Lotte Baxter
Loving friend; Faithful companion
2006-2013
RIP
My darling, beautiful little girl was gently put to sleep late last night. Her big, brave heart could no longer keep her alive; it was almost stopped. And so I made the very hard decision to let her go.
I held her as the vet injected her, told her how much I loved her and those beautiful eyes looked at me one last time then she quietly slipped away.
Now through my tears, I console myself with the fact that though she had only a short life, she had a happy one.
So now my love using the same words I used on my late husband’s memorial cards – “Soar High; Fly free; Breathe easy”
So goodbye and thank you for sharing your life with me.
You will be greatly missed my special friend.
I choose how I will spend the rest of my life 
Oh, I am so sorry Judith. I am crying all the way across the world with you. I know how you feel. I know how you feel. I know how you feel.
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Thanks Dor – I keep looking for her around the house. 🙂
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Oh Judith—I am so very sorry for your loss. They become such an important part of our lives and I know that she had a wonderful life with you. She told you in many ways, I am sure, how important you were to her and how wonderful that you were with her at the end. Not an easy decision to make but one I am sure was right. Lifting you up and thinking of you today as you grieve the loss.
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Thank you Beth Ann. I really appreciate all the love that has come from my blogging friends. 🙂
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You are so welcome. We have a great little community of blogging friends, don’t we???
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Oh, Judith. No. I’m in denial as I feel I just met Andy’s companion from just a year ago. I am so sorry.
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A big empty spot there Georgette. Thanks for caring. 🙂
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I’m so sorry. It is a difficult decision indeed. We had to do the same thing a few years ago.
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Thanks Suzi. I know it was the best thing for her but still very hard and missing her like mad. 🙂
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Oh. I’m so sorry. I know words are not really enough but I’m sending you a hug with them. hang in there. 🙂
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Thanks Sallyann. The hug was much appreciated. 🙂
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So sorry to hear of the sad loss of your beloved pet. I send my love and comforting thoughts.
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Thanks Marian. Your caring is much appreciated. 🙂
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I know how much Lotte meant to you Judith and how devoted the pair of you were. I am so sorry to read your post. Grief comes from love and responsibility for our beloved pets. Take great care of yourself at this sad time.
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Hi there Lynley. Yes it is a great loss but I am consoling myself with all the happy memories of my girl. 🙂
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I’m so sorry to hear this, Judith, sharing your tears today. She was blessed with a wonderful caregiver. Hugs.
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Thanks for the hugs Patti. She is missed. 🙂
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Oh Judith, that is so sad. My daughter often tells people this is the last kind thing you can do for you pet. It is so tough to say that last goodbye. Kudos to you for being with her till the end.
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Hi Joss – thank you for caring enough to respond. 🙂
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So, so sorry to hear this news. We’ve been in a similar situation twice before where we have had to make the decision that its time. Lotte is at peace now, that’s the important thing. Joy
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Thanks Joy – I certainly could not let her go on if she was going to have more of these turns. 🙂
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Poor Judith – that is really one of the most painful decisions to have to make, and you must be feeling very lonely. You have all my sympathy, too.
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Thanks Cat – the sharing and caring of the blogging community – my blogging friends – is overwhelming. 🙂
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I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Lottie. Here’s a hug.
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Thanks for the hug Katie – much appreciated. 🙂
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I’m so sorry for your loss. But I am glad you had such a wonderful, beautiful friend.
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She was a special friend to me. Thank you for caring. 🙂
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Judith, I’m so, so sorry to hear this news. I know that Lottie has crossed over the rainbow bridge and will always have the warmth of your love.
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Thanks Jackie. I hadn’t heard of the Rainbow Bridge before but now I have found it I think it’s just right. Thanks for caring and sharing. 🙂
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I am so very sorry to hear this sad news Judith. Lottie was such a good companion. I share your grief as do so many others.
