Sad day... we're putting our dog down today - Page 2

KC Jones · 12-20-2006, 08:32 AM

We got Sedona 12 years ago and she was already 1 year old. She's a beautiful mutt - mostly chow and collie from what we can tell. She used to love hiking - especially in fields of tall grass or deep snow. She'd rear up on her hind legs like a prairie dog looking for something to chase and then go bounding through the field. She was a pretty smart dog too - when we lived near downtown Lawrence we used to get weird phone messages stating our dog was at the Eldridge or in some restaurant, but she'd always be safely in the backyard when we got home. Turns out she'd figured out how to undo the latch on the privacy fence and when she came home she'd pester the guys working in the alley behind our house to let her back in. I've never seen such a mellow dog either; she never dug stuff up, tore anything apart, and only got excitable when it was time to play or eat. She snapped at my firstborn one time, and then after a good scolding she never again bothered any of our kids even if they were pulling on her ears or poking her in the eye.

Anyway, after 12 great years it's her time. She stopped eating, won't drink, and can barely move. We took her to the vet 2 day's ago and a blood test confirmed that her liver, kidneys, and pancreas have pretty much shut down. We'll go in later today to be with her when they put her to sleep - at least this way she won't have to suffer any more. God's speed Sedona.

**Dartgod** · 12-20-2006, 09:18 AM

That sucks. I've been there and know how you feel.

Hopefully the people that don't understand what you are going through will stay away from this thread.

**KcMizzou** · 12-20-2006, 09:23 AM

That really sucks. Hang in there, man.

acasas4 · 12-20-2006, 09:27 AM

My thoughts are with you. Had to have one put down last month and it's really tough.

Simplex3 · 12-20-2006, 09:28 AM

The stronger and happier you can be the better she'll feel about the whole thing and the happier her last moments will be.

Good luck, and you have my sympathies.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 12-20-2006, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

That sucks. I've been there and know how you feel.

Hopefully the people that don't understand what you are going through will stay away from this thread.

Yeah, That includes you.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 12-20-2006, 10:02 AM

Oh yeah, I'm sorry for your loss, too. I know how much you people care about your animals. HeHe.

KC Jones · 12-20-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by booyaf2

8 posts, no antifreeze joke? My sympathies to you KC.

The Planet has lost its burst

C-Mac · 12-20-2006, 10:13 AM

Its tough to deal with, especially when there is kids involved.

**Rausch** · 12-20-2006, 10:17 AM

You should get drunk...

boogblaster · 12-20-2006, 10:18 AM

Sorry man, hate losing a pet..my terrier has siezures, so far meds work, one of these days hopefully not soon, Ill have to put him down..

**Lzen** · 12-20-2006, 10:54 AM

That's rough. I feel for ya, man. My dog is about the same age. We will be going through this same thing soon. This may sound cliche, but it's part of the life cycle. I think getting another dog will help your family to get over the loss of this one. Prayers for your family, bud.

StcChief · 12-20-2006, 11:08 AM

I feel your pain...

Real good dogs are hard to find....

plbrdude · 12-20-2006, 01:00 PM

sorry to hear. pets are pretty much part of the family. lost my big ole baby of a blond lab a couple yr ago. had to bury my old alley cat a couple months ago. losin' a pet you've had for a good amount of time is tough.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-20-2006, 01:51 PM

We had to put down my dog this summer. I got him when I was barely 7, now I'm 24. It's hard to lose someone you grew up with, especially when they love you unconditionally.

My condolensces

John_Locke · 12-20-2006, 07:03 PM

sorry man

12-20-2006, 08:32 AM
KC Jones Genious Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $10012761	Sad day... we're putting our dog down today We got Sedona 12 years ago and she was already 1 year old. She's a beautiful mutt - mostly chow and collie from what we can tell. She used to love hiking - especially in fields of tall grass or deep snow. She'd rear up on her hind legs like a prairie dog looking for something to chase and then go bounding through the field. She was a pretty smart dog too - when we lived near downtown Lawrence we used to get weird phone messages stating our dog was at the Eldridge or in some restaurant, but she'd always be safely in the backyard when we got home. Turns out she'd figured out how to undo the latch on the privacy fence and when she came home she'd pester the guys working in the alley behind our house to let her back in. I've never seen such a mellow dog either; she never dug stuff up, tore anything apart, and only got excitable when it was time to play or eat. She snapped at my firstborn one time, and then after a good scolding she never again bothered any of our kids even if they were pulling on her ears or poking her in the eye. Anyway, after 12 great years it's her time. She stopped eating, won't drink, and can barely move. We took her to the vet 2 day's ago and a blood test confirmed that her liver, kidneys, and pancreas have pretty much shut down. We'll go in later today to be with her when they put her to sleep - at least this way she won't have to suffer any more. God's speed Sedona.
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12-20-2006, 09:23 AM	#17
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12-20-2006, 10:13 AM	#23
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12-20-2006, 10:54 AM	#26
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $1850692	That's rough. I feel for ya, man. My dog is about the same age. We will be going through this same thing soon. This may sound cliche, but it's part of the life cycle. I think getting another dog will help your family to get over the loss of this one. Prayers for your family, bud. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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plbrdude turd herder extraordiaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: hickville,mo Casino cash: $9997165	sorry to hear. pets are pretty much part of the family. lost my big ole baby of a blond lab a couple yr ago. had to bury my old alley cat a couple months ago. losin' a pet you've had for a good amount of time is tough.
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12-20-2006, 01:51 PM	#29
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7919572	We had to put down my dog this summer. I got him when I was barely 7, now I'm 24. It's hard to lose someone you grew up with, especially when they love you unconditionally. My condolensces __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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