What a completely fcked up year so far...

[gbrice75]

It's been 3 weeks to the day since we had to put our sweet girl down (most of you will remember the recent thread)... and today we had to schedule an appt. to put down our other dog. It's going to happen next Friday, 3/22 - eerily exactly a month after our girl.

This one is also nearly 15 years old. He's a pitbull mix that we rescued from a shelter when he was roughly 1.5 years old. I can't sit here and tell you he was a perfect angel (like our girl) through the years... he was a tough case and we've had our ups and downs... caused a lot of damage in a few of our residences over the years... but regardless, we gave him lots of love and hopefully a good life.

He already wasn't doing well, we knew it wouldn't be long - but I would have NEVER guessed we'd be putting our dogs to sleep back to back months. He started a rapid decline right after our girl left us. I kind of figured it'd be like that, but not THIS soon. The poor guy must be suffering though... he's the only one who spent more time with her than us. They've literally been together day and night for almost 13.5 years.

Losing her had to be tough for him... we as humans have the ability to reminisce, look at pics/videos, rationalize what happened to her and why we had to do what we had to do, etc. For him, she's just not there, plain and simple. One minute she was and it was business as usual, the next minute she was gone - and his world turned upside down. I can't help but to think that aside from his own fairly recent health issues, he's dying of a broken heart.

Jesus Christ though... what else? It's only March 2013, a complete shit year for us so far and the year has hardly begun. I need a break!!

[Lunk1]

It's been 3 weeks to the day since we had to put our sweet girl down (most of you will remember the recent thread)... and today we had to schedule an appt. to put down our other dog. It's going to happen next Friday, 3/22 - eerily exactly a month after our girl.

This one is also nearly 15 years old. He's a pitbull mix that we rescued from a shelter when he was roughly 1.5 years old. I can't sit here and tell you he was a perfect angel (like our girl) through the years... he was a tough case and we've had our ups and downs... caused a lot of damage in a few of our residences over the years... but regardless, we gave him lots of love and hopefully a good life.

He already wasn't doing well, we knew it wouldn't be long - but I would have NEVER guessed we'd be putting our dogs to sleep back to back months. He started a rapid decline right after our girl left us. I kind of figured it'd be like that, but not THIS soon. The poor guy must be suffering though... he's the only one who spent more time with her than us. They've literally been together day and night for almost 13.5 years.

Losing her had to be tough for him... we as humans have the ability to reminisce, look at pics/videos, rationalize what happened to her and why we had to do what we had to do, etc. For him, she's just not there, plain and simple. One minute she was and it was business as usual, the next minute she was gone - and his world turned upside down. I can't help but to think that aside from his own fairly recent health issues, he's dying of a broken heart.

Jesus Christ though... what else? It's only March 2013, a complete shit year for us so far and the year has hardly begun. I need a break!!

Hang in there buddy...all I can say!

[MickeyKnox]

Wow, thats gotta suck for sure man. Im really sorry bro.

[Rwy]

I am sorry Brice. I a sure this has to be so tough for your family


Keep your head up.

[jasc]

Sorry to hear this brother. I think you hit the nail on the head with the broken heart. It often happens when one partner in an elderly couple passes; the surviving partner soon follows.

I know it's hard to think postively at a time like this, but soon the worst of the year will be over and things can only get better. (If this seems calous, that is not my intention)

Keep your head up buddy and enjoy your time left together. My inbox is always open if you need to vent or just an ear to listen.

[kelkel]

It WILL get better. Persevere brother!

[kitstreasure]

My thoughts and prayers are with you, GB.

[Armykid93]

My prayers are with you to brotha. I'm sorry.

[jimmyinkedup]

It's been 3 weeks to the day since we had to put our sweet girl down (most of you will remember the recent thread)... and today we had to schedule an appt. to put down our other dog. It's going to happen next Friday, 3/22 - eerily exactly a month after our girl.

This one is also nearly 15 years old. He's a pitbull mix that we rescued from a shelter when he was roughly 1.5 years old. I can't sit here and tell you he was a perfect angel (like our girl) through the years... he was a tough case and we've had our ups and downs... caused a lot of damage in a few of our residences over the years... but regardless, we gave him lots of love and hopefully a good life.

He already wasn't doing well, we knew it wouldn't be long - but I would have NEVER guessed we'd be putting our dogs to sleep back to back months. He started a rapid decline right after our girl left us. I kind of figured it'd be like that, but not THIS soon. The poor guy must be suffering though... he's the only one who spent more time with her than us. They've literally been together day and night for almost 13.5 years.

