OT: dog died today

grapeview8n · Oct 12, 2012

Our Dalmatian, only 6 years old, came with us on a 5 hour trip to see our grand boys. She was fine, came in to see the boys, had a siezure and died in our arms. I tried CPR etc, but to no avail. Don't know why I'm telling you all. Guess I just need some sympathy. It won't be the same working the place with the 8n not having her to keep track of me.

ok bill · Oct 12, 2012

sorry to hear about your loss,we lost a good friend 3 years ago and still miss him,animals are gods gift to man, bill

Royse · Oct 12, 2012

Such a young age too. That's tragic.
It's never easy to lose a friend like that.
You certainly have my sympathies.

Bert L · Oct 13, 2012

That is one very precious photo. Every pet owner here will recognize your loss as their own at some time or other. I'm certain that your posting here today will prompt many of us to take a little extra time to fully appreciate the loved ones in our lives, animal or human, and express our thanks for their presence.

36 Coupe · Oct 13, 2012

My Border Collie died at 9 years old.Had him to 3 vets.I went out the next day and got a Border Collie pup.Thats the best cure for a lost dog.A pup will keep you busy and take you mind off the lost dog.My first Border Collie had a siezure but recovered.You have to be careful about a dogs food.Some feeds are loaded with bone meal that is undigestable.My dog stays in the house with us and is allowed on the couch.He has a dog bed in our bed room and wakes me every morning.Get a new pup and give it a good home, thats the best thing you can do.

01BIRDDOG · Oct 13, 2012

I had to have my dog put down about a month ago after having him almost 15 years. Man, i could still cry right now but i am going this Sunday to get a 5 month old female Blue Heeler with her tail. I think most of us know how bad it is to loose our dogs.

Bob - MI · Oct 13, 2012

You just never know when the end will come. You are blessed not having to watch her suffer from some disease and see her deteriorate before your eyes.

We had to put down a beloved companion after 11 years due to kidney disease about 2 years ago. Bailey was a shelter dog that we got as a pup and she was a fantastic companion.

Even though we have now adopted 2 new shelter dogs we still miss Bailey every day.

I am sorry for your loss and can relate to the heartbreak that you and your family feel. That is a beautiful picture that you shoud cherish.

grapeview8n · Oct 13, 2012

Thank you all for your responses. She wasn't the first companion we've lost, and won't be the last. It just seems to be harder the older I get. We're looking for another already. If it's going to be harder with the next one, I hope she outlasts me.

Billie R. Smith · Oct 13, 2012

Prayers my friend.

Gregorius · Oct 13, 2012

I know your pain, my 13 yr old Springer died last night, he crawled into bed gave a sigh, and was gone. We tried CPR as well but he was gone

Our prayers are with you and your family.
Regards,
Greg

rodgernbama · Oct 13, 2012

Sorry for your loss. They truly are man's best friend. I lost my dog a couple years ago and buried her on the farm.

Jim WI · Oct 13, 2012

Not sure which hurts worse -- having one die suddenly or after a long illness. Been through both. My sympathies are with you. Remember the good times.

Anonymous-0 · Oct 13, 2012

Feel your pain, sorry for your loss.

JMOR · Oct 13, 2012

(quoted from post at 06:59:03 10/13/12) My Border Collie died at 9 years old.Had him to 3 vets.I went out the next day and got a Border Collie pup.Thats the best cure for a lost dog.A pup will keep you busy and take you mind off the lost dog.My first Border Collie had a siezure but recovered.You have to be careful about a dogs food.Some feeds are loaded with bone meal that is undigestable.My dog stays in the house with us and is allowed on the couch.He has a dog bed in our bed room and wakes me every morning.Get a new pup and give it a good home, thats the best thing you can do.

ood advice, 36coupe! You can more or less replace a dog but your SOL when it comes to child, grandchild, etc.

Mark Z · Oct 13, 2012

(quoted from post at 04:54:12 10/13/12) Our Dalmatian, only 6 years old, came with us on a 5 hour trip to see our grand boys. She was fine, came in to see the boys, had a siezure and died in our arms. I tried CPR etc, but to no avail. Don't know why I'm telling you all. Guess I just need some sympathy. It won't be the same working the place with the 8n not having her to keep track of me.

It is so sad when you lose a friend like that, they were part of your family and there is no shame in telling friends how it hurts but think of all the good times you had. Mark Z

Phil9N3667 · Oct 13, 2012

Gotta love the photo! There is no greater love than a dog you just finished raising your voice at for doing something bad and they come back and lick you in the face!! I "ve buried 4 in the last 18 years and my oldest (12 in December) is slowing down! I can only hope she"ll die when my daughter"s home from school, would hate to have to call her and tell while she"s at school. She trained her at a young age to catch cookies(dog bone treats) out of thin air! My other two just can"t do it! Good luck on finding another one.

mgriff543 · Oct 14, 2012

Sorry for your loss.

Mike

Plane Bart · Oct 14, 2012

Sorry for your loss sending prayers

CJ in Michigan · Oct 14, 2012

What a lovely dog- I'm sorry -

Ncorrigible · Oct 14, 2012

I know the pain. I have had a dog every one of my 62 years and as I get older they get harder to part with. A new pup will not replace the one you lost, but it will find room in your heart where it can set up shop and help you through the pain of loss. My current best friend is a border collie / german shepherd cross. We waited months after our old brittany stopped running to get a new dog from the pound - a mistake I will not repeat - the new pup really does help heal the wound.

ZANE · Oct 14, 2012

If God had made men sweet and loving as dogs there would never be war.
I feel your pain as I have lost some very close dog friends over my 77 years.
Zane

Jimbo's 8n · Oct 15, 2012

I feel for your loss. I know what its like. Just remember, what is dog spell backwards.

Paul in Edmonton · Oct 15, 2012

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I am sure that the suddenness of it makes it so much worse.

I lost my Golden Retriever in April, three months shy of his 15th birthday. While he had been quite healthy, we knew he was on borrowed time. He wasn't feeling well on his last day, and I felt sure when I went to bed that he'd either wake up the next morning feeling much better, or not wake up at all. My wife and I spent a bit of extra time with him giving him our love before we went to bed that night. It was no surprise the next morning to find that he had died in the night.

-Paul

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