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8:22 pm
25 April 2011
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QuoteRoman wasn't getting ANY relief from his meds on Sunday, he had been in a lot of pain since Friday from arthritis, his quality of life was shot, he was soooo uncomfortable. I took him to the emergency vet knowing it was the end. His dad is out of state for work unfortunately and couldn't be there, BUT Roman and I had been through A LOT together with just each other over the years, so it was OK. Ending his suffering was the scariest decision I have EVER made. Thanks to everyone for all the support and advice over the last 9 months, it was invaluable to me.
((hugs)) I know it is such a hard decision. I remember the first time I had to have a pet put to sleep. It was my cat that I had gotten in 9th grade. When I moved out of my parents house, he came with me. I remember crying to my dad the day I had to put him to sleep that it was the first real adult decision I had had to make and that if that was what being an adult was then it sucked. Yeah, by that time I had graduated college, bought a house, had a great job… (so had been an "adult" for quite a while; but at that point, I didn't want to be an adult and be responsible for such a huge decision.)
8:50 pm
29 October 2010
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I'm so sorry you had to go through that. We were just there ourselves. It is so very hard. You second-guess your decision about a million times! But in the end, it's a great unselfish gift that we can give our pups. I hope you have peace in knowing that although your pain had just started, Roman was happily pain free.
Run like the wind, Roman. Send your mom a sign or two that you're ok!
hugs,
Jackie, Angel Abby's mom
9:00 pm
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14 August 2009
OfflineOh! I'm just so very sorry! And I'm so terribly sorry you had to go through such a difficult decision alone.
I know Roman was so loved! And although the decision to let his broken body go, he is still in your heart.
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you.
Comet - 1999 to 2011She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
9:07 pm
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12 February 2010
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we are so very sorry. you gave roman a final, selfless gift by releasing him from his broken body. hope the memories you made with him will help dry some tears in the days ahead. love never ends.
charon & spirit gayle
9:17 pm
1 February 2011
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I am so sorry for you and Roman. Having said goodbye to my heart and soul on Friday, I know how hard this is for you. Roman would have fought to the end for you, and you loved him so much you couldn't let him. I totally understand. Sending you a little strength and courage. This part of the journey is so, so hard, but they would want us to be happy. If you want, please PM me.
Rio's momma
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So sorry to hear of your heart ache! It is so very hard to let them go! Sending heart healing wishes!
10:07 pm
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18 October 2009
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I'm sorry that Roman's journey came to an end Sunday. I hope the knowledge that Roman is free of pain gives you some peace.
Although he is not walking beside you now, he will always be with you.
Karen
11:41 pm
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25 April 2007
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We are so, so sorry. It's very hard to make that call, especially without his pops being there, but you did the honorable thing by helping him on to his next journey. Please know we are thinking of you and your family and sending our condolences.
May Roman's puppy spirit come back and stay by your side forever. Many hugs coming your way.
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12:04 am
25 April 2011
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Thank you all so much for all the thoughts and well wishes. It was hard for Romans dad to be gone at the end, he spent about 2 hours on the laptop video "chatting" with roman before I took him to the vet. Thankfully I haven't second guessed our decision. I know roman was really suffering. He was always there to comfort me and there is a huge loneliness without him now. My constant companion is gone but I'm relieved he's not in any more pain. Thanks again everyone.
6:33 am
10 December 2011
OfflineI'm so sorry you had to let Roman go. The final gift you gave him was releasing him from his pain. Roman, run free!
Marla and Daisy
8:19 am
28 November 2011
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We are so very sorry for your loss. Roman was such a beautiful boy (I always thought of the word "regal" when I saw his picture) and I am sure that this was a tough decision. Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Lisa, Greg and Zeus
1:30 pm
28 November 2008
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So very sorry to hear about Roman. It's never an easy thing to do. Sending healing thoughts to you and your family.
Awww. Poor Roman. 
I know it was so very hard to see him in that much pain and even harder to make that dreaded decision. But you set him free from his pain and that was the most important thing. Sorry for the pain that you have to endure now but beautiful memories will help ease that pain over time and you may sometimes find yourself laughing while remembering some silly antics he used to do. Prayers go out for you and your family at this difficult time.
5:23 pm
16 September 2011
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So sorry that it was Roman's time to journey to Rainbow Bridge. You gave him the most unselfish gift of love…you gave him his wings. In time may memories of Roman bring smiles and happiness instead of only tears and sadness.
Godspeed Roman. Run free with all of the heroes that have gone before you. Send pennies when you can!
Hugs and chocolate labby kisses,
Ellen & Charley
DOB: 3-29-08, male chocolate lab Dx: OSA L proximal humerus 10-19-10
Amputation: L front leg & scapula 10-28-10 Chemo: 5 rounds of Carboplatin
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