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I am sooo sorry to hear that Sara will be crossing. She will no longer be in pain and will no doubt be met with open arms. I work in rescue for Best Friends and we recently lost one of our "long time" residents. A dear friend had this to say to me... "it wouldn't matter if they lived for 30 years, it would not be long enough" How true is that? All I know is that no matter the situation they always know that they are loved and love us in return.Safe travels sweet Sara.

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Sara is a beautiful dog and Amy's 7 yr. old daughter is the smartest little girl, thats the best idea ever, to celebrate sara's life.

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What a caring, and loving idea..to have a party to celebrate Sara's life. The Irish have the idea when they wake the dead. It helps the friends and family reinforce the good and happy memories of the love one who has passed. My heart goes out to you in saying good-bye, but at least Sara won't have to go thru the intense pain and confusion of the cancer later on.
<< Hugs >>

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So sorry to hear about Sara. It is very hard when their time comes. But she had a wonderful life with someone like you. That is a wonderful idea to have something for her to honor her memory. She may have passed over the bridge but she will always be with you.

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I'm sorry to hear about Sara. It's never easy to say goodbye to a friend, but it sounds like she's had a good time with her friends and family. I hope that Sara's party goes well, and that you'll always have good memories of her. Our love and prayers go out to her.

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Tell Sara to keep an eye out for Miss Foo.

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Please give Sara a kiss for me. I feel so bad for what everyone must be going through right now. It does sound like she is very loved. I wish Sara all the best in her journey.

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It's true - no matter how long they live - it's not long enough. Sending them over the Bridge with an abundance of love helps them on their journey. Love to Sara...

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I'm so sorry to hearabout the battle Sara has had. I know it's been hard for her but it sounds like she loves her family so much and I know you love her. I had to put my little Yorkie, Scooter to sleep last July 10th and it was horridly hard. He was only 6 and had kidney failure. He'd been in and out of the hospital several times but always seemed to bounce back. Last 4th of July he went in the hospital and went downhill for a week. I miss him so much. He was my little baby. Please visit him on critters.com He's the darling little Yorkie known as Scooter Bug by so many. I wish you well in your journey with Sara and I pray for strength as you remember all of your fond memories. We just can't keep them as long as we want, and it's their time to move on and make happiness elsewhere. Jo....On this site as clyda (with my 2 Coton de tulears Barkley and Milo)

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I am sooooo sorry to hear Sara's bad news. She looks like a very special doggie. I love beagles cause as a child I had one. Sara's passing will be a very sad day. I wish the best for all who are close to her. God Bless You Sara. You will be going over the Rainbow Bridge to run and play in green grass all day long with all the other special doggies and kitties before you.

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Sorry to hear about Sara but I'm happy for her that she had such a good family and brought so many people so much joy.

We humans need 80 or 90 years to learn to be good souls -- dogs need less than 20.

God bless, Sweet Sara -- happy crossing...

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My thoughts and prayers to you and Sara as you say goodbye to her. God bless you, Sara!

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Oh, I think that Sara's farewell party sounds fitting; a celebration of her life. I had to euthanize my beloved Angel Poodle on Labor Day and didn't think I'd survive. Friends helped me, and I'll never forget her. Now, I have little Lucy Latte who happens to be a POOGLE! Supposed to have been toy poodle but I was suspicious that she looked different. DNA shows LL has poodle and beagle in her ancestry. What a joy.
May Sara be waiting for you when you pass over (hopefully many years from now) Dogs are wonderful souls full of love.

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Oh Sara ! , please give Sara a big kiss on her beautiful brown eyes for me and my lab Sophie. Into Gods hand we send Sara, for safe keeping and taking along our hearts along as well.

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God bless you and keep you and in the blink of Sara's eye you will be at the Rainbow Bridge though it will seem like a lifetime to you. Her spirit will remain with you(that is what I believe), so anytime you think you feel a nudge or smell her know that it is her, ok? Love and hugs and sympathy to all, be strong...............Love, Jody

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oh, my Gosh! I am so sad for you guys. We've been thru this so many times, but everytime someone is sad it brings it all back for us. My tears are for you, because Sara is going to an even better place. Tell her to say hi to Yodi and Daniel for us.
Luvs...