Losing her had to be tough for him... we as humans have the ability to reminisce, look at pics/videos, rationalize what happened to her and why we had to do what we had to do, etc. For him, she's just not there, plain and simple. One minute she was and it was business as usual, the next minute she was gone - and his world turned upside down. I can't help but to think that aside from his own fairly recent health issues, he's dying of a broken heart.

Jesus Christ though... what else? It's only March 2013, a complete shit year for us so far and the year has hardly begun. I need a break!!

Im sorry to hear this G. Keep your head up and if you need anything Im here brother.

[gbrice75]

Hang in there buddy...all I can say!

Doing my best bro, thx.

Wow, thats gotta suck for sure man. Im really sorry bro.

Sucks major ass, thanks Mick.

I am sorry Brice. I a sure this has to be so tough for your family


Keep your head up.

Crazy... nearly half my family gone in a month!

Sorry to hear this brother. I think you hit the nail on the head with the broken heart. It often happens when one partner in an elderly couple passes; the surviving partner soon follows.

I know it's hard to think postively at a time like this, but soon the worst of the year will be over and things can only get better. (If this seems calous, that is not my intention)

Keep your head up buddy and enjoy your time left together. My inbox is always open if you need to vent or just an ear to listen.

Not calloused at all, thanks for your warm words and I appreciate the offer my friend.

It WILL get better. Persevere brother!

We will... not much of a choice in the matter!

My thoughts and prayers are with you, GB.

ty Kit.

My prayers are with you to brotha. I'm sorry.

Appreciate it Army.

Im sorry to hear this G. Keep your head up and if you need anything Im here brother.

Thanks brother, I appreciate that.

[redz]

Reminds me of my 2012, you'll get through it all.

[Vettester]

Better days ahead, I promise you that my friend!!

[JWP806]

Dogs are far better companions than most humans.

Sorry to hear about all this man. I can't imagine how you are feeling right now. Better days ahead for sure.

[gbrice75]

Reminds me of my 2012, you'll get through it all.

What happened?

Better days ahead, I promise you that my friend!!

Hoping so brother. We're not out of the woods yet. Might be moving to FL which sounds great, but will have to take a (at least) 6 month detour staying at my in-laws... with a baby, etc. It'll be hellish. But, we'll cross that bridge...

Dogs are far better companions than most humans.

Sorry to hear about all this man. I can't imagine how you are feeling right now. Better days ahead for sure.

TOTALLY agree with you. Loyal, non-judgemental. Thx bro.

[twitz]

Oh my goodness Gbrice, I don't know what to say other than the worst has to be over.

I'm so sorry you and your family have to go through this again.

I hope you can enjoy your week with him as much as possible and that you find the strength to keep your chin up.

Keep hanging in there, we will all be thinking of you.

[gbrice75]

Oh my goodness Gbrice, I don't know what to say other than the worst has to be over.

I'm so sorry you and your family have to go through this again.

I hope you can enjoy your week with him as much as possible and that you find the strength to keep your chin up.

Keep hanging in there, we will all be thinking of you.

Thanks hun, always appreciate the support and warm thoughts. We truly have a community here... a family of sorts. Glad to be a part of it with you all.

[Bmwgirl11]

I'm so sorry. Losing our extended children is hard.

[Flagg]

GBrice, that's rough mate, I remember in your last thread mentioning your other dog was old as well. Had a couple of old cats that died about 2 months apart. Thats what happens if you get pets in two's or three's close in age.

Words can't convey how awful this is must be for you. Its never easy losing a pet, especially one that's been with you for years.

[noon]

Greatly sorry for the loss of your companions .
It's always hard to lose a family pet they look to us for so much and in return offer all the love they have
It creates a powerful bond.

[MiNNiE_MOUSE]

Sorry for ur lost Gbrice.... KeepN u n the family in prayers!! it will get better, just remember patience...

[gbrice75]

I'm so sorry. Losing our extended children is hard.

Most definitely... these were our babies before we had a baby. Thx BMWG

GBrice, that's rough mate, I remember in your last thread mentioning your other dog was old as well. Had a couple of old cats that died about 2 months apart. Thats what happens if you get pets in two's or three's close in age.

Words can't convey how awful this is must be for you. Its never easy losing a pet, especially one that's been with you for years.

Thanks brother. We never expected either of them to live as long as they did, so trust me I do realize how lucky we've been. Unfortunately, that doesn't make the pain of losing them any less...

Greatly sorry for the loss of your companions .
It's always hard to lose a family pet they look to us for so much and in return offer all the love they have
It creates a powerful bond.

Very true. They've both (especially my girl... can you tell I'm a bit partial!? ) given us so much... if anything, we owe THEM.

[GirlyGymRat]

Sorry Gbrice. The year will get better!

