickey, my dog, and I sleep with him every night. He's my best friend in the world. The thought of not having him depresses me beyond my ability to express it. He's almost 11 now and I know the day will come when he's gone. I can only imagine what you and Renae are going through now. Again, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and wish you both a recovery that is bareable.

Randall

Thank you, Randall.  The grief is overwhelming at times.......moreso now than immediately after she passed.  Coming to terms with her permanent absence is tough.  Even the smallest reminder turns on the tear squirters.  Never felt grief like this.

[charlie]

Sorry for your loss.