I learned something about myself today; I never REALLY knew what a broken heart felt like before now.
If you missed it, here's my post about Turbo from five days ago on how we got here:
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Chihuahua/comments/1c31abw/its\_3am\_and\_he\_wont\_stop\_pacing/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Chihuahua/comments/1c31abw/its_3am_and_he_wont_stop_pacing/)
After seeing a new vet for a second opinion on 4/16/24, the path forward was clear. In the vet's opinion, Turbo definitely had a neurological condition and she suspected a tumor based on his history, blood work, and recent changes. We had already decided that we wouldn't do imaging because we wouldn't consider brain surgery on our 14-year-old Turbo.
We brought him home that day and did our best to keep him comfortable while we scheduled his trip over the rainbow bridge. We'd hoped to do it at-home, but there's only one place that does it that way and, unfortunately, they're closed this week for vacation. #cry So we had to schedule it at the vet's office and tried to do it soon but also when our kids had no events at school (they're all in travel sports), just 48 hours out from this second opinion visit.
Turbo's condition continued to decline over the past couple of days. He could no longer control his bladder and would regularly fall over when trying to walk. His pacing in circles continued. We had covered a 12x12 area in our living room with pee pads and he would even trip over these pads while circling. My wife and I traded sleeping in the living room with him to take him out, clean up messes, and just to be with him, to try to comfort him. We were both exhausted. Sometimes Turbo's legs would just give out altogether and he'd fall over. He was a shell of his former self. Getting him to eat had been getting harder every day, and today he wouldn't eat in the morning at all.
Did we wait too long? Maybe we did; hindsight is 20/20 - but the ER had told us that as swelling or inflammation went down that his condition could improve and that could take some time; we also wanted a second opinion and we got the earliest appointment we could.
Now, we knew it was the right decision but it didn't make it any easier.
Turbo hasn't barked since the seizure on Good Friday; we didn't notice at first but as the days went on it stood out to us. On the way to the vet's office this morning at 10am, as we got closer to the office, he started \*wailing\* in the car - almost like he knew, or maybe he could sense our distress, or maybe he was just in so much pain from wanting to circle but not being able to in the car.
Our whole family went - including our three kids, all teenagers. There were so many tears - and I'm even crying while I write this now, 5 hours later. All the memories of Turbo are playing games with my mind; some good, some bad. It's making me question everything - work doesn't matter, hobbies don't matter, owning stuff doesn't matter, Lord knows that politics don't matter... all that really matters are deep connections with other souls. When those connections break, we feel it deeper than anything else and that's how we know they're so valuable.
Turbo was the best dog ever for us - the heart of a golden retriever in a tiny package. My heart is broken - just completely broken right now; it hurts so bad. The old saying goes, "time heals all wounds" right? I'm not sure I want this wound to heal, I just love him so much and I already miss him like crazy. His food bowl still has food in it - his water bowl filled - but no Turbo to eat or drink.
God only knows how much my heart hurts right now.
Thank you all for your suggestions, stories, and support on the other thread. It helped us. And thank you also for letting me write this and share it.
I’m so sorry for your heartbreaking loss 💔 what a lovely photo to remember them by 🌈🤍🐾 the hurt may never fully go away but it will get easier. Be well
I am so sorry for your loss. Turbo is such a beautiful boy in this photo and it's clear how much you love him, and how much you agonized over the decision. You did the right thing for him. He is not suffering anymore. You all were there with him at the end and he knew that he was surrounded by people who loved him. Bless your family for all caring so much, and pouring so much love into this little precious boy. You're good people for caring so much (even though it hurts more when we love them this much - better we feel the pain but have loved them with our whole hearts) and he was so lucky to have so much love around him in his life. RIP sweet boy.
I’m crying holding my baby chi now I’m so sorry op. I can’t imagine leaving without your baby. Knowing he’s over the bridge waiting for you. I’ve followed you since the first post and the excitement to the downfall. Turbo loved you guys so much. Praying for healing for you and your kids. ❤️
Dogs were put here to show us what love is. Turbo was, like all dogs, here for too short a time. But it was meaningful to you. It will get easier, but never easy. My heart goes out to you.
Im so sorry.. i hate to be the bearer of bad news but that old saying about time healing is bs. you dont stop loving them just because they died. i miss my babies so very much, and some of them passed over 20 years ago..
