This morning I went to visit Achilles.
He looked so tired. They were running the bloodwork when I came in.
His kidneys were failing. The numbers off the chart they were so bad.
We had to help him out of this body and on into the spirit world.
Spirit Dog Achilles is now running with his girlfriend Aris. I know she met him to take him home.
Love and kisses to everyone.
Oh no. This is heartbreaking.
I am so utterly sorry for your loss of your big brave boy.
Carmen
Ohhhhhhhh Janet, our hearts are broken and it’s hard to see through the tears. This is just not fair. We are so very sorry.
Our deepest condolences, this is a great loss for our community. We all wanted to get to know Achilles better.
We hope this beautiful poem we love may help ease the pain, if only just a tiny bit.
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“I’m Still Here”
Friend, please don’t mourn for me,
I’m still here, though you don’t see.
I’m right by your side each night and day,
And within your heart I long to stay.
My body is gone but I’m always near,
I’m everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I’ll never depart,
As long as you keep me alive in your heart.
I’ll never wander out of your sight.
I’m the brightest star on a summer night.
I’ll never be beyond your reach.
I’m the warm moist sand when you’re at the beach.
I’m the colorful leaves when fall comes around,
And the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I’m the beautiful flowers of which you’re so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.
I’m the first bright blossom you’ll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I’m the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
And you’ll see that the face in the moon is mine.
When you start thinking there’s no one to love you,
You can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I’ll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
And you’ll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.
I’m the hot salty tears that flow when you weep,
And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I’m the smile you see on a baby’s face.
Just look for me, friend, I’m everyplace!
-Author Unknown
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I’m so sorry…I thought he was coming around. 🙁 The poor boy… Hugs to you and your family in this time of grief…
Tracy, Maggie’s Mom
Dear Achilles’ Family,
I am so very sorry. It’s so painful to let them go but yet the most compassionate thing we can do.
I’m feel terrible that I didn’t get to come over to the blogs very much to get to know him.
Again, I am so sorry.
My sincerest condolences,
Comet’s mom
We know words cannot heal the pain you’re feeling now, but our hearts are with you, and we’re sure Jerry was also there to run with Achilles around the Rainbow Bridge.
Peace.
I’m so sorry Janet. I thought everything was improving and posted to your blog this morning. My heart aches for you and your family. Achilles was a brave boy and I know he will be missed dearly. Please except my most sincerest condolences.
Brett, Fortis’ Dad
I am so sorry Janet- your last post was so encouraging, I hoped he was on the road to recovery.
I hope you find some peace knowing that you did everything you could, and gave him every chance. You did the most unselfish thing today to let him go.
Karen
You did what was best for Achilles. I am so sorry you are going through this. My thoughts are with you.
janet, this is such difficult news, we are so sorry to hear this when we were hoping that achilles was at a rally point. you gave him a final gift, by letting his spirit go and ending his pain. we’re sending blessings to you and hope the sadness will eventually be replaced by the fond memories of a wonderful boy. love never ends.
charon & gayle
I should not have checked this at work. I just want to cry. We are so sorry for your loss, and for the tough decision you had to make today. We know it was hard, and also that you did the right thing for your handsome boy. Please take some comfort in knowing that we are all mourning with you today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you as well.
Ginger’s family
Like Ginger’s family said, I should not have checked this at work. I AM crying!
My heart is absolutely broken with yours about Achilles. We are so very sorry. His time after surgery was just too short!!!
I know that letting him go was incredilby painful. While their pain ends, ours just begins.
Achilles was absolutely lovely. We are so sad today to lose him…praying that you will find comfort in your sweet memories of him.
I am checking this at work too and am shocked. I thought Achilles was doing better and never expected this sad news.
I am terribly sorry for your loss.
Nancy and James the poodle
I’m so sorry for your loss. Everyone who followed Achilles’ story was really hoping he’d rebound. I’m so sorry.
I am so sad, so sorry for you and your family, Janet. Your posts were full of hope and love for Achilles. I know you did everything you could for him, and I think he knows it too.
I don’t know why this happened but I think you and he gave it everything you had. He just couldn’t fight any more.
I have tears running down my face because I can just imagine how you must feel.
Beautiful Achilles and family my prayers are for you today.
Elizabeth
condolences and very sorry for your loss. words can not describe how painful it is. Feel comfort that Achillies is not hurting anymore, and is free from sickness and pain. He will be missed dearly.
So sorry. The hardest thing ever for a pawrent and it never gets any easier. You gave Achilles a good life on earth and you are right, he is running with his sister and my Opie and all the others. Stay strong.
Chalk me down to another one along with Ginger and Honeygurl and James, I shouldn’t look at tripawds at work.
I’m so so sad to read this news about your sweet Achilles and I’m so so sorry. My heart just breaks for you. Please take comfort in knowing that you did everything possible for Achilles and he had such a special life here with you. Now he’s running free with his girlfriend and our other tripawd heroes and I’m sure he’s looking down at you now letting you know that he’s ok.
My deepest condolences,
Kami (Mackenzie & Kobe’s Mom)