Haley passed on yesterday

[Chihuahua_mama]

Yesterday we had to make the decision to allow Haley to be pain free. It ripped my heart apart to let her go and I am trying to be strong and I know I did the best thing for her. But it hurts so much. As some of you already know, Haley was diagnosed with Cancer earlier this year. Over the last month the cancer spread quickly throughout her body and into her organs. She tried to get up yesterday and fell back to the floor, kept trying until she made it. She never whimpered or complained, not once. When it was time to go, I picked up Haley's leash and she struggled to stand and came right to me, nothing would stop her from getting to go somewhere. We took her to our Vet and stayed with her during the entire procedure. I held her head in my arms while she was given the injection and silently cried. I felt like I was watching my child slip away from me. I am still in so much pain right now. I am trying to just get through the basics but I just suddenly start crying and just can't seem to stop. Haley never wanted anything more than to just be the most loyal friend to us.

Haley was with us for 14 years. She was a playmate, protector, hole digger, the sweetest, calmest and most loving personality. When it came to her family, she gave 100% devotion. She loved to play fetch or just sit by your side. She believed in sharing, both her things and yours. She mothered all the Chi babies and was always very careful with them.
Haley got us through many difficult years. She stood between us and danger numerous times and paid dearly for it on several occasions, but she would never back down when we were threatened.
When she would see us coming home each day, her whole body wagged with happiness. Haley gave us so many happy memories.

[Chihuahua_mama]

More pictures of Haley

[2Chiwawa]

Awww, Twyla, I am so sorry that you are without your dear companion, Haley. Your description of Haley is a true tribute to her. She was and will continue to be a blessing in your life. I am so sorry for your loss.

[princess j]

Twyla, I am so sorry :cry:...Haley was a beautiful dog. Your love for her is un-measurable. And I know the love she had for you was like no other. My heart hurts for you. It's never easy to let go, no matter how old they are or how much pain they're in. You've acted unselfishly by relieving her of her pain. She's now in a happier place, doing what she did when she was healthy. She gave you many fond memories and you hold those memories in your heart until you see her again. My thoughts are with you. You shed as many tears as you need to and we'll be here for you...Hugs :flower:

[MissMarley]

I'm so sorry dear. I know you must be very upset, but know that's she's in a better place and free from pain. You did the right thing. Just keep telling yourself that. Hugs from Marley and me.

[flamingo101]

I am so sorry for your loss! What a tough day for your family! Now she is pain-free.

[megnel02]

I am so sorry to hear this. It sure must be hard to deal with. I hope you feel better soon.

[Meredith]

I'm so so sorry Twyla :( Poor Haley- You did the right thing and you're right- now she's pain free and in a better place than any of us can imagine. She'll be waiting for you at the bridge. Hugs to you and prayers also

[Chihuahua_mama]

Thank you for all your heartfelt kindness and concern. I means a great deal to me to have such caring friends. I am trying to think of all the wonderful times, but the tears continue to fall.

[SnugglesandIzziemama]

Oh Twla I'm so sorry to hear about Haley it is so hard when our dogs get old and sick because they are so big part of the family.Hugs to you and your family.patty

[Ivy's mom]

Oh Twyla...I am soo sorry for the loss of Haley. It is one of the hardest things to do. But you know in yor heart it was the best thing for her. I know how we all want to hold on to our pets as long as we can. She had the best life ever with you and your family, and the memories of her is the sweetest treasure you will ever have. Soo sooo sorry :(

Big hugs,
Lori

[TLI]

Twyla, I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news! I know that Haley was very special to you guys. I know that your heart is breaking. Reading your post made me cry. Sounds like she was an amazing friend, and protector. Even when we try to tell ourselves that they are in a better place, with no more pain and suffering, the tears still flow. She was a beautiful girl. I know that you guys will always hold her memories close to your hearts. She is looking down upon you and your family smiling. RIP baby girl! My thoughts are with you Twyla. (((Big Hugs)))

[xviclx]

Sorry to hear that,, at least you know she wont be in any pain now. So sad and a beautiful dog

[talented79]

I am sorry for your loss,Haley was a beautiful dog I will keep you in our prayers

[MissChef]

Twyla, you did the right thing. im so sorry to hear the bad news. but now she isnt suffering anymore. that must have been the hardest choice to make. she was so beautiful and i love how she mothered the chis. hugs from my family
love, maiko, dane and loki.

[izzysmom]

Twyla I am so sorry to hear the sad news, but she is in better place romping around in all her glory! Haley will now look over your chi's and be there dogangel~

You are in our thought and prayers lots or love sent to you and the family from the girls and I

[weeone]

I send you my deepest sympathies for your loss. I understand how hard it is to make that decision. My thoughts are with you.

