Our four-legged fishing parter put down (NF)

[Rich Clemens]

Well ... what a crappy past couple days and it sure went to pot today. I had posted that my Airdale Terrier went through the same type of reconstructive knee surgery that Rick's dog went through. At her two week checkup, the Vet was very happy with her progress and everything was looking great.

 

BUT

 

Yesterday she was not right at all. She would walk and seems like she had no idea where she was going. She'd walk straight into the wall, furniture. Would walk into a corner and stand there and whine until I moved her away. She'd walk out the door and act like there were no steps. Trying to walk and just fell over a couple times. Messed on the carpet ... and it goes on and on.

 

Trip to the vet this am to see what the heck is going on. Just a little while ago, I called into the vet and got horrible news. She has a rapidly growing brain tumor - cancer that had impacted her vision and other things. Chemo is an option, but at best, this would only shrink the tumor a bit, but it would come right back. The condition she was in, I just could not put her through this any longer and there is no way to tell what quality of life she would have .. even if the chemo works. We're having her creamted and she'll remain with us.

 

So long my faithful fishing parter. You'll always be with us.

Edited February 21, 2008 by Rich Clemens

[Tinman]

awwwww I am so sorry to here about that! I know what its like to lose a pet, i still keep her tags with me. My condolences.

[ccmtcanada]

Rich....

 

Oh man...this is terrible news! I remember your update on the surgery and now I read this. Condolences to you and your family....the loss of a pet is terrible.

 

Cliff and Carole

[Roy]

Terrible news, Rich. I know how close you were to her. You made the best decision.

[taper]

Sorry to hear, never easy losing a family pet.

[Daplumma]

I am so sorry to hear this Rich.Dogs are one of lifes greatest gifts.

Joe

[mattyk]

sorry for your loss.

 

Matt

[John]

So sorry Rich, I remember exchanging e-mails when she had the surgery.

[shane]

Very sorry to hear. So sad to lose a friend and companion like that.

[Chrispy]

Very sorry to hear that Rich....I had to put down my little guy a month ago.....know exactly how you feel....very sad in the house without Mac....

 

 

Chrispy!

[Bernie]

Sorry to hear that Rich. Lost a buddy like that in the past. Tough to take.

[lew]

Jeez Rich, I'm really so very sorry to hear that news, specially after her coming along so well from the recent surgery and all.

 

I know exactly what your going thru bud, been there a few times myself and there's not too much anyone can can say to make it any easier for you.

 

You've got my condolances Rich

[steve_paul]

Sorry for your loss Rich.

 

It is such a hard thing to do but you did the best thing you could for her.

[Whopper]

Sorry to hear that Rich.

 

Went through the same thing three years ago and still miss my little mutt.

[Rich Clemens]

Just came from the vets and it really sux walking in the house with nothing but a collar in your hand. She was always the first in the boat and got as excited as anyone when we had a fish on. Couple times she was leaning out over the boat to see what we had and just went a little too far ... dog in the drink. I was really looking forward to bringing her to Lakair this June as I know she would have a blast with everyone, running around, just have a great time. Appreciate the thought friends .... it's rather hard right now.

Edited February 21, 2008 by Rich Clemens

[Canuck2fan]

Sorry for your loss. Even though you did the right thing by not making her suffer anymore, it still sucks having do it. Sounds like you have tons of great memories though!!

[huntervasili]

Sorry for your loss Rich, Something about a connection with a do that astounds me, Glad to hear you did the right thing though

[doubleheader]

Very sorry for your loss. They'll be brighter days ahead and lots of fond memories as well.

[fatherof3]

sorry for your loss

[bigbuck]

Sorry about your loss. I put my dog down a few years back and it was very painful to say the least. I still look in the backyard at my parent's house to see if he's there.

Hang in there.

[PERCHER]

So very sorry to hear about your loss.I know how hard it is.I lost my very best friend about 5 years ago and still think about her to this day.Again sorry to hear.

 

 

Dan

[Hookset]

TREAT ME KINDLY

 

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend,

For no heart in all the world is more

rateful for kindness than the loving

heart of me.

 

Do not break my spirit with a stick,

For though I should lick your hand

between blows, your patience and

understanding will more quickly

teach me the things you would

have me learn.

 

Speak to me often, For your voice is

the world's sweetest music, as you must

know by the fierce wagging of my tail

when your footsteps fall upon my ears.

 

Please take me inside when it is cold

and wet, For I am a domesticated

animal, no longer accustomed to the

bitter elements. I ask no greater glory

than the privilege of sitting at your

feet beside the hearth.

 

Keep my pan filled with water, for I

cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.

Feed me clean food that I may stay well,

to romp and play and do your bidding,

to walk by your side, and stand ready,

willing and able to protect you with

my life, should your life be in danger.

 

And, my friend, when I am very old, and

I no longer enjoy good health, hearing

and good sight, do not make heroic

efforts to keep me going.

 

I am not having fun. Please see that my

trusting life is taken gently. I shall

leave this earth knowing with the last

breath I drew, that my fate was always

safest in your hand.

 

--- By Beth Norman Harris 1968 ---

[medmart]

Sorry to hear that rich

 

rob

[danbo]

Our pets teach us alot about ourselves. True love is their gift..

[Dano]

Oh Rich, that is so sad. I know how it is and I feel for you.

 

I'm sorry....