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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ncdan on June 07, 2021, 03:54:48 PM
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I just wanted to share this with my WG family because over the years I have shared my fur baby, Daisy, with our friends here.
She went into kidney failure back in January this year and the vet told us she had a couple months to maybe a year, she was 14 at the time and we had her from 4 weeks old. She was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure at 70% shut down.
Lisa started hand cooking all her food, eliminating some ingredients that would hamper her kidney functions. She seemed to be doing fine until Saturday morning when we noticed a weakness in her rear legs. By Sunday morning she had little to no function in the rear and by last night she could not even sit up on her own.
We made an appointment for 11:00 am this morning for our vet. They agreed to do the procedure in the back seat of Daisy’s ram pickup where Lisa held her the entire time.
I have lost a child and I must say this comparison is scary similarity, we hurt right now😞
I hope this will encourage all of you folks who have fur babies to cherish every minute you can spend holding and loving on them and maybe give them an extra hug for Daisy May Proctor ❤️
They say what don’t kill you makes you stronger but I’m not sure that is true today because it feels like this much pain could kill someone.
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Sorry for your loss. I have cats, not dogs, and the only way I make myself feel better is to remember that they had better lives with me than with anyone else.
Hope it gets better for you!
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Prayers for you buddy
They are an important part of family
inditx
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Damn I hate that stuff but the price that goes with sharing one's life with pets. Still worth it.
GliderJohn
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Yeah, they do that to you…that under the skin stuff.
I’m sorry.
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sorry for your loss Dan.
Big Dan, you're a considerate guy. I appreciate that.
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Sorry to hear this.
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I told you this earlier, But you know Daisy would thank you for all the love you two gave her. I still think about our Maimie, and she's been gone 4 months? I miss the way she always checked to see if we shut the laundry room door all the way so she could sniff my socks. She would always guard the doggy door and give Max the what-for when he came in : ) There was not a varmint safe in our yard while Maimie was in charge, even treed a groundhog dang near as big as she was! It'll get better with time Dan. Dogs are great!
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Very sorry, to both of you, Danny and Lisa. We all know that all good dogs go to heaven! :wink:
Be well, stay well,
DougG
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~HUGS~ I'm so sorry for you and your family. Furbabies are our children/family/friends. We lost our's to the same issue a few years back and it was heartbreaking for us all.
This thought helped us get through the pain a bit.
Place your hand on your heart. Feel it beat? That is Daisy's tail wagging to let you know how much she loves and appreciates her human family. <3
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Feeling for you Dan. It will take a while for the heartache to become more like pleasant memories. I hope my keyboard is waterproof.
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Our condolences to you and Lisa for Daisy's passing. There is no doubt in my mind that you both gave her the very best life possible. From all of us pet lovers , thank you Dan.
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Remember the good times.
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Very, very sorry for your loss....Pets are like family, and it is always hard and sad when they pass on....My sincere condolences to you and your family...
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So sorry.
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Ncdan, very sorry for your loss, I understand how you feel.
I have been involved in rescues, shelters, animal control, and transports about 50 years.
Always adopting those that no one else would give a home to, never regretted it.
I've lost two best friend last year, and the year before. Both about 15.
My Boxer never left my side more than a few feet, my Shepherd mix was as smart as can be.
Found two lost people and many dogs and cats.
Rarely needed to tell them anything, like they could read my mind.
Sorry to run on, the dog lover in me.
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It can be so udderly sad when our fur babies leave us. She had to go Dan because she wouldn't want to live without the love you and Lisa gave her. Many know exactly what you're going through and are sending prayers because of it. Love you Dan, this too shall pass. But Daisy won't be forgotten because a pet can be like a gift from God for those who understand.
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Very sad to hear the news, Danny. Our animals mean the world to us, too. We made a similar trip to the vet just over a week ago. Not cool.
You and Lisa will be in my prayers tonight.
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Dan,
My heart goes out to you and Lisa. I know how much Daisy meant to you both.
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Sorry for your loss Dan, very sad to say goodbye to a four legged family member, I have had the sad responsibility of putting down a loved member of our family three times now, not easy
Animals are very special, more so as I get older
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Feel your pain. We put ours down last light. She was 13. Here's to shared grief.
-AJ
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It's never easy............... ........
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I’m so sorry NCDan. I’ve always thought it a privilege to say goodbye to my dogs the right way when the time comes. It really does hurt though. Better days ahead.
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Karen and I lost our female Scottish Terrier "Chloe" on 6/14/12, due to something she ate, just 2 weeks past her 5th birthday. She was a compulsive eater (2 "Heimlichs" performed by me when she overdid on twigs and rough forage) and I cried for the first time since adolescence. Ditto Karen. Her inseparable companion, Riley (also a Scottish Terrier--we would have no other breed) was confused and distraught. How to explain it to him?
We were in no shape to add a replacement for Chloe so we donated Riley to Northern California Scottie Rescue, who found him a really good home with multiple Scotties after 4 months of searching. Karen and I still have not recovered. People who say, "Oh, just get another dog" just don't "get it".
Heartfelt condolences, McDan.
Ralph
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We're with you Dan, those of us who have been there know what it's like.
Sarah
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Sorry to hear that Dan. Those are always very sad days.
But IMO, you and your wife did the right thing, and did it in the best possible way.
"Shared joy is double joy! Shared sorrow is half sorrow!"
thanks for sharing!
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Sorry Dan.
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Sorry man. Prayers and hugs.
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Lisa and I would like to thank everyone for the kind words of encouragement. I sent PM messages to as many as I could last night for a more personal thank you and if I miss anyone it’s not purposely.