[Chihuahua_mama]

Again, thank you everyone for your beautiful words, thoughts and prayers. I am so grateful to each and every one of you. Even though Haley wasn't a Chi, she was still one of my babies. And you understand that.

My daughters took turns staying with me today and trying to keep me uplifted. That is what I should have been doing for them, I'm so thankful they understood and hope just being together also comforted them. They have gone to their own homes now.

I am home alone with all the Chi's. There's an oxymoron, with 6 Chi's I am never really alone. They have also been very comforting to have with me. Betty has been sensing something wrong. She just sits with me and stares at my face.

I picked up Haley's bowls and toys and washed her bedding and blankets. I think I am going to wash her toys and take them to the Humane Society and donate them. Maybe some of their dogs would like to play with them.

All the pups always stole Haley's food even though it was too big for them, so I am going to run all her hard food through the food processer and grind it into smaller bites for the babies. I had just bought a 40 lb. bag for her.

Haley's cremation will be on Monday.

[princess j]

That's great for your girls to come by and spend some time with you. Their presence I'm sure was comforting for you. As well as your 6 other babies. They probably miss their big sister too.
I couldn't think of any other organization to donate her toys to. They'll definitely be put to good use.
Thank you for sharing your memories of Haley with us and those beautiful pictures of her. She will not be soon forgotten. Thinking of you...:flower:

[Ladylolipop]

In my heart, I know your beloved friend & companion suffers no more. What a brave act to release Haley from the suffering. Isn't is wonderful to have memories to share and relive from the happier times? You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy healing from this loss. Love goes deep in one's heart and will always be there.

With love and understanding, Jere - BB -Agnes

[scosha37]

:flower: so sorry to hear of your loss :flower:

Run free to rainbow bridge my freind xx

[mrosev14]

I am so sorry to hear about Haley. You did the kindest thing that any human can do for their furbaby, you were selfless. Instead of holding onto her as long as your could you let her go peacefully. She was beautiful and will obviously be missed by you and your Chis.

[zealot]

Twyla,

I am so sorry for your loss, the only reassurance i can give you is that she is waiting to meet you once again at rainbow bridge.
I know this is hard for you, i also know that nothing i say can make it better. You and your family loved her as much as she loved you in return, and she is telling Kibbi how much your bodies wagged when you came home to meet her.

She is in a beautiful place now, a place without cancer and without pain. It was a terribly difficult decision, i have had to make it before myself and i know that it will weigh heavily on your conscience for some time to come, but you did the right thing, rest assured in that fact. And she is still with you in your heart where you will carry her memory until you are reunited.
So when you meet her once again, dont forget to wag your entire body when you see her.

((hugz))
Gordy and Nooshie send you loving and licks.

[Chihuahua_mama]

You have given me so much comfort. I am doing better today and have had a couple of visitors come by. They have said some nice things about Haley.

[islandbabies]

Oh Twyla, I'm so sorry to hear Haley is not with you anymore. She looks like she was such a sweet and loving dogger. I know one day you will be reunited. :wub: R.I.P. sweet Haley.

[bindi boo]

awww hunni i know there is nothing on earth i could say to possibly ease your pain right now. i hope the time will heal thing is right ...your haley sounds like a great and loyal friend and you did the right thing to let her go. must have been the hardest desicion in the world but at least you know you gave her a long and happy life and now she runs free with all the other animals at rainbow bridge

love and hugs to you both
r.i.p haley

[Chihuahua_mama]

Thank you. This morning was tough. I started to get the food ready to feed all the dogs and cats and poured one for Haley. Then I remembered

[TLI]

In Loving Memory of Haley.

[Hercules Momma]

Oh Twyla I'm so sorry to hear that, I know each of your
babies mean so much to you.Please know we are thinking of you and sending a loving hug.Haley will never be forgotten.

[Chihuahua_mama]

In Loving Memory of Haley.

Teresa, it is beautiful. Thank you so much. You did an amazing job on this and everything is just perfect. This means so much to me and I am humbled by your generosity and loving talent with Haley's memory collage.

She was a beautiful dog and a loving friend.

[2Chiwawa]

Aww, the collage is beautiful. You can see what a good girl Haley was. I love her trying to get in the door and only her head is fitting. :)

[princess j]

Teresa, that is a beautiful collage! You've got one of the biggest hearts I've seen! It brought me to tears!

[TLI]

Teresa, it is beautiful. Thank you so much. You did an amazing job on this and everything is just perfect. This means so much to me and I am humbled by your generosity and loving talent with Haley's memory collage.

She was a beautiful dog and a loving friend.

Thank you Twyla, and You're Very Welcome! It pleases me more than you know to be able to do something to make you smile. :) I know you are going through a tough time. I can say that after losing Chase a few months back, it's hard to let go. With some time, and support, your tears will become tears of joy from her wonderful memories. Haley is now resting in peace, with no pain and suffering. I will continue to pray that your heart heals, and may God bless you and your family.

