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david0tey

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Our 14 year old golden was diagnosed with lymphoma about a week ago. She developed scabs and rashes all over her body so we took her in hoping for the best. The vet took some blood and guessed it was just a thyroid problem. But we got the call a couple days later that we didn't want to hear. She has been completely blind and almost completely deaf for about 6 months now but still seems to enjoy the simple things. However, her skin is getting worse and she is having a hard time getting around now. Her appetite is getting progressively smaller as well. We usually have to carry her up and down the stairs. It seems like its a matter of weeks now. This has been especially hard for me because I have had this dog since I was 6. I don't know what to expect without her. I'm also worried about how our other golden is going to handle it. God this sucks.
 
I understand your feelings. I have spent more time with my dog than either of my two wives. I dread the day this becomes my dilemma, but fortunately, she is still healthy. Having had a golden for many years, before my min-pin, I know they are wonderful dogs. Hopefully you can take some comfort in having given her a good life.
 
I feel for ya...my dog is 14 years old now too...still healthy but the reality is that he won't live forever. I'm hoping like heck he goes in his sleep, no health issues to speak of so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
 
As Chip Gibbons would say (where has he been, by the way?), the biggest problem with dogs is that they don't live long enough.
 
Ken Ibold said:
As Chip Gibbons would say (where has he been, by the way?), the biggest problem with dogs is that they don't live long enough.
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Amen! I just spent the last 24 hours crying about the fact that my 6 mo old malinois puppy Zulu got hit by one of the guys working on the ranch and it broke her leg. We got her to Dallas today to a specialist and they plated and pinned her with 12 screws. She's going to stay in doggie ICU until Monday when we can bring her home. I never had kids and she is my 'kid'. It's amazing how much this hurts.
 
I love dogs to death but I don't know if I can put myself through this again in the future. I get too attached to them.
 
I definitely feel your pain, and agree with everyone else... they just don't live long enough. We really want to do another dog, but we also realized we're both too busy right now and it wouldn't be fair to the dog... house still feels awkwardly empty at night if you're home alone.
 
Cameron passed away this morning. I saw her last night and she seemed ok. I went back to school and got a call from my parents that they were going to have to put her down. She had seizures and apparently wasn't going to make it through the day. I'm home now keeping my other dog company. Let the healing process begin.:sad:
 
I'm so sorry. I've lost my share of dogs too,and it never gets easier. Each dog is special.
 
My dog is quite literally my closest companion. I work from home most of the time, so I've spent the majority of my days during of the last 3 years (when we got him from a shelter) with him next to me. My eyes tear up a bit just thinking about not having him with me...hang in there.
 
Sorry to hear about your pal, David. You two were lucky to have each other as companions.
It gets better, but it's never the same.
 
Hey, I'm really sorry to hear about that. I've had my dog since she was 6, A boxer, it's been 11 years with a life expectancy of ~9 years. It's pretty clear that she has cancer of some type or another. I fear I will be joining you soon. Hang in there, it's hard. Keep flying, it helps to clear my head anyway.
 
I know you know this - but it does not get said for obvious reasons - you are the master of your dog's end now. Make the right choice for him. Like every other choice you make is dog's life, to train them to board to take them to a vet, to walk them etc -you are responsible for this as well. Make sure you act in his best interest - and not yours.
 
Very sad. Sorry to here. I miss my pup terribly.
 
Sorry for your loss.
 
Sorry for your loss. Our Golden, Hanna is 11, she's slowed down a bit and has some lumps that the vet says are benign so she's doing pretty well. My wife hit her with the car in February and that has been a long slow recovery process, including surgery and a fancy brace that she won't wear. ;) But she's still plugging along and flying with me when she can.:)
 
So sorry to hear. I miss my pup. Want a new pup but we aren't home enough and it wouldn't be fair to an active dog.

We discussed and realized that as our pup got old she slept a lot and we would sneak some time while she was snoozing.

A younger pup we just can't do right now and it's killin' me. I miss my daily dose of pup love.
 
denverpilot said:
So sorry to hear. I miss my pup. Want a new pup but we aren't home enough and it wouldn't be fair to an active dog.

We discussed and realized that as our pup got old she slept a lot and we would sneak some time while she was snoozing.

A younger pup we just can't do right now and it's killin' me. I miss my daily dose of pup love.
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Obviously recovering is a long process. But how long did it take you to get back to a relatively normal state of mind? I'm religious so I tell myself that I will see her again but it doesn't feel any easier. Things that I didn't think I would miss, I really do miss. In her old age she would pace around the house and bark a lot. I would give anything to have those things back. It's too quiet in this house and it's depressing me.
 
david0tey said:
I love dogs to death but I don't know if I can put myself through this again in the future. I get too attached to them.
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Been there, said that. Then one day a fuzzy, bouncy fur ball licks your nose and you're allnin for another 12-18 year relationship with a creature you can't imagine living without.

Best wishes for your current best friend.
 
david0tey said:
Obviously recovering is a long process. But how long did it take you to get back to a relatively normal state of mind? I'm religious so I tell myself that I will see her again but it doesn't feel any easier. Things that I didn't think I would miss, I really do miss. In her old age she would pace around the house and bark a lot. I would give anything to have those things back. It's too quiet in this house and it's depressing me.
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It gets better. But there's still some stuff you just can't replace. I truly miss her snoring at the foot of the bed, got used to it over all those years.

Karen's snoring isn't as cute. Haha. :)
 
As someone who loves dogs more than humans, I feel your pain. In July, I had my 14-year-old Chocolate Lab put down and it nearly killed me. He had not gone down as far as yours and could probably have lived many more months, but I made a decision about his quality of life that I hope he would have made for me if the roles were reversed.

I've since adopted a new pup who has brought joy (but little sleep) back into the house. And so the circle continues .....
 
david0tey said:
Cameron passed away this morning. I saw her last night and she seemed ok. I went back to school and got a call from my parents that they were going to have to put her down. She had seizures and apparently wasn't going to make it through the day. I'm home now keeping my other dog company. Let the healing process begin.:sad:
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I wish there were words that could easy your sorrow, but there are none. I lost my Golden Retriever to cancer almost one year ago and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't have tears in my eyes. She was the most loyal, loving, best friend that I will ever have in this world. My way of coping was to double my efforts in dog rescue work and Pilots N Paws. It doesn't ease the pain of losing her but it makes me feel better that maybe I helped a homeless dog find a happy forever home. I have to believe that the Rainbow Bridge is real and I will see her again one day. I have to wipe my eyes now. Good luck.
 
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