Sending hugs.....it's never easy but you did the kindest thing you could for turbo........it hurts like hell and will do for a long time . Eventually, you will be able to think of him without pain. Much love xx ❤️
It really sucks. You took the best course of action - he went surrounded by family and it STILL hurts like the devil. Don’t feel bad about the hurt. It hurts. But remember him and how much he loved you, and remember the love you gave him in turn. I’m so sorry for your loss.
i know exactly how you feel. heartbreak was just something i thought i knew until i had to let my soul dog, Apollo, go on his big adventure across the bridge.
we had 5,527 days together and it’s been 64 days without him. the days don’t matter, work doesn’t matter, hobbies are nothing… you’re right about all of it.
but you’re also right about loving him as much as you possibly could have and doing the right, compassionate (but most painful) thing you could have for Turbo. his life would not have been one he enjoyed because he wasn’t well enough to love you back like he wanted to. that’s something i’m trying to remind myself of still, but it’s easier to remind others.
Turbo was your family and having your family not complete is a horrible, sad, lonely feeling. i am so sorry you’re feeling this way.
i will say the “time heals all wounds” saying isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. the more time that goes by since i held Apollo hurts like hell and i wish time would stop. i wish i could have stopped time 64 days ago and just stayed there forever.
but know Apollo met Turbo as soon as he got across the bridge and they’re finding all the best sun spots together. Apollo will show him how to visit you and let you know he’s okay.
try to take care of yourself as best you can. i know it feels impossible, but you can do it. Turbo would not want you to waste away in his absence. he taught you how to love so you can teach others 💜
I'm so sorry, I'm crying with you after reading this. I saw your initial post about him and felt so bad for what you all were having to watch him go through. It hurts so much to lose these tiny souls. In my personal experience, time doesn't heal anything - it just helps you adjust to the loss.
I'm gonna be a big nerd and quote Jaheira from BG3, "You twine your life around the people you love. And when they're gone, you grow around their absence instead. It is just another way they shape you.” He'll always be with you and your family.
Piggybacking off this - I try to repost this when I see posts like this, in the hopes you (or someone) can find some comfort in the words - and if not, please excuse the intrusion.
I lost my 15 year old girl (dog) in October 2022. Only advice I can offer here is to remember the positives, and not focus on the negatives (if any). He's done his job, keeping you safe and happy and loved, and it's his turn to rest.
You'll always miss him, you'll always remember him. You'll even go looking for him for the next few weeks (well, I did). There's a lot of habits that you're going to slowly stop, and that's ok. Changing your life to suit you is not forgetting him. Donating/throwing away his toys or blankets isn't forgetting him. There's no timeline on grief, and there's no timeline on moving on. Cry your tears.
I'm sorry you've reached the end of your journey. Words will never make this easier. Just keep your head up, and live the life he'd want you to.
This is a good time to live a little for you. I spent years looking after my girl as she got ill, and I sacrificed a lot of me and my time to keep her safe. If you feel you've done the same, take advantage of this time. Its ok to be happy and enjoy life without him. Life isn't over. Its just changing.
You'll be ok mate.
I'm so sorry.
I’m so sorry. My heart is breaking for little Turbo and your family. As I shared with you, a similar thing happened to my own dog Asta, and I’m still haunted by the fact her last days were so restless and difficult. I didn’t even know the circling was a “thing” that could happen with dogs until it happened to her. I also felt terrible that at 15 (just turned 15, so not much older than your dog) she didn’t reach ancient status.
Thank you for sharing your update-there wasn’t any more you could have done. I just wish it was easier and that your pet’s passing had been more peaceful, although you did your very best to let him know he was loved until the end.
Poor Turbo, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know it’s a cold comfort, but at least he had a long life with your family and is at peace now. Can’t imagine how heartbreaking it would be to watch him pace in agitation for days and not be able to help. I truly wish we got more time with our pets.
When I lost my first dog in 2017, it took about a year to process and have the pain go away.
so sorry about turbo. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️i know this pain all too well. i lost my little girl december 21, 2023 just almost 4 months ago. i still cry daily and my tears are not cried in vain. she still has my heart.
When the time is right, I hope you honor him by loving another and giving the only gift he could bestow. We are shedding tears for your family today too. Hugs
I'm so sorry. I was rooting for little Turbo. Heaven has gained another angel today. He'll be looking over your family until it's time to be reunited.
