I’m really sorry to hear that. I’m sure only a dog owner can only imagine what you’re going through. I’ve experienced loss, and I’ve experienced an awesome dog, and again, I’m sorry.
I guess thats the ultimate price you pay for having an animal become so close to you.
I read “marley and me” a few weeks ago. I made a thread about it on here. Its a book called “Marley and me: Life and love with the worlds worst dog.” and I’m pretty sure you’d love reading this book, especially right now. The book will make you cry regardless of your pet situation.
[quote]makkun wrote:
My condolences. I’m more of a cat person, but I do understand your feelings.
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This isn’t a dogs vs. cats thread.
i’m sorry about your loss. I have a 7 year old yellow lab named jordan. I remember when he got bit by a raccoon and contracted coonhound paralysis. It paralyzed him, first his hind legs, then all four. He eventually got use of them back, the front two, and then the back two. he had to learn to walk again. He has to take benzodiazepams for the rest of his life so he doesnt have another seizure. ill never forget the first time i saw him have a seizure, shaking uncontrollably and foaming at the mouth. I thought I was going to lose him. I still remember throwing his kong to him when his back legs didnt work, and he’d flop at it when it went past him, and then crawl the rest of the way on his front legs, and then wait for me to come get it from him.
“The passing of dog marks the days in the calendar of a man’s life”
Guy deLaValdene
Been there and done that. I am 6’6"/ 285 and most people get out of my way when they see me coming. However, I cried like a baby when I took Gert to the vet after she had several strokes. It was easily the hardest thing I have had to do. It was easier to decide to divorce my wife than it was to hold my dog while the Vet euthanized her. However, I owed it to her after the ten years she spent being my buddy. You did the right thing. No dog deserves to suffer for our selfish reasons.
All that said, it does get easier. I think about Gert a lot. She was my first bird dog and truly a best friend. Eventually, you will think about your dog and you will smile.
[quote]VanderLaan wrote:
“The passing of dog marks the days in the calendar of a man’s life”
Guy deLaValdene
Been there and done that. I am 6’6"/ 285 and most people get out of my way when they see me coming. However, I cried like a baby when I took Gert to the vet after she had several strokes. It was easily the hardest thing I have had to do. It was easier to decide to divorce my wife than it was to hold my dog while the Vet euthanized her. However, I owed it to her after the ten years she spent being my buddy. You did the right thing. No dog deserves to suffer for our selfish reasons.
All that said, it does get easier. I think about Gert a lot. She was my first bird dog and truly a best friend. Eventually, you will think about your dog and you will smile.
Best of luck-
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What a face! I’ve never had a working dog, but I’ve worked with horses and I imagine the bond between a working dog and their master is like nothing else.
Reading all these posts is getting me all weepy, at work of all places! I’m thinking back on all the pets I’ve loved and lost. It’s sad in a way, but I think I’ve lost so many I’ve become almost hardened to it… almost.
When I was a little kid I lost many dogs and cats; the pain does fade, but I still remember how it felt to lose the very first dog that I loved, and my first cat. I think kids can develop bonds with animals that are so potent - my feelings for my first cat were as powerful as the very first time I fell in love.
Give it a little time, and when the time comes, another one will come into your life and be an entirely new and different sort of blessing.
Honestly, I think their last thought is still “I trust you” as they drift off.
Nevertheless, I think I said “I’m sorry” to her about a million times as I lay there sobbing like a baby.
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Wow… Ive been there… I can still remember looking into her eyes as the Vet was injecting her because I wanted to be the last thing she saw. That is one day I’ll never forget. It happened 8 years ago and it is still a very vivid memory.
Im sorry to hear that man. It takes a time to get over something like that.
Two summers ago we had to put down my lab of ten years. He was our first pet and was with me from when i was eleven years old. He had kidney failure from the medications that the vet prescribed for his arthiritis.
The part that was the hardest was that he was a big dog so nobody in my family could carry him except for me. I had to carry him and lay him down on the table.
The thing I will always remember is that he licked my face after I put him down and this dog NEVER licked. Almost like him telling me he knew I didnt want to bring him in but I had too. It was toughest day of my life.
I wish you luck.
Sorry for your loss. I lost my dog Vegas a few years back and it f*cked me up for a long time. I still miss him. Time heals to a point but the best thing is to know that you gave him the best friendship you could and he trully appreciated you for it!
I had a dog once. A beautiful german sheppard mix from the local animal shelter. She was such a sweetie and we’d only had her for three months. She somehow went off of our balcony, which is over 100 feet in the air. I hope she didn’t feel any pain. I feel for your loss; I still miss my dog.
Honestly, I think their last thought is still “I trust you” as they drift off.
Nevertheless, I think I said “I’m sorry” to her about a million times as I lay there sobbing like a baby.
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Yup, been there too. My dog was 15 when we finally had to make the decision that keeping her alive was only unfairly prolonging the inevitable. She was in pain -she’d had two strokes, had gone deaf, her pancreas failed, riddles with arthritis in her back legs… But it was still one of the hardest things we ever had to do. You lose a family member and that’s never easy.
Acidhead it’s totally ok to be upset about it, but the happy memories will replace the feelings of sadness in time.
Sorry for your loss, I know how you feel. We lost a 6 week old Min. Schnauzer because the AHole vet never gave him the Distemper shots. It was a terrible death, We finally had him youthinized to end the suffering.
We waited about 6 months and got another Min. Schnauzer from a rescue here in FL. I would say let the time needed pass and get another dog, they are the best.
Best Regards,
MB
I feel for your loss. It is very tough to get over but in time you will. The best thing you can do is keep him alive in your heart.
There was an American Indian story about the division of man and animals. The Great Spirit was dividing man and all of the animals by carving a huge a huge chasm.
At the last second, the dog jumped across the chasm to be at man’s side where he faithfuly resides to this day. Friend, protector, aide, guide, rescuer, hunter and all around companion…dogs are truly the best friend a man can have.
