bartshan-83 Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 I know these posts show up every so often, and I never thought I'd make one, but I just got the news and there is no one else around to tell. My parents just called me to let me know that my(our) dog died yesterday of internal bleeding in his stomach. He was a small dog (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel for thsoe who are familiar) and had developed a chronic cough due to an enlarged heart pushing on his lungs. He fought it with no complaints for over a year, but I guess eventually it was just his time. He was 12 years old and had a great life. We got him in the summer of '93 when I was just 9 years old. He really was just the most loving and trusting creature from the moment we first saw him. Being an only child, it was also often that it was him that I would talk to and be with when I felt alone. He added so much to our lives and it is just so hard to get news like that 2 days before I am supposed to graduate college. I knew he wasn't gonna last too much longer, but I am going home Monday and I really hoped I he would hang in there for a few more days so I would get to see him one last time. I always knew news like this would be hard to take, and thankfully I have never lost a close family member, but you just can't prepare for how you are going to feel. So thanks for letting me get it out..... R.I.P. Wendell ------- 4/21/93-5/11/05 Bart
NCDAWG Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Dude I am sorry for your loss. I had put down our 10 year old Dobie right before christmas. It was very tough for everybody. I feel your loss.
Juliann Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 I know these posts show up every so often, and I never thought I'd make one, but I just got the news and there is no one else around to tell. My parents just called me to let me know that my(our) dog died yesterday of internal bleeding in his stomach. He was a small dog (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel for thsoe who are familiar) and had developed a chronic cough due to an enlarged heart pushing on his lungs. He fought it with no complaints for over a year, but I guess eventually it was just his time. He was 12 years old and had a great life. We got him in the summer of '93 when I was just 9 years old. He really was just the most loving and trusting creature from the moment we first saw him. Being an only child, it was also often that it was him that I would talk to and be with when I felt alone. He added so much to our lives and it is just so hard to get news like that 2 days before I am supposed to graduate college. I knew he wasn't gonna last too much longer, but I am going home Monday and I really hoped I he would hang in there for a few more days so I would get to see him one last time. I always knew news like this would be hard to take, and thankfully I have never lost a close family member, but you just can't prepare for how you are going to feel. So thanks for letting me get it out..... R.I.P. Wendell ------- 4/21/93-5/11/05 Bart 334744[/snapback] I'm so sorry to hear the news. I know exactly how you feel. Ilost my "best friend" last year too. The best thing to do is to get a new "friend" in a couple months. It really helps. But nothing will ever take the place of him. It's so hard, I know. But I believe that our pets go to heaven too, and we'll see them all again one day.
mcjeff215 Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 I'm so sorry to hear the news. I know exactly how you feel. Ilost my "best friend" last year too. The best thing to do is to get a new "friend" in a couple months. It really helps. But nothing will ever take the place of him. It's so hard, I know. But I believe that our pets go to heaven too, and we'll see them all again one day. 334762[/snapback] Right there with you! I had an old Shep/Husky mix die a year ago. I got that dog when I was in the fourth grade. Someone hit him and left him lying on the side of the road. Drive me crazy... I took that dog everywhere and some idiot didn't have the decency to stop. It's more difficult than most realize, I know. Advice? Don't try and replace yet. If you want a new dog, wait a while. -Jeff
TheMadCap Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 It is never easy losing a good friend. My condolences to you....
In space no one can hear Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Pet Loss Poems You might want to check out this website for poems and messages from people who have lost pets that made a difference in their lives. You will probably find one that relates to you and your pet. Peace.
Alaska Darin Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Dogs are sensitive, keenly alert to your feelings and wishes... if someone visits you whom you don't like, watch the dog, for he will be watching your visitor. After he has been with you a few years, you will find that often you don't have to speak a wish. He will know and respond... You become a part of him and he becomes a part of you. The only tragic part of owning a dog is that part of you is buried with him when he dies... Bummer, man. My eldest is turning 13 on Sunday. He won't be with us much longer, I'm sure.
envirojeff Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 I know these posts show up every so often, and I never thought I'd make one, but I just got the news and there is no one else around to tell. My parents just called me to let me know that my(our) dog died yesterday of internal bleeding in his stomach. He was a small dog (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel for thsoe who are familiar) and had developed a chronic cough due to an enlarged heart pushing on his lungs. He fought it with no complaints for over a year, but I guess eventually it was just his time. He was 12 years old and had a great life. We got him in the summer of '93 when I was just 9 years old. He really was just the most loving and trusting creature from the moment we first saw him. Being an only child, it was also often that it was him that I would talk to and be with when I felt alone. He added so much to our lives and it is just so hard to get news like that 2 days before I am supposed to graduate college. I knew he wasn't gonna last too much longer, but I am going home Monday and I really hoped I he would hang in there for a few more days so I would get to see him one last time. I always knew news like this would be hard to take, and thankfully I have never lost a close family member, but you just can't prepare for how you are going to feel. So thanks for letting me get it out..... R.I.P. Wendell ------- 4/21/93-5/11/05 Bart 334744[/snapback] I hear you bro, we lost our female black lab last week. She had to be put to sleep. It was a complication from having her litter. The nice way to see it is that there was a massive utroen (sp?) infection. The bottom line was that there was a dead puppy in her for the last 4.5 weeks. Not a pretty sight. Jeff
UConn James Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Condolences. For anyone who doesn't understand how special that relationship is, there is an article in Field&Stream archives titled "Just A Dog" written by their gun dog columnist when he lost his best friend. Some people have no idea. My GSP had a close brush w/ death (leg was clipped by a car going 60 in a 10) last year that has me knowing when it's his time to go, it's going to be very tough. That writer, BTW, said that in his long experience, it's best to get a puppy after a few weeks and do your best to avoid carrying any baggage by making comparisons and bringing back sad memories (and that often, getting a different breed helps this).
aussiew Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 So very sorry about your "baby" Bart. And don't apologize for a LAMP. Most of us are "family" here.
gantrules Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Bart, I had to put our Shih Tzu down about three years ago. He was old and kept falling down the stairs and started to go blind. It was a lot harder than I thought it would be. sorry about your loss.
KD in CA Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Sorry to hear it Bart. p.s. congratulations on your graduation from ND.
CajunBillsBacker Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 That sucks, my condolences brother, don't think about life without him, instead remember the last 12 years with him. Some people might read this thread and laugh and say "well it's just a dog" but some people don't understand that a pet becomes part of a family quickly. My yellow lab Molly will just be making one year old on june 2nd, but I couldn't imagine life after her, and I realize how boring life was before her. I hope to have her around for a long time.
Rubes Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 My condolences. I know it will be extremely hard for me when my two are no longer with us.
Fezmid Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Condolenses. 12 years is really good for that breed of dog though; my wife and I were thinking about getting a dog ourselves and seriously considered the King Charles Spaniel. The health problems scared us off because we didn't want to risk losing a member of the family after only 4-6 years. Remember the good times. CW
Beerball Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Sorry to hear this Bart. Our pets are a part of the family. When you are at you lowest point they are often the best medicine. BTW--this doesn't qualify for LAMP status, as aussiew said, no apoligies needed.
FanfromAlbany Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Sorry about your loss Bart. My girlfriend's great-aunt has two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and they are great dogs. I'm sure Wendell was too.
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