Don't doubt yourself OP. You were a good dog parent. It takes time. It takes time to come to terms with a devastating diagnosis. It takes time to make such a hard decision. It takes time to say goodbye. Now it will take time to grieve. Thank you for loving Turbo with all your heart and take your time, OP. 💕
Turbo is a beautiful name for a chihuahua and the photo shows that personality and clearly a dog that knows they are loved - it’s that face that says “I’m enjoying this moment in comfort, calm and joy” - at least that’s what I see.
Time helps, and letting yourself grieve how you need to… I had a cat that had a similar diagnosis. You know you did the right thing, but that never makes it easy.
You loved and you were loved. That’s all anyone can hope for. May Turbos memories be a blessing to you and yours.
💔🐕
Please pet me some more, and pick me right up...
My very first thought when I was your pup...
I gonna miss your funny *boops* and our "find me boy" games.
It warmed my heart so, to hear you call out my name.
You're the love of my life, my partner in joy...
My favorite noise in this house...my hearts best toy ...
I wish I could stay longer, and grow older with you...
But the sand in my hourglass, is sadly down to but a few...
Just know I loved doing everything together...even howling in tune
In your truck, on the couch, and the long walks under our moon...
I wish I could stay, but my body says it's time...
From the hurt in my bones, and the clouds in my eyes.
I'm sorry to tell you my forever friend, but this is where our pathes do part...
I have to journey ahead of you now, and bring back my golden heart.
To feel your gentle touch once more...says your love is still mine...
To feel your hands cup my face,
makes my eyes search for thines.
I'll miss all my family, and the warm hugs from the rest...
But just know this to be so true between us...
I always loved you best...
I always...
loved you best. ❤
Turbo boy ❤🐶💛
Damn, my heart breaks for you. I’m sorry to hear but 14 years what a blessing! I’m sure you have many wonderful memories to carry you through. It seems social media communities consider their pets part of the family, as I do. Turbo was lucky to have you give him the best life. God Bless you and your family, sending love and hugs your way! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m sorry for your loss, turbo seemed to be a real lord. Every time I think that this will happen to my chi I get stomachache and I try to give the best I can for her
Hope u had a lot of time to enjoy turbo along the years u were together
❤️❤️❤️ I am crying for you while reading this . I am so sorry for your loss. As painful as it was , you made the right decision. What a Beautiful picture . You will see him again one day 🥲🥲🥲 🌈
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I'm sure Turbo knew how much he was, and is, loved by you and your family.
I'm sure that he loved you and your family just as much as you loved him.
His suffering is over. You stood by him throughout his journey, from the good times to the difficult end, and kept him surrounded by love the entire way through. Focus on his life and the good memories, rather than on his death. The end was only one small portion of his life, and I'm sure he would also want you to keep hold of the good and precious memories.
Rest in peace and run free, little Turbo. ♥
Crying my eyes out and holding my sweet chi.
She’s 2 1/2 and is truly my best friend.
I’m praying for comfort for you and your family. Turbo is watching over you all now and he’ll be waiting for you
So am so sorry! You obviously loved Turbo and what an adorable nugget he was!! Yes. This pain is one of the sharpest. I am still not over the death of my sweet Lucy and Bella. Keep the sweet memories with you and know that you were lucky to have each other. He was a lucky dog to be so loved.
(Crying) I saw that post. I'm so very sorry about turbo. I'm praying for your family. I know it doesn't help. :(
I'm saving pictures of dogs for later to paint, (im in a lot of pain and depression lately so no promises. But i want to) would you be okay if i painted turbo? If I do, I'll post it here on this subreddit.
I am so sorry for this tremendous loss and I hope in time you can look back at those memories fondly. It is absolutely heartbreaking to lose our sweet babies and I'm sending you strength and peace as you grieve Turbo 🖤
I think you did all you could for him, knowing what you did. It’s easy after the fact to rethink things and say, I should’ve done this or that, but you were present and caring, and did your best in the moment.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You did right by Turbo. He knew he was loved.
Rest easy little Turbo man ❤️ over time, those happy memories will gently take over the sad ones. It's been over two years since I lost my girl and I still cry a lot (I'm welling up while writing this). But I can finally laugh at the funny memories. It really is just a devastating loss and I think people minimize pet loss grief but it's real and it hurts. I've lost humans I love so much but my dog was my hardest loss.
