TheHaze Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Forgive me, as I have no composure, but I need some moral support right now. My 17 year old yellow lab mut is being put to sleep right now. He is the kindest dog I've ever met and I'm balling like a child right now over this. He went out to pee yesterday, wagging his tail and all, but when he came inside he started throwing up white foam. He can't hold down water or food now and I think he's showing signs of bloat. He's too weak for meds and it seems nothing can be done. He yelped all through the night and I can't bare to see him like this any longer. My mother is driving him to the vet right now to be put down. He squirmed and cried all night but just moments before I carried him to his favorite seat in my mom's car, he calmed down. I've never seen him so relaxed before. I wrapped him in the same pink towel that I held him for the first time in when we first adopted him 17 years ago. I held him there for a moment and kissed his soft furry cheek and said goodbye and thanked him for being my buddy for so long. Here's to you, M.J. http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs244.snc1/9132_558114128157_50605852_32766995_7271399_n.jpg http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v332/181/53/50605852/n50605852_31754970_9583.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Sucks man, sorry to hear especially this time of year. Remember all the good times you've had and know that you most likely have given him a good fullfilling life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 I'm sure he enjoyed being your bud as much as you enjoyed him. RIP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 17 years of friendship rocks, it sounds like you guys had a lot of fun together. I hope you find the same peace he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinwebb Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 that broke my heart to read i have had to put animals down before and its never fun, but it will end the suffering. Always sucks to lose a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 17 years is a long time. Be thankful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Prayers to you and yours. Almost to the moment one year ago, I was rushing our Jasmine to the vet. We all just toasted to her a few minutes ago. I only wish we had such a long time with her. 17 years is amazing. Especially for a medium to larger dog. Hang in there. If you need any photos scanned and fixed, enlarged, etc....just PM me. I'll stop by and take care of them for you. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Me being a fellow dog lover I feel you completely bud. Think of the good times and keep ur head up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Thanks fellas. My mother came home and hugged me. She said he went without any struggle, crying or anxiety. I'm not sure why I didn't go but my mom held him while he went and it's reassuring to know he was in good company. I can't believe he lived so long and had nearly zero health issues his entire time on earth. Thanks so much, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 RIP. Sorry to hear about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Davis Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 My condolences, went through the same thing last year with our 12 y/o Alaskan Malumute. It's rough, like others have said, just remember the good times the the quality life he had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 My wife always says our dogs will live for another 19 years whenever we talk about how much it will suck when our first dog passes. According to her, 19 years from any day is when ours will go. It is truly a horrible thought to think about. I can only imagine what you are going through. Sorry to hear this, best wishes to you in your grieving process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmed Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 that sucks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDHG940 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Shitty to hear man, always hard to lose a pet. It still hurts to think that my Maggie is gone, but it will get better with time. Remember the good times that you shared with M.J., which I am sure are numerous with all the time you spent with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Sorry man that's not an easy thing to deal with. I was fucked up when my black lab died. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 I had to put my boy Dexter down in May of 2008. One of the hardest things I've ever done; he was an 18 year old, black lab/sheppard mix. It's hard, but they do tell you when it is their time. Take solice knowing that you did the right thing for your pup, and he knew it was his time. A lot of times their health will just take a nose dive; my Dexter's did the last couple of months, and I think I selfishly kept him going a little longer than I should have. It's hard, and your story teared me up a bit. It's hard, and will continue to be hard, but day by day it gets a little easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Fuck, man. I'm so sorry to hear that. It's one of the most painful things to deal with, imo. We almost had to put one of ours down two weeks ago. It was a very close call. My heart goes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Sorry to hear that's terrible news anytime but I think it hits a little more this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 sorry man, we lost ours to cancer a few months back... 17 years is a long time so be greatful of that! we only had ours for 9 and wouldn't trade any of it for the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHaze Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Thank you, to all of you. My eyes are so dried up right now from crying so much yesterday. I'm incredibly satisfied with his last day and I'm just so at peace knowing that he lived such a happy life and made my life so much happier. I'll miss his licks and greeting me at the door every day but he let me know that his time was complete. http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs166.snc3/19333_565973013887_50605852_32999875_7179720_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Sorry dude, I just went through the same thing this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 Damn dude that sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 Dude im so sorry to hear, We are so close to our animals too so I know how it feels to lose one of them. In 04 I lost my cat that I had for 15 years and I cryed so much because he looked to be in so much pain. We let him go natural which I somewhat reget now. I wish the best for you , just remember animals also know how much you love them, im sure he had a great life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolrayz Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 nice dog!!!!! I lost a 15 year old dog about three years ago so I now exactly how you feel. Go find a new puppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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