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Discussions About Being Bald => General Discussion => Topic started by: Michael on February 12, 2009, 01:50:07 PM
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I found out two days ago that my 13 year old boxer has late stage heart failure. She has been drastically deteriorating this week, and we have made the difficult choice of having to put her to sleep tomorrow (Friday). It sucks! She's MY dog, not the families, and it just sucks! She's had a good life, she's been a wonderful pet, but her time has come.
Because of the nature of my work (K-8 teacher) I work in a very estrogen enriched environment. I don't have too many dude-friends. Kinda retarded to say it, but you guys are kinda it. I just needed to share about my dog. Thanks (between this and the wife developing MS, it has been a crappy year.)
You guys are awsome.
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Michael-
I had to put MY most beloved Greyhound, Lager, down two years ago this week. It was one of the most painful things i've ever had to do. He was a good old boy that I had for nine amazing years but when he got bone cancer I refused to let him suffer so I could have him longer.
I held him very close as the doctor administered the meds, and I spoke softly into his ear telling him how much I loved him. I gently laid him down and sat with him for a few minutes alone before I left him.
It was a terrible experience but one that we sometimes have to do as pet owners if we really love them.
Good luck tomorrow Michael and please know that at least one SBG will have you in his prayers.
I remember Lager all the time and think about how when he was a younger hound I took him everywhere with me. We shared a lot of cheeseburgers together over the years.
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Thanks Mike.... thoughts and prayers appreciated!
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thats sad :'(. both your stories.
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MICHAEL, very sorry to hear about your dog, I have a dog and it would be terrible to lose him. They are a part of the family and we grow very attached to them. You and your dog are in my prayers GOD BLESS!
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Mike, my heart goes out to you bro. I have had to have two pets put to sleep over the years and it doesn't get easier. They are our companions and members of the family. My prayers out to you for support at this time.
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This is just awful. Feelin it for you m8 :(
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Hey Michael,
Man I am really, really sorry for what is happening in your life. We have lost several pets and I understand how attached you can get to them. My prayers for what is going on with your wife as well.
John
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By the way..its not "retarded" to share with others on here. I have shared some really personal stuff on here that I would not tell anyone else. So its a safe environment my friend.
John
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Sorry to hear that, Michael. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
Like Hammer said, this is one of the best places to vent; plenty of support.
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Hang in there bro. You are in my prayers.
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Michael ~ I'm saddened to hear it's time to put your old buddy to sleep. Those who've never experienced this don't fully understand. I certainly do -- I've been there with our beloved Basenji and it IS very difficult even though you know you're doing the right thing.
Remind yourself that this is the last kind act you can do for your old buddy, after years of you looking out for him and him giving back all that unconditional love. With time, the memories will ease the emptiness. Hang in there.
My sympathies.
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Michael,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your dog and your wife's condition. As one Nor Cal SBG to another, you're in my prayers.
I actually took my dog for a 5 mile walk earlier today before reading your post and then posted this after the walk...I can only imagine how lonely my walk would have been without my Miko.
Hang in There.
Schro
ps - agreed, it's not retarded to share with the SBG crew.
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I am sorry to hear about the dog and your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Very sorry to hear about both situations. I had two very good dogs pass within about a year and a half. One I had to put to sleep and the other just passed overnight out of nowhere. I miss both dogs very dearly, they were great watch dogs and awesome family pets
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I'm sorry to hear about the end of your dog's life. I know first hand the unconditional love we can have for a pet and how sad it can be when they're gone.
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My heart goes out to you Michael. I was there two years ago when Gizmo developed cancer for the third time. The first two times we were able to beat it, but not the third. Big hugs, my friend.
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Michael, sorry to hear about your dog. It's never easy losing a pet. :(
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I'm sorry. It's the right thing to do, but that doesn't make it any easier. :(
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Michael,
I just want to add my own expression of condolence to what has already been said. It really hurts to say good-bye to a beloved pet even though you know it has to be done. It's the right thing, but so painful.
Hang in there, man.
Bean
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hey michael: i'm sorry 2 hear 'bout your dog. like the other brothers have said...U R doing the right thing but it's not easy. :(
WARHAWK O0
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Michael,
Sorry to hear about your dog. I can still remember how difficult it was when we put our dog down when I was a kid.
Andrew
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I'm really sorry to hear about this. I know the feeling it was the hardest thing I ever had to do. My dog was a Sheltie and was 19 he had perfect health his entire life. Mine went into seizure and never came out of it. I'm not afraid to say i cried 3 straight days with no sleep. So I wish you all the best.
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I'm sorry. It's the right thing to do, but that doesn't make it any easier. :(
Agreed... haven't had to put a dog down yet. We had to give a dog away once, and now have had Zack for 5 years. I do know how hard it is though, because I had to put down our cat of 15 years. Cats are stand-off-ish, and that was extremely hard, so dogs would be even harder because they're just like little kids. Stay strong buddy!
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Its tough when you have lost/losing a pet. Trust me I know. We are still dealing wiht our duck loss. Time will heal. Prayers for you and the family.
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BTDT..Heartbreaking.. Hang in there my friend.
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As a dog owner and lover this post really hits home. It really hurts me to hear this Tom.
It's never easy to put a pet to sleep. You can definitely feel good knowing that she will not have to endure
any type of pain if any that she may already be feeling.
13 years of great memories should in a way ease the pain for your loss.
I feel your pain my friend. Hang in there. :-\
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I know exactly how you feel mate, we had to put our labrador down who was the beloved family pet for 11 years...he was such an amazing animal but he developed lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes) and he was just in so much pain and not acting like himself. I couldnt even bear to go with my mum to put him to sleep, i just had to kiss him goodbye and lock myself in my room...its all part of life though i guess
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May the good Lord watch over and protect your wife. My prayers are with her.
My thoughts and prayers are also with you for the loss of your dog. When my Cocker, Freeway had to be put down, I cried like a baby. I had this dog for seventeen years. A loyal member of the family.
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Hey Brothers, the thoughts and prayers have been wonderfully reassuring. Thanks! Last Thursday I recieved a call from my wife. Georgette was in distress. Her breathing was labored and her legs were swelling up (I am guessing her kidneys were shutting down.) I left my students with a sub, picked up my kids and met my wife at home. Georgette waddled over to me, tail-nubb wagging. She was, after all, my dog. Even to the very end she needed to greet her master. We took her to our vet in Lockeford, CA. It was soooo time to let her go. I held her in my arms when the vet gave her one of two shots. The first was a tranquilizer. Holding her in my arms, head cradled, she looked at me the whole time. As she started to become drowsy, she smiled (I know some say dogs don't smile... but any dog lover will tell you that they do!) , she took a deep breath and sighed. And that was it. Even though the vet said her heart was still very faint, I knew her spirit had left. I wrapped her in my favorite blanket (I've been treasuring my "gee gee" for over 25 years!) and we buried her on my parents land. The house is so much more empty without her.
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Sounds like her time had come. It may be difficult right now by over time things will get better.
I'll say a prayer for you and your wife.
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You're right DBM... and welcome to the site!
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Michael, sorry to hear about your dog, that had to be tough. Your post brought a tear to my eyes. Very touching. Just know that she's not suffering anymore.