My Sweet Puppy...

[MichelleandCraig 1]

ditto above...don't have our doggie here all the time, but my Dad bought Corey Hunter when he was a puppy...springer spaniel...he always spent the summers out there when he was smaller and I was working..and they always watched him while I worked, so they spent a lot of time together. We still see Hunter a lot and whenever my mom/dad go somewhere, we keep him. Can't imagine anything happening to him, even though we're not with him constantly! Because of that, I probalby don't quite understand *all* you're going through, but I can definitely empathize. Tears in my eyes reading your last post as well...thinking of you. (F) (F) M.

[addy 0]

I know what you you are going through. My chow chow left my life on Thanksgiving. I belong to another board and I posted my story on what happened.

Fluffy was my golden child. She would give you a big grin when she's happy or pout when she wants to be serious. If you told her she's cute, she'll get all pouty and smuggy as if she knew that all along.

Devil's Advocate came November 12th and we had a wonderful 2 weeks together. All 3 of my dogs loved him. Fluffy would get all shy but he'd get her closer and rub her big head and she'd wag her tail. Everything was going so well.

On Thanksgiving, D.A. and I spent it with my family at my sister's house and we stayed there till evening. Fluffy was doing fine when we left. When we came back, she wasn't anywhere. I thought she was resting in the back so Dan and I were going to look at the stars with a telescope until my mum told me Fluffy was sprawled in the back and she looked badly hurt.

Her head was trapped near a tree stump and she was bleeding from her mouth. We tried to get her free but she screamed in pain and she couldn't move her legs. My dad got her free of her collar and we put her on a blanket and she looked horrible. She couldn't breathe and her eyes buldged. My dad and I got her to the garage but she was struggling to get up and would scream with pain.

My sister and her husband came so we could get her to the emergency room. They wanted me to stay with Dan but with Dan's support, we went while my parents stayed behind.

The doctor tried to save her but he said her condition was serious. She couldn't move her hind legs, she couldn't breathe and she was moaning in pain when she tried moving. It would have cost $530 and up just for tests to see what was wrong. As much as I didn't want to, she couldn't be saved and the right thing was to get her put down.

Dan never left my side. He helped carry Fluffy to the emergency room. He held me tight as I was wailing for my baby. We all agreed she needed to be set free and the doctor said it was the right choice. I said my goodbyes to my fluffy ball of fur and sang her a lullaby as they...

I mourned the loss of my golden chow and took her home to her final resting place. My brother in law and my dad made a big spot for her and Dan held me. It was about 10 in the evening. He helped get the tools and carry my Fluffy to her resting place. My little girl is with my other angels.

I miss her and will love her always. I got my two dachshunds to care for because they miss their big sister. Her pink collar is in my room now. I'm thinking of getting another dog. Not really sure yet since I'll be living in Wales. I'll always love and honor my Fluffy princess just like each doggie that joined my family.

[addy 0]

Dream Theater played a song about losing someone special. I've been playing it many times lately. My sweetie was wonderful in my dark hours.

Disappear

Why, tell me the reasons why

Try, still I don't understand

Will I ever feel this again

Blue sky, I'll meet you in the end

Free them, free the memories of you

Free me, and rest 'til I'm with you

A day like today

My whole world has been changed

Nothing you say

Will help ease my pain

Turn, I'll turn this slowly round

Burn, burn to feel alive again

She, she'd want me to move on

See me, this place I still belong

Give chase, to find more than I have found

And face, this time now on my own

Days disappear

And my world keeps changing

I feel you here

And it keeps me sane

So I'm moving on

I'll never forget

As you lay there and watched me

Accepting the end

I knew you were scared

You were strong I was trying

I gave you my hand

I said it's okay letting go time to leave here

And I'll carry on

The best that I can without you here beside me

Let him come take you home

[addy 0]

Devil's Advocate is the name my boyfriend uses at another board. So if there is a devil's advocate in this board, don't get confused.

[MichelleandCraig 1]

Addy, I'm so sorry to read your story as well..that would have been horrible to have to witness! M.

[Reba 2]

I'm so sorry about Willie, and Fluffy. I can barely read the screen now because I'm sobbing. I remember taking my Homely cat to be put down and it was the worst day of my life.

George and Bruno send their love and hugs, and want you to know that you'll see your beloved pets again some day, over the Rainbow Bridge.

*hugs*

[addy 0]

It hurts horribly. I think about her a lot. The last part of the song was exactly what happened in the emergency room when they couldn't save her. I have her photo here to show.

