Lost my best friend today

pitdogg2
pitdogg2 Posts: 25,683
edited June 2015 in The Clubhouse
Today has been rough to say the least. When you look up to see my avatar she was very giving for the past ten years. She was one of my smartest and yet one of the dumbest dogs I ever had. About a month ago I took her in to get normal yearly shots and wammo 4 seizures in the vets office right in front of him long story short perfect health but something in her head went bad. after 500$ in blood work I stopped and said ENOUGH nothing is going to stop what is happening, and I can't afford 300.00 a month in anti-seizure med's that may or may not work in 3 months. Vet agreed and I had to walk out with my dog knowing what I had to do. One last trip to the farm to chase ground hogs and yes she got one:) I was very happy for her and then the deed was done there she will stay with my other dogs I have had to put down over the years and hopefully they will show her the way.... o:)

bad bad day :'(


I guess she will live on on this place
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    I got a bit choked up reading that... Heartfelt sympathies my friend. May there be groundhogs in heaven waiting for her arrival, and hopefully they harbor no grudges B)
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 10,716
    That's tough man. Every day is a blessing with my 14yo.
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  • TCK
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    Sorry for your loss, it's obvious he was loved & lived well.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    My condolences.
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  • polk500
    polk500 Posts: 1,171
    Sorry to hear that as it's always a hard thing to do. But her last day was a good one.

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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    Sorry for your Loss, Glad she was a special friend to you! but that makes it even tougher. We feel your loss and thanks for sharing.
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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,228
    Very sorry for your loss. She was loved and had a good life and a good owner and I hope she rests in peace on her next journey!
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  • pumpkinman
    pumpkinman Posts: 9,901
    Nothing I can say will help. I know all to well your pain.
    I couldn't imagine my life without a 4 legged friend.

    I'm so sorry for your loss

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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    Sorry to hear bud. It's hard for sure. It's the most difficult when you see them close their eyes for the last time. We lost two loved furry ones in March back to back. You'll never stop missing them.
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  • dkfreebird
    dkfreebird Posts: 1,186
    Sorry for your loss.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,023
    Sorry to hear about your loss.
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    Very sad. Lost our poodles, a standard and a mini-me toy, last year close together. They were 19+ yo rescues that we got at around 2 and were SO loved by the family since they literally grew up with our kids. Had to "assist" with the standard's death. That was really tough. Then had to explain to my mom with advanced dementia several times daily about their deaths.

    One positive: very soon afterward, we talked fondly of their companionship and idiosyncrasies, and laughed at old pictures. This was a blessing as it prepared the kids for my mom's death shortly thereafter. But I was surprised how quickly they recovered from the dogs' absence. The mini goldendoodle we have now is completely smothered in love when they come home from school, hehe.

    So, I'm hoping it gets easier for you very quickly too, @pitdogg2 .
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  • quickr1
    quickr1 Posts: 414
    Sorry to hear Ivan.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    Sorry for your loss...but she has now crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to doggie paradise and is romping around like a puppy. It's never easy but memories will keep you laughing & smiling.
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,149
    Sorry here also, I had to do it twice (both were beloved older dogs). They really become part our families. Remember the good times.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,132
    edited June 2015
    Dude sorry to hear about your best friend, take her down yourself or did you go back to the vet? I'm 52 outlived a quite a few dogs be it during my childhood with my dogs and my parents dogs that usually hung with me and my brother. Then to include the dogs I've owned on my own.

    Most of the dogs we have had to put down are all buried by the lake where we always hung out a few are buried up at our hunting shack also near a big lake. I also have two in urns they were my wife's and she was attached to them it was hard to put them down for her. We currently have 5 dogs was out playing with them a little bit ago, it saddens me to hear of your loss
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,671
    Sorry to hear the bad news. Sad day when we loose a friend. Prayers out to ya
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    so sorry for your loss. I have 4 furry buddies and each is like a member of family and each with their own personality too. Sad day but no more suffering. Always a tough call!
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    Sorry for your loss. The good memories of her you'll have for a lifetime.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    That's tough to read. Truly sorry for your loss.
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  • Mikey081057
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    Sorry for your loss man. Thoughts are with you.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,683
    Thanks guys and Cathy for all the well wishes and Mikey that is the best thanks
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    Very sort for your loss. Our pets are like family members. I had 2 of our dogs get back in the woods playing as they did every morning and a deer hunter shot both of them. I spent over $1,000.00 on the one that was still alive but he didn't make it.

    Got a German Shepard and an Australian Shepard now and needless to say they aren't allowed in the woods without one of us with them.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,683
    Sorry bro that hunter might of shot his last quarry if it were mine....there is no call for that.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    So sorry for your loss. I had to put one down recently and I can't quite write about it yet. They're such buddies, such a part of the family.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    Sory to hear that. I remember when I lost my goldie of 17 years. That dog lasted longer then a few girlfriends and a marrage I had!
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  • rtart
    rtart Posts: 833
    edited June 2015
    Sorry to hear the news. I've always had dogs, and they add so much to our lives. The only issue is that we usually out live them all.

    Here's a pic of Jez the wonder dog....14 and a half when she passed in 2009. Great dog. Took several years to adopt another. We added a dog from the local county jail dogs program to our family a couple years ago.

    Later on, wished we had done it sooner...

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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,052
    I am sure this experience has brought so many emotions for you........but hopefully the prevailing one is the overwhelming love that you gave and felt. We had to put down our 16 year old Jack Russell Terrier last winter and I can tell you it effected me in more ways than I could possibly imagine. We got her the week after we were married. It was just last month that my wife and I could hang the picture that my sister got of her in memoriam. I still have tears when I think about her or if something reminds me of her. They are children to us in every sense of the word and provide unconditional and constant love. We had the vet come to our house and euthanize Zoe in her bed and buried her in the back yard with a granite plaque bearing her image, name and a poem. Every time I mow the lawn, I take special care around that area to free it of weeds and make sure the plants and flowers are especially groomed. It is my small tribute to her.

    Its completely devastating to lose your friend and I wish that words could make it feel better for you. The only thing I can say is judging by your best she was as lucky to have you and you were to have her. I wish you peace in this sad time.
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    Pit, just saw this. So sorry for your loss.
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