Rest in peace baby girl. I hope we gave you everything you
needed and that you knew we loved you ferociously to the end.
We miss you sweetie.
needed and that you knew we loved you ferociously to the end.
We miss you sweetie.
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Wow, she sure had a long life. It’s good that you gave her the best of care in her last days. I’m sorry for your loss.
What a sad day, indeed. After a perfect weather weekend, she is now free to be a young spirit again. I send hugs to you from afar. I know it’s hard to deal with… anything I can do, just ask. Know that you did everything you could and beyond. She thanks you for that. I’m pleased that she was able to have a special time in the end of her life and that she was able tp go before the move. Thinking of you…
*waves wing to the Bridge’s newest angel* We lit a candle for your journey. Do not worry. We will do our best to look after Snick and your Mom and all, and give them lots of hugs for their sads. And purrs from Sanjee.
Dear Snickers an Jenna I iz sorry bowt your loss of sweet Brandy *softpaw*
Hi Snick and Jenna – She did have a long life and had a happy home with you all. We know you’ll miss her and we are sending you Shiba hugs.
what a fabulously long life for any dog. and how lovely that she had the comfort & love in her final days.
Thanks for all you have done for her. Recently I myself lost one of my cats who had been always by my side for more than 21 years. We all know that this is unavoidable and we have to be strong enough to deal with this. However, when the day comes, we realize that there was nothing we could prepare for this pain. I really appreciate for what you and your family did for the sweet little girl. I am sure she is smiling at you from above.
Oh Jenna.. I am so sorry for your loss.. I know in the end it was such a hard decision
that she would thank you for. She knows how much you and your pack loved her .. She will
be watching over you now.
You let me know if there is anything i can do for you. Sending healing energy your way..
Sorry for your loss. It’s never easy. We still miss my sissy lots and lots.
*hugs* from me and my mom
Jenna,
I am so sorry for you, your daughter, and pack. I know this is a great loss for you all. But I am so glad that you all gave Ms. Brandywine so much love in her end times. I have loved her from afar ever since I saw her face, which I think is one of the sweetest senior shiba faces I have ever seen. Bless all of you for all you did for her. I’ve no doubt she returned all that love as best she could. Hugs to you all.
We are so sorry for your loss! We know that Brandy was the happy when she came to live with you! Thank you for letting her live out her last days in peace and love! Rest in Peace sweet Brandy-you were loved so much and will always be missed!
Jenna and Snickers,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Big dane leans to you both.
Bru
Jenna and Snick, I have no doubt you gave Brandy all the love she ever wanted. Thanks for sharing her with all of us. She will be at the bridge waiting.
We are so sorry – Sarah, Lily and Bear.
I am so sorry about Brandy. She was loved so much, and she knew that. Be at peace now. *katiekisses*
I was too upset earlier today to write much, so I thought I’d fill in a few details now… Brandy had been doign really well on the steroids and antibiotics, but she stopped eating on Saturday and was clearly unhappy and uncomfortable. (The tumor in her mouth had gotten REALLY large and was infected and inflamed.) Once she stopped eating, we couldn’t get her antibiotics or steroids into her and she declined really quickly. This morning, she didn’t want to get out of bed and, when she did, she couldn’t walk a straight line. She drank some water but she still wouldn’t eat. She’d reached the point where there wasn’t anything else we could do to make her feel better. She didn’t have any happy bounces left in her and we couldn’t stand to watch her starve and waste away. We weren’t ready to let her go, but it was the best thing to do.
Jenna & Snick, we are sorry to hear about Brandy. I am glad you had so many years together to share your pack love. Purrs of peace and comfort sent your way.
Brandy only lived with us for 6 months, unfortunately. We adopted her after her person died and she was dumped in a shelter.
Thank you EVERYONE for your comments and thoughts. Every word means so much to us.
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear about Brandy. We’re thinking about you and sending *hugs* your way. Cosmo and Diane
Jenna, My heart goes out to you and your family for your loss. Thank you so much for rescuing Brandy and giving her such a wonderful last 6 months and ensuring she knew she was loved to the very end.
