Riley is on his way to the Bridge tonight

[Rileyboy]

Riley: Dec 29th 2001 Jan 1st 2005

Our wonderful beautiful Boxer Boy Riley;is on his way to the rainbow bridge tonight. Prob one of the hardest things we had to do.

But he just couldn't make that turn around from his ITP and we tried everything that we could to get him well again. and I know the Specialist did all they could do too

We went and saw him at the hospital today and he just seemed so sick now and he had the red bruises on different parts of his body from his internal bleeding and he would cry out like he was in pain at different times.. He would stand for awhile and let us all love on him but then he would just need to lay down, then he'd pop back up and want more loving.. it was just heart wrenching to see him like that.. he even threw up while we we there and that just took so much of his energy away he was just so tired of trying to fight..

I hated to make the choice of putting him to sleep because I so much wanted the treaments to work but in my heart I knew it was time to let him go.. he could fight no longer. And I wanted him to hurt no more. We'll be so lost without him but I know he'll live in our hearts forever. The Vet said that even though it is hard it was our gift to him..

Thanks for this wondeful site. Maybe I can post a memorial page later when I'm not crying so much it makes it hard to find the right keys. Thanks for all your kind words over the times he had his other surgeries.. He was the best dog we ever owned But all you Boxer owners know that..

 

[Lizzie]

I am so very very sorry about Riley. My thoughts are with you at this time. God speed Riley

 

[jazzyboxer]

I am sorry you and Riley are having to face this.
Godspeed Riley boy, your family loves you very very much.

 

[Rlr.Giraffe]

Bye-bye Riley boy. It sounds like you were very loved by your family.... please know that they are doing the very best thing for you.

So sorry for your loss :(

 

[BeckyNC]

I'm so sorry you had to send Riley on his way. I once read an Ann Landers column that addressed this topic, noting a dog's gift to us is his loyalty and mere presence in our lives--and we all know with a Boxer there's so much more. Our gift to our dog is recognizing when it's time and letting him go. You did the right thing to end Riley's pain. Eventually you'll look back on his time with you and remember with happiness and nostalgia all the silly things he did.

I look forward to seeing photos of Riley when you get his website up.

Godspeed Riley.

 

[Austin's Mom]

I'm so sorry you lost your baby.

 

[Holden's Mom]

I am so sorry you had to make such a heartbreaking decision to end Riley's suffering. I did check your gallery and he looked so happy in the pics. He lived a good life, albeit way too short a life. It is just so sad when they leave us at such a young age. He'll be greeted at the Bridge by Holden and the other BW boxer babies and welcomed .

Godspeed sweet Riley.

Pam and Pete

 

[Julie P.]

I am so very sorry...

I know how hard it is to make the decision to help our sweet and loving friend to the other side. I wish it did not have to be so and that they would pass away peacefully in their sleep in old age. However, I learned that wishing this does not make it happen. I finally realized that I was keeping Magic alive for me and knew I had to help her as she was suffering so much. I can still remember the phone call, the 48-hour wait, holding her. I can still remember begging her to give me a sign that she'd return to me and most of all her sweetness clear up to the very end. I know how bad this hurts and want you to know my tears and thoughts are with you. I also know that you have done your very, very best in loving Riley.
With many tears and much sorrow,

 

[xenaprincess]

I am so very sorry that you and your family have had to face this difficult decision. It is so clear how much you love him..this is such a selfless act that you are doing for him. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers...Godspeed sweet Riley.

 

[Shakira's Ma]

I know all to well how you are feeling right now and my thoughts, tears and prayers are with you tonight. I lost a boxer mix Thanksgiving time last year and the pain and hurt in my heart is still there. Shakira has done a lot to help with that, she is so much like the other dog but a little piece of your heart and soul goes to the bridge with your babies. Godspeed Riley