It has been an extremely rough night

George T.
on 10/17/09 2:37 pm - Grand Prairie, TX

It has been tough on us tonight. Four hours ago Flyte laid his head in my lap so I could pet him. He always did that. I got up, went out to the garage to change laundry out to the dryer and I heard Flyte bump into something. I laughed and yelled to him to be careful. Then I heard him bump into something else and whine. And whine. I went outside and he was trotting in circles and bumping into stuff. Then his rear left leg was giving out. Mary was out with the car, so I had to wait for her to get home. She was home without knowing I was calling her within the next five minutes. I got a neighbor help me load him into the car and took him to the 24 hour vet. We got there and they took him in. He had a ruptured disc and would require surgery to "maybe" help him. It would have cost over $5000 and there was no guarantee at all. So, we had to put him down. He was the first dog we have had in many years that I considered "my" dog. He loved to jump up on me and I always allowed him to do it. He will be missed.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!

Deedles
on 10/17/09 4:09 pm - Highlands, TX

RNY on 09/15/09

Oh George, I'm so sorry. That's always a very hard decision to make, especially when there's so much $$ involved with no promise it will help. I've had to make it sevral times myself. But you know Flyte had a grand life with you and Mary and he'll be waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge. You will see each other again.

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Includes 61lbs lost before surgery

TxBelle
on 10/17/09 8:02 pm

George - I understand what you're going through. Our dogs live long lives and when they go, it is crushing. I just hang on to the great life they had with us.

You're in my thoughts today.

Jennifer M.
on 10/17/09 9:22 pm - Little Elm, TX

RNY on 07/31/08

Oh, George! Sending you and Mary big hugs, and lots of love! I love my furbabies, and I know that your heart is broken. Know that he loved you, and knew that you were taking care of him! It was the most merciful thing you could do, better than to allow him to suffer!!

Gina 22 years out
on 10/17/09 9:56 pm - Burleson, TX

RNY on 04/22/02

GEORGE-I am sincerely sorry for your loss. It was a VERY brave decesion on your part-done in Flyte's best interest. Just know he is no longer in pain

RNY 4-22-02...

LW: 6lb,10 oz SW:340lb GW:170lb CW:155

We Can Do Hard Things

mxekin65
on 10/17/09 10:27 pm

Lap Band on 12/20/07

I am so sorry to hear about your long evening George. I am sorry for your loss.

Blessings,

Nina

Reporter Q.
on 10/17/09 10:38 pm - Azle, TX

RNY on 08/10/06

My sincere prayers being said for You, Mary and Flyte.

I am facing these decisions real soon with 2 of my 4. I know the emotional side of doing what is best for our pets.

Love to you all
Que

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