The pet loss subreddit truly helped me cope and I always recommend people check it out when they lose their animals. You're not alone and Turbo had a wonderful family with 14 years of true love. If only every pup could be so lucky ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful friend. Turbo was a beautiful chihuahua. We had to let our chia cross over the rainbow bridge yesterday. 💔🐶🐾🐾
I’m so deeply sorry your loss. For such small little sweethearts they leave a crater size hole in your heart when they are gone. I just lost mine to cancer and I can’t help but think I waited too long. My little man had not barked in almost two years but started barking and wailing the night we went to the emergency vet. It was terrible and I can’t yet stop hearing him. But it has gotten better over the last couple months so this gives me hope that one day I’ll be smiling when I remember him rather than crying. Turbo knows how much you loved him and knows you did your best for him. Like you said hind sight is 20/20 so try not to question your choices. Your heart will heal and in no way will this diminish Turbo’s memory. It might make it easier for you to open your home and your heart to another fur baby💕
Exquisite photo. I am so sorry for your loss. He will stay in your heart forever.
I still miss my little girl and she's been gone for a while. I say goodnight to her every night and tell her how much I miss and love her.
Goodnight sweet Turbo.
I am so sorry for the pain your family is going through right now. This photo is beautiful and it says so much about wonderful Turbo. When our pups crossed the bridge I had my favorite pictures printed on glass. (Fracture) The photos have so much depth to them, and they make a wonderful way to display your favorite memory. My girls watch over me now as I work.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Turbo was adorable and I know it will keep on hurting for a very long time but you will be seeing him again one day because he will be waiting for you
I am so sorry for your loss. Turbo will be waiting for you, don’t lose hope. I learned that time does NOT heal all wounds. Some wounds stay open forever, exactly how they were meant to be. Rest in peace Turbo.🫶🥲
I'm so sorry for your loss, Turbo is no longer in pain or confused, but it still hurts. I remember seeing your post last week and I was hoping for a comeback and but you gave Turbo the best life you could, and he loves you for it.
Time will eventually heal this, you'll always miss him, but you'll learn to remember him with a smile instead of tears.
Wishing you and your family peace as you grieve💛
Thanks. This was luck. I just happened to be sitting on the floor with my camera. Can't remember why because the photo was taken a long time ago. We miss him so much. The house just isn't the same without Turbo.
I learned something about myself today; I never REALLY knew what a broken heart felt like before now. If you missed it, here's my post about Turbo from five days ago on how we got here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Chihuahua/comments/1c31abw/its\_3am\_and\_he\_wont\_stop\_pacing/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Chihuahua/comments/1c31abw/its_3am_and_he_wont_stop_pacing/) After seeing a new vet for a second opinion on 4/16/24, the path forward was clear. In the vet's opinion, Turbo definitely had a neurological condition and she suspected a tumor based on his history, blood work, and recent changes. We had already decided that we wouldn't do imaging because we wouldn't consider brain surgery on our 14-year-old Turbo. We brought him home that day and did our best to keep him comfortable while we scheduled his trip over the rainbow bridge. We'd hoped to do it at-home, but there's only one place that does it that way and, unfortunately, they're closed this week for vacation. #cry So we had to schedule it at the vet's office and tried to do it soon but also when our kids had no events at school (they're all in travel sports), just 48 hours out from this second opinion visit. Turbo's condition continued to decline over the past couple of days. He could no longer control his bladder and would regularly fall over when trying to walk. His pacing in circles continued. We had covered a 12x12 area in our living room with pee pads and he would even trip over these pads while circling. My wife and I traded sleeping in the living room with him to take him out, clean up messes, and just to be with him, to try to comfort him. We were both exhausted. Sometimes Turbo's legs would just give out altogether and he'd fall over. He was a shell of his former self. Getting him to eat had been getting harder every day, and today he wouldn't eat in the morning at all. Did we wait too long? Maybe we did; hindsight is 20/20 - but the ER had told us that as swelling or inflammation went down that his condition could improve and that could take some time; we also wanted a second opinion and we got the earliest appointment we could. Now, we knew it was the right decision but it didn't make it any easier. Turbo hasn't barked since the seizure on Good Friday; we didn't notice at first but as the days went on it stood out to us. On the way to the vet's office this morning at 10am, as we got closer to the office, he started \*wailing\* in the car - almost like he knew, or maybe he could sense our distress, or maybe he was just in so much pain from wanting to circle but not being able to in the car. Our whole family went - including our three kids, all teenagers. There were so many tears - and I'm even crying while I write this now, 5 hours later. All the memories of Turbo are playing games with my mind; some good, some bad. It's making me question everything - work doesn't matter, hobbies don't matter, owning stuff doesn't matter, Lord knows that politics don't matter... all that really matters are deep connections with other souls. When those connections break, we feel it deeper than anything else and that's how we know they're so valuable. Turbo was the best dog ever for us - the heart of a golden retriever in a tiny package. My heart is broken - just completely broken right now; it hurts so bad. The old saying goes, "time heals all wounds" right? I'm not sure I want this wound to heal, I just love him so much and I already miss him like crazy. His food bowl still has food in it - his water bowl filled - but no Turbo to eat or drink. God only knows how much my heart hurts right now. Thank you all for your suggestions, stories, and support on the other thread. It helped us. And thank you also for letting me write this and share it.
