CalicoKat Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yes, 2nd dog this year. She was a beautiful basenji collie mix. She was between 13-15 years old. Over the weekend she started passing blood and vomiting blood. The vet said she had a stomach tumor. :( And given her age it was time to say good bye. At least she got 4 months back on the farm and she was healthy until this weekend. She loved to run. She hated bikes & the UPS man (she treed him from time to time). She snored. :001_smile: And she smiled big smiles. R.I.P. Gypsy. We loved you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm sorry. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :( :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thank you. I'll take those hugs and a box of kleenex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :grouphug: I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 very sorry for your loss! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :grouphug: I am sorry. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm very sorry. We had to put our third (and last) cat down this morning as well. We lost our 15 yo cat about 18 months ago (thyroid problems for a year and then cancer), our 16 yo cat about 6 months ago (seizure issues for 4 years then kidney failure) and now the 12 year old cat (cancer and congestive heart failure). He appeared fine until yesterday afternoon, so at least he didn't suffer long. I take some comfort that none of the three suffered for very long and that they all died in our arms rather than alone. It's strange to be without a pet for the first time in our marriage, since we got the older two the month after we got married. I keep expecting him to walk into the room and jump up into my lap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm very sorry. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :grouphug: I'm sorry :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairyMom Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :grouphug: I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :grouphug: I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 You, too, huh? We put my puppy down today. Also the second dog dead this year. Her brother died earlier this month, though naturally. We didn't put him down. They had an immune disorder. I'm sorry. Big hugs and know that you aren't alone today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherMayI Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm very sorry. We had to put our third (and last) cat down this morning as well. We lost our 15 yo cat about 18 months ago (thyroid problems for a year and then cancer), our 16 yo cat about 6 months ago (seizure issues for 4 years then kidney failure) and now the 12 year old cat (cancer and congestive heart failure). He appeared fine until yesterday afternoon, so at least he didn't suffer long. I take some comfort that none of the three suffered for very long and that they all died in our arms rather than alone. It's strange to be without a pet for the first time in our marriage, since we got the older two the month after we got married. I keep expecting him to walk into the room and jump up into my lap. You, too? This is a terrible day. Hugs to you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 You, too? This is a terrible day. Hugs to you as well. Thanks. As you say, at least we can all comfort each other. For us, the issues with this last cat came totally out of the blue. We had anticipated at least a couple of more years with him. It must be extremely hard to lose one pet that is so young, much less two and so close together! I lost my first cat when she was three (they never figured out what was wrong). At least with ours, we take some comfort that they had much better and longer lives than they would have had if they were feral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm so sorry about all of the beloved pets I read about on this thread. It's so heartbreaking to lose a loved one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thanks. As you say, at least we can all comfort each other. For us, the issues with this last cat came totally out of the blue. We had anticipated at least a couple of more years with him. It must be extremely hard to lose one pet that is so young, much less two and so close together! I lost my first cat when she was three (they never figured out what was wrong). At least with ours, we take some comfort that they had much better and longer lives than they would have had if they were feral. Yes, my friend comforted me by saying that they had a better life than they otherwise would have if we hadn't rescued their mama. They'd have been born on the street, lived hungry, and died sooner. That was very kind of him because I always worry about whether there was something else I could have done. The vet reiterated today that this is better and that there is nothing more to be done. I'm sorry your cat's issues were sudden. It's nice sometimes to have time to get used to the idea that you are going to lose your pet. I'm sorry you didn't have that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yes, my friend comforted me by saying that they had a better life than they otherwise would have if we hadn't rescued their mama. They'd have been born on the street, lived hungry, and died sooner. That was very kind of him because I always worry about whether there was something else I could have done. The vet reiterated today that this is better and that there is nothing more to be done. I have been profoundly grateful for the support we've gotten from our vets and their staff. You hear stories about people who seem to just want to get the owners to spend more and more money, but I've found our vets to be extremely understanding, reassuring and compassionate, as well as willing to give us an honest and realistic view of what's in the best interest of the animal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I have been profoundly grateful for the support we've gotten from our vets and their staff. You hear stories about people who seem to just want to get the owners to spend more and more money, but I've found our vets to be extremely understanding, reassuring and compassionate, as well as willing to give us an honest and realistic view of what's in the best interest of the animal. Me, too. I'm grateful for the vets we've dealt with. They actually seemed to love our puppies. The one today looked like he was going to break down he was so sad. I am glad he didn't detach himself from the situation. I think he is a great man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Sorry :( That's rough :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 You, too, huh? We put my puppy down today. Also the second dog dead this year. Her brother died earlier this month, though naturally. We didn't put him down. They had an immune disorder. I'm sorry. Big hugs and know that you aren't alone today. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Me, too. I'm grateful for the vets we've dealt with. They actually seemed to love our puppies. The one today looked like he was going to break down he was so sad. I am glad he didn't detach himself from the situation. I think he is a great man. Our vet is so compassionate. He was hugging her as she was falling asleep and said, "Oh, here, you need to give her a hug too!" He kissed her goodbye too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Oh what a horrible day! Things come in threes, right? Sending love and hugs to you all! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_Household Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm so sorry for you. We had to put our beloved beagle of 10 years down in Oct so I understand part of your pain. We thought we'd just live life with our one dog but we only lasted about 6 weeks before we had another beagle join our family. Praying that your family can remember all the good times and maybe share your heart with a new dog in the future. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Snickers, my poochon, is missing his buddy. Last night he couldn't find the best spot in the yard to pee right away. Gypsy was good at finding the right spot pronto! They'd both pee on it and get back inside. He wandered, look back at me, wander and wander, and looked back at me like, "Where's Gypsy? I can't pee by myself." We need someone to help keep the foxes away from the chicken coop and he needs a potty buddy stat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'm so sorry. I have never had a dog die naturally. We always ended the suffering because we loved them. It's the hardest thing in the world to do. Allow yourself time to grieve and heal, but no farm can be without at least one dog. I think you should get two.:001_smile: :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'm sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: That's so hard. So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a dog is hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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