Saying goodbye to a beloved dog - Page 6

Sweed · 01-16-2013, 11:19 AM

Sorry for your loss samifan.

Lathum · 01-16-2013, 11:30 AM

Yuck, I still miss my golden, they are awsome dogs.

6 is too young, RIP Duke

samifan24 · 01-16-2013, 02:59 PM

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Castlerock · 01-16-2013, 03:37 PM

So sorry Samifan.

McLovin · 02-08-2013, 09:24 AM

Not an everyday poster but need to vent. I brought my 17 year old male cat Max to the vet to have his mats cut off. Older cats get matted hair on the back because they stop cleaning themselves and it is painful to them. The vet gave him a lion cut and did some blood tests.The next day he calls to say Max has blood in his urine and has thyroid problems and he is going to put him on medicine. He wanted to keep him another night.
This morning he calls and says Max is looking bad and I should put him down.He would call back in an hour. I speak to another vet and he says to try the medication first before putting him down. The cat is not in any pain so I agreed. I then went to my vet to tell him and he comes up to me and said Max is dead. He lets me see him and he's still warm.How the fuck do you bring in a cat to get shaved and two days later he is dead? I don't get it. I'm driving home crying like a little girl.

DanGarion · 02-08-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by McLovin

Not an everyday poster but need to vent. I brought my 17 year old male cat Max to the vet to have his mats cut off. Older cats get matted hair on the back because they stop cleaning themselves and it is painful to them. The vet gave him a lion cut and did some blood tests.The next day he calls to say Max has blood in his urine and has thyroid problems and he is going to put him on medicine. He wanted to keep him another night.
This morning he calls and says Max is looking bad and I should put him down.He would call back in an hour. I speak to another vet and he says to try the medication first before putting him down. The cat is not in any pain so I agreed. I then went to my vet to tell him and he comes up to me and said Max is dead. He lets me see him and he's still warm.How the fuck do you bring in a cat to get shaved and two days later he is dead? I don't get it. I'm driving home crying like a little girl.

Terribly sorry to hear about this man. We had a major scare a couple years ago with our first cat and I know for a fact I'd be in your shoes if he hadn't made it. Cats are crazy, they don't rely on us like dogs but still find a way to be our companions.

PilotMan · 02-08-2013, 10:12 AM

Wow, that is so sad. I am so sorry for you. What an emotional experience to have to deal with.

claphamsa · 02-08-2013, 10:24 AM

thats awful.

Sun Tzu · 02-08-2013, 10:30 AM

Fuck that, man. I would be beyond pissed at that Vet. That whole scenario screams of foul play, like the Vet screwed something up and now he's hoping to cover his ass with "thyroid bloodwork" or some crap.

Aside from the being pissed off part, I'm sorry for your loss McLovin. If that happened to me, I'd be inconsolable for weeks.

BYU 14 · 02-08-2013, 11:07 AM

Damn so sorry McLovin, that is just terrible, I really feel for you.

MacroGuru · 02-08-2013, 11:12 AM

Sorry McLovin, I feel ya. I have two cats, both rescues and I plan on having them hopefully for 17 years, but I would be torn at losing them now.

McLovin · 02-08-2013, 11:14 AM

Thanks guys. Yeah Sun Tzu, that thought crossed my mind. The vet said Max was giving him a hard time while he was shaving him. I hope he didn't hurt him or maybe Max couldn't take the stress . I don't know. Again, thanks guys.

Radii · 02-08-2013, 12:13 PM

Hate it when this thread gets bumped

Sorry to hear man.

MizzouRah · 02-08-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by McLovin

Not an everyday poster but need to vent. I brought my 17 year old male cat Max to the vet to have his mats cut off. Older cats get matted hair on the back because they stop cleaning themselves and it is painful to them. The vet gave him a lion cut and did some blood tests.The next day he calls to say Max has blood in his urine and has thyroid problems and he is going to put him on medicine. He wanted to keep him another night.
This morning he calls and says Max is looking bad and I should put him down.He would call back in an hour. I speak to another vet and he says to try the medication first before putting him down. The cat is not in any pain so I agreed. I then went to my vet to tell him and he comes up to me and said Max is dead. He lets me see him and he's still warm.How the fuck do you bring in a cat to get shaved and two days later he is dead? I don't get it. I'm driving home crying like a little girl.

Now that is some f'd up stuff. So sorry man.. I don't think I'd ever visit that vet ever again.

Sweed · 02-08-2013, 01:25 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss McLovin. It's tough enough in normal circumstances without having to wonder what happened.