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Thank you Darlene. She was a special little dog and a great companion. She will be sadly missed. 🙂
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I know that is a very hard thing to go through. You have my sincere sympathies
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Peter thank you. She will be missed by the grandsons and friends as well as by me. 🙂
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Dear Judith, how said I was to hear of poor Lotte and how you must be feeling. She had a wonderful friend in you and while your sadness will last a seemingly long time the warm spot in your heart that is Lotte will always be.
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Chris, thank you for taking the time to comment. I certainly miss seeing that smiling face around the house. 🙂
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I, too, have been right where you are. I, too sat and held my lovely one in my arms and watched her leave. I cried like a baby with no holds barred. It was more devastating than I could have imagined and I was so thankful to have my son with me to help me get through it all. My thoughts are with you in this raw time of grief.
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Thank you Lisa. Yes, it is so hard to let your lovely friend go but it was the best thing for Lotte. 🙂
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When humans reach that point, we can say, “It’s okay, we can handle this, you can move on if you need to…” and sometimes that helps them to pass gently away.
Dogs see it as their lifelong responsibility to be there for us, no matter what discomfort or pain they are enduring. We – as loving masters – unfortunately have to make that decision for them. It is never easy. My heart goes out to you in this sad time.
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Cindy thank you for commenting and understanding. It’s such a hard decision to make. 🙂
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Oh Judith, I’m so sorry for your loss.
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Thanks Kathy. She will be sorely missed. 🙂
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It’s so hard to let go of them, but even harder to watch them suffering. I’ve put down several cats, the most recent three years ago and it never gets easier. Each one is special. Thanks for letting us sit with you for a few minutes and share the sorrow.
Nancy
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Thank you Nancy. It is so difficult to let tham go even when we know it is in their best interests. 🙂
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She was a beauty! Hugs to you, Judith 🙂
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She certainly was a beauty Stacia. Thanks for the hugs. Much needed and appreciated.:)
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I’m so sad for you, Judith. We all got to know sweet Lotte through your posts, and I can’t believe she’s gone. My heart aches for you.
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Yes, my darling sweet girl is no more and I miss her. Thank you for caring Susan.
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I am so sorry to read this (I’m trying so hard not to cry.) It’s so hard to let our furry companions go, but I think you did the right thing. My thoughts are with you.
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Thanks Janna – yes the right think I have no doubt, but it was so hard. And I am crying as I write these responses. 🙂
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So sorry, Judith. It is such a hard thing to do…to say good-bye to loving furries. I have had to do this twice so I know it is heartbreaking. Yet, it is the most loving gift you could give her; to release her from suffering. Even though I have never met you and Lottie I feel like I know you and feel so sad and share your sorrow.
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I didn’t think I would ever get that close to a four legged friend. But I did and now I miss her like crazy. But I know that the right decision was made. 🙂
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Sending love. x
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Thank you Gill. 🙂
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Aww, Judith. That’s so sad. Bye, Lottie.
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Thank you Nancy for taking the time to comment. She will be missed. 🙂
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Everything will be alright in the end, and if its not alright, trust me, its not the end. 🙂
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Oh Sallyann I am sure you are right but it is so difficult. 🙂
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I’m so sorry Judith. Its the hardest thing and the most loving thing you can ever do. I feel for you, just reading your post brings back so many memories. We have dogs in our lives to remind us what love is and in their short lives they give us so much. Sending you hugs and strength xx
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Hello Susan and thanks for the hugs and strength. Both are certainly needed and appreciated. 🙂
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Oh Judith so sad for you our pets are so special to us and give us many many hours of unconditional love . Love you loads Marianne XXX
Crying now XX
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Hello small sister. Thanks for this. You will remember how it was when your dog died. Don’t cry – the decision was the right one although it was so very hard. Love you too. 🙂
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Sara had to make the same decision twice last year te old dog was on the day before Christmas Eve. Everyone was in tears men and boys as well. But it was the kindest thing in both cases. XX
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That is an enormously difficult decision. I would have been very emotional. He’ll rest in peace.
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Oh I was very emotional. Thankfully I called a friend who came and held me after the deed was done. How I miss that lovely little girl. And now I have a new companion in my life a little French Poodle. Quite different and she fill a space in my life but Lotte will never be forgotten.
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