[Zodiac82]

damn GB....stay strong

[gbrice75]

Sorry for ur lost Gbrice.... KeepN u n the family in prayers!! it will get better, just remember patience...

Sorry Gbrice. The year will get better!

damn GB....stay strong

Thanks guys and girls. I'm glad it's Friday. I just need some idle time to relax with the family... before we become 1 fewer.

["75"UGLY]

I have lost to much to soon Father, Brother ,Uncle and two cousins ( my uncle sons yet ) also in 06 I had to put my best friend down, Tyson 11 year old Boxer. Some may think I would have some understanding or a few perfect choice words of comfort.. I dont. I am so sorry for your situation, from my heart I truely am.
September 28 th 2012 I found something that I thought could never replace"Tyson the Boxer,, but God led me to my new buddy "Chino the Boxer". My boy,, Unconditional love...
Brighter days are ahead bro.

WALK INTO THIS WORLD,
WITH YPUR HEADUP HIGH

[gbrice75]

I have lost to much to soon Father, Brother ,Uncle and two cousins ( my uncle sons yet ) also in 06 I had to put my best friend down, Tyson 11 year old Boxer. Some may think I would have some understanding or a few perfect choice words of comfort.. I dont. I am so sorry for your situation, from my heart I truely am.
September 28 th 2012 I found something that I thought could never replace"Tyson the Boxer,, but God led me to my new buddy "Chino the Boxer". My boy,, Unconditional love...
Brighter days are ahead bro.

WALK INTO THIS WORLD,
WITH YPUR HEADUP HIGH

Thanks for sharing brother, and I'm sorry for (all of) your losses... I can't begin to imagine how tough it must've been (probably still is) to have gone through that.

[Rwy]

I know you lost two important members but in time you will find another couple of family members that will need to be adopted and saved also.

Its great what you did for those dogs and they showed you so much love with their loyalty!!!!

[diesel101]

Sorry for your loss man that is a tough one.

[>Good Luck<]

Hey gb, I can't imagine how you're coping with this. I'm very sorry for your loss and I hope you can find some comfort in knowing you are making a responsible and compassionate decision. Many people do not have the strength or heart to not let their pets suffer anymore and the result is unthinkable. It may not be easy, but it shows that you love your friend beyond words, and that's admirable.

["75"UGLY]

You are welcome brother. This just goes to show "this" is more than what most think. We came together for a specific goal or interest to help each other. But, we also care for whatever a fellow member may be going through good and the bad. Nice to no people havent giving up on one another. I can say im proud to have you all.

[sirmike]

Sorry ,,,,,man it is tough when u care for you dog as much as you do .. But you got an amazing 13-15 years of love ... I have a English bulldog that's 4 ... He is my son ..period ,,I love this dog so much .. He's the first pet that I have ever loved that much .Every bull breed has a loving desire to please you they are so affectionate .. So I know how much your suffering ... .. I'm so sorry bro

[Eddie_m63]

Sorry to hear that, we all go true shyt like this...my bro a couple years at suffered from an brain aneurysm thankfully he fully recover after a month in the ICU...right now a very good friend of mine and the family is hospitalized also a brain aneurysm but thankfully is recovering slowly.

[bikeral]

GB I am really sorry to hear this. As you may recall I have 3 dogs myself and 2 of them are getting older. I feel your pain.

[bigZthedestroyer]

I'm sorry to hear man. Good things have to be coming your way soon!

[Perseverance1]

Sorry to hear about that man...my lab/blue healer mix is 14 and deaf/blind now. Rescued him from a shelter when he was 8 weeks old....It's gonna kill me when his time is up.

Nothing can ever replace those family members...but hopefully after some time you will decide to add to your family again.

Best of luck to you.

[Hunter]

I am so sorry to hear that, my gsp recently passed on and I know how hard it is. Hang in there and sending prayers your way.

[Back In Black]

Mate you have nearly 30 years combined of memories from your pooches, that's something to be very thankful for. And many many more years of memories to create with your wife and little boy. All the best mate.

[gbrice75]

I know you lost two important members but in time you will find another couple of family members that will need to be adopted and saved also.

Its great what you did for those dogs and they showed you so much love with their loyalty!!!!

Thanks for reminding me of this brother... you're right about (so many) more needing our help. I have fantasies of getting pure breeds, etc. which I've always wanted - but I know when it comes down to it, we'll be rescuing another one or two from a shelter. Tis' the right thing to do when you're a true dog lover, IMO.

Sorry for your loss man that is a tough one.

That it is D, but we'll pull through. Thanks man.

