Our Beloved Chihuahua Peanut Passed Away

Thanks jillhill.... he's in a much better place than here on earth. He'd been sick for a while now so we knew his time had become very limited but still, we miss him very much because he was a great dog. Yes, we did have a great time with my parents on my dad's birthday. Honestly, none of us kids thought he'd be around this long but are very happy that he is!! At the same time, I'm sorry you don't have yours. Please know that you all will be together again one day..... but we can wait on that!!

Thank you stary.... yes they do become a part of the family. A huge part of our family. It'll take some time to get used to the idea that he's really gone. He was really something. It was my dad's birthday why we took them both out to dinner. He loves mexican food as my husband and I do so that's where we went. Mom tried something she's never had before and liked it so we'll be going back more often now.

Hi GG, I did spend a lot of time with my parents but I don't anymore. I mean, I still clean their house once every two weeks or so and a few other things but I'm not with them as much as I was because mom is doing a lot better than she had been. She still has her dizzy moments which she works through them if they're not bad. You've been thinking about me? ME? I must've left an impression on you.... I sure hope a good one!! I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Mine isn't doing good either. He's having a hard time with his breathing and his doctors are giving him a hard time about getting oxygen to help him. I know it's only a matter of time before he drops and leaves us. It's hard as hell for us kids to watch our parents falter more and more. I've included a picture of my parents at the dinner. Hope you enjoy it....

I can't remember what your beliefs are, but if you are a believer in the Bible, I do have scripture proof that you will..If you are interested, I can e-mail you what I have, maybe you'll find it encouraging..:)

Oh yes! I'm a firm believer of the Bible and Christianity! Do send it for I'd love to see it! Thanks so much!!

Thanks carmelanirel.... Peanut has left a huge loss in our hearts with his passing. Even though I know he's in a much better place without all the 'old age' problems he had, he's better now and free of all of his troubles. I hope you're right that we do see him along with the others when our time comes. It'll be a huge reunion for us all.

Thank you daeckardt. He did have a good long life. He was a great dog. I've always called him my hearing dog because he'd bark when someone came anywhere near me unless it was someone he knew. Even still, he'd react and alerted me when someone was around. I'll miss him for a long time to come. Hubby and I have four other dogs, two little ones and two big ones as well as 11 cats but still, Peanut will be sorely missed by us all. About my dad, he had a really good birthday and he seemed to enjoy it which is what we were aiming for. Thanks! BTW, thanks for adding me to your friends list! Hope you have a great week too!

We didn't intend to get this many pets, it just happened. Like we didn't ask for the other chihuahua mixed breed puppy but a friend bought it for us and we were going to return her but ended up falling in love and keeping her. As for the cats, some are strays that adopted us and we them, two are rescues and the others we got before we moved here plus the one that we got a few months ago which is the siamese. I can't turn any of them away because I have a heart. Yeah, I'm a softie. Can't help it. I feel this way, if I were a stray, I'd hope someone would be so kind and take me in and feed, love and shelter me. I feel they're all here for a reason and though I may never know what the reason is, they're here nonetheless and I feel God is in control and will show me a way to care for them all. They're all fixed so no babies will be born and they're all covered medically too with frontline, heart worm protection and their shots. Some how we make it but only by the grace of God. After all, they are God's creatures too. Yes, we do live in the country and we have a right large house. Long story in that but to shorten it, hubby was in the army and just retired so we moved here and found this place to be the closest to what we were looking for as far as being off the road and 5 acres of ground for our pets to run around on. We didn't want a large house but a large area for our pets. We have a pet door for the little dogs and cats to come in and out. The larger dogs have a big dog house but we bring them in during really bad storms. Trust me, my house is clean and you cannot tell we have animals because I won't have a dirty stinky house. No way.

A lot of times I add people that I make responses to. I don't currently have a pet of any kind, but maybe after I finish with my last two chemo sessions and move into an apartment I might get something. How do you handle all those animals??? You must live in the country or something or else you have a very crowded house.

You hit the nail right on it's head. You said it exactly how it is..... Peanut's passing was a huge loss but we have to carry on especially with my dad's birthday which may be his last. We'll always remember him for he made a huge impact on our lives because I'm legally deaf and Peanut would let me know when someone came to the door or if we went somewhere, he'd let me know if someone was close by. He was such a great dog. We have two mixed breed chihuahuas that will fill our hearts like Peanut did.

If Peanut was so special, you will never forget him. You're lucky that you already have the other two dogs with you. It would have been more difficult for you if Peanut was your only dog. When Nera passed away, her place in our home remained empty and so were our hearts. Until Binne came, we were like zombies. We only cried and felt how empty was our life without a dog.

