OT - Sad Day

Ii am so sorry for you loss.  I went through the exact same thing back in December.  Although I have had to do it before  it never gets easier.  {{{{HUGS}}}}}   I will be thinking of you today

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... 
 

My heart breaks for you.This is such a hard thing to do--you will grieve over the loss of this dear friend as much as you would an actual "person". You are doing the best possible thing for Choopie. I made the mistake once of keeping our 20 year old cat alive longer than I should have simply because I couldn't bear to be without her. I should have realized her quality of life was the most important thing--something you already seem to know. Prayers going out to you.

My vet reminded me that our pets depend on us to make these decisions for them. Your loss is deep, but you know you are doing the only right thing. 

((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))) I am so sorry for your loss however I am so glad to know that Choopie brought you 16 years of happiness .... those happy and awesome memories are priceless and for life...

Thank you all!  Tori, the cat, will also be missing her friend. 

As I look at your Choopie dog, I see my little guy Gizmo.  He is a Chihuahua but looks like he could be Choopie dog's twin.

My little Gizmo is almost 11, and though he is very healthy, I am very aware that there will come a day...

When that day comes, the lights in my world will dim and my heart will shatter into a million pieces.

Please know that I am sending you the warmest of hugs and an understanding of the pain you are suffering.