GLADES Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Last sunday my dog passed away. Her name was Lucy. She was a mixed breed (daushound- beagle / golden lab ??) dog that we adopted from the pound 12 years ago. Lucy was the best dog I ever owned and my whole family is still numb from the loss. Lucy was really smart, aware, and great with my 2 year old daughter. Im going to miss the times I took Lucy with me on my boat, in the truck and to run on the beach. About 5 weeks ago a lump appeared on the base of her neck, which eventally burst and healed. It was a type of cancer. She really went down hill fast in a couple of weeks. Last week she went blind and on sunday she was unable to support her weight any more. I took her to the vet to be put down that morning. One the hardest things I have ever done, but it had to be done. To those who owns dogs or other pets, spend some time with them. They love you unconditionally. You never know how fast they can be taken away. Quote
bass wrangler569 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 I'm really sorry dude. I think losing a dog is probably one of the hardest things in life. :'( Quote
Super User grimlin Posted June 25, 2009 Super User Posted June 25, 2009 Sorry for the loss of a family member. Don't be afraid to get another one.My Dog is getting up there with age too.Once he goes I'm getting another one as well.It'll heal the hearts of the loss.I'm an animal lover too. Quote
FishingBuds Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Yep sucks to lose a good one, best one I had was a chow that acted like a mellow Lab, had him 11 yrs. when he died, went out the next week and got a boxer, he is a blast and I will stick with this kind of breed. They are comical Quote
FishingBuds Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 I'm really sorry dude. I think losing a dog is probably one of the hardest things in life. :'( Maybe to a child and thats a BIG maybe, getting another pet will cure that, but no way is it up there with the hardest thing. When my brother committed suicide, that's up there with the hardest, I believe a death of your child is the hardest thing you will ever go thru Quote
Super User Bassn Blvd Posted June 25, 2009 Super User Posted June 25, 2009 I am saddened to hear about Lucy. My heart goes out to you and the family. My wife and I bought a 6 wk old Yorki/Maltesese mix when we got married. He is almost 7 yrs old now(dog yrs). He has slept in our bed EVERY night since we bought him. I don't know what I'll do if I ever lose my little buddy Tinker. Quote
Super User cart7t Posted June 25, 2009 Super User Posted June 25, 2009 As someone who has lost a child, losing a dog is absolutely NO comparison. Still very sad and I feel for you. We put our dog down in late March this year. Got a new one just before the road trip and he's turned into a great dog. Quote
frogtog Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Man I feel your pain, I had to put my Susie down last Tuesday and I still tear up. I thought it would be easier by now. I guess having her and her sister Sally for fifteen years don't fade away easy. I just wished she had died in her sleep or something. I won't never be able to have one put down again. The vet came to my house and did it. It looked so easy and painless until she turned her head and looked at me and closed her eyes :'( that's all I can say sorry for your lost Glades. Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted June 25, 2009 Super User Posted June 25, 2009 Sorry to her that. I will never forget when we lost a yellow lab named Peaches after 12 years. I was 14 at the time and she was my bud for longer than I can remember. Quote
Super User Jimzee Posted June 25, 2009 Super User Posted June 25, 2009 Sorry for your loss. I don't like reading these stories when someone has to put their dog down. I am not fortunate enough to have any children so my dog has become a close member of the family. If anything were to happen to him it would absolutely devastate me. :'( Quote
-HAWK- Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Sorry for your loss. Its hard reading stories like this, Im a big dog lover and dread the day that I will have to go through this my self. Goodluck man, hang in there. Quote
jesse D. Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 i feel your pain my 7 year old boxer mia passed away about 3 months ago Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted June 26, 2009 Super User Posted June 26, 2009 I cried like a baby when we had to put Butkus, our Doberman, down when he could not walk anymore. In due time, a puppy will make the perfect companion for your daughter. Quote
bocabasser Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 sorry to hear kevin. all dogs go to heaven. keep your head up my man. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted June 26, 2009 Super User Posted June 26, 2009 Sorry to hear about your loss . My buddy passed away last Sept. Quote
Other. Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Always hurts to loose a dog. My dog was my best friend and when he had to be put down I felt like crap for a month. I have pictures of him hanging over my bed. Unlike what other people are saying I say don't rush to get a new dog. Get a new dog when you feel like it's the right time. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted June 27, 2009 Super User Posted June 27, 2009 I have one thought for you. It occurred to me when my mother passed away, and while riding in my truck, our younger daughter started crying. I knew why, but regardless, I for some reason felt compelled to ask her why. She responded that she missed her Grammy, and would never see her again. I explained that her sadness was actually a good thing. Not the sadness itself, but what the sadness meant. It meant she had spent time with a grandmother that she loved and that loved her a great deal. She was very close to her grandmother, and the fact that she was so sad was because they meant so much to each other. What would be really sad, would be if she didn't care, or wasn't sad. Her sadness was the result of losing a very precious relationship. And that relationship was a blessing she was very fortunate to have had. To not grieve over the loss of someone or a pet, would be truly sad. Be thankful for the joy that a relationship has brought into your life. When you are sad, it may be a good thing. Quote
GLADES Posted June 28, 2009 Author Posted June 28, 2009 I just want to thank you guys for your kind words. They really helped. My family and I are getting over Lucy's death and we are feeling better. Her absence still hurts but we are moving on. Thanks guys. Quote
avid Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 so sorry for your loss, Having a pet die, especially a dog that you've had for a long time really puts a hole in your heart. I lost my dog Chloe about 6 months ago. I still have moments where I forget she's gone then it sorta just jolts my awareness. The pain will pass, but the missing.....? I'm not so sure. Quote
bass wrangler569 Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 I'm really sorry dude. I think losing a dog is probably one of the hardest things in life. :'( Maybe to a child and thats a BIG maybe, getting another pet will cure that, but no way is it up there with the hardest thing. When my brother committed suicide, that's up there with the hardest, I believe a death of your child is the hardest thing you will ever go thru I said one of the hardest things, not the hardest. Obviously the loss of a human loved one is exponentially more devastating than the loss of a pet. Quote
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