My heart is broken

[Glenn B]

Sorry to hear that. Nothing wrog with crying when about to lose a loved one. If I heard the same about my current pooch, I would be devastated. When I was still in NY our mutt Mimi was diagnosed with cancer in her spleen. She would be full of energy for a few to several days, then lethargic for a like amount of time, then spring back to being full of energy again. They claimed that was because she would bleed internally from the cancer which was wrapped around several organs including the spleen. It would make her bleed internally, likely from the spleen, and tire her out. After resting a few to several days she would get her energy back because the bleeding would stop. The thing was, once she ran around again, she would start to bleed again. We had her put down and it was really tough. She was the first of our several family dogs that I had picked out, my wife had chosen all the others. This is her getting her last treat, from my wife, for energy to cross The Rainbow Bridge.

She passed August 14, 2018 but I am tearing up now just thinking of her. She was a dear friend.

 

[LeadChucker]

Sorry to hear that. Nothing wrog with crying when about to lose a loved one. If I heard the same about my current pooch, I would be devastated. When I was still in NY our mutt Mimi was diagnosed with cancer in her spleen. She would be full of energy for a few to several days, then lethargic for a like amount of time, then spring back to being full of energy again. They claimed that was because she would bleed internally from the cancer which was wrapped around several organs including the spleen. It would make her bleed internally, likely from the spleen, and tire her out. After resting a few to several days she would get her energy back because the bleeding would stop. The thing was, once she ran around again, she would start to bleed again. We had her put down and it was really tough. She was the first of our several family dogs that I had picked out, my wife had chosen all the others. This is her getting her last treat, from my wife, for energy to cross The Rainbow Bridge.

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She passed August 14, 2018 but I am tearing up now just thinking of her. She was a dear friend.

Mimi looks beautiful.

Unconditional love is so rare. We have to work so hard to experience it with other people.
For a dog, its just natural. This is why we miss them so much when they leave us.

 

[Cool 'Horn Luke]

I can only echo what everyone else has already said. You have my deepest condolences. Thanks for the pictures (who says dogs don't smile? Especially when they get ice cream!).

 

[MTA]

My GSD is 7 in a few days. Got her the day after we got married for way too much. She has EPI so we know that she has a shortened life expectancy from that. Always seemed far off but she is getting there now. I dont really like pets to be honest but Ill miss her when she is gone.GSDs are about the only dog breed that I would ever own. Very loyal and brave.

Hope you have some good times with your dog between now and then. I know mine is turning the corner and I make sure she eats good every night

 

[rotor]

I really feel your pain. I have put down 2 dogs in the last year and cried each time. Wonderful dogs to always remember. Their deaths were painless and in our arms. The biggest mistake we make is prolonging their lives when they suffer. No matter how hard it is, don't prolong things.

 

[BigRed]

Went to the vet today and got the news I didn't want to hear. My GSD, Kimba, my loyal, trusting, and faithful friend has cancer and only a few months left.

The symptoms, and they came on fast, were constant panting, excessive water consumption, and seeming to struggle with bowel movements. I knew something was wrong, but was hoping it was something treatable. If it was something like diabetes, I would absolutely make sure she got however many shots and pills a day to keep her going. But the vet even ruled out chemo. The only good thing is they don't believe she is any pain. And based on her behavior, I think they are right. She still wants to walk and play and get a good butt rub, she just tires easily. I've been given a pharmacy shelf of drugs to administer and will be taking her in for blood work every 30 days.. My vet said that the medicine would make her feel like a young dog again, but that it would only work for a while, and when the symptoms return, it would be that time.

I raised this little girl from a puppy. She's not yet nine, so she didn't even get a full run at life. Me, I'm almost seventy, so I've had to do this before. But I swear to God it gets harder every time. Cryin' over a dang dog. Getting old has turned me into a frikkin' wuss.

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My sincere sympathies.

A good dog is amongst the greatest of gifts.

 

[LeadChucker]

I really feel your pain. I have put down 2 dogs in the last year and cried each time. Wonderful dogs to always remember. Their deaths were painless and in our arms. The biggest mistake we make is prolonging their lives when they suffer. No matter how hard it is, don't prolong things.

I really feel your pain. I have put down 2 dogs in the last year and cried each time. Wonderful dogs to always remember. Their deaths were painless and in our arms. The biggest mistake we make is prolonging their lives when they suffer. No matter how hard it is, don't prolong things.

Guilty. Years ago I had a Dobie that I was so afraid of losing that I didn't realize how far gone she was. I still feel guilty for not letting her go earlier. With Kimbi, as soon as life isn't fun, she will go as peacefully as possible and in my arms.

 

[Johnny Diamond]

Tough thing, I know. Wrecked me when I put my cuttin horse down, bought a bottle of bourbon ordered pizza in and drank and wept over my best friend, like a girl.
Take care of your pal and just give her your best.
Johnny

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[robertc1024]

So sorry to hear that. Losing one is tough - shed many a tear over the ones i've lost.

 

[candcallen]

Went to the vet today and got the news I didn't want to hear. My GSD, Kimba, my loyal, trusting, and faithful friend has cancer and only a few months left.

The symptoms, and they came on fast, were constant panting, excessive water consumption, and seeming to struggle with bowel movements. I knew something was wrong, but was hoping it was something treatable. If it was something like diabetes, I would absolutely make sure she got however many shots and pills a day to keep her going. But the vet even ruled out chemo. The only good thing is they don't believe she is any pain. And based on her behavior, I think they are right. She still wants to walk and play and get a good butt rub, she just tires easily. I've been given a pharmacy shelf of drugs to administer and will be taking her in for blood work every 30 days.. My vet said that the medicine would make her feel like a young dog again, but that it would only work for a while, and when the symptoms return, it would be that time.

I raised this little girl from a puppy. She's not yet nine, so she didn't even get a full run at life. Me, I'm almost seventy, so I've had to do this before. But I swear to God it gets harder every time. Cryin' over a dang dog. Getting old has turned me into a frikkin' wuss.

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So sorry to hear this.

 

[jrbfishn]

Dogs are Gods way of teaching us what unconditional love is. The worst part of having that gift is that their lives are far too short.
And like some here, I have shed more tears over dogs and other pets than I have people. Knowing the hurt from the loss, I still go back for more. I just can't imagine life without a dog. At least not for long.

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[Moonpie]

Prayers for you and your best buddy OP.

 

[MountainGirl]

Gentle peace to you and Kimba,
And thank you, and your wife, for rescuing.
Pups give so much and take so little.

 

[oldag]

Very sorry to hear the news. Can empathize. We had to put our companion of 14 years to sleep last fall. Still miss him.

 

[FireInTheWire]

I ran my favorite dog over last year. I loved that dog. I balled my eyes out.

You’re not a wuss amigo.

 

[gll]

I still mourn my Tess of 15 years, gone now 10 years...

And my current Buddy is 12 years now and his arthritis is so bad, I doubt he will be with me another...

The upshot is that dogs just don't live long enough...

All you can do is love them.

 

[baboon]

My American Bulldog in my avatar had cancer. When we moved to the country he was in a very bad way. I reached out to TGT for help getting him to the vet during the 2021 ice storm. That's when I met Ez-e & KJQ6945 who both made a 2 hour oneway trip to help me. A couple solid guy in my book.

 

[oldag]

... The biggest mistake we make is prolonging their lives when they suffer. No matter how hard it is, don't prolong things.

Hard to do, but we did the same. Did not want him suffering any longer.

 

[Axxe55]

Went to the vet today and got the news I didn't want to hear. My GSD, Kimba, my loyal, trusting, and faithful friend has cancer and only a few months left.

The symptoms, and they came on fast, were constant panting, excessive water consumption, and seeming to struggle with bowel movements. I knew something was wrong, but was hoping it was something treatable. If it was something like diabetes, I would absolutely make sure she got however many shots and pills a day to keep her going. But the vet even ruled out chemo. The only good thing is they don't believe she is any pain. And based on her behavior, I think they are right. She still wants to walk and play and get a good butt rub, she just tires easily. I've been given a pharmacy shelf of drugs to administer and will be taking her in for blood work every 30 days.. My vet said that the medicine would make her feel like a young dog again, but that it would only work for a while, and when the symptoms return, it would be that time.

I raised this little girl from a puppy. She's not yet nine, so she didn't even get a full run at life. Me, I'm almost seventy, so I've had to do this before. But I swear to God it gets harder every time. Cryin' over a dang dog. Getting old has turned me into a frikkin' wuss.

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damn that sucks

 

[DoubleDuty]

I still mourn my Tess of 15 years, gone now 10 years...

And my current Buddy is 12 years now and his arthritis is so bad, I doubt he will be with me another...

The upshot is that dogs just don't live long enough...

All you can do is love them.

That is the problem their lives are too short and the pain of loss so sharp.