My dog just died
#185754 - 06/11/05 06:18 PM
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Stephie
Reged: 03/10/04
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Loc: Vancouver, Canada
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I don't even really know what to say, but I feel like I share everything with you guys and this is a big deal in my life...
I've had the dog since I was 7 years old, she was just the most awesome friendly and lovely dog anyone could ever have.
Last night she wasn't too well, I sat up with her for a long time and almost took her in to the hospital, but then she seemed to be better.
I went to a conference today called "The Inside Tract" about stomach stuff (will post about that later) and I just knew they were going to get her put down, I was so distracted all day.
When I got home, she wasn't there and I knew for sure. I asked my Dad and he told me they'd taken her in.
I wish they had let me say goodbye, or at least let me know.. but what's done is done.
What a lousy weekend.
--Steph
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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
IBS-D,pain.
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I'm so sorry about your dog. I know exactly how you feel because a long time ago we had to have our 12 yr old dog put to sleep and it was very, very sad. Now the dog that has been with us 13 yrs had developed a nasal tumor so I don't know how much longer he has. I'm trying to make every day I have left with him very special.
Sending you hugs
Barbie
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Oh, honey
#185762 - 06/11/05 06:42 PM
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Augie
Reged: 10/27/04
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Loc: Illinois
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I am so sad for you. I remember when my dog was put down. It just about killed me. I cried for days. I still dream about her 15 years later. I still keep a picture of her on my fridge. She was just the most loving, compassionate best friend I ever had. I too grew up with her.
I am definitely one of those people who believes losing a pet is just as bad as losing a human you love and cherish. This must be so hard for you.
My mom had to put down my dog when I was away too. So, I never got to say good bye or give her my last kiss and cuddle. If you bury her, you could go visit her and say goodbye that way. Not the same, I know.... I can't make this better...Just let you know how sorry I am that you had this happen right now.
Thinking of you, and sending you a big hug. I hope you are okay and able to find some comfort in your sadness.
Lots of love!
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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I am so sorry, we just had to put to sleep my 15 yr old Shar-pei 2 months ago and it was so hard on all of us. She was in very bad health but you still cant prepare yourself for something like that. I was off at school when I got the phone call and one part of me wishes that I could have been here but another part of me is happy that I saw her alive and was not there because I think that it would have really torn me up. Take care! Sorry 
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Aww Steph I'm so sorry to hear that! I look at my little puppy who's almost one and it's so sad to think that they have such short little lives. It's amazing how attached to them you become too.
Well I hope you've been well otherwise and big big hugs!!
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It's not right that we lose them after only 12 or so years. They should be able to live as long as we do. They become part of our families and our hearts. So sad to lose them after only a short time.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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There's almost nothing worse than losing your childhood pet. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts will be with you. Make sure and allow yourself enough time to properly feel sorry.
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Steph...I'm very sadded by this news...I'm so sorry {{hugs}}
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Oh hell!
#185814 - 06/12/05 02:40 AM
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Linz
Reged: 09/01/03
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{{{{hugs}}}}}
Sweetie, I'm so sorry...that's just horrible. BIG hugs and sympathy coming your way.
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so sorry....
#185819 - 06/12/05 06:04 AM
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Natalie1985
Reged: 08/09/04
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Loc: UK - Leeds for uni, Merseyside for home!
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steph, i hope you're okay. I know how aweful it must be, Ive had pets die in the past out of the blue and they become like a part of you're family so when they're gone its like someones died. Ive had my cat pugsley since I was 11 and I dread the day when dies, I hate to think about it. Sending lots and lots of hugs your way.
(((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))
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 Natalie
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Christie
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I'm so sorry Steph I know how hard it is to lose a dog...both my family dogs died suddenly and when they were still reasonably young, and I still think about them. Hang in there and know that we're here for you
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Hey there, Pretty Lady,
That's tough. We had to put down our loving dog after 13 years, and it was hell. I know what you're going through. Have you considered going right out and getting a puppy? It was the best thing for us; I just wish we hadn't waited as long as we did, because the grief process wouldn't have been as extensive. The new puppy helped us a LOT. While we'll never forget Max -- there could be no better dog -- we loved Murphy, and then MacKenzie, just as much, but in a different way. Different kinds of dogs, different kind of love. While Max was extremely obedient and protective, Murphy was a total lap dog and Kenzie would run from a fight.
