i think im loosing my dog

Im not looking for sympothy or any thing like that but more to let my feelings out so that I dont look weak to my friends at school. They always say to tell some one your feeling that would understand and believe you guy would. So I came home today to find my dog that hasnt ate anything for the 3rd day and can barley walk. Iv had this dog since I was 8 and now im 14 and this is really hard. It seems weird but she was always there for me and I told her everything. I know, weird but true. She was seriously the best dog I have ever had. We had to put the rotwiler to sleep last month for old age which was also EXTREMLY hard. Im gonna go and ill be back later. Thanks and sorry for wasting space

So sorry to hear it.. I've gone through putting 2 dogs to sleep, and a third was killed by a car. It's never easy. It sounds like it's the time to let him/her go.. you don't want your dog to suffer.

Definately not a waste of space, so sorry to hear of your recent loss. Know that if he is suffering now he will be relieved to go.

dear your not waisting any space.i lost my babydoll (mexian chow-chow)and im 34 and its very hard for me because we have had her since a pup.she died of old age last year and i still think of her.but you know it will be ok,i know its hard but hang in there you will be ok.ill be praying for you..

That's always the hardest... I know exactly what you mean, and I keep worrying I'll be in a similar situation soon. My 17 year old cat has shrunken kidneys and is on a special diet right now and we need to give her shots at home every so often. She's seen me through... well, everything. It's a scary surreal prospect losing someone you love that much... and it's sad that your friends might not understand... I honestly can't comprehend how anyone can say "it's just an animal" to someone who's lost or is losing a beloved family member. You sure won't get any of that here... we totally understand. Putting him down is the right thing to do, but it's sure never easy...

it sounds like your dog is only 6 years old... have you been to a vet? it's so hard having a sick pet... it's like having a sick baby :(

sending hugs your way!

(and if we aren't here to support each other... then why are we here? - so don't feel you are wasting space or time (((hug))) )

I know just how you feel - our family dog died when I was 12 - as an only child it was like part of me and I was so attached to it. I hope your parents take it to the vet to see if anything can be done. ***Hugs***

I'm so sorry PJ. I lost a dog I got at age 9 when I was a grown adult, she lived 16 years with me all through my growing up times. She was my bud and knew all my secrets. I bawled like a baby when she had to be put down.


Part of loving our pets is knowing that most of them have shorter lives than we might wish and that we may face this last ultimate decision for them. Your friends are probably just being tough outside but inside they would hurt too if it was their dog.

If there is no hope and your vet cannot give your beloved dog a chance for more good days then please encourage your parents to make the hard but humane choice to let your dog go to her final rest soon. Don't be ashamed of your sadness or think you are wasting forum space....I think most of us have faced the loss of a pet at some point in our lives so we understand.


~~Jo~~

i didn't lose a dog , but i lost a parrot after raising it for 7 years.
i just hate to say things in these moments. but im sure all of us understand.

No wasted space here. I still get all teared up when I think about the german shepard I had from age 9 to 23. That dog was my best friend for a very long time, so I feel your pain. And a month or so ago, my cat "retard" had a urinary tract infection. They did x-rays to check his kidneys, and found that he's got an enlarged heart, and his hip sockets are destroyed. The Vet said that from the x-rays, the cat shouldn't even be able to walk, let alone run and jump like he does. So, I don't know how much longer he'll be around, because there's no way I'll let him suffer. And I've had him for 10 years. It's never easy.

/big hugs PJ...we're here for you. :(

Thanks you so much every one. My dad is taking her to the vet today as soo as he can. I just got back from geting my rout canal and he called and said it looked like something bit here in the face. So hopfully somthing will be able to be done. Thanks again

A bite? I'm in phoenix also, and I went through that a couple years ago with one of my rotts. Something got her in the nose and her face swelled up so bad she couldn't see, BUT the vet kept her overnight, on IV fluids and anti-inflamatories, and she was fine the next day. So hopefully its nothing too serious. Could even be a bee sting, I've seen a few around my house in the last couple days.

Really sorry to hear about your dog, I lost mine while I was still in high school and had to be sent home because I couldn't stop crying =( Sending good thoughts your way, hopefully the vet can shed some light on the situation. <3

So sorry to hear you dog is sick, but you can only hope that the vet can do something about it. I went through a similar process, but it involved my cat, who I had since she was born. I was about 13, and I came home from school one day to find that the family we sold a puppy to that morning graciously accepted my cat when my mother offered them her. I cried for days, and I still miss her everyday.

Ok, well today was my dogs last day.:tears: My dad picked me up from school and told me. She had a colapsed liver and the valley fever. she was my first dog and im probably gonna rune my keyboard from it geting so wet. So yeah, ill talk to you guys later. May not be on for a while. this is really hard

I'm so sorry to hear about your beloved dog. I didn't know anything about Valley Fever but I looked it up and it seems that's pretty bad in Arizona. Try to take a bit of comfort that your furry friend is no longer in pain. You've done one of the hardest but most humane things that any pet owner can do when a creature they care about is so very ill.

Our thoughts are with you...


~~Joanna & Mike~~

I am so sorry to hear about your dog. :( I've been through that myself and it's always very difficult to deal with. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts....

That's really rough, hon. I'm so sorry to hear it. :hug: You never have to be afraid to mourn around here. We truly understand.

So sorry.. but as hard as it is, you did the right thing.

so sorry dear,we all will be praying for you that you overcome this ordeal..right,guys?

Ok, so thank you for all your support and I appreciate everything youv done for me. Well last night my mom was showing me some dogs and showed me one pacificaly that was a golden retriever mixed with a saint benard. So today I went to the fire station to help out and run some calls with my best friends to take my mind off it. Well when I got home, I found that my dad had drove to camp verde and bought me the 8 week old female saint benard mixed with golden retriever. Though this doesnt care everything, its the best thing and I was so happy!!!

Aww.. that's sweet. Good luck with your new pup! It'll be a hairy one!

Congrats on your new baby girl! =)

PJ, Sorry to hear about your dog. My heart and prayers go out to you for your loss. After over 15 yrs, my cat Stripe had to be PTS this Jan. 2 because her kidneys were failing. It was the worst night and day of my life. I TOTALLY understand!!!! I still bawl about it when I keep expecting her to come at feeding time, or to sleep on my bed. :tears: :tears:

N-E-body who cares for animals of any species would completely understand how you feel. Don't feel uncomfortable about sharing. Another site actually has a forum specifically for mourning lost, loved pets-----of ANY kind. I know it's hard! but I'm sure you'll love your new, fat, furry pet just as much.

Hugs and caring,

RuLyn

Congradulations on the new furry friend! I know my babies are always a comfort through any hard time, including the loss of one of them. I'm sure this girl will be a great comfort and companion! :hug: