ot: my sweet doggie passed away

Today was a rough day for me. Last nite my little boston Max (7yo) began to act strange. Glazed look, not wanting to stand, pain when touched. Then he started panting and his tongue and mouth turned white. We took him to a doggie ER. They stabilized him and hydrated him. We then took him to our regular vet. They ran more tests and discovered an intestinal blockage and a possible mass. They did exploratory surgery and discovered a large abd tumor that was in his kidney, bladder, intestine and abd wall. There was no way he could resect the tumor and make Max better. They gave me an option, but we opted to let him go while still under anesthesia. With the total blockage, he wouldnt survive for long anyway and this was less painful for him. Altho it makes a lot of sense, it does not make it easier. This was my child. I do not have human children of my own. This little guy was my luv bug and always greeted me with a smile. His sister Maggie is an only child now. She misses her brother as i do. we are in mourning. thanks for listening.  some of you know my baby personally so i thought you would want to know.

Paula, so sorry to hear about Max.  I know exactly how you feel.  I also do not have "human" children but I have 4 cats.  I have grieved over the loss of 2 of my babies but have replaced them for the sake of the other cat.  In December I took in a stray kitten to make me having 4 cats.  You can never replace your babies but you do move on and can and will love another one just as much.  Get Maggie another brother or sister to play with and you another baby to love.  That's the only thing that helped me get through the loss of my last cat, Gracie. Melissa#3

Sorry to hear about your baby. I too lost my baby last month on the 18th. He was old and I understand that he was sickly but I didn't want him taken away from me, but I didn't want him to suffer either, so I asked God to let him live as long as he would and then that Sunday night at about 8:45 he took his rest. I have since buried him and I have planted marigolds on his grave that have already sprouted.

For me personally, Diamond was the baby and love of my life and his death was too painful, therefore, I have decided not to get another pet. I tell my neighbors that no other dog can take my baby's place and there will never be another Diamond for me, but my oldest brother, Jeff, has gotten a poodle, he is the sweetest little thing Jeff's girlfriend named him Curly Joe, he brings him to the house every time he comes because he knows how I felt about my baby. I can't resist loving on him. I do have a lot of fond memories of my baby and it has helped me to move on, oh and I have plenty of pictures too..........lol. He was a star in his own way.


Diane

Paula ~ So sorry for your loss! It's amazing how attached we can get to our pets, isn't it? I will never forget the feeling of sadness when my Himalayan cat, Madison, passed away. That was in '97. I still miss him! We have another cat now, that my kids love as dearly as I loved Madison. I hope Lacy is around for their entire childhood, for I would hate for my children to have to deal with that this young! It's hard enough for us adults! Peace to your heart during this difficult time! ~ Tara

I am so sorry.  I don't have a pet, but my brother's dog is like my canine nephew and I know the joys he brings to the whole family.  You're in my prayers.

Sent you a PM, so sorry for the loss of your fur baby. Darlene

Fur Babies are special!   When Beth and I started dating, she had a cat named Mama Kitty.  I, at the time was allergic to animals and was scared to death to even be in the same room as one.  Every time I was around a pet, my eyes would swell up and I could not see.  Anyway, Beth and I got married and that cat loved to lay in my lap and have me comb her.  Every night I would do that for over an hour, and every night after wards I would throw my clothes in the hamper and take a long shower.  When we finally put Mama Kitty down, it was like a piece of me had died!  So, I understand how you feel Paula!  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Maggie!  After mama Kitty, my allergies changed and now I am allergic to horses!  Thank God we don't have one of them in our house!

Paula, I so understand exactly where you are.  As you know, we recently lost our 10 yo male shih tzu (Alex).  It was so hard and still is.  Our vet's office is wonderful and they send a book out after everyone at the office signs it.  It came in the mail on Monday and I couldn't even look at it.  When we lost our beloved Lucy last year, it took me almost 2 months before I could even look at the book and then I cried the whole time I was reading everyone's messages.  Hang in there, I know it is rough right now, but it will get better. And yes, Maggie is mourning too, just as my Zoe has since Alex has been gone.  We have tried on 2 occasions to adopt another dog around her age for companionship, but neither time has it worked out.  I know she would love to have a companion around, but for now, we are just giving her a lot of extra attention and loving on her more and more and hoping the right dog finds it's way to our home. Hang in there and let me know if you need anything.  For now, I will pray that your sadness is lessened each day and replaced with all the good memories you have of Max.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I do remember what a love sponge and ball of energy both Max and Maggie were that day we were at your house. I know his loss has left a huge gap in your home. He was a lucky dog to have been rescued into such a loving home. My prayers are with you and Maggie. It's just not possible to help another animal understand their buddy not coming home. I know you and Maggie will get each other through this.

Big Hug, Baby Girl...I adore you and will be thinking of you and sweet sissy Maggie.

Kisses!

Freddie