Okay, I'm rambling here -- I hate that. What I'm trying to say is the best way to get over your grief is to go right out and get yourself a new pet -- not a replacement -- but a new love. And just think, if you found the right one at the Animal Shelter, you could save a life in the process.
{{{{Hugs}}}}}
Bevvy
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Stephie,
I'm sending you hugs. I'm tearful. To lose a best friend, your dog. Sometimes, I think our pets understand us better than we understand ourselves. I'm sorry.
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This just sucks so much.
While I was away, I used to wake up crying from nightmares of my dog dying.
She was such a good dog.
I would love to go out and get a puppy, but neither Adrian nor I are around enough right now to give it the attention it needs and I want to be a good 'puppy mommy'. We also have to keep in mind that we are gonna be moving soon, so have to make sure we have an animal that can move with us.
My mom has been hassling me today, of course. I feel like sh!t. I just want her to leave me alone, but that is just out of the question it seems. She has already done the big manipulation guilt trip on me and even though I recognise it, it still just really upsets me. I hate it. I know I shouldn't, but I just feel like I hate her so much sometimes. Why does she always have to make everything so much worse than it already is??
I am going to start looking for places for us to move out tomorrow, this just isn't worth it for me. I have been sick all day.
You guys are so great. Thanks for sharing all your stories, I know everyone has had to lose a pet and it's so hard.. I just... Well, I just want my dog back!!
--Steph
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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
IBS-D,pain.
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Take care,
Michelle
...the greatest of these is LOVE. (I Cor 13)
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Stephie, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog... but in the meantime... GET A PLACE AWAY FROM YOUR MOTHER!!!!!!!!!! She is doing you absolutely no good at all and you need to get away from her ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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So sorry Stephie! Mine's 14 and on his last legs too. I keep waiting and dreading it. I think you think you are prepared for it but when it does actually happen, it's hard. I'm not looking forward to it We've had ours since we got married. He's part of the family needless to say! I have a cat too but all you dog people out there know that having a dog is MUCH different. I'll definitly miss him...
Big hugs! Hope your mom is treating you better these days
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~~~Lisa~~~
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Oh :(
#185946 - 06/13/05 05:31 AM
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I'm so sorry Steph I can't even imagine right now. Big hugs to you.
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~Cara~
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Oh no.
#185954 - 06/13/05 06:20 AM
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I have had my family pet die and NOTHING is worse. I'm so very sorry Steph. 
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Steph,
I am so, so, so sorry about your dog. It breaks my heart to hear about it.
Big hugs to you.
Kristine
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I am so sorry! Hugs to you!
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wow - don't know how I missed this..I am so sorry steph :-(
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Stephie
#186017 - 06/13/05 11:23 AM
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BL
Reged: 06/01/03
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I'm so sorry about your dog. We had to put our dog down several years ago, and it was very hard, so I know what you are feeling. They are such a big part of our lives, and we miss them tremendously when they are gone. Just hang on to all those good memories!
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That sucks Steph. *HUGS* Our pets become family members and I know how hard it is to lose a pet.
Hang in there.....I'm sure she's having loads of fun in doggie heaven.
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I am so sorry...I lost my kitty about six weeks ago, and it was such a terrible loss in my life. A friend of mine emailed me this little story a couple of days ago. I hope it helps... Quote:
Some of the most poignant moments I spend as a veterinarian are those
spent
with my clients assisting the transition of my animal patients from
this
world to the next. When living becomes a burden, whether from pain or
loss
of normal functions, I can help a family by ensuring that their beloved
pet
has an easy passing. Making this final decision is painful, and I have
often
felt powerless to comfort the grieving owners. That was before I met
Shane.
I had been called to examine a ten-year-old blue heeler, named Belker,
who
had developed a serious health problem. The dog's owners - Ron, his
wife,
Lisa, and their little boy, Shane - were all very attached to Belker
and
they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was
dying of
cancer. I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker, and
offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their
home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be
good
for the four- year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt Shane
could
learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family
surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last
time,
that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few
minutes,
Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any
difficulty
or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death,
wondering
aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human
lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."
Startled, we all turned to him.
What came out of his mouth next stunned me -
I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, "Everybody is born so that they can learn how to
live a good life - like loving everybody and being nice, right?"
The four-year-old continued ...
"Well, animals already know how to do that,
so they don't have to stay as long."
By Robin Downing, D.V.M.
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Oh Stephie
#186439 - 06/15/05 08:49 AM
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Nelly
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You poor thing. I'm sorrry for your loss. {{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
~nelly~
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