Lost My Best Bud Today

I had to carry My Family Dog in today to be put to sleep. One of the hardest things I have ever had to do. He had one rear hip start going out about 3 weeks ago. He was hobbling but still getting around fine. Today, the other rear hip went. He would try to move and would stagger terribly. He also started vomiting and could not hold down water. His breathing slowed and got labored. I knew He was in terrible pain. Even with all the pain, when I talked to him, he would wag his tail a little. That ripped my heart out knowing that this poor animal in so much pain was still trying to please his master just trying to show me he was still happy. I spent most of the afternoon loving and rubbing him and then carried him to the vet and gave him peace. Just as sad is he was My wife's dog more than mine. He would leave me rubbing on him if she called. He was her shadow. She has not been home in a week now as she is tending to her mother with colon cancer. It tore her apart knowing she could not be there for him.

I carried him in wanting to turn around and go back home but the look of wear on his face kept me going. I carried him in to the Vet, laid him on the table, and stayed with him until He was gone. The Vet that worked on him did an outstanding job and was very compassionate. It has been a rough day and I have already noticed the hole that is left in My house hold from the loss of My friend. Nothing like unconditional love.

RIP Buddy

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The best dog I have ever had and ever will have.CF

It is always a hard thing to do and you stood in there. Cherish the memories and take comfort from the fact that you did the best thing you coule for your little buddy!

Sorry to hear that Ed. We lost one of ours 10 months ago today. It's amazing how those critters can work their way into our hearts.

Ed, sorry you lost your best friend. We went through that a few years back. You will always have fond memories.

Just remember to keep your door open..

Very sorry for your loss. I know how you feel. I have one that is not to far from that day and it makes me sick every time I think about it.

Been down that road myself, very bumpy road indeed. Best wishes.

We have lost more cats and dogs in the past few years its been very hard. You think that you lose one ther is a nother to take its place. But you still can't stop greving over the lost one. Ed I know how yo feel, they are NOT JUST PETS! they ARE A part of us any our familys. I gots tears in my eyes seeing the pic and thinking of my last two dogs. My hearfelt sorrow goes out to you and your family.

That's always sad to lose a dog... We lost a beagle/feist mix probably 5 years or so ago and sometimes when I go to my parents I almost call out her name... My parents got a new beagle/feist pretty much after she died and I love her dearly too but there will always be a place in my heart for feisty... It's hard and I know they become a part of your family

So sorry. Hard thing to go through for both you and your wife.

Our sympathy sent to you. We had to do that a few years ago and it was Very hard to do.

Keep your photos. They become more valuable with time.

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Sorry for your pain and loss. I have felt that way myself over my best dog ever. I now have a very affectionate dachshund. I'm going rub her belly now. God bless you and your wife. And prayers for her Mom as well.

Sad to hear. Amazing how much love they have. You did the right thing.

Ed,

You have been through a lot lately and I am sorry that this had to come about on top of all the other stress. Seems like that dark cloud stays right over you sometimes. We have a little buddy that is 14 years old and we know that terrible day is not that far off now. I hate to even think about what a hole his passing is going to leave in our lives.

We are praying for you and your family every day.

Bruce & Sylvia

Thanks Guys. I went and picked up my wife last night from the Hospital in Greenville. She had been with her Mom for 7 days straight and was finally able to get one of her sisters in for a couple days so She could come home for a breather. First thing she said when She came in was that it was awful quiet as Buddy always came to meet her at the door. Today She said it just did not seem like home without him around. That was a tough momment.CF

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We have lost more cats and dogs in the past few years its been very hard. You think that you lose one ther is a nother to take its place. But you still can't stop greving over the lost one. Ed I know how yo feel, they are NOT JUST PETS! they ARE A part of us any our familys. I gots tears in my eyes seeing the pic and thinking of my last two dogs. My hearfelt sorrow goes out to you and your family.

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So sorry for your loss...my heart truly does ache for you. We had to go through the same thing with our Golden Retriever, Brinkley, on Christmas Eve no less. I still get choked up when I see a picture or pass the pond we'd walk... and invariably he'd swim...right after the ducks, until I called him back... May God's comfort help, and know you are in my thoughts and prayers this evening.

Sorry for your loss, its always tough as they are a part of family & great companions. You did the right thing gettin him out of pain & no you cannot just leave the vets office, you must stay with them as they would with you. I have always made my dogs a hamburger for lunch on the day of- as I don't want them traveling to see the lord on a empty stomach.

Sorry Ed.