Had To Put My "Buddy" down.

Paul in Canada
Paul in Canada Posts: 178
edited September 2007 in The Clubhouse
My dog, Buddy, was almost 16 and has kind of been having a harder time getting around lately. We thought we were going to have to put him down about a month ago but he got better and had a nice 3 weeks with us before some thing happened to him yesterday afternoon, he laid down and did not have the strength to get back up, so we made the decision last night to put our good Buddy down.

Bud will be missed by my wife, myself, our two children, and his best buddy Lucy. He had a long and happy life. RIP Bud.

Bud is the little guy in the picture.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited September 2007
    Sorry to hear that, we put our 16yr old shepard mx down for the same reasons a couple months ago. He just got to the point where he couldn't get up anymore.
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited September 2007
    So,sorry. Always tough to put down a pet.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited September 2007
    Sorry to hear about Buddy.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2007
    My condolences to both of you Steve & Paul.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,516
    edited September 2007
    Sorry to hear Paul. I had to put my dog Angel (a dalmatian) down several years ago, it's not an easy thing. On top of that I gave away our other dal, Gumball, a couple of months ago.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited September 2007
    I'll raise a glass to Buddy tonight. Sweet clean puppy dog.
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  • cindy100
    cindy100 Posts: 256
    edited September 2007
    So sorry for what you had to do; I've been there many times. I know it's hard right now and it does get easier but takes time. Sixteen years is a long time and you obviusly took very good care of him. Just remember all the unconditional love he gave you. I wish you and your family all the best.

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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited September 2007
    That was a good looking little guy. R.I.P. Buddy
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,670
    edited September 2007
    It looks to me like Buddy was one spoiled rotten doggy.


    .......and that's a good thing. :)


    16 years is a long run, he probably appreciates the decision you made.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2007
    Man, I know that decision has to be a tough one to make. But I'm sure it was the right one, too.

    Sorry to hear about your loss. Dogs definitely become a member of the family.
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited September 2007
    Here is to Buddy. Always remember all of the good times and be proud that you were a good friend giving a loving animal a quality home and life.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited September 2007
    I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your little "Buddy". You have my condolences.
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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited September 2007
    sorry for your loss...

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2007
    sorry about having to put buddy down. but he is happy and can run and play free of any pain.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited September 2007
    rest in peace lil doggie!
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited September 2007
    Losing a family pet is difficult, sorry for your loss

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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited September 2007
    It's the right decision. No more suffering. 16 years is pretty good, I'm glad you got those extra 3 weeks with him.

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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited September 2007
    We recently put down the Westie that I grew up with at the age of 17....It was so hard man.....We were all worried that we would come home to her in the entry, passed on, waiting for us to arrive. The lab we have looked for her for weeks.....The lab was becoming increasingly protective of her as well, she would bare teeth at anyone besides myself or my parents that got close to her in the last couple of weeks....It was rough, but the right choice at the end of the day....
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  • Paul in Canada
    Paul in Canada Posts: 178
    edited September 2007
    Bill Ayotte wrote: »
    We recently put down the Westie that I grew up with at the age of 17....It was so hard man.....We were all worried that we would come home to her in the entry, passed on, waiting for us to arrive. The lab we have looked for her for weeks.....The lab was becoming increasingly protective of her as well, she would bare teeth at anyone besides myself or my parents that got close to her in the last couple of weeks....It was rough, but the right choice at the end of the day....

    My other dog Lucy is looking for Bud when she goes outside and when she heres the car pull in she runs to the door thinking that he must be home. Our family will miss him but I know it was the right thing to do. Thank you all for the kind words. Last night I showed this thread to my wife and I think the very kind responses made her feel a little better. Thanks again.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited September 2007
    So sorry to hear.
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  • thejck
    thejck Posts: 849
    edited September 2007
    sorry about that bud..that is unfortunate but inevitable.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2007
    So sorry that you had to do that. I love my dogs so much and I dread that day so I am loving them as much as I can now. Buddy was a very lucky dog to have you.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited September 2007
    Sorry to hear. 16 years is a long life.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,994
    edited September 2007
    Sorry for your loss. I am not looking forward to the day Willow is at that stage. My condolences to you and your family.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited September 2007
    still reeling from putting my German Shepard Montana down in March. I miss that fuzzy ****.

    16 is a hell of a run though. buddy was a cute dog
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited September 2007
    Sorry to hear that man, Very sad to loose a friend.

    I've been there myself it is never easy. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2007
    Well Buddy is likely doing flips in doggie heaven. Sorry to hear your loss, I know my time with my friend is nearing its end as well.

    God Bless you and your family.

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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited September 2007
    I am really sorry to hear that. I cried like a little girl when we had to put our Polo down.
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  • Polkapops
    Polkapops Posts: 267
    edited September 2007
    So sorry to hear -
    Dreading the day we have to put our little buddy down
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited September 2007
    ...so sorry to hear.
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