Agree with DanGarion, cats may not connect in the same way as dogs but my in my experience they do become just as much a part of the family. Concentrate on the good times and take comfort knowing you gave Max a good life.

DaddyTorgo · 02-08-2013, 01:28 PM

Sorry McLovin

BYU 14 · 02-08-2013, 05:34 PM

Dammit the last thing I ever wanted to do was post here, but I just found we lost one of the Pups from our two Min Pins.

We had one litter and they all went to good homes (people we know) and were all well taken care of. I just got a Facebook message from our friend that got one of the males.

She was stopped at a light and he jumped out of the window because he saw a Dog on the corner (Min Pins jump on and off of anything) and a Car drove by and hit him. She jumped out and he was already dead when she got to him, only 4 years old.

My female had trouble with her labor and I sat with her for hours keeping her calm through the delivery and grew really attached to all those Pups before they went to their new homes and several of them (including MXL) came and visited after they left and he was always so friendly and energetic!

There is small consolation knowing he was in an awesome home for his short life and loved as much as we love our Dogs, but I am still pretty broken up right now. I just don't do well at all with this kind of shit when it comes to pets.......

RIP MXL

Honolulu_Blue · 02-08-2013, 06:01 PM

I always hate when this thread gets bumped.

Sorry for your losses, fellas.

McLovin · 02-08-2013, 06:15 PM

Sorry to hear BYU. RIP MXL.

Sweed · 02-08-2013, 06:27 PM

So sorry BYU to you and MXL's owner what a tragedy.

samifan24 · 02-08-2013, 06:36 PM

I'm so sorry, BYU. RIP MXL.

General Mike · 02-08-2013, 07:13 PM

Sorry for your losses McLovin and BYU

MizzouRah · 02-08-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

I always hate when this thread gets bumped.

Sorry for your losses, fellas.

Me to.. it makes me want to surf another site.

Sorry for your loss too, BYU.

MrBug708 · 02-08-2013, 10:15 PM

Sorry about the loss of the puppy

MizzouRah · 05-12-2013, 09:42 PM

Remember Dozier, the chocolate lab who was put to sleep? His brother Chase, the black lab, passed away this morning getting his morning sun. I was leaving to head out to my mom's house and I noticed he didn't perk up when I was leaving.. I got out of the car and I could tell he wasn't breathing.

Looks like he passed away peacefully though. Miss you Chase!

molson · 05-12-2013, 10:09 PM

That was tough to read, but that's also a beautifully epic way for a dog to pass on. RIP Chase.

MizzouRah · 05-12-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by molson

That was tough to read, but that's also a beautifully epic way for a dog to pass on. RIP Chase.

Thanks.. his nickname was 2pac because he had been shot once, almost died of heat exhaustion and was just a really old dog that managed to keep living life. He kept our street safe from stray dogs and unknown people.

He never came in unless it was 90+ degrees and lived in the garage. His owners left him and his brother at their house when they moved out, so we took them under our wing.

He never bit anyone, but he scared the shit out of strangers.

Castlerock · 05-12-2013, 11:47 PM

So sorry to hear.

JonInMiddleGA · 05-13-2013, 01:59 AM

Rest in peace Chase

Sweed · 05-13-2013, 05:34 AM

So sorry to hear MR I know Chase had a great life in your family.

CleBrownsfan · 05-13-2013, 09:21 AM

I hate this thread...

RIP Chase (aka 2Pac)

DaddyTorgo · 05-13-2013, 09:26 AM

RIP Chase. Go run with your brother Dozier.

BrianD · 05-13-2013, 09:33 AM

I see this thread bumped and I am ready to start crying. Chase sounds like a good dog who was surrounded by love.

DaddyTorgo · 05-13-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianD

I see this thread bumped and I am ready to start crying.

This. This thread is the worst. I know someday in the next couple years I'll be posting in here.

Dreghorn2 · 05-13-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

This. This thread is the worst. I know someday in the next couple years I'll be posting in here.

This as well.

Sad but good thread.

RIP Chase.

MizzouRah · 05-13-2013, 02:20 PM

Thanks everyone.. it's weird not seeing him. We still have 3 dogs and 2 cats. I think we are done with new animals though.. very tough on the heart.

General Mike · 05-13-2013, 05:24 PM

sorry for your loss MizzouRah

MizzouRah · 05-13-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

sorry for your loss MizzouRah

Thanks GM.

BYU 14 · 05-14-2013, 04:33 PM

So sorry for your loss MizzouRah, it is so heart wrenching whenever this thread gets bumped.

