Lost our dog today

[Guffalo]

Our once in a lifetime dog passed away today. After 14 years, she just ran out of time. A big (70lb) pit/shepard mix who was so well trained she really didn't need a leash. Was gentle with kids and adults, would watch a plate of food at chest level and not touch it, just a great companion. She had been having age issues for the last few months and had stopped her daily routine - wake up, pad into our bedroom, walk to each side of the bed and either snort in our face or rub her head under an outstretched hand to wake us up. Then she would guide us down to her dish for feeding time, on the way carrying a sock or something she picked up on the way as a treat for us when she goes for her bowl.

 

She had not participated in the daily routine for about 3 months since she couldn't do the stairs. Yesterday I awoke to a snort in the face, my wife felt the "self-petting" under her hand. Tyler gave us a dirty sock and ate breakfast and laid down. She stayed in the same spot and refused to move, eat or drink. We knew the end was near when my daughter called during the day to report the breathing was heavy and Tyler wasnt moving all day. After work, nothing had changed, I gave her a hug, she refused steak, water or snacks. She wasn't in any pain that we could see as we went to bed.

 

This morning I came down, she was aware of me, I gave her a pet and a hug, she kind of took a deep breath and snorted in my scent, shuddered a bit and I called my wife down, by the time my wife came down, Tyler had gone. Such a sweet dog and a perfect buddy.

[Canadian Bills Fan]

I am so sorry man. I know how hard it is to lose a dog. As far as Im concerned its the same as losing a member of the family.

 

Your post made me

 

 

 

 

CBF

[Gugny]

So sorry, Guff.

 

When you can ... how about posting a pic of Tyler so we can see how awesome she was. Sounds like a phenomenal dog and I'm sure she was lucky to have you as owners.

 

RIP, Tyler.

[Chilly]

I'm so sorry. It's always tough to lose a loved one, and while I wouldn't trade having my dogs for the world, it's so extremely painful when you lose them.

 

I hope you are able to get through the grief by celebrating her life. Best wishes to you.

[Mike in Horseheads]

I don't know you but sure know how you feel, I had two dachshunds that lived to be about 14. Buster left 9 years ago and I haven't got another yet. It's so hard. Hang in there and woof to Tyler who's now with Ralphie and Buster.

 

Mike

[eball]

Sincere condolences. I hope all the great memories and experiences you shared with Tyler will bring comfort.

[Mr Info]

Condolences - Tyler sounded like a awesome dog.

[Maury Ballstein]

Sucks. I lost mine to a brain tumor few weeks ago.

 

Cry, drink, and chain smoke for a few hours and ya gotta get back to it.

 

Beautiful pit mix as well.

Edited May 25, 2016 by Ryan L Billz

[plenzmd1]

Thoughts Guff...never easy. These damn dogs make you love them!

[mead107]

So sorry for your loss. It is losing a family member, not like losing one it is. Wife & I the kids and our friend the vet cried when we put our dog down.

 

Thinking of you guff.

[BarleyNY]

I'm sorry for your loss. It's never easy and you had a great one. My dog turns 3 today, which means it's been almost 4 years since our dog, Barley, passed away. I'm so sorry. Hang in there.

[John from Riverside]

This stuff really hurts.....coming from someone who has put down 3 dogs in the last 2 years....

 

This always made me feel better

 

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[4merper4mer]

They really are amazing. Sorry for your loss.

 

It's amazing she did her routine that last time. It tells you a lot about how she felt about you.

[Saxum]

My condolences - my wife and I have had to put 2 great dogs to sleep both for medical issues (tumors, probably cancer) and right now we have decided to not get a dog for a while for the loss is too painful.

[BringBackFergy]

Very sorry Guffalo. Dogs are members of the family. Losing one is devastating but you can take solace in the fact that he loved you and your family unconditionally. The time will be right to look for another dog and you'll start over again. In the interim, very sorry for your loss.

 

(Incidentally, my 13 yr old lab did the same thing. Used to come up and wake us up every morning. He doesn't anymore and can hardly get up. No problems with heart and xray normal but vet said he is just old. Giving him anti-inflammatories but doesn't seem to be helping. Already preparing for what might be happening later this week. We have another lab here and he'll be lost without his big brother). Stay strong brother.

[LOVEMESOMEBILLS]

Sorry to hear Guff. I put two down in the last two years. One was 11 and the other 15. I still have two and they are almost 16 and almost 14. Believe or not they both beg to play ball everyday. I dread the day they are gone, putting down the first two was hard enough. My girlfriend and I use to joke that we ran a doggy nursing home.

[Beerball]

. Such a sweet dog and a perfect buddy.

Sorry for your loss Guff. They are amazing friends.

[Alaska Darin]

Dogs teach us what it means to be loyal and live every moment with anticipation of something awesome. It's terrible when you lose such a special member of your family but there is another great family member waiting to help you heal - and that dog is facing an unnecessary death right now.

 

Head on down to the shelter and find the next great member of your family. It's the ultimate tribute to Tyler. Good luck, brother.

[Marv's Neighbor]

I am so sorry man. I know how hard it is to lose a dog. As far as Im concerned its the same as losing a member of the family.

 

Your post made me

 

 

 

 

CBF

Considering MY family, losing a beloved family pet is much worse! Find a good rescue dog, and the loss may be eased.

[Bob in Mich]

Condolences. Losing a beloved pet can really hurt. I am sorry for your loss.