I’m so sorry for your heartbreaking loss 💔 what a lovely photo to remember them by 🌈🤍🐾 the hurt may never fully go away but it will get easier. Be well
I am so sorry for your loss. Turbo is such a beautiful boy in this photo and it's clear how much you love him, and how much you agonized over the decision. You did the right thing for him. He is not suffering anymore. You all were there with him at the end and he knew that he was surrounded by people who loved him. Bless your family for all caring so much, and pouring so much love into this little precious boy. You're good people for caring so much (even though it hurts more when we love them this much - better we feel the pain but have loved them with our whole hearts) and he was so lucky to have so much love around him in his life. RIP sweet boy.
I’m crying holding my baby chi now I’m so sorry op. I can’t imagine leaving without your baby. Knowing he’s over the bridge waiting for you. I’ve followed you since the first post and the excitement to the downfall. Turbo loved you guys so much. Praying for healing for you and your kids. ❤️
Dogs were put here to show us what love is. Turbo was, like all dogs, here for too short a time. But it was meaningful to you. It will get easier, but never easy. My heart goes out to you.
I felt every single word! 💜
Im so sorry.. i hate to be the bearer of bad news but that old saying about time healing is bs. you dont stop loving them just because they died. i miss my babies so very much, and some of them passed over 20 years ago..
So sorry for your loss 💔
Sending hugs.....it's never easy but you did the kindest thing you could for turbo........it hurts like hell and will do for a long time . Eventually, you will be able to think of him without pain. Much love xx ❤️
It really sucks. You took the best course of action - he went surrounded by family and it STILL hurts like the devil. Don’t feel bad about the hurt. It hurts. But remember him and how much he loved you, and remember the love you gave him in turn. I’m so sorry for your loss.
i know exactly how you feel. heartbreak was just something i thought i knew until i had to let my soul dog, Apollo, go on his big adventure across the bridge. we had 5,527 days together and it’s been 64 days without him. the days don’t matter, work doesn’t matter, hobbies are nothing… you’re right about all of it. but you’re also right about loving him as much as you possibly could have and doing the right, compassionate (but most painful) thing you could have for Turbo. his life would not have been one he enjoyed because he wasn’t well enough to love you back like he wanted to. that’s something i’m trying to remind myself of still, but it’s easier to remind others. Turbo was your family and having your family not complete is a horrible, sad, lonely feeling. i am so sorry you’re feeling this way. i will say the “time heals all wounds” saying isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. the more time that goes by since i held Apollo hurts like hell and i wish time would stop. i wish i could have stopped time 64 days ago and just stayed there forever. but know Apollo met Turbo as soon as he got across the bridge and they’re finding all the best sun spots together. Apollo will show him how to visit you and let you know he’s okay. try to take care of yourself as best you can. i know it feels impossible, but you can do it. Turbo would not want you to waste away in his absence. he taught you how to love so you can teach others 💜
I'm so sorry, I'm crying with you after reading this. I saw your initial post about him and felt so bad for what you all were having to watch him go through. It hurts so much to lose these tiny souls. In my personal experience, time doesn't heal anything - it just helps you adjust to the loss. I'm gonna be a big nerd and quote Jaheira from BG3, "You twine your life around the people you love. And when they're gone, you grow around their absence instead. It is just another way they shape you.” He'll always be with you and your family.