You are so right, CatsandDogs... time heals. If you'll allow me to relate a bit of a story... I had my dog, Cody, for 11 years and he had to be put down just before Christmas six years ago. Everyone kept telling me "you need another dog," "you have to have a dog" ... and I honestly wasn't ready. No one seemed to understand - but I stood my ground. Losing Cody had a huge impact on me for so many reasons. I brought him into the family when my youngest daughter was about a year and a half old and I was still living happily with their father. When we separated, after 18 years together, he had to keep Cody with him in the house until I got settled elsewhere with the girls. He didn't take care of him well at all (it would be too difficult for me to really explain) and then he informed me he was moving across the country for a new job. He dropped Cody at a kennel, about an hour from where I was living, and paid for three days. I asked what happened after the three days and he told me he didn't know and didn't care. I had to scramble to get him back... and he was in such bad condition (his hair was overgrown and literally dragging on the ground, his ears and eyes were infected, etc.) The owner of the kennel threatened me that she wouldn't give me my dog back unless I left her premises and went straight to the vet. I spent over $500 in that one day to get him his basic needs, grooming, vaccinations, meds, etc... and I honestly think I spent the rest of his life trying to make up for what had been done to him. When he was put down, part of my heart went with him. Just two weeks ago now, after those six years, I have adopted a new little dog. I've always kept up with the website of a rescue not too far from my home. Over the years, I saw lots of adorable dogs and puppies needing homes - to the point that my daughters "forbid" me from showing them anymore because they said "you just tease us and we never get one!" Then, there was the photo of a miniature dachshund, about one year old, who had been found wandering the streets near the home of one of the rescue's volunteers. CatsandDogs, I looked at his pics and his eyes reached right inside me. I applied to adopt him and they accepted me :) I renamed him Charlie and he's been home for two weeks. He is beautiful and learning so much already. The reason I tell you this is, first, to say that I understand the loss you feel over Peanut - and you have the added issue of him having been a "hearing companion" for you. Second, I encourage you to take as much time as you need to remember Peanut and to let your memories and the special moments with him be things that bring you joy... not sadness. Only you will know when that time comes, no matter what anyone believes

Awwww thank you thinkingoutloud. You're so kind! I really do appreciate your thoughtfulness! I'm just living day to day letting time pass by to ease the pain of Peanuts passing. I know time is the only way that will work. I'll never forget the little guy though for he had a huge impact on my life because I'm legally deaf, he'd let me know when someone was at the door or when we were out and about, he'd let me know if someone was nearby. He was an awesome little guy. I love the statement about the Pearly Gates having a doggy door! I couldn't agree more!

Hi thinkingoutloud, it's been two weeks since you told me your story but at the time it was too hard to comment back and then I've been so busy with one thing or another that I just couldn't get back to you. Sorry! I hope this gets to you for I'm not sure how mylot works anymore with continuing responses because I don't get any of mine but when I see them I try to get right back to the person, and in this case, you. *sigh I'm so sorry to hear what your low life ex had done or the lack thereof with your dog Cody! If he hasn't already, he'll get his one day because I'm a firm believer of what goes around comes around. I wish we could make them suffer the same as they've made the animal suffer. Laws have gotten tougher on animal abuse but not tough enough yet. As for you, again, what goes around comes around, you will be rewarded for what you did for Cody and bringing him back to his formal glory. BLESS YOU!! Cody knew he was very much loved by you. How could he not? I have no doubt that he's up in Heaven watching over you! As for myself, I won't be getting any more at the moment because we still have two chihuahua mixed breed sisters and one german shepherd dog and one german shepherd mix outside plus 12 cats. Now do you see why I choose my username? lol We got one of the sister dogs for companionship for Peanut but then a friend of ours bought the other one and gave her to us. As for the cats, a few we got but the others were strays that adopted us or we them and some are rescues. I can't turn any of them away because I feel, what if I were in their shoes? I'd hope someone would take me in and feed, shelter and love me too. They're all fixed so no babies will be born and all are well cared for including their shots and so on. It's not easy but some how by the grace of God, we're able to do it. Anyway, thank you for telling me your story!! Bless you for taking good care of Cody! And I wish you the best with Charlie! Give him a few pets on his head for me.

well, I actually had TWO last night, but I only went to the ONE I actually had fun at the school! (and they are going to do another next year for the class of '72)!!!!