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So very sorry to hear about your loss. I am glad you have the chance to throw her a farewell party. My beloved Sammy died within two days of discovering pancreatic cancer, and there was no chance to give her a party. Thank you so very much for saving a life. I hope a wonderful family such as yours will adopt again. Bless you all.

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I am so sorry to hear about Sara. It does sound as she has had a good life and having this party will remind you all of that .
My prayer and thoughts will be with you all as you celebrate her just remember she will be so better off with no pain and she will be in a much better place.

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I know your pain, spend every second with her & hold her close when she leaves to Rainbow Bridge. Tell her to look for PJ, my baby girl has been there for over 20 years & I still miss her everyday. Give Sara a kiss for me, even tho I have ever met her, send her my love.

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I believe God lets others suffer and grieve for you to help ease your pain. We are all suffering in your loss. I pray you will learn to cope without your sweet Sara. Life will never be the same without her but I do believe one day we will all be reunited with our beloved pets (best friends!) I think about my Scooter every day and it will be a year this July 5th that I had to put her down because she too, had cancer. I bought some wind chimes right before she died and every time I go outside, I make them chime. It's my way of staying connected with her. And when they chime, I KNOW she is connecting with me too. So sorry for your loss. We will miss them forever.

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I am so sorry to hear about your beloved Sara, may you have comfort iin knowing that she will be pain free in the heavens above. Give the little angel & kiss from me. God Bless, Darla & her Pack

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I am so sorry that Sara will be leaving your family. I hope the memories of a healthy, happy Sara are foremost in all your minds.

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My heart goes out to you. Know that Sara's at the Rainbow Bridge patiently waiting for you. My Smokey, a retriever/ shephard mix is currently in remmision from lymphoma. We just finished six months of chemo and she's doing well. Still, the thought of whats to come sits in the back of my mind. I'll be gratefull for every extra day I was able to give her and have her with me.

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I am so sorry to hear about Sara. I had to put down my Lhasa, Abigail last year. Not an easy decision and I still miss her but I have such wonderful memories of better times when she was healthy and able to run and play. I know she has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and is happy and playing again. God bless you and your family.

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What a wonderful tribute, a party : ) God bless you and your family. Remember Sara will always be with you, watching from Above
hugs

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im new on here, but saw your story when i logged in. i am so sorry. i know how pets become part of you & part of the family. im sure you are doing what is best for her tho! and the party is a good idea. i will keep you in my thoughts & prayers that you will make it thru this hard time.... She will be playing after she crosses that Rainbow Bridge & you will see her again when it is time! !

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I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with Sara and her family. It is just the hardest thing to have to let go of a pet, but thankfully they remain in our hearts forever, and we are better for having had them in our lives.

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My thoughts and heart go out to Sara, may her crossing bring her peace. I will save a thought and moment for her Tuesday night.
Sincerely, chris and Buddy

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God bless that little angel and God bless her family. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.
Kim

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So sorry to hear about Sara....thank you for sharing your story with the rest of us. May you all take comfort in knowing so many other pet parents share in your pain and remember, Sara loves you as much as you love her and even
though this may be the hardest thing you have to do, it is the right thing to do for Sara. Our loving pets need us to do the right thing by them and for them and deep down I believe they know we are helping them and giving them comfort.
I have had to put down five of my beloved dogs and it was never easy but when you love them so much, you just know it is truly the right thing to do. The party is really a wonderful idea and something for everone who attends to hold close to their hearts along with happy memories of good times with Sara. Remember too, Sara's leaving is a door opening up another opportunity to open your hearts up to another loving and deserving pet. God bless, DebbiJ & Zeke

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Thanks for having the strength to tell your story. If you need to talk, please stop by my page. I'm not sure what to say or do, but I know I will cry with you.