RIP Chase

samifan24 · 05-14-2013, 05:35 PM

RIP Chase.

Sorry for your loss, MizzouRah.

path12 · 05-14-2013, 06:08 PM

Chiming in to say RIP Chase.

My 12 year old girl Lola tried to come over to get petted last night and couldn't quite get her hips off the floor right away. It made me think of this thread and sad that her time is starting to wind down.

MizzouRah · 05-14-2013, 11:11 PM

Sad thread for sure!

MizzouRah · 05-29-2013, 09:51 PM

What a horrible month.. we had to put our 7 year old Golden to sleep tonight.. he had 9 seizures in the past two days and the medicine just wasn't working anymore.

He could barely walk, needed help getting up and just wasn't living a comfortable life.

I've been crying all night so take care everyone and I know Benny is up in heaven running free of any seizures.

DaddyTorgo · 05-29-2013, 09:55 PM

My condolences Mizzou. Goldens are tough as they get older for sure.

MizzouRah · 05-29-2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

My condolences Mizzou. Goldens are tough as they get older for sure.

Thanks DT.. such a lovable dog and full of life.. then BAM one day just starts having seizures. Crazy... went on for a year and a half and our vet said in some cases you just can't keep them controlled.

Lathum · 05-29-2013, 10:07 PM

Our golden had the same thing. He was a great dog. Sorry for the loss.

MizzouRah · 05-29-2013, 10:22 PM

Our first days with him...

Thanks Lathum..

Sweed · 05-29-2013, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

What a horrible month.. we had to put our 7 year old Golden to sleep tonight.. he had 9 seizures in the past two days and the medicine just wasn't working anymore.

He could barely walk, needed help getting up and just wasn't living a comfortable life.

I've been crying all night so take care everyone and I know Benny is up in heaven running free of any seizures.

That is terrible news, condolences to you and your family.

molson · 05-30-2013, 12:31 AM

Earlier tonight I was up in the foothills with my dog and we came across this golden retriever just hanging out up there - he looked as majestic as all fuck against the golden and light brown backdrop of the boise foothills, with the setting sun behind him. It looked like he just owned the place. I encouraged him to follow us down, with the plan of finding his owner, and as soon as we got to the road, we came across this guy who knew the dog, called his owner, and took him away. I was just thinking the whole way home - that was no ordinary dog, he had an aura, he was some kind of native american spirit dog or some shit.

Now, I'm not saying that dog was the literal reincarnated spirit of Benny or anything, but, reading this tonight, it makes me appreciate those moments and makes me wonder if there's more to them. I don't disbelieve in anything. I mean come on, would it really surprise anyone to know that dogs were these advanced spiritual beings that drew from nature and souls of other dogs passing through life? Why the fuck not.

Sorry to hear about Benny.

CleBrownsfan · 05-30-2013, 07:54 AM

Damn MizzouRah - tough month for you

Sorry for your loss...

01-16-2013, 02:59 PM	#253
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	Thanks for the kind words everyone. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

02-08-2013, 10:12 AM	#257
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Wow, that is so sad. I am so sorry for you. What an emotional experience to have to deal with. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

02-08-2013, 10:24 AM	#258
claphamsa Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: non white trash MD	thats awful. __________________ Dominating Warewolf for 0 games! GIT R DUN!!!

02-08-2013, 10:30 AM	#259
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Fuck that, man. I would be beyond pissed at that Vet. That whole scenario screams of foul play, like the Vet screwed something up and now he's hoping to cover his ass with "thyroid bloodwork" or some crap. Aside from the being pissed off part, I'm sorry for your loss McLovin. If that happened to me, I'd be inconsolable for weeks. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

02-08-2013, 11:12 AM	#261
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Sorry McLovin, I feel ya. I have two cats, both rescues and I plan on having them hopefully for 17 years, but I would be torn at losing them now. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-16-2013, 11:19 AM	#251
Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	Sorry for your loss samifan.

01-16-2013, 11:30 AM	#252
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Yuck, I still miss my golden, they are awsome dogs. 6 is too young, RIP Duke

01-16-2013, 03:37 PM	#254
Castlerock High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, Ma	So sorry Samifan.