Awwww thank you Elic! I'm feeling a wee bit more important now. lol Hope you had a good time at your HS reunion! I won't go to any of mine..... nope.

Hi paula and thanks.... it feels good to feel a little important. lol I've been feeling so slapped in the past few weeks that I wasn't sure how to feel. I've lost a long time friend because I told her the same thing that others were telling her, Peanut passes away and other things that have happened. It's all just too much but knowing God will see me through and He has, I've tredged on. I hope to see Peanut again some day. He was a great dog. My parents did have a great time at dinner. Mom doesn't like mexican food but did find something on their menu that she ended up trying and liked it very much so it was a great dinner. Thanks....

Hi Jen, I remember the picture of your little gal being up your tail all day. lol She's a real cutie pie. It's hell to lose our little babies but their time is so limited. I bet she's a smart little gal too just like my Peanut was. Peanut would let me know when someone was at the door or nearby and I didn't know it. He was such a great little guy. We're going to miss him for a long time. I had been away for a few reasons, Peanut being one reason and the other was grieving over the loss of a long time friendship over something so stupid. That's what the double standard discussion of mine was about. Plus a few other things that I've felt like I've been put in a washing machine on the spin cycle. I had to get myself back to a point that I could think before coming back on here. Next time I'm gone like this and you want to know why, send me a pm. I'll let you know what's going on..... maybe then we'll swap emails too.

Hi Angelgirl, I agree, it does take an animal lover to understand the pain of losing a loved pet. Wish we all were animal lovers because so many are in need of homes. When we lose a loved pet, it's like a void that won't go away but it does with time, a lot of time. Peanut was a huge part of our family, that's for sure so the void is felt in the most deepest of ways but I hope we'll get to see him again one day when our time is up. Till then, we'll treasure our memories which we have a lot of. Thank you for caring....

Thank you for caring. Hubby and I both miss him something awful but we know he's in a much better place and will get to see him again one day. About your little puppy, sweetie, I'm so sorry! That had to be a very tramatic experience for you. Bless your heart! Please do get another puppy to enjoy. There are so many in need of homes that you should try again. I still have 4 other dogs and 11 cats because I love animals and can't give up on having them. You shouldn't either. Besides, they heal our broken hearts. BTW, welcome to mylot! Hope you enjoy your time here!

Thank you youaremylush. Welcome to mylot and thank you for adding me to your friends list. Hope you enjoy your time here. About Peanut, I know he's in a better place but I sure do miss him!

Oh gosh, I know what that's like, having to put a pet down. We've had to do that a few times and it's no easier than the first but knowing we're doing the right thing by our pet gives us some solace in our decision. We didn't have to put Peanut down, he went on his own for it was his time. He went rather quickly too which is much better than suffering. Good luck with your newest baby! He sounds like a real cutie!

Hi bunnybon.... yeah, I've been through the wringer the last few weeks as you already know. I had to take some time out for myself to regroup so to speak. We will always keep Peanut in our hearts for he was such a wonderful little guy. I hope you don't lose your Coco anytime soon either.

Yeah it has been a wee bit busy but not in the way I'd like for it to be.... well except for my dad's birthday which did go well but it could've been more on the happy side had Peanut lived another day or two. He was a huge part of our family that's for sure and he will be forever missed. Thanks for caring....

Oh gosh! I'm so sorry! It was an accident and in no way your fault. My mother had done the same thing, she had ran over one of her cats when it flew out in front of her. She felt awful about it but it was an accident. So don't blame yourself, it was his time to go and no matter what, he would've gone one way or another because it was God's plan. Try to remember, he's in a much better place than any of us are and we'll all get to see our lost loved ones when our time comes. I have to believe that.

Thank you. I'm so sorry you had to go through such a thing with one so young. I had to do it too with a little white kitten that I had taken in. One morning it was rolling around on the floor in agonizing pain so I flew to the vet to have it put out of it's misery. I've never forgotten that little kitten nor will I ever. I had to do the same thing with another kitten that was a siamese because of it's bowels weren't working properly and there wasn't anything the vet could do to help it. I'll never forget that one either. I try to keep in my mind that Peanut had a long and happy life so I won't get all teary eyed but it never works because we miss him so much but I know that with time, the pain will get easier.

I'm trying to remind myself that we had him for a good long life and that being that he was sick with old age issues, it was time for him to go and be with God and be free of all his illnesses. Still, it's so hard to let go of an old friend. Hubby and I still have 4 other dogs as well as 11 cats and they'll keep us entertained so in time we'll be able to let go but he'll always be in our hearts. Always. Thanks for caring!