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We know when we let a pet adopt us that it's for a short time but we still get emotional when we find that they are at the end of their time with us. Dee and I are both dog lovers and have a 14 year old Corgi and a 1 year old Papillion. Tony the Corgi has been in congestive heart failure for a while and is on Lasic. Three days ago he stopped eating and would move from my office only to drink and do his business and he would take 4-5 steps and have to stop to catch his breath. We spent the morning at the Vets and left Tony there. They now say his liver is not functioning well and are going to try by hydrating him and a form of dog dialysis I told the Vet that I do not want him to suffer but will do everything to keep him only if he has a quality of life. I've had times today that the tears just would come and I thought I was a tough old guy. We do think of these pets as children.
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my condolences to you. have been there, the last a 14 year old golden that i brought home in my shirt pocket from a wal-mart parking lot. they are just like kids. only they love without demands. sounds just like what happened to her in the end. good luck, i will be praying for you.
 
I'm really sorry to hear the news, Roy. Christy and I will be thinking of you and Dee. I have a 10 year old Jack Russell asleep across my feet as I type this. I know your feelings and how hard this can be.

Christy, Jessie Jayne and I are all pulling for Tony!
 
We've always had dogs or cats and they are indeed family. When they pass on, it breaks our hearts. The friendship and companionship they give us is always completely unconditional. If you ache when they die, it's because you cared and our furry friends knew it.
You and Dee should get down to the pound and find another little critter, that needs you too, to fill the void.
 
I've been there, and it's a difficult place to be. Even though it's been years, I'm still using our puppy's pic as my avatar. Just realized it's been almost six years, and I still miss that dog.
 
We've been there too. They are 2 year old that never grow up, just grow on us. Our Beagle was 18 when we had to put her down because of cancer and I remember that we went through quite a few boxes of tissues to wipe away the tears. We had told the Vet that we would not keep her alive for us meaning that we would not let her suffer and the Vet fully agreed. We were asked to come to the clinic 1/2 hour before opening so that we could have our private time with her after she passed. Still brings tears to my eyes and that was in 1994. Her ashes are on our dresser. We now have a Dachshund and know that he too will bring the same tears when his time comes.

Our condolences to you and your family for what you have to go through.
 
So Sorry to hear about your little boy. They come into our lives and become so much a part of us that is terribly hard to deal with their passing. My thoughts go out to you and Dee for your baby.
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sorry to hear about him roy i have a 13 year old dashound myself i know that time is coming but at least you know he will be in a better place and not suffering anymore.
 
Our condolences to you and your family. We lost our little lap dog a couple weeks ago unexpectedly. He was only 5 years old. Our other 2 dogs mourned for a week; LOML stills misses the cuddling and excited greetings when she gets home from work. They are definitely family members and it leaves us with an emptiness when they leave. God bless.
 
The Vet just called and gave us bad news, Tony is just giving up, his heart is encased in water and even with heavy doses of Lasic the Doc said that if he shows no sign of improvement we need to think of putting him down later this afternoon. I want to hold him and let him know we love him and he's not alone. Those of you that have visited us and had come to some of our meetings know Tony, he had a love of people that made him so very special to us. If I get the call I will hold him one last time. How I hope there is a Rainbow Bridge.
Rainbow Bridge Poem - Petloss.com
 
I had to have my cat put to sleep a two years ago. He was over 17 years old, and I had him since he was 2 months old. He was my pet. Just like a dog: came when I called him, sat in the window waiting for me, always by my side. We had to put him down just one week before Christmas. Once I realized what needed to be done, I picked up my girls from school. I knew it would be tough on them, but I guess I felt it was important for them to be there.

I held him as he was administered his dose, he let out one final cackle, and it is a moment I will never forget. Never get over. :worship:
 
Roy and Dee,
I am sad for you. I have had my best friend dogs over the years, but never had to make the call. My heart goes out to you and Dee. Few events in life are this hard, and I share your grief.
Steve Guzy
 
Been there too many times and know I will have to do it again very soon. Yet, we still do it. You are good man Roy.

Not being an overly religious person I still harken back to genesis. We were given a very big responsibility back then. Then we domesticated these animals and made that responsibility much bigger. If these situations do not make us suffer emotionally we are not taking them serious enough.

I deal, daily, with a culture who do not have the level of responsibility, and respect for their animals as I do. Without going into details lets just say these last few days have really pissed me off. Ghandi would say these people have no greatness.
 
I'm so sorry, Roy. He was a grand little guy. But he had a good life. You and Dee loved him and gave him the best care possible. That is all you can do.

Sharon
 
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A Dog's Prayer

If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this last battle cannot be won

You will be sad, I understand
Don't let your grief then stay your hand
For this day more than all the rest
Your love for me must stand the test

We've had so many happy years
What is to come can hold no fears
You'd not want me to suffer so
The time has come, please let me go

Take me where my need they'll tend
And please stay with me until the end
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see

I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me
Although my tail its last has waved
From pain and suffering I've been saved

Please do not grieve, it must be you
Who has this painful thing to do
We've been so close, we two, these years
Don't let you heart hold back the tears

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Sorry Roy,
I know what you are going through. We have rescued two boxers from the shelter some time back and lost out male earlier this year. He followed me everywhere in the shop, wasn't bothered by the sounds of all the cutting, grinding and turning. They definitely become part of the family.
 
Ever thought, if the bridge is real and all the dogs will be waiting, what it will be like to have ALL the dogs you have cared for, come running right at YOU? Depending on the person that could be a lot of dog slobber.
 
What a great thought!!!!

Haynie said:
Ever thought, if the bridge is real and all the dogs will be waiting, what it will be like to have ALL the dogs you have cared for, come running right at YOU? Depending on the person that could be a lot of dog slobber.
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