Teddy reached the end of his journey

Amanda can move this to another topic if she sees fit, but really I thought that it was appropriate to post it in here.

Four years ago, a sick pug came into pug rescue. I got to witness his journey through the medical procedures and his recovery via a fellow foster home. We were only supposed to be baby sitting him for a little while, but I had loved him from the first time that I laid eyes on him. We adopted Theodore from SEPRA and he immediately became our Teddy Bear. He was quiet honestly the worst pug ever-pee'd on everything, woke up at 3:30am to eat breakfast, hated all other pugs (especially other males), was a bundle of medical problems, and I could go on. But he was also the best pug that I have ever known-just one look from his big brown eyes and I would melt into his every command. I never understood what a <3 dog was until I met him.

Sadly, over the past couple of months, he started having seizures. We had a rough go of it on Friday night and ended up at the emergency vet. He seemed to do a little better on Saturday and even on Sunday. Something changed on Monday though. When I got home from work and he did not have the motor skills to eat, I knew in my heart that it was time. I snuggled in the bed with him and cried. I had to continually give him Valium through out the night to fend off the tremors.

Today is was the end of his journey. We took him to the vet's office and did the hardest thing; to let him go. I am deeply saddened by this loss, but relieved that his body is no longer torturing itself.

Once again, my pug friends and fellow rescuers have rallied at my side to offer condolences, hugs, prayers, and well wishes. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Jana, Andre', with Lola & Baby Girl

Jana, I didn't know his story, thank you for sharing it. I teared up reading it, I am glad he had such a wonderful home with you.

RIP, Teddy. I will light a candle tonight for him.

Jana,

I will never forget the day you called me and asked me if it was ok to adopt Theodore. I giggled as I knew he had wiggled his way into your heart and decided you would be his mommy. I have watched him over the years grow into a true momma's boy in every sense of the word. I know a piece of you is missing now but I am positive he is pain free and watching over you from the bridge. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If there is anything at all you need please don't hesitate to ask me.

(((Jana))) I will light a candle for Teddy tonight. He's now pain-free and playing (or possibly fighting) with our other sweet companions at the Bridge.

I've had a candle burning for sweet Teddy since I read about him earlier. Lots of hugs and prayers to you and yours. My heart breaks for you.

Jana, I'm so very sorry to read this post. I'm glad to know that Teddy is no longer suffering, but my heart breaks for his mom and dad. We will light a candle to help guide Teddy's journey to the Bridge.

Hugs to you, Jana!

Jana I am so so very sorry for your loss....

Oh Jana, I am so sorry. You and your family are in our thoughts and we're sending lots of love to you.

Hugs to you Jana. I will be thinking of you tonight.

Jana words cannot express how sorry I am. I know how mush you loved that boy and am glad he got to share 4 wonderful years with you. I just wish it could have been longer.

I am thinking of you now and always.

Oh Jana, I am so, so sorry. Having held a beloved Pug as her little soul was released from a tired, frail body I know what you went through. Many loving condolences to your and your family.

Jana, I am so very sorry. I will light a candle for Teddy, and I know he will be in your heart always. Many hugs for you.

Thank you for sharing Teddy's story. I'm so sorry for your loss. A candle has been burning here for Teddy since I read about his trip to the bridge earlier today.

A candle is lit in Toronto for Teddy.

Hugs to you, honey. You did the hardest and the best thing for him.

Jana,

I'm so sorry to hear about Teddy. I'll light a candle for his journey and be keeping you in my thoughts.

I'm so sorry Jana. I know how hard it is to let them go. Hugs to you!

Oh Jana. I am in tears from reading Teddy's story. You did the best thing for him, but I know it wasn't easy. Sending you lots and lots of hugs.

Jana, I am just so so sorry you lost your little man. Give Lola and BG extra hugs tonight.

I am so sorry it was Teddy's time.........to let them go is the hardest thing. A candle is lit for your precious boy.

I'm so sorry Jana. We'll light a candle here in honor of such a special guy.

Thanks so much for posting that bad boy's story! The naughty ones just steal your heart. We are sending lots of hugs to you as you miss sweet Teddy.

I am so sorry about Teddy, I can't imagine the pain of letting him go. I know he was in heaven with you while he was here and now is waiting for you to join him someday.

Your post had me in tears - what a great story of how Teddy came into your life and became a special pug to you. I'm sorry for your loss.

I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Thank you for giving him a wonderful home in his last years.