02-08-2013, 09:24 AM	#255
McLovin Mascot Join Date: Feb 2008	Not an everyday poster but need to vent. I brought my 17 year old male cat Max to the vet to have his mats cut off. Older cats get matted hair on the back because they stop cleaning themselves and it is painful to them. The vet gave him a lion cut and did some blood tests.The next day he calls to say Max has blood in his urine and has thyroid problems and he is going to put him on medicine. He wanted to keep him another night. This morning he calls and says Max is looking bad and I should put him down.He would call back in an hour. I speak to another vet and he says to try the medication first before putting him down. The cat is not in any pain so I agreed. I then went to my vet to tell him and he comes up to me and said Max is dead. He lets me see him and he's still warm.How the fuck do you bring in a cat to get shaved and two days later he is dead? I don't get it. I'm driving home crying like a little girl.

02-08-2013, 11:07 AM	#260
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	Damn so sorry McLovin, that is just terrible, I really feel for you.

02-08-2013, 11:14 AM	#262
McLovin Mascot Join Date: Feb 2008	Thanks guys. Yeah Sun Tzu, that thought crossed my mind. The vet said Max was giving him a hard time while he was shaving him. I hope he didn't hurt him or maybe Max couldn't take the stress . I don't know. Again, thanks guys.

02-08-2013, 12:13 PM	#263
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Hate it when this thread gets bumped Sorry to hear man.

02-08-2013, 01:25 PM	#265
Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	Sorry to hear of your loss McLovin. It's tough enough in normal circumstances without having to wonder what happened. Agree with DanGarion, cats may not connect in the same way as dogs but my in my experience they do become just as much a part of the family. Concentrate on the good times and take comfort knowing you gave Max a good life.

02-08-2013, 01:28 PM	#266
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Sorry McLovin __________________ Get bent whoever hacked my pw and changed my signature.

02-08-2013, 06:01 PM	#268
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I always hate when this thread gets bumped. Sorry for your losses, fellas. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

02-08-2013, 06:15 PM	#269
McLovin Mascot Join Date: Feb 2008	Sorry to hear BYU. RIP MXL.

02-08-2013, 06:27 PM	#270
Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	So sorry BYU to you and MXL's owner what a tragedy.

02-08-2013, 06:36 PM	#271
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	I'm so sorry, BYU. RIP MXL. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

02-08-2013, 07:13 PM	#272
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Sorry for your losses McLovin and BYU

02-08-2013, 10:15 PM	#274
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Sorry about the loss of the puppy

05-12-2013, 09:42 PM	#275
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Remember Dozier, the chocolate lab who was put to sleep? His brother Chase, the black lab, passed away this morning getting his morning sun. I was leaving to head out to my mom's house and I noticed he didn't perk up when I was leaving.. I got out of the car and I could tell he wasn't breathing. Looks like he passed away peacefully though. Miss you Chase!

05-12-2013, 10:09 PM	#276
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	That was tough to read, but that's also a beautifully epic way for a dog to pass on. RIP Chase.

05-12-2013, 11:47 PM	#278
Castlerock High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, Ma	So sorry to hear.

05-13-2013, 01:59 AM	#279
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Rest in peace Chase __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-13-2013, 05:34 AM	#280
Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	So sorry to hear MR I know Chase had a great life in your family.

05-13-2013, 09:21 AM	#281
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	I hate this thread... RIP Chase (aka 2Pac) __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

05-13-2013, 09:26 AM	#282
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	RIP Chase. Go run with your brother Dozier.

05-13-2013, 09:33 AM	#283
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	I see this thread bumped and I am ready to start crying. Chase sounds like a good dog who was surrounded by love.

05-13-2013, 02:20 PM	#286
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Thanks everyone.. it's weird not seeing him. We still have 3 dogs and 2 cats. I think we are done with new animals though.. very tough on the heart.

05-13-2013, 05:24 PM	#287
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	sorry for your loss MizzouRah

05-14-2013, 04:33 PM	#289
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	So sorry for your loss MizzouRah, it is so heart wrenching whenever this thread gets bumped. RIP Chase

05-14-2013, 05:35 PM	#290
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	RIP Chase. Sorry for your loss, MizzouRah. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

05-14-2013, 06:08 PM	#291
path12 Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	Chiming in to say RIP Chase. My 12 year old girl Lola tried to come over to get petted last night and couldn't quite get her hips off the floor right away. It made me think of this thread and sad that her time is starting to wind down. __________________ We have always been at war with Eastasia.

05-14-2013, 11:11 PM	#292
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Sad thread for sure!

05-29-2013, 09:51 PM	#293
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	What a horrible month.. we had to put our 7 year old Golden to sleep tonight.. he had 9 seizures in the past two days and the medicine just wasn't working anymore. He could barely walk, needed help getting up and just wasn't living a comfortable life. I've been crying all night so take care everyone and I know Benny is up in heaven running free of any seizures.