chinsncatnj
(Angel, Shaka, Sugar & Sasha)

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I am crying right along with you. I know Sara's family will miss her terribly and I applaud them for having the strength to make such a difficult decision to end Sara's suffering. I am thankful for families like Sara's that love and cherish animals and also pass this appreciation on to future generations.
Kelly

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I'm crying just reading this ... i feel the love that you have shared with Sara. There's nothing like the love of a pet, the loyality you feel from them and the good and bad times they do recognize, still greeting you with a smile and wagging tail. God Bless her and keep her in your hearts and you will see her again. Believe and Know that your shared love is binding.
Chinapooch & Toni

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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Losing any pet is hard but at least she will cross the bridge knowing she was loved. I will say a little prayer for her and all the animals who have made the journey and hope that they are as happy there as they were with their loving families.

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It is devastating to hear that you are losing a family member, but just know that she is in a better place and time will heal all. Be strong and everything will fall in place.

animallover1114@yahoo.com

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I am sorry to hear such sad news. Know that you and Sara are in my thoughts.

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Sara will be waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge, know that she is at peace now & no more pain. She is alive in your hearts & she knows this. My thoughts are with you in this time of sadness.

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My thoughts are with you. It's one of the hardest decisions to have to make. I wish you a lifetime of happy memories of Sara. She will always be a part of your family.

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Prayers and Comfort to all. I have a partial quote from a poem titled "After Death in Arabia by Edwin Arnold that was part of the Memorial from our dear Black Lab/German Shepherd mix Cindy when she died & we had her cremated.

Farewell, friends! Yet not farewell;
Where I am, ye, too, shall dwell.
I am gone before your face,
A moment's time, a little space.
When ye come where I have stepped
Ye will wonder why ye wept;
Ye will know, by wise love taught,
That here is all, and there is naught.
Weep awhile, if ye are fain, --
Sunshine still must follow rain;
Only not at death, -- for death,
Now I know, is that first breath
Which our souls draw when we enter
Life, which is of all life centre.

Share the love until the end, and try to have patience until we meet again. Share the memories until then.

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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I lost two pets in one year. I'll pray for you and your family.

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Whenever you read of these sad stories, I am comforted to know you will reunite one day with Sara. She sounds like a great dog and there is a place up in the sky for all animals. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Goodbye Sara.

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Very sorry to hear about the loss of a good friend. The party is a wonderful idea to celebrate a life that will always be cherished. I had a Beagle named Mr. Monday, he lived to be 14yrs and enjoyed life to the fullest! My condolences to all.

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Sorry for your loss of Sara.....she knows you will always love her. After 20 plus years I still think of my long lost
Pierre; and it still makes me cry. When times get really tough in my life he is always there though.......I can feel his
cold nose and warm body at night telling me everthing will be alright.................Sara will ALWAYS be with you too!!!!!!

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oh my goodness as i sit here crying and feeling really bad for your loss. i can say i know what you must be going through i had a chihuahua that passed away 20 days after he was diagnosed with heart disease. my heart felt broken like i lost my child it was the worst time in my life he was with me for 13 years and i was devasted. my house felt empty even my cat felt the lost. yet that happened this year on feb. 22, 2008 and i miss him everyday. his ashes are on my dresser and i find myself talking to him sometimes. on april 19 i was walking a saw the cutest little beagle and he looks alot like your dog and when i hear of things like that i cry so much. just remember he was loved and will always be with you. but sara will always be with you think of the memories and the good times you have had with her. you and sara will be in my prayers and my heart

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Sara has an awesome life, enjoy her party, take photos and make memories. We lost our Golden "Kristy" on 9/24/07, 9 months today, she was 12 yrs, 4 months, she lost her battle with cancer, she passed away in my arms at home, she left us on HER terms. Sara, Kristy will be waiting for you at the bridge
Dee in NJ

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My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Weep not for me though I am gone into that gentle night.
Grieve if you will, but not for long upon my soul's sweet flight.
I am at peace, my souls at rest.
There is no need for tears.
For with your love I was so blessed.
For all those many years.
There is no pain, I suffer not,
The fear now all is gone.
Put now these things out of your thoughts,
In your memory I live on.
Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife.
Please do not dwell upon my death,
But celebrate my life.

