going thru this very exact treatment with our golden retriever... lots of trips to madison over the last few months. all worth it though!
Tough day for switch07 family.
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Thanks for all the well wishes, JD friends. I just returned home last night from a business trip and really saw no difference in Dodge's behavior. Other than being very thirsty all the time and in and out of the house for potty time. That's what makes it so hard, because he looks normal. We will pamper him and when we see that he is struggling or uncomfortable, we will know it's time to let him go. He will not suffer. I did get a kick out of some of the posts talking about my "little buddy". I should have clarified this, he is 110 lbs of "little buddy" LOL. Thanks for making me smile.....
This is Mrs. Switch07, I want to thank all of our JD friends for your kind words and prayers. This is the most difficult thing I've had to deal with. This big guy is my constant companion. Switch07 travels a lot so Dodge gives me such purpose to get up every morning to those big brown eyes and lots of kisses. He is my reason to leave my desk and come home to his wagging tail back his high pitch excitement bark waiting to go for his long walk. I will enjoy everyday I have left with him.
Thank you again for your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you again for your thoughts and prayers.
Well, the day has come and our companion has now left us for greener pastures to run and romp. Dodge was with us much longer than we expected when we first got the news of his cancer, and for that we are very grateful. It does not make it any easier to say goodbye even though we know that it was the best thing for him. I struggle with the fact I was not there to say a final goodbye, as I am on a business trip in Italy and my wife had to go through this ordeal with out me. I thank the Lord for my daughter Amber, who came home to help Wendy with this task. When I left home on Saturday, Dodge was fine and he gave me his usual sloppy kiss goodbye, by Sunday morning he was gone. As I wait to return home, I dread the fact that he won't be there to meet me at the door and I'm sure the tears will return as I hug my loving wife. I love my job and what it brings to my family, but sometimes it just sucks not being home when things such as this happens. So friends, treat each day like it may be your last, or the last for someone you love, two legged or four legged, Rest in peace Dodge........
skiroule
Well-known member
After learning of Dodge's situation a few months back, I think there were a number of us on here that were dreading this news. Even though we knew the day would come, it's still a really hard thing. I'm most likely not the only one thinking about the sense of loss you must feel right now. You have a great family and I'm sure that will help provide comfort to all of you. Take care.
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lenny
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,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,so sorry
anonomoose
New member
There is nothing that can be said that will remove the pain you are feeling. These animals come to us with a wiggle and a bark and leave us with big eyes and a shaky tail and remind us that life is precious and moves by in moments.
Your loss is a sadness most of us animal lovers can identify with as we have had these same losses and had to make the hard choices for the one thing that has given us unconditional love for the entire span of their lives.
It is still etched in my memory and it has been 16 long months since I had to do this for my dog. His picture with cocked head sits above my desk to help me over the rough time.
It is the single hardest thing I have had to do, times 8...and even though I KNOW the job had to be done each time I did it, so I have decided that I do NOT have the backbone to do it anymore. It is just too hard. I hope when MY time comes someone with the courage can help me over the edge too. It is my single biggest worry as I get older.
Time is a healer of sorts....remember the good times and pull those moments out of your memory bank and play them often....it helps.
Your loss is a sadness most of us animal lovers can identify with as we have had these same losses and had to make the hard choices for the one thing that has given us unconditional love for the entire span of their lives.
It is still etched in my memory and it has been 16 long months since I had to do this for my dog. His picture with cocked head sits above my desk to help me over the rough time.
It is the single hardest thing I have had to do, times 8...and even though I KNOW the job had to be done each time I did it, so I have decided that I do NOT have the backbone to do it anymore. It is just too hard. I hope when MY time comes someone with the courage can help me over the edge too. It is my single biggest worry as I get older.
Time is a healer of sorts....remember the good times and pull those moments out of your memory bank and play them often....it helps.
Sorry to hear of your loss switch. My heart goes out to you and your family. We lost a chocolate to a freak car accident at 4 yrs old, then lost a yellow at one year old due to a spinal stroke causing paralysis. Pets are great and sometimes we take them for granted. It sure sounds like your buddy was treated well. You will find peace, in time, knowing you did the right thing.
I still think about how sad my little 3 yr old boy was when we told him that our pup passed. He is now 5 and mentions how good the dog was and it brings a smile to our face.
In time, thoughts of Dodge, will bring nothing but smiles to your face. It sure sounds like he was treated like royalty. I don't really know what else to say besides, it sure sounds like you did things right.
Rest & Peace
m8man
I still think about how sad my little 3 yr old boy was when we told him that our pup passed. He is now 5 and mentions how good the dog was and it brings a smile to our face.
In time, thoughts of Dodge, will bring nothing but smiles to your face. It sure sounds like he was treated like royalty. I don't really know what else to say besides, it sure sounds like you did things right.
Rest & Peace
m8man
LoveMyDobe
Active member
I am crying my eyes for you right now, I have always givin advise about loosing a pet too many times. I don't want to repeat myself again, all I can say is I know what you are feeling. GOD it sucks what our 4 legged friends put us thru when they leave us. He will be in good company in Heaven till you meet up with him. GODSPEED to Dodge RIP
yamahauler
Active member
Sorry to hear of your loss and not being able to be there for the pup and family.