God Bless you both in your loss--My heart goes out to you today as your
enormous effort in Sonny's behalf is a huge inspiration to a lot of
doggie parents--Pat

I'm so very sorry about Sonny.. You did the right thing out of love and it
is always so hard to do.

Words just never can express the sorrow that we feel when one of these
little guys is gone. I know he gave you so much pleasure and love and he
was loved and happy in return. You gave him the ultimate in love and will
see him again one day. Take time to grieve and realize that you will mourn
him so much so don't be surprised at that, just take the time you need.

If there would be anything that I could do that would help, I would love to
do it, but I also know that nothing would help right now except to have him
back in your arms healthy and whole and that won't happen until another
life.

Hugs from all of us here.
Eva Marie..

Sonny was a dog with such gifts. I've never met Carol in person, I never got to pet or hold Sonny, but I could feel the love over and over as she shared stories of his life with us. I feel like I knew him. We are all so very touched by his passing. There are also tributes on the toy poodle list...a sign of how the hearts of many were touched by his precious life.

Rest in peace precious Sonny.

Edna

Carol, your brave and courageous act of kindness toward Sonny not only demonstrates your love for him but your devotion to his well being. You allowed him to leave this world with grace and dignity. He is thanking you and will be saving you a spot next to him at the Bridge. I am so very sorry for your loss but you know you and Andy did the right thing!

Oh, Carol, I am so sorry. As I read your post, and others, I was sitting here crying for you and Andy. Sonny, though, is happy now and painfree. It brings tears to all of our eyes to think of you having to go through this. It brings back my time with my little Jackie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynnda

So sorry Carol, I am crying as I write this but now he is at the Bridge running and playing...pain free.And that is the most important thing...
I hope just that thought makes You and Andy feel better.
Carme

Carol,

My heart breaks for you and Andy. This has to be one of the hardest days there has been for you two. Sonny's sweet face was so angelic anyway, now to have him in the ranks of angels is unbelievable. Its so sad when the body is still working but the locomotion isn't there. What a heart wrenching fate for everyone involved. Now his sweet face is pain free and frolicking.Long distance hugs from here and Chase sends tons of apricot kisses.
Linda G

Carol, I'm so sorry for your loss. At the same time I want to thank you for sharing Sonny's story so we can all become educated on what poor Sonny had to endure.
Sandy Lynn

Dear Carol, I am so sorry for you and Andy. I just want to tell you how much joy you gave Sonny. Also, I know that he knew how much joy he gave you. I think I saw that happy awareness in his eyes. He saw your happiness.

Oh my lovely friend with such a big heart. Thank you for being such loving ,unselfish mommy.
I know Sonny is so proud of you for doing such a wonderful thing for him!


Your friend, Willeree

I'm so sorry, but so happy that he had such a wonderful life with you. I read all about him on your website. He was a lucky boy, and dogs know that! I had a girl once who I'd rescued...when I had to say goodbye, she reached her little paw up to "hold" my arm and looked at me as if to comfort ME. She had taught me so much and had actually taken care of me in so many ways. Hard to put into words, but I'm sure Sonny touched your life in such ways, too.

Take care, and my thoughts are with you...

Dear Carol,
This picture is of Sonny is so sweet and I'm sure it will bring you comfort to look at in the days to come just as the one you made me for Louie has given me comfort. I'm so sorry and I think you and Andy are the very best people he could have ever wanted. You did everything possible. If only they could be with us forever. Bub joins me in sending hugs and prayers.
Love,
Mary Loyd

I know how much Sonny meant to you and that he will be missed. Please know that I am thinking of you.

Sarah

Oh, Carol, what a sweet picture of him. You all have been on my mind foremost all morning today, and I am so sad for you. I've been affected deeply by this and have shed my own tears for you. I am just so sorry this had to happen. Sending thoughts of love and light your way.

~ Debi

Oh Break my heart. I so feel for you. I've done it too many times with my cats. Please know that you have done the right thing and he was so loved in life. I am now at a loss for words.
Joann

Carol,
My tears are flowing for you and Andy.
Sonny knew he had the most loving poodle mom & family.
My heart goes out to you and I hope you can find some comfort,
Dee S.

Carol, I am so very sorry to hear about Sonny. He was blessed to have you and Andy in his life. We will all remember his sweet face and spirit.

Karen and Tyle

(((((((HUGS))))))))) I'm so sorry, Carol. You're a great poodle mom - putting his needs first in all things.
Dott

Carol,

I am sure that you and Andy are suffering today, but I hope that you can find some solace in the days to come knowing what a wonderful life you gave Sonny. So many other's would have given up on him or deprived him the love and affection you all shared. May you find joy in the love that you all shared.

- Lisa

((((((((HUGS))))))) Carol, I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for you and Andy! You were the best Poodle mom Sonny could ever have and he knows how very much you love him and always will.

I'll bet he's running, jumping and enjoying all the Poodle pleasures he couldn't the last few years. He's free from his pain and he loves you all the more for making that tough decision.

You're in my thoughts and prayers!

I am so sorry for your loss. We all knew it was coming , but still it is very hard. You did the best you could for the little guy.
Jeannette H

Oh no Carole!!!!!!!!! I am so sorry and crying . I have followed all you have written about Sonny through the years. I am so, so sorry to hear this.

