Life I cannot believe I just lost my dog. - Page 2

Direckshun · 12-06-2013, 10:40 AM

It makes absolutely no sense.

She was perfectly fine two days ago. As she's always been.

Greeted me at the door, tugged on her rope, leashed her up and took her on a huge walk at a local park.

Read some, her curled up at my feet. Watched some TV. Just like any other Wednesday.

She sits perched at my window, watching (and barking at) people that go by. I have an ottoman that I put a blanket on specifically for her, so she can sit there and put her head down, and look out the window.

She was only a Shetland Sheepdog (a "sheltie"), but she was incredibly athletic. Just this past weekend I took her to Busiek here in the Ozarks and she was on my heel the entire time.

In the past 6.5 years I've known her, I've taken her canoing, I've taken her to class, I've taken her pretty much everywhere. If you know me and my family, you almost certainly knew Gracie.

We had our entire line of communication streamlined. We knew each other's moves like figure skaters. With just a whistle, snap of the finger, or monosyllabic command, I could tell her exactly what to do and when. She was so low-maintenance and so well trained it wasn't even funny.

I never worried about her with other dogs, or children (she hated babies, who yanked her fur). I took her to Thanksgiving dinner with an extended family of about 15 people, four of them kids, in a small, crowded house. I'd lose her for a few hours in the crowd, but she'd emerge always towards the end of the night when it was time to go home and feed her.

Yesterday, we wake up and she's walking around, but won't eat, won't drink, won't jump or bark or interact other than sleeping at my feet.

I figure she just ate some bad shit, and it's working its way through her system. S'had happened before.

By the time 8pm rolled along, she was limp. Wasn't hardly moving at all. We take her to the vet, totally perplexed -- WTF. She was fine ONE DAY AGO. What is upsetting her?

A goddamn tumor in her liver, that's what. At least so they think. Something's ruptured. Her stomach is packed full of blood.

I can shell out $2,000 for "exploratory surgery" -- literally where they open her up and simply try to figure out WTF it is and how removeable it might be. But I've had many dogs before. The cancer will always come back.

We had no idea. She never gave any hints. Then yesterday, she flatlines.

And we put her down.

I still have all her shit. I just bought this big bag of dog food. Basket of toys. Her ottoman sits by the window, totally vacated. Seems totally pointless to have all this shit around now. What am I going to do now, go for walks? Go to the park? What the **** for? She was my inspiration and my motivation. Now she's gone.

She was 6. Only 6. She was supposed to give me a whole 'nother lifetime.

And in one day, that was ripped away from her.

I cannot even process how I feel.

She was only six.

**MahiMike** · 12-06-2013, 10:56 AM

Aw man, sorry to hear that. Dogs rule.

**Buehler445** · 12-06-2013, 11:01 AM

Sorry for your loss man.

Chief dog is 4 in a couple months. That's not that far behind. I have however, informed him that he must live at least as long as I do.

**The Franchise** · 12-06-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Sorry for your loss man.

Chief dog is 4 in a couple months. That's not that far behind. I have however, informed him that he must live at least as long as I do.

We've got a Lab/Beagle mix that is 6-7 years old. My wife has had her since she was a puppy. Actually gave a homeless guy a pack of cigarettes for her. I'm not looking forward to that dog passing. Not only because I love her....but because my wife is going to lose it.

**Bwana** · 12-06-2013, 11:03 AM

Sorry to read about this. I have been on a good run of bad luck with dogs over the last year myself and it always sucks to have to put one down.

DMAC · 12-06-2013, 11:05 AM

Oh... damn.

Sorry my friend.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-06-2013, 11:06 AM

Wow. This is the 2nd one recently, no? I'm so sorry, bro. Jesus. Mine is 8 and I will break down and lose it if she leaves me anytime in the next 4 years. I expect to have her at least until she's 12. At least. You just never know though. We'll get together and toast a beer to her honor. If you need anything, just let me know.

