She died yesterday morning in her sleep. Or thats what I want to believe. We will never know. My dad called me tonight to tell me. I got her when I was 4 years old. My 1st memories are about when I was 4 years old So I have had that dog for my whole life. My parents got her for me so I would have something to talk about, I was a very shy kid thats what they recommened for me. She was friendly to everybody till we moved to Houston about 10 years ago and some reason she turned into more of a guard dog. She was diagosed with heartworms in 1999. We opted not to put her through the treatment.Since she was already old and there was no guarntee that it would do anygood. It would have been to tough on her. They gave her just 6 months to live. She made it just over 3 years. Either they misdiagonesd her or she was a very strong dog. She started to break down with arthritis in May. She could barely get out of her bed. She also developed a tumor on her foot this summer. My dad says thats what finally got her. I left for college in August I was hoping to see her one more time for Thanksgiving. But I guess it wasnt meant to be. A big part of my childhood is now gone. Today really sucks Sparky 1987-2002
Sorry to hear about your family loss. Your dog lived a long life and that should comfort you. I lost my childhood dog in an abrupt way as well. It was blind in one eye and deaf with bad mange. My mom had it put down while I was away at college because it was in agony. Tore us all apart. I didn't get to say goodbye. I will say a prayer for Sparky.
Sorry to hear that. I have had the same dog for basically my whole life, and I know how sad it will be when she dies.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Pets can be such an important part of our lives, especially when we grow up with them. I hope you can take comfort in the knowledge that you and your family gave her 15 wonderful years.
Man, that sucks. At least your dog lived a long life and doesn't have to suffer anymore with stuff like arthritis and heartworms. My parents' dog, a cocker named Rex, is such a big part in all of our lives. It is going to be a very tough day to deal with when he passes. I have had other dogs before, but none that have the bond like I have with Rexie.
You have my sincerest condolonces. I cannot feel what you are feeling; I only know how sad I'd be if my Pisces was taken away. Take care and take comfort in the knowledge that she lived so long because she was loved.
We had to put my dog down in 2000. We got her in 1986, when I was 12. One thing that I took comfort in that maybe you can as well is that she was a part of what made me the man I am today. That dog taught me about unconditional love and companionship. Nobody can ever take that away from you. Sparky played a vital role in your development whether you know it or not. In that way...Sparky will live within you for the rest of your days. Take this time to thank Sparky for all he did to influence your life and your view of the world. People underestimate the role that a dog can play on the mental makeup of a person. I don't...and you shouldn't either. RIP Sparky.
I am so sorry to hear that rocketfan. I believe that Sparky is in a better place now, and you will see her again. She had a wonderful life, and you can take solace in the fact that you loved her as much as one could have. +
i'm verry sorry to hear that, our dog died last year,we where verry sad. i'm glad to hear she had a good and happy live. i wish you all the strenght.
Rocketfan83, My sympathies for your loss. When dogs die, it is just as saddening as when a human dies. There's no way to describe the feelings that one feels when their "best friend" passes. Much Love to you and yours. I still can't imagine my dog Niles, a mini schnauser, dying. Cod
Very sorry to hear that, man. Your dog seemed very tough, but it was probably better to finally give up the fight. I'm sure she was in a lot of pain, but I think she is finally without all that pain now. RIP Sparky. BTW, I was much luckier than most of you who've lost childhood pets. I got a dog at a young age and we were inseparable, like many of you I assume. He had his fights with death, in fact we almost shot him one time because we thought he was in so much pain, but he wouldn't let us. Then, he got better and a year later everything was good. However, one day he wasn't on our porch when we woke up. We weren't worried since he'd go missing a few days, but would come back. Days went by, and I started to worry. Then months went by, and I slowly accepted the fate. I say I was lucky because I didn't have to accept his death all at one time. There was no "he's dead" that I heard, and I didn't ever see his dead body. I am truly sorry for anyone that has to see their own pets body or hear that they are in fact dead.
Thanks for all the kind words and support. its been really helpful. Its defintely been a long weekend. The hardest test will be when i come home to a empty backyard in about a month or so. lol the rockets season opener couldnt come at a better time for me.
My mastiff passed away last night. He was 12. Very sudden, not sure what happened, he might have eaten something bad. I found him this morning. He was very spry and the vet called him a 'forever puppy'. RIP Conan (Co-co, Nanners, Booger).
Very hard thing to go through, yet we set ourselves for it over and over again. The journey is well worth the pain, imo. Condolences.