RIP Sweet Sonny! And :::::hugs:::: to you Carole. <sigh>
Pamela M

So sorry to hear about this. It should be a consolation that your pictures and postings will help people learn more about this condition and, hopefully, find a cure for it sooner.
Georgia R

So sorry for you and Andy, and may Sonny be always free of his earthly pain and back to playing just like he was a puppy..
Bonnie

Carol,

This is both the "right" thing to do and the hardest thing you will ever do in your life.

He is well now.

Take care,

Nancy & Jack

OH CAROL................I am so sorry. Sonny was a special little one. You held on as long as he needed you to. Just think – now is completely pain free and able to run.

ann

OH Carol,
I am so sorry you had to make that decision, even though it is the right one for Sonny, I know how hard it was for you.......There is no doupt he was truly loved here on Earth, but now you can look to meet him at the Rainbow Bridge..
Thoughts and prayers go out to you and Andy, and the rest of your poodle crew

Love,
Judy

Carol, I'm so sorry to hear of Sonny crossing over. There are no words to comfort you during this time. God Bless you for giving Sonny a wonderful home. Darla

Please have Andy hug you for me. God bless you, you gave him a wonderful life.

Becky M

Carol, My heart goes out to you and Andy on this very sad day. You shared your angel with everyone in this group and I feel like we all owned a part of him. I sit here with my Missy on my lap typing and crying at the same time. You have lots of good memories and he will always be in your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers today. Linda Ramsey

Carol,
I read this at a red light on my way home from work. And I cried for you and Andy and that sweet little guy, Sonny, the whole way home. Even tho we've never met, we still feel each other's losses... and we get attached to all the poodles in this group. Sonny seemed like such a sweet boy who endured so much and was so brave throughout. And you did a brave thing today too. He was suffering and you did the right thing. When you see him at the Bridge, he will be running and playing.
Today we all cry with you. And we are sad for you and your loss.
--Joanne (and Indy & Danny II)

Carol,

Joanne said it so perfectly, you did such a brave selfless thing today for Sonny. It’s so hard to let go but there comes a time when you know it’s the right thing to do. I never thought that I’d feel so close to so many people I’ve never met and that I’d feel their pain like I do, this group is truly family and we all care so much for each other. My heart is breaking for you and Andy, I just wish there were something I could do to help. This is just a sad, sad day.
God bless sweet Sonny, I know someday he will be at the bridge waiting for you.

Deb

Just read your email about Sonny. Am crying while I write this, but I also know this
had to be done. I do know that Sonny is going to "Doggie Heaven." May God bless
him and give him peace.

You have my heartfelt sympathy Carol and Andy.

Barb

Hi Carol,

I know that you are very sad, but just love Danny and Teddy and Andy and they will help you get through this tough time. He was a very Special little guy and he had a very special mom to love him. Try not to remember his bent limbs, just remember what a sweet little guy he was. Our hearts are heavy for you. Joel loved your tribute to him too.

Love and hugs,

Shirley & Joel

I am so sorry for your loss, but it certainly looks like Sonny is in a better place where he can run pain-free.

I will keep your website for future review, if you don't mind. I do body care on dogs and like to be as educated as I can about these things so I can quickly send people to the right places for help. You and Sonny just added to my education and may eventually help another dog get help quickly. Thank you for sharing it.

Tawni

Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. I can say one thing and that is that you took excellent care of Sonny. He will be missed by you but now he is comfortable. Take care and be blessed.

Gwendolyn

Carol and Andy,

I know your hearts are broken. Sonny is waiting for you both, standing straight and proud, and he'll run to meet you with joy, at the bridge, when that day comes.

Vickie, So FL

For those of you who know Carole Kay from the lists and her beautiful Sonny, they said goodbye to him today! So tragic was his story. I just cried as I have been following Sonny's story for years now.
Pamela

I love that lady! She was such a wonderful mom to Sonny who was a very precious
angel!!! She said she had a dream about him this yesterday morning that he was
running and playing in the snow like a puppy again. I cried all day Tuesday
because I knew it was coming, it was my birthday as well and I had a difficult
time enjoying much of it because my heart was breaking for her and Andy.
--
Jinger, Cassi, Boo & Sage

I was not able to read my emails as often and only read today about Sonny going to the Rainbow Bridge. I believe that every one of us who read about Sonny and came to know Carol, feel a loss as well. He is a tribute to the wonderment of dogs, and how even in their time of pain, they love as deeply as ever, and are precious to the end.

Sonny came into the world loved, and left the world loved. We humans would be blessed if that can be said of us.

Rest in peace Sonny.

Edna and Family

So sorry and sad to read about Sonny's death....but what a loving life he has had .... I wish all dogs could say the same....my heart goes out to Sonny's owner, how she will miss him. We all miss our dogs greatly when they leave us, but when a dog has needed such a lot of special attention I think it hits harder somehow, you have all that time on your hands to be sad.....

RIP Sonny, another star shines brightly in the sky tonight.

Jan. (UK)

So, so very sad to hear your sad new Carol, Sunny was a beautiful little boy, my heart goes out to you at this sad time, it's never easy
Losing a beloved pet but much harder when they've been through what Sunny has.

Run free dear Sonny, loved and never forgotten, your paw print will be on mummy's heart forever.

I have been a member here a short time.
I could feel the deep love she had for Sonny.
I am so deeply sadden to hear of his passing.
I agree. When a companion has issues you connect more
as you try with all your might too keep the meds going
and staying on top of any changes. Plus you are always
thinking what to do next.
I will continue to keep them in my thoughts and prayers.
Angel Sonny...you are truly an Angel.
I am sure Angel Sonny is with my Little Rory.
Patricia & Poodles