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I'm very saddened and so sorry for your loss of "Sara". The loss of Your "Sara" really hit home because I have a "Sara" too and looks much like your "Sara", only that my "Sara" is 1/2 Jack(ie) Terrirer, although her other half is a mystery, BUT she does look much like a Beagle as well.
My "Sara" sends her LOVE & a Special LICK.

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MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU FOR SARA. I HAVE 4 BEAGLES AND THEY ARE MY BABY GIRLS. I HAVE ALSO HAD MY NICKI CROSS OVER THAT BRIDGE AFTER HAVING HER FOR 15 YEARS IT STILL BREAKS MY HEART. BUT KNOW THIS SARA HAD A GOOD LIFE WITH YOU AND SHE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU. BESS WISHES AND GOD BLESS.
HAPPY TRAILS SARA.

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God bless you, Sara, beautiful girl. Give kisses to Doobie, Champ and Sparky. We will all be together again one day soon.

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Oh Gosh this is such a hard time for all of you! I am so very sorryfor your loss honey! Unfortunately ,I know this pain that you feel & I have been through it quite a few times & it NEVER gets easier & You will NEVER forget how much they brightened our days! They are precious ,innocent creatures who I KNOW GO TO HEAVEN & WE WILL SEE THEM AGAIN!! Now from this you'll assume I must be a child who just wants to believe this to make myself feel better right? Well that would be incorrect! I am 43 years old, a peta activist,& animal emergency rescue worker! I also happen to be a Roman-Catholic! I am not an avid church goer but have kept my faith in God! I went to the parish priest who administers the blessings of the animals every year! I asked him if God would create such beautiful creatures who give us so much unconditional love & trust(& want only to feel safe & loved)only to live relatively short lives ,then pass on to nothingness?? I was upset while asking because it is cruel & unfair I think!! He looked at me with concern & said,"Johnine you want the truth do you not?" I didn't know if I wanted it or not at that point but trusted him & said'yes"! He then said," God has a place for everyone & people who have had pets & took care of them with love & kindness would not be in "a heaven "if their pets were not waiting to greet them ! Even if the human dies first,then their pets will be greeted by them! All of the animals will be happier & free of pain when they pass on! St Frances is the Patron Saint of Animals & he will always be with them at their birth,life,..& in their journey home!" I felt better & it made so much sense to me that if as individuals,we believe we go to a better place, how then can we call it A better place or "Heaven" if not surrounded by ALL THOSE WE HAVE LOVED & LOVED US??" As far as NOT HAVING a soul?? Humans do not have a physical soul either!!....It is not an organ or anything you can see is it? I was always told my soul goes to heaven!......WHAT??...My Soul? Turns out our souls are the spirit within us that leaves our bodies! It makes sense that the same happens with our beautiful pets doesn't it? Their "souls" are purer than humans!They are born with "spirit" & even when their lives are sometimes sad, God takes them away ,renews their spirit & thats where they remain!They go to a place where they'll be with all their animal buddies & join the families whom they spent their lives worhipping!!! Sweet Sara is with all her buddies & any of your family members that have passed on! I already spoke to my babies in heaven to watch over her & "show her the ropes"...they said "OK MOMMY!!" To you & your family, Coco-Doc & I send all of our love & prayers! She'll be okay....you'll meet again someday,far far away! Bless you & hope this helped you...it helped me!! Bye for now!....Johnine xoxoxox,,Ruff Ruff ...and all that stuff baby Sara!!

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What can anyone say at a time like this but how sorry we all are. Unfortunately this is the one part of their live's that is the most difficult to bare. Just remember all the love that was shared and it will help get you through.

Our thoughts are with you....