[Mary Lou 681]

Addy,

Im very sorry for your loss of Fluffy, what a beautiful dog! I myself lost my best friend and baby boy Jan 26th 2006. His name was Beau and he was a Dalmatian. I got him when he was 6 weeks old and he was a month shy of 14yrs old when he passed. I miss him everyday still and as i write this now i have tears running down my face. He helped me thru so much, my divorce, and the death of both my parents. To decide to have him put to sleep was the HARDEST decision i ever had to make. It hurt so much and still does at times. He was such a joy to have, he would make silly faces (he was famous for pouting lol) was a very vocal dog, not in as much as barking but making these noises to get my attention. Of course he was a brat too!! Well that was my fault as he was spoiled rotten lol I have not brought myself to get another dog yet, i suppose i'll know when the time is right. I am fortunate that i have my friends 100lb black lab to love and give hugs and smooches too. He helps fill the space missing not having my Beau.

Hugs to everyone and their (babies)

Mary Lou

[Traviesa 0]

and want you to know that you'll see your beloved pets again some day, over the Rainbow Bridge.

This part just made me lose it right here in the Fed Ex Kinkos. My friends, it means so much to me that you all can relate to how I'm feeling. I never meant to make anyone cry, but we could certainly use the company. My mom, who is a self-proclaimed "not a dog person" is an emotional wreck. Just as an update his "official" tests came back without an "official" diagnosis. How utterly frustrating. The vet who saw him at the emergency hospital is like 99% sure of what it is, and there's not really any other ideas as to what it could be. So our choices were biopsy and be sure of what it was or start him on prednisone, in which case biopsy wouldn't be an option. Mom wanted a second opinion as to what to do from our normal vet, but he wasn't in on Saturday, and unfortunately Wille was taking a pretty dramatic turn for the worst so we had no choice but to start him on the prednisone. We understand it won't buy him any extra time, but will make him feel better. All I really wanted was for Willie's last days to be fun, not sickly. That's why I really wanted to use the prednisone, but I know it doesn't stop the progression of the cancer and that at any point Willie could be gone. I wasn't able to see him on Friday and I had to work an event yesterday but I couldn't stop myself from going over there even for a couple minutes before I had to go to work. I'm thankful nobody was home so me and my baby could have some personal time together. The very moment I saw him he got so excited and started gasping for breath (which kills me every time I hear it) so I picked him up and carried him around and sobbed and sobbed. At that point I was convinced it would be the last time I would be seeing him. I just keep on telling him how much I love him, just in case we don't see each other again. I know he understands. Mom says he seems to be doing better and is up in spirits since he started on the prednisone. I just hope he is not suffering in any way. I want to be there for his last moments, and I know we're probably going to make that decision soon, but every new day that comes I just hope and pray for one more day-for him to just hang in there. Like I said, I want his last days to be pain free and happy, and hopefully the prednisone can help us accomplish that. Until then, I just keep hoping with each new day that he'll wake up and that he'll be feeling happy and loved...

[Traviesa 0]

All that and I forgot to say something to Addy. Thanks for sharing your story and that song. That story is so so sad. I can relate to the shock you must have been feeling to have something like this come out of nowhere. You mention the loss of other pets previously. This is my first dog and my first loss. We kid ourselves thinking our buddies are going to live forever. I hope you're getting along well after the loss of your Fluffy.

[Mary Lou 681]

Heina,

It breaks my heart to read about Willie. But please remember he knows how much you love him!!!!! I do hope as well the tablets give him some relief. You and Willie are in my thoughts.

[Karen_L 1]

I will keep you and Willie in my thoughts and prayers I'm trying to keep from crying as I sit here reading about what's happening (and about Addy's Fluffy too). My own dog is 11 years old and is having tests done for an adrenal gland condition they can hopefully treat with medications. I'm worried for her and I'm imagining how I will be when I'm eventually faced with her passing and I know I will be a wreck.

Willie knows how much you love him and you will make all the right decisions for him and be with him no matter what happens. Stay strong; we're all here for you

Dogs (and cats) really, really should live longer than they do.

[munchkins 0]

Mellisa, so so sorry to read of this, it is so hard to loose a pet that has been part of your family but if it is the best thing for him and will end any pain then it has to be for the best. He surely will know that he is loved and treasured, rest assured on that. Once the hurt has gone, you will remember all the good times and all that he taught you, it is only after we loose our faithful pets that we realise just how much they actually did teach us.

Only two weeks ago we thought our rottweiller Tia was going to have problem with a cyst and that it could be cancerous, but thank goodness it was just a callous that had started to drop off and it eventually did which made it look quite nasty but it is now healed and she is Ok.

I will be thinking of you at this sad time Melissa