[TLI]

Aww, the collage is beautiful. You can see what a good girl Haley was. I love her trying to get in the door and only her head is fitting. :)


Teresa, that is a beautiful collage! You've got one of the biggest hearts I've seen! It brought me to tears!

Thank you Faye, and Janice.

[Kips_Momma]

Twyla,
You gave Haley a good stable happy home for 14 years. She lived a very good, very long, very loving life. She was beautiful and a part of your family and I think you made a very hard, but a very good decision. The right choices are very rarely the easiest and pain free choices and it takes a strong person to make a choice like that. Your love for her is what kept her pain free. Her beautiful face will be missed. My family and I send our hugs, love, and support.

and Teresa...your collage is a beautiful tribute.

[Romans Mom]

Twyla and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Haley was such a sweet girl who loved you and your family, the same as you loved her. :cry: I know it's hard to let go. She will remain in your hearts forever. :wub: You're in my thoughts and prayers, Barb

[ShoeQueen]

I am so sorry to hear about Haley. I just had to go through the same situation on June 3. My cat Phoebe, who has been with me for 10 years, was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor underneath her tongue. As it was too far advanced to do anything, I had to make that difficult decision to put her out of her misery. It was the hardest thing I had to do, but I know that now she is pain free and in peace. I'm still having a hard time getting over it, and sometimes call Chewy "Phoebe" and even sometimes when I see him from the corner of my eye my mind plays tricks with me and for an instant I think it's Phoebe.

You are in my prayers.

Hugs and Kisses, Nadine & Chewy

[Brianne]

Oh Twyla, I'm so sorry. That breaks my heart. As hard as it is, you did the right thing.
We had to make the same decision late last year, it's heartbreaking, but sometimes it's just the best thing to do for them
Haley had a long life, 14 years is a very long time for a larger dog, you must have taken wonderful care of her!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
R.I.P Haley.

[Chihuahua_mama]

Thank you again everyone. It is so good to know I have friends here that know just how much our dogs mean to us. You have been an enormous help in this difficult time.

I took my daughter to 3 Humane Society Shelters today looking for a pup for her and there were so many big dogs. Hardly anyone was looking at them. One of the shelters must have had 30 pit bulls. All in their own cages while the other breed dogs were in cages of 8 - 9 dogs in the same size area. It was sad to see. I wanted to bring them all home, but we were there for my daughter.

The two she really liked and they seemed to like her had 2 holds on them already. We will look again tomorrow.

[TLI]

You know, I love my little Chi Wees, and at the time that I got Lexie and had no fence, their size worked perfect for us. I have 3 now because I fell in love with the Breed. I wouldn't trade any of them for a billion dollars. But now that I have my fence, I have been considering getting a larger breed dog. It won't be anytime soon, and it will be a rescue. Chance's brother will be a Lab, Dobe, Great Dane, or Mastiff. I would like to do a lot of research on each breed, and have as much info. as possible before I make a final decision. There are some beautiful large breed dogs out there. I have met many since having my little ones that I would have loved to brought home.

I hope everything works out well with your search for your daughters new pup. I'd love to see some pictures, and hear all about him or her. I hope you are feeling a bit better Twyla. Remember we are here for you. :)

[Talavera]

:( I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner. I'm so sorry for your loss, she sounds like she was an absolutely amazing dog.

We lost our 14 year old lab last year to cancer.

[Crackers Mom]

I just seen this I am so sorry. 14 years of a wonderful life I am sure. Many hugs to you from Crackers and I.

[Chihuahua_mama]

I hope everything works out well with your search for your daughters new pup. I'd love to see some pictures, and hear all about him or her. I hope you are feeling a bit better Twyla. Remember we are here for you. :)

I got online tonight to look at the pups that are adoptable before going tomorrow to look. There is a white male lab pup that is available. His face looks just like Haley did when she was a pup. I'm not going to get it though, I'm not ready for that.

:( I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner. I'm so sorry for your loss, she sounds like she was an absolutely amazing dog.
We lost our 14 year old lab last year to cancer.

Sorry for your loss also. I see you know first hand the pain that accompanies losing our 14 year old Labs. Maybe they have found each other as we have here and are playing together now.

[TLI]

I got online tonight to look at the pups that are adoptable before going tomorrow to look. There is a white male lab pup that is available. His face looks just like Haley did when she was a pup. I'm not going to get it though, I'm not ready for that.


Twyla, maybe it was fate that you found the lil white Lab pup that looks like Haley?

[Chihuahua_mama]

Teresa, I got the collage of Haley printed and picked it up yesterday. It turned out so good and is such a great tribute to her. I had it printed in a size 11 X 17. Thank you so much. This is something I will treasure for years to come.

