Riley’s Last Night

Published on by Xena, Lucy and Chia

This will be short. Riley has been suffering with labored breathing for two or three weeks. It has been progressively getting worse. His appetite, even for raw beef, has diminished to almost nothing. Today, his hips are giving out.

Riley is Andrew’s heart dog, and Andrew is Riley’s person. They are currently together in the bedroom, and Riley is lightly snacking on pizza. Tonight, tomorrow morning, he will get anything he wants. Tomorrow, if he makes it through the night, he’ll make his last trip to the vet, then to the crematory, the same crematory that took care of my Freda and Sammy and Lexi. We’ll pick out an urn and return in an hour or two to pick up his remains.

Every one of you know how hard and heart wrenching this is, for me and Jeff, but mostly for Andrew. Please keep all of us in your prayers.

Riley turned 14 May 1. I will always remember him as the sweet, goofy puppy he was 13 years ago.

Riley, 6 months old, his first week at his new home with us.

43 thoughts on “Riley’s Last Night”

  2. Well, I’m still around, as you might have already read. Threats of death and some good CBD oil does wonders. And I’m very impressed that you know what breeds of dog make me up! *little wags* Riley

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  3. Lulu: “We are very sorry to hear that it is Riley’s time to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Run free, sweet friend.”
    Java Bean: “We will miss you, you wonderful 50% Labrador Retriever, 25% American Staffordshire Terrier, 3% Boxer, Catahoula Leopard Dogue de Bordeaux blend.”
    Charlee: “Be sure to stop by Tucker’s Everlasting Rainbow Bridge Buffet, we know he will have some special treats waiting for you.”
    Chaplin: “We cats send lots of purrs your way, we know what a hard time this is.”
    Lulu: “And we dogs send lots of tail wags.”

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  5. Wee allwayss heer fore all of youss’ Miss Amy an Mistur Jeff an Mistur Andrew an Xena an Chia an Lucy an Riley!! Riboy wee ❤ LOVE ❤ so furry much an are glad you rallyed…wee nose it iss not a cure….butt wee nsoe Mistur andrew an THE Fam will bee happy to have you there for sum time longer…..wee all are happy you are still heer with us…

    ***nose kissess*** BellaDharma an (((hugss))) BellaSita Mum

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  14. Thank you and thank you for your continued friendship. Andrew isn’t much of a “sharing” talker, so I doubt he will call. But I will pass on your offer. And we didn’t take RiBoy today cause he rallied. Am posting about that soon. While he may be even worse tomorrow, Andrew’s taking what he can get. I remember what this was like with Lexi.

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  20. Tears are pouring down my checks, Amy. I’m so very sorry for you, Jeff and most of all for Andrew. Sending thoughts of peace and comfort your way. I’m sure Norman and Sam will graciously greet sweet Riley when he arrives and show him the ropes. 💔

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  23. Sending our love. We know how hard it is to make a decision. We are more humane with our pets than with people and we know that we are making the right decision.

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  25. I can’t see for my tears, goodbye sweet Riley, we love you so much.. last hugs and kisses from me and Beau.. prayers for the hurting hearts of those you leave behind

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  26. Amy ~ Andrew, such a loss, our heart hurts for you, sending prayers for strength on this day. With love and gentle hugs.

    Amy, I’ve sent you mail with images for your special boy ~ Ann

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  28. Partings are always heartbreaking…..for everyone…..but “harder than hard” for a pet’s heart person. We send hugs to all of you – especially Andrew. We know Riley will forever be part of your family and watch out for you forever…..but when they leave, the “hole” in the family takes so long to heal. With love and hugs, Pam and Teddy

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  29. This was a hard post to read, but I do understand. YOur last gift of love to Riley, to release him from all his worldly woes…

    We all to well, know how devastated you will feel…and the empty hole in your hearts will hurt so much… we send our comforting thoughts and much love.

    🥰 ❤️ 🥰

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  30. Our hearts and prayers will be with you tomorrow. This is the hardest decision we pet parents ever have to make. Sending lots of warm hugs to all. XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta & Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer, Kizmet, Audrey & Raleigh

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  31. Oh nose nose nose! Mee Buddy! Mee frend!! Riley Poochie……mee wishess you did not have to leeve all of us. Wee LOVE you so-o much! Reememburr us when you get to Purr Land. ‘angelss’ Unkell Siddhartha Henry an sweet Lexi will bee there fore sure…..

    Miss Amy an THE Mistur an Mistur Andrew wee are heer fore all of youss’…If Mistur Andrew needss to meow to sumone, BellaSita wuud bee willin to meow with him….let him nose he iss NOT alone!

    All mee ❤ LOVE ❤ an ***purrss*** an ~~head rubss~~BellaDharma

    Love an purrayerss an {{{hugss}}} BellaSita Mum

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  35. My heart aches for all of you. Please give Riley a hug from me. And also sending all of you hugs.

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  36. Thinking of all of you during this heart breaking time. Sending POTP for a peaceful passing for Riley and comfort for Andrew and your family.

    Big virtual hugs,

    Beth and the girls

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  39. Oh no, such heartbreaking news and we send love and hugs to all of you. Riley pal, we’ll always love you dude, you touched our hearts too.

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  42. I am so sorry. Riley’s pain is ending, and he will be young, healtju, and happy once again. You are your family are the ones we are concerned about. Sending you love and hugs.

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