Beef Supreme · 12-06-2013, 11:07 AM

Yeah, it's pretty devastating. Lost my best friend in October. He was only 7.

The best thing I did was get a puppy. It doesn't replace them, but it helps fill the dog sized hole in your heart. And it's a lot of work ... keeps you busy, and gives you a reason to go on walks and to the park.

Radar Chief · 12-06-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by scott free

Sorry to hear it, i always recommend a new puppy in these situations, nothing like a puppy to put a lil cheer back in things.

After putting down Phoebe the Jeep dog I didn’t want another dog at all but after about 6 months Mrs. Radar shoved a dog we adopted from a shelter off on me. At first I was a bit pissed because all I saw when I looked at Rhetta the Jeep dog was having to put her down in 10 years. So it took a bit but when that goofy little malnourished twig we brought home worked her way into my heart I realized that I can’t dwell on how she will end, just enjoy her while she’s here. Now that I get it, I won’t be that long without a dog again. Dogs rule.

**hometeam** · 12-06-2013, 11:08 AM

I went through the same thing with a 3 year old dog recently. Fine at 4pm, nearly dead by 8pm. 600 bucks later and it looks like he's perking up and he is going to be fine. He makes it overnight with the vet but didn't last the next day.

Dogs are the best kind of people. I feel for ya bro.

**gblowfish** · 12-06-2013, 11:09 AM

Really sorry for you. I lost my good friend Rocky the Cat about six weeks ago. I miss him very much and think about him a lot.

Eleazar · 12-06-2013, 11:10 AM

Sorry man. That's a tough one.

**noa** · 12-06-2013, 11:10 AM

That's awful. Same exact thing happened to my boss's dog (completely undetected liver tumor). So sudden you can barely process it. Sounds like you had a great run with your dog, and it's a shame it ended so soon.
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Dayze · 12-06-2013, 11:12 AM

shit man. I'm sorry. Dogs are the best. I heard something once that hopefully with help me when my dogs 'check-out'

"as bad as you feel now, you would never trade a moment of all the good times and love she gave to you in an order to ease your pain now".

RIP Dog.

**HemiEd** · 12-06-2013, 11:12 AM

So sorry to hear this, as dogs are the best. If only we could be so good.

frankotank · 12-06-2013, 11:13 AM

so sorry man. I've been there and it's a bitch.
and you know what....I will be there again.... my current big bubba won't be around forever. he's gonna go too, just like my last big bubba. so I'll have to deal with it again, but it's worth it.

the love she gave you was worth the pain you feel now. you wouldn't trade it for anything.

