Tomorrow is going to suck

[FlaChief58]

Our boxer Jesse has been battling throat cancer for about 6 weeks now and we have decided to put him down. He's lost about 40 pounds and started coughing up blood on Saturday.

Tonight I'm making him a bacon wrapped chicken breast and eggs for his last supper. I'm going to miss my boy...

[MTG#10]

Sorry to hear that. Boxers are great dogs but unfortunately are one of the the most prone to cancer breeds.

[threebag]

Great dogs, i had my boxer stolen from my property while i was at work. miss her still and its been 9 years. she was a special dog for sure.

sorry to hear about Jesse, they are irreplacable...

[KC_Lee]

Sorry for you family's loss. Our beagle fought stage 4 lymphoma for 16 months before we had the make that hard choice your family is having make now.

Thoughts to you and yours.

[gblowfish]

I've lost a couple of my kitties over the past two years. It hurts bad every single time you lose a family member. If your dog is suffering, then it's the only choice you have.

[Bowser]

Sorry to hear this. Hang in there.

[KCUnited]

Damn that sucks. Very sorry to hear it.

[The Franchise]

That sucks, man. Sorry to hear that.

Spend as much time with him as you can.

[Warrior5]

I've had to put two boxers down; neither one for cancer. Lived long for Boxers (11 years each), but their hips started giving out and they couldn't walk anymore.

Best dogs I've ever owned (and I've owned many), but they just don't live long enough.

I feel for ya... doesn't help your pain, but you're doing the right thing.

[loochy]

That sucks man. I lost my dog a few weeks ago. She died in my arms after a seizure. At least she didn't suffer for long.

That was hard enough - I can't imagine the difficulty of actually having to make the call to end it.

[Dayze]

Damn bud. Sorry to hear

[FlaChief58]

Thanks everyone. He's 10 now and has lived a very happy life. Hands down one of my top 2 favorite dogs I've ever owned.

Watching him suffer like he is now is killing me inside. I'm not sure if he'll make it through the night the way he's acting right now.

[Dallas Chief]

So sorry to hear that man. :(

[Mr. Laz]

:(

[Hydrae]

Some people just think of them as pets but for most of us they are family. Sorry to hear about his struggles. It is a hard decision to make but it is for the best for him. :(

[tooge]

So sorry man. Sounds like you gave Jesse a great life and friendship.

[Chief_For_Life58]

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[SAUTO]

Damn sorry to hear bud

[Dunit35]

Sorry to hear. I've always heard boxers are great friends.

[ChiefsLV]

I personally have never owned a dog because I can't deal with the grief of losing them every 10-13 years. I realize the joy they bring to your life during the time they are alive as my mom has always had dogs that we consider part of our family but it's always so difficult after raising them from pups that I just can bring myself to own one myself.

[frankotank]

dang man....I feel your pain bro.
we do what is right for our "peoples"....
hang tough

[kcjayhawks5]

I lost my boxer to cancer a few years ago. Sorry to hear this, man.

[BigRedChief]

Sorry to hear. Our dogs are like family to us.

[frankotank]

I personally have never owned a dog because I can't deal with the grief of losing them every 10-13 years. I realize the joy they bring to your life during the time they are alive as my mom has always had dogs that we consider part of our family but it's always so difficult after raising them from pups that I just can bring myself to own one myself.

I understand this sentiment. my first was Loki and when I had to put her down due to cancer.....it killed me! I was a very young man at the time and easily that was one of the toughest things I'd had to do to that point in my life. I remember telling my dad...I'll never have another one because that hurt tooooo damn much.

my dad told me something I'll never forget...he said Frank you'd never in a million years trade the love that dog gave you to rid yourself of the pain you feel now. wow. how true!

I've not had the pleasure of 10 years...yet. large breeds are lucky to get to 10 and I go for the bigguns. I've put down Loki, Tank, and this summer I lost my beloved Dozer.....**** you cancer! I'll keep coming back for more you sorry bitch!

I've still got my lil Chief....and God forbid when he's gone.....I'll go AGAIN! sometimes my wife and kids want to slap the shit out of me....and mostly in those moments I'm sure I probably deserve it. but lil Chief ALWAYS loves me so true and so pure and so....unconditionally! always! his joy at my daily homecoming is just simply a huge gift....a true joy! the shittiest day brightens in the face of his absolutely insane euphoria at the sight of me! no ****ing way I deserve that...the loyalty....the love....but he gives it to me. mans best friend.

I'm telling you man...from my heart...you are missing out on a big thing! truly. go down to the pound and bring yourself home a little bundle of love man! do it!

flachief knows......amiright!?

[stumppy]

That sucks man. I lost my dog a few weeks ago. She died in my arms after a seizure. At least she didn't suffer for long.

That was hard enough - I can't imagine the difficulty of actually having to make the call to end it.

It's a DAMN hard thing to do. And it fucking sucks. But thats when you have to step up and do what has to be done. I figure I'll take the pain of having to be the one who put mt best friend down instead of them suffering.

Flachief, just keep in mind he'd rather have you going on the last ride with him than anything else.

[stumppy]

I'm telling you man...from my heart...you are missing out on a big thing! truly. go down to the pound and bring yourself home a little bundle of love man! do it!

flachief knows......amiright!?
:thumb:
Yea, what he said.

[Pablo]

That's just shitty. We put down my wife's beagle a while back and it was awful for her especially. Got a shit head beagle puppy within a month and what an absolute terror this dog can be. But it did help both of us fill the void. Once you have a dog, it's really hard to come home and not have one.