[TLI]

Teresa, I got the collage of Haley printed and picked it up yesterday. It turned out so good and is such a great tribute to her. I had it printed in a size 11 X 17. Thank you so much. This is something I will treasure for years to come.

You're very welcome Twyla. I'd love to see a picture of it once you have it framed. Haley was such a beautiful girl.

[newchimomma]

Twyla,

I am so sorry for seeing this post so late. I am terribly sad for your loss. I know that there are no words to make you feel better but hopefully over time, your grief will turn to joy as you celebrate her life instead of mourn her death. Thank you for sharing the pictures!! She was beautiful!!

HUGS,
Kat

[Chihuahua_mama]

Twyla,

I am so sorry for seeing this post so late. I am terribly sad for your loss. I know that there are no words to make you feel better but hopefully over time, your grief will turn to joy as you celebrate her life instead of mourn her death. Thank you for sharing the pictures!! She was beautiful!!

HUGS,
Kat


Thank you Kat. Every day has gotten better. Going with my daughter the last couple days to every shelter in the area also helped. So many dogs just begging with their eyes for help. I didn't take any of them home, but somehow it calmed me to be able to talk to them and try to calm them.

[Cocorue]

twyla,
I just read this and I am so sorry for your loss. I hope I do not hurt you more by sending this and reminding you of your pain. I know the pain will lessen with time and my thoughts are with you.
hugs, coco & lilian

[Chihuahua_mama]

twyla,
I just read this and I am so sorry for your loss. I hope I do not hurt you more by sending this and reminding you of your pain. I know the pain will lessen with time and my thoughts are with you.
hugs, coco & lilian

Thank you Lilian. It is very heart warming to know Haley is still in the thoughts of others. The pain has lessened knowing she is now pain free. That doesn't keep me from missing her and thinking of her but it doesn't hurt as much.

[Olliesmom]

I'm sorry I did not see this post earlier. My heart goes out to you and your family. You will always have wonderful memories of all the great times that Haley shared with you and the family. I hope that you find comfort in knowing that you were the brightest thing in her life. You did the best thing for her, and I know that she thanks you for letting her go, and not having her suffer. She will be waiting, with tail wagging and loving eyes, when you meet again. My prayers are with you. God Bless

[Chihuahua_mama]

I am thinking about Haley and having a rough night. Can't sleep so I came here to be comforted from the heartfelt words of my friends here. It really does help to be able to come back and re-read about my beautiful Haley. I miss her so much and wish I could have her back just one more day. She gave me so much more than I ever could give her. Haley was the best dog I ever had, and I have had many. But my Haley had a heart of gold and she just didn't deserve this ending. It's been 2 months now but tonight feels like the first day without her. It hurts so much.

[bindi boo]

you will get through it hun
i feel like that about kenzo and i never stop thinking about him. but you just take it minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day... youll soon look back and think wow 6 months.. how did i survive that...

you will survive it hun n you have all your cc friends to help you along the way.

[Cocorue]

twyla, i feel your pain and i hope there is something i can say to take away your pain..... you take care and i just sent you a pm.....hugs from coco too

[Crackers Mom]

I am sorry your feeling down, I could only imagine how much you miss her. Shes your little angel now. Hugs from us

[aims1178]

Twyla~

What a gift Haley must have been. You should feel blessed to have had so many years with such an amazing spirit. Even though you may not have her physically, her spirit will always be with you. We're sorry for your loss.

~Amy & Max

[princess j]

Awww Twyla, honey, I'm sorry to hear you're still having a tough time with the loss of Haley. She was such a blessing in your life and knowing that she's no longer in any pain, you still wish you had just one more day with her. Just know that she's looking down on you and she's got her paws wrapped tightly around your heart! You will see her again...for now take every opportunity to appreciate the moments you had with her. She lived a long life and that's due to the amount of love you had given her. Heres a big virtual hug to help ease your pain (((((((((((((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))))))))))) . We're thinking of you sweetie!

[Chihuahua_mama]

Thank you. Sometimes my thoughts just get the best of me and I am thankful to all of you for helping me through this rough patch. Most days are so full I don't allow myself time to think about her. But the evenings when all is quiet and everyone has gone to bed my mind works overtime.

[Meredith]

I'm sorry you had a bad night- I know it must be so hard for you--It's still hard for me to not have Robert anymore, and I know it's not the same thing, but I still loved him and miss him so much every day. I hope you're feeling better today. Sending you a hug!

[TrisherLeeAndEva]

Wow. Thats too bad, but I'm glad you decided to put her out of her pain selflessly like that. We had to make the same decision for our Yorkie, probably wow oh 5 years ago? She was probably 14, had lived through being attacked by a racoon, at 3 or 4 years old, was the most loyal dog our family had ever owned. My mom put her down while I was up visiting cousins..probably for the best because if she had waited i would have BALLED my eyes out. I wish you the best.