Jenna, ultimately true love means doing what is best for those we love and not ourselves. Although it is terribly hard to have to make that decision, it was best for her. We are the ones who continue to suffer, they are at peace. She was so fortunate to have someone like you come into her life. Our furbabies ask so little of us, food for their tummies, lots of love and time to speak up for them, when they cannot do so themselves. Sending you hugs and your daughter hugs.
Sorry to hear about Brandy. It’s so hard lose them, but they give us so much in the short time they are here.
I love you Jenna. You are such a good mom, dog mom and dog friend. Brandy is so lucky you found her. And that is such a gorgeous photo up top. Such beautiful girls – you and Brandy.
We are so sad to hear about Brandy. You were a wonderful mama to take Brandy in when she needed you and give her a wonderful life. I’m sure that Brandy felt like the luckiest dog ever! And she was. Hugs and purrs to you and your girls.
Salute to you mai pal, so sorry to hear that Brandy went to the bridge but you did everything you could for her. Someday you will be able to remember the fun times you had with Brandy without the tears, she was a lucky girl to have found you mai pal.
I’m sorry for your loss. This reminds me of Shassi, who was born in 1993 and died in 2010 – a little younger than Brandy, but pretty old for a Shiba for all of that.
What I really loved about this story is that an old, old dog got to live out her last days in a loving home, surrounded by all the support and care that could be given. So many live their last days alone and frightened and in pain, it’s good to know that Brandy didn’t.
Jenna, my heart was broken when I read this post, but I’m glad that Brandy got to spend the last part of her life with someone as caring as you (and snick!). I’m sure you’ll never forget that face of hers, I know I won’t =)
I’m so glad you had the time you had with her, even if it was fleeting. She was very much loved and an old girl like her was probably quite invigorated by the attention.
You gave her graceful, loving way out of this world and into the next. May the road rise up to meet Brandy and may your hearts not be too heave for too long.
*hugs*
So very sorry to hear about Brandy. No doubt the last 6 months of her life were the best 6 months of her life. She was lucky to have had you.
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss, Jenna. Brandy was a lucky dog to have found you at a time when she needed someone special, and I know you feel lucky to have shared in this part of her life. We try to adopt the older animals, too, and it’s such a double-edged sword, but the good memories always eventually outweigh the sadness.
Thank you again everyone. T and I went through our photos of Brandy tonight and I added three more to the post above.
Oh…………. Gosh. Those are beautiful.
Jenna et al,
Very sorry for your loss! Brandy is now waiting at the rainbow bridge and I know she had an amazing life with you guys! Lots of love to you, Snickers and Secret (and any other family members!).
Kristin, Miso and Sake.
Jenna, while we feel sorrow in the passing of Brandy we also feel joy in her long life and the love you gave her in her last days. It is never easy having to make the choice of putting a pet down and on more then one occasion we have had to carry that burden. You have done a wonderful job with this group and your taking in an older shiba like Brandy truely shows what a kind and caring person you are. I hope some day you will be able to pass thru our area so we can meet you. You really are a special person. From myself, Thea, Roxy and Jinx, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill
Jenna, so many people have beaten me to the punch and said it so well. We will never know how much excitement Brandy was able to experience in her long life, but I believe she is leaving a legacy behind created in just a short six months. That legacy is the attention she brought forth to so many people in recognizing that “even” old dogs have so much worth. I believe your adoption of Brandy has also changed the minds of many folks who would not have adopted an older or geriatric adult. “Its all good” The whole gang here is grateful for the love and attention you and your family gave to this ole soul. God Bless.
Dear Jenna, I have been so inspired by you and your love of these wonderful dogs. And especially moved by your taking in of Brandy. What a great life you and your family gave her as she approached her end. Your story inspired me to adopt a shiba. Kristin and Eliot.
Jenna,
So sorry to hear about Brandy!!! Sleep well little Brandy!! I’m sure you will see each other again at the rainbow bridge one day!! Sorry I never got to meet you.
Alyssa, Mr. Miyagi, Ariel & Star
Jenna,
So sorry to hear about Brandy!!! Sleep in peace little girl. Sorry I never got to meet you. I’m sure you will see Jenna one day at the rainbow bridge.
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time Jenna.
Alyssa, Mr. Miyagi, Ariel & Star
So sorry to hear about your loss. Brandy was very lucky to have found you and your pack.
“Shiba hugs” from Sukoshi and Hoshi