[Lzen]

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

[BigMeatballDave]

:( Sorry for your loss.

My son has a Boxer.

[Lzen]

Boxers are the best dogs. I have 2 that are 9 years. They have been showing signs of age for the past year or two. I can tell that they won't be around much longer. My female on Saturday was so lethargic that we thought she might be at that point. Luckily, she started looking better yesterday and today. I know it's gonna be really tough for me because they are "MY" dogs. Yeah, they are great family dogs and they love my entire family. But when it comes down to it they know who is their daddy. They are great companions. Always love you no matter what.

[Cheater5]

He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. Anonymous

Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. Roger Caras

You're only a dog, old fellow; a dog, and you've had your day;
But never a friend of all my friends has been truer than you alway.
Julian Stearns Cutler

I've shed a tear over many a dog; the same cannot be said for many people.

[Indian Chief]

Sorry to hear it. Hang in there and enjoy every moment you have.

[KC native]

Sorry.

I had to put down my 12 year old pit almost a year ago exactly. He got cancer and lost 30 lbs in two weeks.

I got a new pit puppy back in November (I have two other dogs) and it took a lot for me to want to get another because he was the best dog I've ever owned. Also, my son requesting a new pit puppy helped.

[Dartgod]

So sorry for your loss. Our 2 mutts are 10 and 11, so I know we don't have many years left. These are the only 2 dogs that my wife and I have had together, they are our "kids". When the time comes, it will be especially tough.

I'm tearing up just typing this...

[KevB]

Sorry to hear it. Make his last bit of time as enjoyable as you can. Good food, time spent with the people he's loved during his time. It sucks hard man, I've had to do it twice in the last few years and I was a mess both times. First one is in my avi, what a great dog he was.

[SAUTO]

Boxers are the best dogs. I have 2 that are 9 years. They have been showing signs of age for the past year or two. I can tell that they won't be around much longer. My female on Saturday was so lethargic that we thought she might be at that point. Luckily, she started looking better yesterday and today. I know it's gonna be really tough for me because they are "MY" dogs. Yeah, they are great family dogs and they love my entire family. But when it comes down to it they know who is their daddy. They are great companions. Always love you no matter what.

we have two also, one will be 1 2-20 and the other is 7 weeks behind. i dont know what we would do if one got sick...hopefully we have years before having to worry about that.

[CrossCheck]

Please give him a scratch behind his ear for us. Dogs are the best.

[Al Czervik]

So sorry to hear that FLchief58.....
Had to perform this sad duty too many times....
Your dog understands...that what your doing is the right thing....
Peace

[Lonewolf Ed]

I feel for your impending loss. Dogs just don't live long enough. 50 years or so wouldn't even be enough.

[Toby Waller]

I feel for your impending loss. Dogs just don't live long enough. 50 years or so wouldn't even be enough.

thats no fun,you only see a puppy once, that way

[Buehler445]

Sorry for your loss. Dogs are special.

[ILChief]

Sorry to hear that. My dog of 13 years got ran over and died this afternoon. At least he was never sick or struggling. Sucks though that I didn't get to say goodbye.

[Bwana]

Man sorry to heat that bud. I have been in you position more times than I want to remember and it never gets easier.

[Buzz]

Sorry, I feel for you. Neighbor has a boxer, love that dog and it loves you right back.

[Dave Lane]

Totally sucks. Lost a best buddy 2 weeks ago. It hurts.

[Otter]

That sucks man. I picked up a pure bread fawn boxer that a couple traveling across country left at the Durango SPCA for what reason I still can't figure out. Coolest dog I've owned.</br></br> :(

[TIED5573]

Sorry, man. Anyone who's gone through it knows it's the blackest of any day you go through. They touch your heart, give way more than they take, are always happy just to see you.

May your memories give you peace.

[TimBone]

Sorry to hear it, bud. Boxers are wonderful, goofy, loving dogs. I'm sure he's enjoyed his time with your family.

[Al Bundy]

Poor doggy. At least he won't be suffering anymore.

[DaNewGuy]

Sorry bud :( all the best

[EPodolak]

Thanks for sharing about your dog FlaChief. A lot of great posts about our animals here, they bring out the best in us. Best wishes to you and your family through the loss.

[ChiefRocka]

So sad, thoughts are with you and your pup.

Also sad that we know its morally correct to put down a suffering creature but not when its our own species.

[Coochie liquor]

Positive vibes coming your way for today. Won't be an easy day, but you at least know the pet had lived a good life and was loved by his family. Bless up!!

[J Diddy]

My condolences.
Oddly enough a coworker and I were having a conversation about this very thing today. It sucks.

[frankotank]

this morning I finished up a book I've been reading. a short story collection by Stephen King. in one of the last few pages in the very last short story two guys are talking about his dog who is going to pass soon.

one guy says....be grateful for the time you had with him, that little grace. because that's what a good dog is. a little grace.

amen brother. I gave my lil Chief an extra hug this morning.
Ill be thinking about ya today man.....

[Kman34]

Sorry for your loss... I've put down two boxers and it sucks bad... I'll send good vibes your way...

[FlaChief58]

My baby boy passed quietly at 4:20 this afternoon. Thank you all for your well wishes, it means a lot to us.

RIP sweet baby boy.....

[Meatloaf]

My baby boy passed quietly at 4:20 this afternoon. Thank you all for your well wishes, it means a lot to us.

RIP sweet baby boy.....

So sorry for your loss. Hang in there, bud.

[KCUnited]

Damn that's tough and I'm very sorry for your loss.

Hang in there.

[Easy 6]

RIP, Jesse.