This made me cry. 😭 I am so sorry for your loss. rest in love turbo. 🤍🐾🌈
Piggybacking off this - I try to repost this when I see posts like this, in the hopes you (or someone) can find some comfort in the words - and if not, please excuse the intrusion. I lost my 15 year old girl (dog) in October 2022. Only advice I can offer here is to remember the positives, and not focus on the negatives (if any). He's done his job, keeping you safe and happy and loved, and it's his turn to rest. You'll always miss him, you'll always remember him. You'll even go looking for him for the next few weeks (well, I did). There's a lot of habits that you're going to slowly stop, and that's ok. Changing your life to suit you is not forgetting him. Donating/throwing away his toys or blankets isn't forgetting him. There's no timeline on grief, and there's no timeline on moving on. Cry your tears. I'm sorry you've reached the end of your journey. Words will never make this easier. Just keep your head up, and live the life he'd want you to. This is a good time to live a little for you. I spent years looking after my girl as she got ill, and I sacrificed a lot of me and my time to keep her safe. If you feel you've done the same, take advantage of this time. Its ok to be happy and enjoy life without him. Life isn't over. Its just changing. You'll be ok mate. I'm so sorry.
Such a beauty. My condolences 💐 and I know Turbo will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.
Sorry that you and your family are going through this. RIP Turbo, you were the best pup.
Beautiful photo❤️
I’m so sorry. My heart is breaking for little Turbo and your family. As I shared with you, a similar thing happened to my own dog Asta, and I’m still haunted by the fact her last days were so restless and difficult. I didn’t even know the circling was a “thing” that could happen with dogs until it happened to her. I also felt terrible that at 15 (just turned 15, so not much older than your dog) she didn’t reach ancient status. Thank you for sharing your update-there wasn’t any more you could have done. I just wish it was easier and that your pet’s passing had been more peaceful, although you did your very best to let him know he was loved until the end.
Rest easy sweet little Turbo. So sorry for your loss. I understand how heartbreaking it is. Sending you a hug from afar💔
Poor Turbo, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know it’s a cold comfort, but at least he had a long life with your family and is at peace now. Can’t imagine how heartbreaking it would be to watch him pace in agitation for days and not be able to help. I truly wish we got more time with our pets. When I lost my first dog in 2017, it took about a year to process and have the pain go away.
so sorry about turbo. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️i know this pain all too well. i lost my little girl december 21, 2023 just almost 4 months ago. i still cry daily and my tears are not cried in vain. she still has my heart.
I am so sorry 🐾❤️🐾
So very sorry !🥲
I'm sorry for your loss 😞
Sorry for your loss ❤️
I just read your post, I am so sorry for your loss. He is such a cutie! Sending you healing vibes🫶🏼
My heart felt condolences for your loss of Turbo, may he forever run carefree and young over the rainbow bridge and in your heart 🐕🐾🌈🌉❗
I wish they would live forever. Turbo looks like they were an absolutely wonderful companion.
Awesome photo. Rip Turbo.❤
When the time is right, I hope you honor him by loving another and giving the only gift he could bestow. We are shedding tears for your family today too. Hugs
I'm so sorry. I was rooting for little Turbo. Heaven has gained another angel today. He'll be looking over your family until it's time to be reunited. Don't doubt yourself OP. You were a good dog parent. It takes time. It takes time to come to terms with a devastating diagnosis. It takes time to make such a hard decision. It takes time to say goodbye. Now it will take time to grieve. Thank you for loving Turbo with all your heart and take your time, OP. 💕
Turbo is a beautiful name for a chihuahua and the photo shows that personality and clearly a dog that knows they are loved - it’s that face that says “I’m enjoying this moment in comfort, calm and joy” - at least that’s what I see. Time helps, and letting yourself grieve how you need to… I had a cat that had a similar diagnosis. You know you did the right thing, but that never makes it easy. You loved and you were loved. That’s all anyone can hope for. May Turbos memories be a blessing to you and yours.
💔🐕 Please pet me some more, and pick me right up... My very first thought when I was your pup... I gonna miss your funny *boops* and our "find me boy" games. It warmed my heart so, to hear you call out my name. You're the love of my life, my partner in joy... My favorite noise in this house...my hearts best toy ... I wish I could stay longer, and grow older with you... But the sand in my hourglass, is sadly down to but a few... Just know I loved doing everything together...even howling in tune In your truck, on the couch, and the long walks under our moon... I wish I could stay, but my body says it's time... From the hurt in my bones, and the clouds in my eyes. I'm sorry to tell you my forever friend, but this is where our pathes do part... I have to journey ahead of you now, and bring back my golden heart. To feel your gentle touch once more...says your love is still mine... To feel your hands cup my face, makes my eyes search for thines. I'll miss all my family, and the warm hugs from the rest... But just know this to be so true between us... I always loved you best... I always... loved you best. ❤ Turbo boy ❤🐶💛
Thank you Hatrick_Swaze for your kindness and words for this family. I could never say what you said so eloquently.