Hey gb, I can't imagine how you're coping with this. I'm very sorry for your loss and I hope you can find some comfort in knowing you are making a responsible and compassionate decision. Many people do not have the strength or heart to not let their pets suffer anymore and the result is unthinkable. It may not be easy, but it shows that you love your friend beyond words, and that's admirable.

Thanks for your warm words GL... that's what we're trying to do... think about the dog and not ourselves. This one isn't as in bad of shape as our girl was, but in hindsight we let it go on for too long with her. Not TERRIBLY long, but too long nonetheless. Her suffering could have (and should have) ended sooner if we had been more on the ball and gotten our heads out of our asses. We're trying not to make the same mistake twice.

You are welcome brother. This just goes to show "this" is more than what most think. We came together for a specific goal or interest to help each other. But, we also care for whatever a fellow member may be going through good and the bad. Nice to no people havent giving up on one another. I can say im proud to have you all.

I feel the exact same way man... you guys are the best support group anybody could ask for.

Sorry ,,,,,man it is tough when u care for you dog as much as you do .. But you got an amazing 13-15 years of love ... I have a English bulldog that's 4 ... He is my son ..period ,,I love this dog so much .. He's the first pet that I have ever loved that much .Every bull breed has a loving desire to please you they are so affectionate .. So I know how much your suffering ... .. I'm so sorry bro

Thanks bro. I keep telling people over and over - I don't mean to sound preachy, but please, love that dog to death and treat every day as if it were his last. Never take him or his love for granted (that's the one thing I know we did right... we ALWAYS appreciated them and were aware of what we had) and when that time comes around, you'll know you did right by him and provided the best quality of life possible. That's all we can do for them.

Sorry to hear that, we all go true shyt like this...my bro a couple years at suffered from an brain aneurysm thankfully he fully recover after a month in the ICU...right now a very good friend of mine and the family is hospitalized also a brain aneurysm but thankfully is recovering slowly.

Damn dude, I'm sorry to hear all this. Glad to hear your bro recovered so nicely... hope the same happens for your friend. That's some hard times right there.

GB I am really sorry to hear this. As you may recall I have 3 dogs myself and 2 of them are getting older. I feel your pain.

Thanks Biker... a man with 3 dogs is a dog lover for sure. I know I don't have to tell you, but same thing I told sirmike...

I'm sorry to hear man. Good things have to be coming your way soon!

I'm really hoping brother!! One more MAJOR hurdle to get over and then hopefully we'll have some peace and stability in our lives.

Sorry to hear about that man...my lab/blue healer mix is 14 and deaf/blind now. Rescued him from a shelter when he was 8 weeks old....It's gonna kill me when his time is up.

Nothing can ever replace those family members...but hopefully after some time you will decide to add to your family again.

Best of luck to you.

Wow bro, that's rough and trust me I know exactly what you're going through - both of mine were pretty much deaf (look how I'm referring to both of them in the past tense when I still have my boy right next to me... ugh) but at least had their sight. Still sucks though.

How's his health otherwise? Hip joints, etc? Labs almost always have a tough time with hip dysplasia...

I am so sorry to hear that, my gsp recently passed on and I know how hard it is. Hang in there and sending prayers your way.

Thanks Hunter... same to you brother. It's a helluva tough thing to go through when you love them as much as we do.

Mate you have nearly 30 years combined of memories from your pooches, that's something to be very thankful for. And many many more years of memories to create with your wife and little boy. All the best mate.

Very true brother and believe me, I'm very thankful for the amount of time we had... I remember talking about how they were old when they were 8... then 10.... then 12... seemed like they'd never go... still tearing ass in the yard at 13... but the last year or so hasn't been good for either of them. It's just that time...

Thx my friend.

[Perseverance1]

His hips are okay as far as I know. It sucks because he is my childhood dog, I got him at the start of the summer when I was 10 years old...and these last couple years I haven't been able to see him much because I've been in Japan.

That dog is literally the best friend I've ever had...we even used to sleep side by side in my bed for warmth in the winter time.

The only other thing I know about that's wrong with him is he has a few tumors on his skin...but they don't seem to bother him and the vet said he was fine so I guess it's a non-issue. I'd honestly give 10 years of my life to him if it were only that easy.

[gbrice75]

His hips are okay as far as I know. It sucks because he is my childhood dog, I got him at the start of the summer when I was 10 years old...and these last couple years I haven't been able to see him much because I've been in Japan.

That dog is literally the best friend I've ever had...we even used to sleep side by side in my bed for warmth in the winter time.

The only other thing I know about that's wrong with him is he has a few tumors on his skin...but they don't seem to bother him and the vet said he was fine so I guess it's a non-issue. I'd honestly give 10 years of my life to him if it were only that easy.

Amen. Good luck to you brother. We're here when you need us.