12-06-2013, 10:40 AM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4253447	I cannot believe I just lost my dog. It makes absolutely no sense. She was perfectly fine two days ago. As she's always been. Greeted me at the door, tugged on her rope, leashed her up and took her on a huge walk at a local park. Read some, her curled up at my feet. Watched some TV. Just like any other Wednesday. She sits perched at my window, watching (and barking at) people that go by. I have an ottoman that I put a blanket on specifically for her, so she can sit there and put her head down, and look out the window. She was only a Shetland Sheepdog (a "sheltie"), but she was incredibly athletic. Just this past weekend I took her to Busiek here in the Ozarks and she was on my heel the entire time. In the past 6.5 years I've known her, I've taken her canoing, I've taken her to class, I've taken her pretty much everywhere. If you know me and my family, you almost certainly knew Gracie. We had our entire line of communication streamlined. We knew each other's moves like figure skaters. With just a whistle, snap of the finger, or monosyllabic command, I could tell her exactly what to do and when. She was so low-maintenance and so well trained it wasn't even funny. I never worried about her with other dogs, or children (she hated babies, who yanked her fur). I took her to Thanksgiving dinner with an extended family of about 15 people, four of them kids, in a small, crowded house. I'd lose her for a few hours in the crowd, but she'd emerge always towards the end of the night when it was time to go home and feed her. Yesterday, we wake up and she's walking around, but won't eat, won't drink, won't jump or bark or interact other than sleeping at my feet. I figure she just ate some bad shit, and it's working its way through her system. S'had happened before. By the time 8pm rolled along, she was limp. Wasn't hardly moving at all. We take her to the vet, totally perplexed -- WTF. She was fine ONE DAY AGO. What is upsetting her? A goddamn tumor in her liver, that's what. At least so they think. Something's ruptured. Her stomach is packed full of blood. I can shell out $2,000 for "exploratory surgery" -- literally where they open her up and simply try to figure out WTF it is and how removeable it might be. But I've had many dogs before. The cancer will always come back. We had no idea. She never gave any hints. Then yesterday, she flatlines. And we put her down. I still have all her shit. I just bought this big bag of dog food. Basket of toys. Her ottoman sits by the window, totally vacated. Seems totally pointless to have all this shit around now. What am I going to do now, go for walks? Go to the park? What the **** for? She was my inspiration and my motivation. Now she's gone. She was 6. Only 6. She was supposed to give me a whole 'nother lifetime. And in one day, that was ripped away from her. I cannot even process how I feel. She was only six.
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12-06-2013, 10:56 AM	#16
MahiMike He's Mahomie! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jax, FL Casino cash: $10023443	Aw man, sorry to hear that. Dogs rule. __________________ 99.9%
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12-06-2013, 11:01 AM	#17
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $2154734	Sorry for your loss man. Chief dog is 4 in a couple months. That's not that far behind. I have however, informed him that he must live at least as long as I do.
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12-06-2013, 11:03 AM	#19
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139393647	Sorry to read about this. I have been on a good run of bad luck with dogs over the last year myself and it always sucks to have to put one down. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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12-06-2013, 11:05 AM	#20
DMAC MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $10008735	Oh... damn. Sorry my friend.
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12-06-2013, 11:07 AM	#22
Beef Supreme MVP Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $10019560	Yeah, it's pretty devastating. Lost my best friend in October. He was only 7. The best thing I did was get a puppy. It doesn't replace them, but it helps fill the dog sized hole in your heart. And it's a lot of work ... keeps you busy, and gives you a reason to go on walks and to the park.
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12-06-2013, 11:08 AM	#24
hometeam Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $3991956	I went through the same thing with a 3 year old dog recently. Fine at 4pm, nearly dead by 8pm. 600 bucks later and it looks like he's perking up and he is going to be fine. He makes it overnight with the vet but didn't last the next day. Dogs are the best kind of people. I feel for ya bro.
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12-06-2013, 11:09 AM	#25
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17646178 VARSITY	Really sorry for you. I lost my good friend Rocky the Cat about six weeks ago. I miss him very much and think about him a lot.
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12-06-2013, 11:10 AM	#26
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	Sorry man. That's a tough one.
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12-06-2013, 11:10 AM	#27
noa Band Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $1435453	That's awful. Same exact thing happened to my boss's dog (completely undetected liver tumor). So sudden you can barely process it. Sounds like you had a great run with your dog, and it's a shame it ended so soon. Posted via Mobile Device
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12-06-2013, 11:12 AM	#28
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $5039358	shit man. I'm sorry. Dogs are the best. I heard something once that hopefully with help me when my dogs 'check-out' "as bad as you feel now, you would never trade a moment of all the good times and love she gave to you in an order to ease your pain now". RIP Dog. __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy
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12-06-2013, 11:12 AM	#29
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $3120564	So sorry to hear this, as dogs are the best. If only we could be so good.
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12-06-2013, 11:13 AM	#30
frankotank I like 'em mustard & biscuits Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Hill Casino cash: $10011076	so sorry man. I've been there and it's a bitch. and you know what....I will be there again.... my current big bubba won't be around forever. he's gonna go too, just like my last big bubba. so I'll have to deal with it again, but it's worth it. the love she gave you was worth the pain you feel now. you wouldn't trade it for anything. __________________ A naked American man stole my balloons.
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