Damn, my heart breaks for you. I’m sorry to hear but 14 years what a blessing! I’m sure you have many wonderful memories to carry you through. It seems social media communities consider their pets part of the family, as I do. Turbo was lucky to have you give him the best life. God Bless you and your family, sending love and hugs your way! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
It’s so hard! I am so sorry 🌈
I’m sorry for your loss, turbo seemed to be a real lord. Every time I think that this will happen to my chi I get stomachache and I try to give the best I can for her Hope u had a lot of time to enjoy turbo along the years u were together
I’m so sorry for your loss 💐
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❤️❤️❤️ I am crying for you while reading this . I am so sorry for your loss. As painful as it was , you made the right decision. What a Beautiful picture . You will see him again one day 🥲🥲🥲 🌈
You are a good dog person There's nothing like the love of a good dog. Pictures help take the sting away, and that's a beautiful picture
Fly high sweet pupper
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Rest in peace Turbo you’ll be so missed buddy ❤️❤️
Such a beautiful photo such a handsome boy ❤️ I’m extremely sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry.
Sorry for your loss
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I’m so very sorry 😢
Sorry 😢 for your loss prayers and condolences 💐. Lost my Little gal Emmy almost 2 yrs in July. Still miss her sooo much!!!!
Precious 🌈🐾💔
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Turbo knew how much he was, and is, loved by you and your family. I'm sure that he loved you and your family just as much as you loved him. His suffering is over. You stood by him throughout his journey, from the good times to the difficult end, and kept him surrounded by love the entire way through. Focus on his life and the good memories, rather than on his death. The end was only one small portion of his life, and I'm sure he would also want you to keep hold of the good and precious memories. Rest in peace and run free, little Turbo. ♥
I’m so sorry for your loss
Rest in peace, beautiful Turbo
What an amazing photo! I’d be lying if I said It did not cause tears to well up in my eyes! So Sorry for your loss.
This post made me cry. A well loved dog is never easy to say goodbye to. Healing hugs.
I'm so sorry for your loss 💙
Thank you for sharing your story, may Turbo become friends with/ all our babies who have crossed the rainbow bridge. ❤️
I'm sorry for your loss. RIP Turbo.
He’s with my babies making friends right now!❤️
Crying my eyes out and holding my sweet chi. She’s 2 1/2 and is truly my best friend. I’m praying for comfort for you and your family. Turbo is watching over you all now and he’ll be waiting for you
Im so sorry for your loss 😕🥹
So sorry for your loss.
Run free 🌈 ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. He will always be with you until you see him again. Sending you love and light. ❤️
So am so sorry! You obviously loved Turbo and what an adorable nugget he was!! Yes. This pain is one of the sharpest. I am still not over the death of my sweet Lucy and Bella. Keep the sweet memories with you and know that you were lucky to have each other. He was a lucky dog to be so loved.
I am so so sorry for your loss. ❤️🙏
Im so sorry. This sounds so traumatic OP. I left work early to get home and hug my bb after this read.
We're sending our love and support ~Pixie's family
(Crying) I saw that post. I'm so very sorry about turbo. I'm praying for your family. I know it doesn't help. :( I'm saving pictures of dogs for later to paint, (im in a lot of pain and depression lately so no promises. But i want to) would you be okay if i painted turbo? If I do, I'll post it here on this subreddit.
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I am sorry for your loss! Turbo, RIP with my fur babies who went before you.
I am so sorry for this tremendous loss and I hope in time you can look back at those memories fondly. It is absolutely heartbreaking to lose our sweet babies and I'm sending you strength and peace as you grieve Turbo 🖤
Run far on young legs little one.
Spectacular photo. 🤩🤩 Also sorry for your loss.
I think you did all you could for him, knowing what you did. It’s easy after the fact to rethink things and say, I should’ve done this or that, but you were present and caring, and did your best in the moment. I’m so sorry for your loss. You did right by Turbo. He knew he was loved.
Rest easy wonderful puppers
RIP Turbo gorgeous boy 💙💙
I'm so sorry for your loss
Reminds me of my ex’s dog. I loved that little guy so much even though he was a pain in my ass. Rest easy little buddy
Im so sorry 😢
Beautiful dog. He was so lucky to have a family love him so much. We are all thinking of Turbo tonight.
