I lost my best friend last night.

[El Jefe]

I typed in a thread that my dog had been having what I thought to be seizures since tuesday night. I took her to the vet yesterday morning, he said her blood work looked ok, and he was gonna treat it as epilepsy. Well she got a lot worse last night so we took her to an emergency vet clinic, told them what was happening. I got the crushing news she had a form of disease that had destroyed her red blood cells, he said if she had a fewer count she wouldnt be alive. He said we could try aggressive treatment, and a blood transfusion fr 3-5k. We just dont have that kind of money, he said her chances with the transfusion and treatment was 40-60. I then proceeded to lose myself in a pit of sadness. So we had to put her to sleep, and I held her in my arms while she died. Having her for almost 11 years, and having to watch her die in my arms was crushing for me. I had her since I was 9 years old, and I loved that little dog with all my heart, and im not gonna lie I balled my eyes out when my dad told him to go ahead and put her down. The only good news is she didnt suffer, she just didnt have energy due to the lack of blood cells, so she wasnt suffering. It made it worse when it happened so quick I mean she developed that in 2 DAYS! I wish I could of had more time with her. I mean she slept in my bed and was a lap dog and she always greeted me at the door with the tail wagging.

If you dont have anything nice to say, PLEASE dont say anything mean. I know they are just dogs but when you have a companion dog its a lot different, they are your best friends. You sit in the chair, they want to sit with you, you go to bed, they come with you. If you have any stories you want to share that would be fine. Im not depressed, just very sad at the moment.

[percysnow]

i lost my dog last year. . .sux man. . .my house just hasnt been the same. .sorry to hear

RIP Bodog

[The Bad Guy]

I'm sorry for your loss.Pets become huge parts of our lives. It's great you had a great 11 years - a lot of pet owners don't get that long.

[Donger]

That's suck. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I've never been emotionally attached to an animal, so I can't imagine the pain.

[Bob Dole]

Damn. That really bites.

Sorry for your loss.

[Fly O.T. McWall]

i'm very sorry for you. these threads always bring tears to my eyes.

[ChiefsFan4Life]

Originally Posted by kcchiefsfanGoLJ

I typed in a thread that my dog had been having what I thought to be seizures since tuesday night. I took her to the vet yesterday morning, he said her blood work looked ok, and he was gonna treat it as epilepsy. Well she got a lot worse last night so we took her to an emergency vet clinic, told them what was happening. I got the crushing news she had a form of disease that had destroyed her red blood cells, he said if she had a fewer count she wouldnt be alive. He said we could try aggressive treatment, and a blood transfusion fr 3-5k. We just dont have that kind of money, he said her chances with the transfusion and treatment was 40-60. I then proceeded to lose myself in a pit of sadness. So we had to put her to sleep, and I held her in my arms while she died. Having her for almost 11 years, and having to watch her die in my arms was crushing for me. I had her since I was 9 years old, and I loved that little dog with all my heart, and im not gonna lie I balled my eyes out when my dad told him to go ahead and put her down. The only good news is she didnt suffer, she just didnt have energy due to the lack of blood cells, so she wasnt suffering. It made it worse when it happened so quick I mean she developed that in 2 DAYS! I wish I could of had more time with her. I mean she slept in my bed and was a lap dog and she always greeted me at the door with the tail wagging.

If you dont have anything nice to say, PLEASE dont say anything mean. I know they are just dogs but when you have a companion dog its a lot different, they are your best friends. You sit in the chair, they want to sit with you, you go to bed, they come with you. If you have any stories you want to share that would be fine. Im not depressed, just very sad at the moment.

I am sorry for your loss man. I know what you mean. There are people that don't get it, but a pet can be just as much a part of your family as a true son or daughter. You get so used to having them around, they are a part of your life. Just try to remember the good memories with your dog and knowing that she did not suffer is helpful but it will still take a while to get over.

I wish you the best of luck in this difficult time.

[KC Jones]

Condolences man, I know your pain. When I get home I still expect to see my dog wagging her tails and jumping around pawing the air, and it's been 5 months now.

[CoMoChief]

Sorry man, I know what it feels like.

I had my dog since I was in first grade (1990) and he's been healthy his whole life. Loved to swim with all of the family in our pool, summer was just so much fun with him. He was swimming until his final days too. But he just got old. 16 years old to be exact. Started getting scared to go outside because his vision was getting bad. Took him into the vet because he started having seizures, vet gave him meds and in about 3 days he was fine again. But then about a month later he developed this really bad eye cancer and it started to hurt him so we had to put him down.

The sad part was that I'm here in Columbia going to school and I just always had this feeling that one day I would get a call from my dad saying that he had to put him down and then it happened, and I just sobbed like a little 4 yr old girl. I was an only child growing up and my parents went through a nasty divorce when I was in grade school and my dog was the only thing around me to really cheer me up. The emotional attachment I had to this dog was just 2nd to none. I dont think I've ever cried harder in my life. It sucks, I still wish he was here.

[bdeg]

Sorry for your loss man, I know how it feels. I lost my dog of 16 years last Friday. Had him ever since I can remember, but he recently went deaf and blind so we knew he wasn't going to be around forever. Still very difficult...

[Donger]

This might not be the best thread for this question, but for those with pets, what is their purpose? Primarily emotional support?

Bummer. My ex-wife got my black lab in the divorce a decade ago but everytime I see that dog (6 or 7 times in a decade) she acts like she last saw me the day before. I'll be bummed when she's gone, which could be any week now because she's 15. Other than that dog, I never really cared that much about my animals.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

I've been through that several times myself, I had a Rottweiller I was really attached to and he developed cancer and had to be put down, watched him die in my arms just like you did. From that point on we have had several dogs but I will not let myself become that attached ever again. Kinda sucks cause dogs are great companions, they just don't last that long. Hang in there, each day will that passes will get better. Think of other things like Hicks, Sims and Bartee are gone. That will make you feel better.

[Fly O.T. McWall]

Originally Posted by Donger

This might not be the best thread for this question, but for those with pets, what is their purpose? Primarily emotional support?

just a friend, donger. for me, nothing more. but the longer you're with that friend the more you become attached.

i don't have a dog anymore, but i have two cats. one is very loving, very affectionate, and very much a lapcat. also sleeps with me. she's 8 now, and every now and then she snuggles up in my neck, just like she did the very first night i had her.

any time i've ever got to thinking about the fateful day when one of my cats dies or i have to put her down i have to stop thinking about it before i start crying.

it really is just a strong emotional attachment. and like someone else said, they become very much like children to you. they're dependent on your care. they miss you when you're gone. they're happy when you're there. and most have a sense when you don't feel good, or are sad, and all they want to do is cheer you up.

[KC Jones]

Originally Posted by Donger

This might not be the best thread for this question, but for those with pets, what is their purpose? Primarily emotional support?

That's kinda like asking what's the point of having kids or a spouse. Different people will have different answers, but in the end it's all about being happy and getting what you want out of life.