Oh boy. So much has happened in the past few days and weeks. Steve and I moved into our new house. We LOVE it. It feels more and more like "home" every day. I misplaced the USB cords in the move, so though I do have some pictures to share, they will have to wait. This post, unfortunately, could not wait.
Horrible news. We had to say goodbye to our sweet Miles on Wednesday morning. His health took a bad turn and we ran out of treatment options and funds. I cannot recall a more devastating event in my life. Being that he was only 1 1/2 years old, we continued to hold out hope for his eventual recovery and remission from IMPA (Immune Mediated Poly-Arthritis). To recount all that his little body had been through to this point would take forever. His life was short, but so full of love and purpose. The pain of his loss is so fresh, it's hard to imagine ever getting over it, though I know we will with time.
We leave for a 2 week Disney vacation on the 15th. We're looking forward to some advanced healing and rest only The Happiest Place on Earth could provide as well as a fresh start to our unplanned future without Miles.
I can't have my baby Pug back. So the next best thing is getting another one, right? Hold me back, Stevie, hold me back.
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Oh, Jill. I'm so very sorry. I know how terrible it can be to lose a treasured pup. I pray you're able to enjoy your time away, and that it helps to heal your heart!
cate @ wildruffle.com
I'm so so so sorry, Jill. There's nothing as heartbreaking as losing a pet. It just sucks. I'll be thinking of you and your husband and hope you can find peace and happiness soon. And maybe another puppy :)
Awh, I'm sorry to hear that. I don't have a pet so I don't really know how you're feeling. But I hope that you feel better! Have fun on your Disney trip. :D
:)
Carrie
http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/
I'm really sorry about Miles.
Oh my goodness Jill....I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you adored little Miles and he was so young. Everything happens for a reason and it was just his time. I am thinking about you and your husband and praying for you guys!
OH MY...I'm so so so so so...sorry for your loss. I hope that with time and a very well needed vacation you both can heal. No more pain, RIP Miles...we know you were well loved.
I'm so, so sorry, Jill. It's so hard to lose a pet, especially one so young. Just keep looking forward to your vacation and enjoy being distracted for a while. Y'all are in my prayers.
Oh sweetie. My heart breaks for you. Sending lots of love your way.
Jill, I'm so sorry about Miles -- but he was the best-loved pug ever. It sounds like this vacation is much needed and definitely much deserved... Try to have a bit of fun if you can!
xo Josie
I am so very sorry for your loss. My dog is the same age as yours and I fully understand how much love there is. I'm glad he got to be loved by great people.
Oh Jill, I'm so sorry. I know what it's like to lose a beloved pet. You never really get over it, but the pain does ease up over time. I never got to meet Miles, but he was an adorable presence on your blog, clearly chock-full of personality. He will be missed!
Enjoy your trip, lady. You deserve it.
I'm so sorry to hear this, Jill! Losing a pet really is like losing a (tiny, furry) member of your family. My heart goes out to you and Steve.
Much love to you guys,
Emma
Oh Jill, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sweet Miles will be missed. I hope your trip is happy, and while a new furbaby can never replace Miles, it will bring joy into your household. :) Best wishes!
Jill, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you have time to mourn and heal and eventually maybe get a new puppy for your family.
I am so sorry for your loss, Jill. Little Miles was too young and it's just not fair. Thinking of you and sending big hugs your way. xoxo.
Oh no Jill. I am SO very sorry to hear about Miles and I know we will all miss him as part of your blog as well. I hope you enjoy your trip and feel that you should do all that you need to do to feel better. I will be thinking of you.
Oh honey, I'm so sorry. Seems like he was fighting his hardest to be able to stay with the both of you. I'm sure he knows where he is now that you both did everything you could to save him. Let me know when you get home so I can give you a hug. Have a safe and relaxing trip!
Oh no! I am so sorry for you loss. I know that you loved Miles very much and he had such a loving home and life!
Jill, so sorry to hear about Miles. I'm going to miss that little guy peaking out from your outfit photos. A terrible loss for you and Steve. I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable vacation at Disney.
Oh, I'm so sorry. Pets are so wonderful, but when they go it's so difficult. Take care. And enjoy Disney!
I've been looking at all his pictures and already knew this, but still have to say it: He was perfection in every way.
Love you both so much.
Oh, Jill, how sad. He was very loved during his short life.
i am so sorry to hear this news. your love for your little guy truly shone through. wishing you comfort, jill.
Jill, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know, all too well, how painful it is to lose a pet to something so tragic. I was in your boat just a few months ago, and I still miss Scruffy every day. I hope all of the positive love and memories and you have of him will help you heal much sooner.
I sobbed for hours when our first cat, Pumpkin, died of heart failure. It's sooo difficult to lose someone you love, especially a pet. I hope the cruise helps you guys move forward a little, and I wish you lots of luck and love in the new house. xoxo -Kate
Oh, Jill, I'm so very sorry for you and Steve. I lost my puppy this summer and it was devastating, so I know exactly how you feel. Enjoy your much needed vacation.
I have read your blog for a while now. We also live in MN. We includes my husband, a new baby, and two pups. We have a puggle and a springer with a rare auto immune disease, so I understood all of the issues you had with Miles. I am so very sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine losing either one of our pups.
so sorry to hear about Miles
we just lost our boston of 11 1/2 yrs 3 weeks ago
it is so strange not having her around
deepest sympathies
brett
Long time reader here, sorry to here about sweet little Miles. You three had some really good times together.
Jill, I'm so sorry! We have two pugs, Sophie and Tippi, and I know I will be an absolute wreck when we lose them. Hugs to you. Miles was as lucky to have you as you were to have him.
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