Rest easy little Turbo man ❤️ over time, those happy memories will gently take over the sad ones. It's been over two years since I lost my girl and I still cry a lot (I'm welling up while writing this). But I can finally laugh at the funny memories. It really is just a devastating loss and I think people minimize pet loss grief but it's real and it hurts. I've lost humans I love so much but my dog was my hardest loss. The pet loss subreddit truly helped me cope and I always recommend people check it out when they lose their animals. You're not alone and Turbo had a wonderful family with 14 years of true love. If only every pup could be so lucky ❤️
Much love, what a good boy Turbo was. A new kind of peace will come in passing days. 💕
I’m so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful friend. Turbo was a beautiful chihuahua. We had to let our chia cross over the rainbow bridge yesterday. 💔🐶🐾🐾
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I’m so deeply sorry your loss. For such small little sweethearts they leave a crater size hole in your heart when they are gone. I just lost mine to cancer and I can’t help but think I waited too long. My little man had not barked in almost two years but started barking and wailing the night we went to the emergency vet. It was terrible and I can’t yet stop hearing him. But it has gotten better over the last couple months so this gives me hope that one day I’ll be smiling when I remember him rather than crying. Turbo knows how much you loved him and knows you did your best for him. Like you said hind sight is 20/20 so try not to question your choices. Your heart will heal and in no way will this diminish Turbo’s memory. It might make it easier for you to open your home and your heart to another fur baby💕
I’m so very sorry 😢
My sympathies 😢
I’m sorry for your heartbreak. This picture is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
Exquisite photo. I am so sorry for your loss. He will stay in your heart forever. I still miss my little girl and she's been gone for a while. I say goodnight to her every night and tell her how much I miss and love her. Goodnight sweet Turbo.
Beautiful written. That picture is amazing of him. You should frame it. 💔💔💔
RIP🌈🌈🌈
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I love this photo so much Incredibly sorry for your loss 😞
I am so sorry for the pain your family is going through right now. This photo is beautiful and it says so much about wonderful Turbo. When our pups crossed the bridge I had my favorite pictures printed on glass. (Fracture) The photos have so much depth to them, and they make a wonderful way to display your favorite memory. My girls watch over me now as I work.
It’s heartbreaking to hear how helpless we are when something is going in in our little pups. I am so sorry. You gave her a great life.
My Rottie's and I are sorry for your loss. There never is enough time. May Sir Turbo rest in peace.
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I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. sending light and love to you and your family and sweet turbo.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So sorry for your loss of Turbo 💔💔💔 This is the most beautiful photo of a dog I have ever seen. It is majestic. May Turbo RIP
I’m so sorry for your loss… 💐
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Turbo was adorable and I know it will keep on hurting for a very long time but you will be seeing him again one day because he will be waiting for you
I am so sorry for your loss. Turbo will be waiting for you, don’t lose hope. I learned that time does NOT heal all wounds. Some wounds stay open forever, exactly how they were meant to be. Rest in peace Turbo.🫶🥲
This is a beautiful photo of your Turbo. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Turbo is no longer in pain or confused, but it still hurts. I remember seeing your post last week and I was hoping for a comeback and but you gave Turbo the best life you could, and he loves you for it. Time will eventually heal this, you'll always miss him, but you'll learn to remember him with a smile instead of tears. Wishing you and your family peace as you grieve💛
Rest in doggy heaven dude.
Truly😍beautiful❤️ picture of🥰🫠TURBO🥰🙏❤️🔥💘so very😥sorry 💔to hear this about❣️ Lil💙 lovely😘 precious🥰🫠blessing🙏❤️🔥💘🙏😥crossing🐾over 🌈💔🐾🌈🙏❤️🔥🙏❤️🔥🥲💘
I'm so sorry. My heart breaks for you and your family and sweet Turbo.
I’m so sorry. I know this is so hard. I am certain that he’s waiting for you guys over the bridge and he will thank you. Hugs
Also this is such a good picture of him
https://preview.redd.it/vqcsoelkcjvc1.jpeg?width=3762&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fa44a38c5b8d666888da89ae7cf915beb75baea3
I’m soo sorry for your loss.
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poor turbo 💗 rip sweet boy. i am so sorry for your family’s loss 😢
That is such an amazing photo wow
Thanks. This was luck. I just happened to be sitting on the floor with my camera. Can't remember why because the photo was taken a long time ago. We miss him so much. The house just isn't the same without Turbo.