It was a very dark feeling of anxiety for us last night but Lisa and I stayed near each other and hope it will be a brighter day today.
I realize that such an emotional reaction to loosing a dog may seem strange and hard to comprehend to people who have never put their total capacity to love in an animal but when one does invest that type of agape love, the lose of that family member is devastating.
Again, thanks to everyone who sent their condolences and Lisa and I read each and every one snd could feel the heart sent words.
Thanks so much
Danny and Lisa
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Lisa and I would like to thank everyone for the kind words of encouragement. I sent PM messages to as many as I could last night for a more personal thank you and if I miss anyone it’s not purposely.
It was a very dark feeling of anxiety for us last night but Lisa and I stayed near each other and hope it will be a brighter day today.
I realize that such an emotional reaction to loosing a dog may seem strange and hard to comprehend to people who have never put their total capacity to love in an animal but when one does invest that type of agape love, the lose of that family member is devastating.
Again, thanks to everyone who sent their condolences and Lisa and I read each and every one snd could feel the heart sent words.
Thanks so much
Danny and Lisa
Completely understandable Dan.
The important thing is that you and your wife made that emotional investment, and the lives of everyone (human and canine) involved were better as a result!!!!!
IMO, one of those situations where the time spent together is it's own reward.
Best company on Earth is a dog!
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Sorry for your loss. We accept accept the fact that we will likely outlive our fur pal when we bring home that pup or kitten. Sending them on is the last kind thing that we do for them. Always remember, be the human that your dog thinks you are.
Larry
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Sorry for you lost :sad:
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From one dog lover to another, I feel your pain having been there a few times , Thanks for treating your pets like they deserve to be treated, it will get better with time.
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We had to put down our little dog Guzzi about a year ago, We feel you pain.
Earl.
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Thanks for all the heart felt responses.
Loosing a beloved pet is no different than loosing any other family member. There is a psychological grieving process that’s involve and everyone should make themselves aware of how it works. There are actually 5 steps that psychologist have identified that we humans must go through before and after the loss of a loved one.
Denial is the first and I’ve realized I was there. I realized that when Lisa informed me that Daisy was in kidney failure and would only live a couple months to at the very best close to a year, in my mind I refused to acknowledge that fact. Now I definitely feel the results.
I do realize we’ll work through it and life will go on and hopefully soon we will be able to start enjoying the wonderful memories Daisy gave us during our 14 year love affair with her❤️
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Sorry for your loss. We lost our 13yr old lab Aug 2020....very hard! She was along for us raising our 2 kids that were 17 & 19 at the time. Lots of great memories with her!
We weren't getting another dog as we'll be empty nesters in 2 months when my daughter goes off to college....well my daughter leaving is really hitting my wife hard....I was hit hard more when my son went off to college but it's not going to be easy seeing her leave either. We travel a lot so didn't want the responsibility of a dog.
Well....my wife decided that a puppy would help ease the pain of the empty nest.
Meet Harley:
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Pic when I met her recently.
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Thanks for sharing that Jim, I forgot you were taking pictures.
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Feel for you Dan.
We have a black Labrador, coming up to 3 years old, our first dog.
Why did it take me 6 decades to find this out?
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my sincere condolences, Dan, to you and your wife. I recently lost my jack Russell terrier companion of 14 years. Its tough, man, there is no easy way. Its been 2 months and the pain is still there, slowly fading, but it sure leaves an "emptyness" in our soul.
That photo of you, with the banjo, and her in her blanket at your feet says it all. What love! :thumb:
Take care
Rick Duarte
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Sorry for your loss. We lost our 13yr old lab Aug 2020....very hard! She was along for us raising our 2 kids that were 17 & 19 at the time. Lots of great memories with her!
We weren't getting another dog as we'll be empty nesters in 2 months when my daughter goes off to college....well my daughter leaving is really hitting my wife hard....I was hit hard more when my son went off to college but it's not going to be easy seeing her leave either. We travel a lot so didn't want the responsibility of a dog.
Well....my wife decided that a puppy would help ease the pain of the empty nest.
Meet Harley:
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Hi Harley 👍
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Feel for you Dan.
We have a black Labrador, coming up to 3 years old, our first dog.
Why did it take me 6 decades to find this out?
Steve, you saved yourself a log of pain, based on the way I feeling at this time:(
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my sincere condolences, Dan, to you and your wife. I recently lost my jack Russell terrier companion of 14 years. Its tough, man, there is no easy way. Its been 2 months and the pain is still there, slowly fading, but it sure leaves an "emptyness" in our soul.
That photo of you, with the banjo, and her in her blanket at your feet says it all. What love! :thumb:
Take care
Rick Duarte
Oh my Rick, and the flow starts again😥
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If you want to make this old redneck cry like a baby, get me talking about my 1st male standard schnauzer Ike. We went through thick and thin together through a tough time in my life. He was my literally my best friend for the time he was here. Finally I knew when It was time to put him to rest. I wiped a tear on his head and he went to sleep peacefully. I take my boy Max to the same vet. It's still hard to go in that room at the office.
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Dan, I and the missus are very for your loss. It’s always gut wrenching and I feel at a loss for words of comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with y’all.
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Thanks everyone. It’s been a little easier today. I actually started going through some of her pictures without the intense pain and maybe even some smiles.
I really appreciate all the support and kind words.
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True pet owners know that we are not "owners"...just happy to share our lives with furry friend.
Chances are we will outlive them....and we still value our time together.
As you...and we...and many others have found out the last act of kindness is the hardest.....but necessary.
The body doesn't live forever but memories do...
Jeff & Laurie