Today really sucks.

[chevysoldier]

Went to my parents to chat with them after work. My dog Dusty stays there because I can't have pets at the apartment and don't have enough time to take care of her. Well she has had a limp for awhile now and it's getting worse. My mom took her to the vet to have some x-rays done and found out she has bone cancer. It's eaten away to the point where she could easily break her leg. She's about 12 years old which is really pretty good for a golden retriever. Also has cocker spaniel and chow in her. So this weekend I'm gonna bring her home so I can say my good byes and plan on getting lots of pictures of her and my daughter. Probably next week we will put her down. I still remember about 11 or so years ago going to the pound to find a dog. She just sat there and shook her body, she was that happy. Didn't bark once. I knew immediately she was the dog for me. That's one thing I keep thinking about, how we rescued her and gave her a much better life. She's had a great life and and been a wonderful friend.:(

Edit, sorry for the large pictures.

[redrocket04]

Sorry to hear that. We had to put my golden down for the same reason. It's been five years, and it still sucks to find pictures of her. Last summer, my parents had to have a tree dug up in their back yard, and they found a few kongs, and five of those bones that petsmart sells. Real bone, with some kinda junk stuffing. She used to eat the stuffing, then bury the bone while pooping. (Please, no "burying the bone" comments. We're talking about my deceased dog here.)

It's a very difficult part of life.

[Likwid]

Sorry mang, losing a member of the family, no matter how many legs, is very hard to deal with.

[SWing'R]

Sorry mang, losing a member of the family, no matter how many legs, is very hard to deal with.

I agree. Sorry to hear.

[Pedro]

Sorry to hear that bud. I know the feeling of losing a pet to death. It sucks.

[chevysoldier]

Thanks guys. I just needed to vent a little bit, I'm pretty tore up about it, but that's life. I wish saying that made me feel better...

[Tonik]

Seriously sorry about this. I love animals and whenever this happens it is one of the hardest things to go through. All I can tell you is that it will get better, and you will be left with happy memories. But it takes time, all you can do is hang in there.

[hue jass]

So sorry to hear this. I lost my golden on September 6th 2005 at about 6:30pm and I'm still sad.

[drew95gt]

Sorry to hear about your pup...it is just like losing a family member.

[MidgetTodd]

My last Rott had that too but we didnt catch it till her rear leg actually did break.

[flounder]

Good looking pup.. Sorry to hear.. I care more for my animals then I do people.

[cmh_sprint]

Sorry to hear about this. The next week or so will add to those special memories you will have forever. Enjoy the time that have.

[c7fx]

Thats a bummer I have two Goldens about that age.

[warpspeed]

sorry to hear man.....I love my dog he's about 12 years old now....hoping he'll make it a few more years since he's younger....IDK if I'll ever find another Jack Russel thats as laid back and nice as him :/

[juliejuliejulie]

aaw this is really sad I'm sorry that you are going through something as hard as this. Keep talking about it... pet people honestly understand how you feel. This is by far one of the hardest things to ever experience ... Lots of love and prayers your way...

[kawi kid]

sorry dude........... this is one thing i dread having a pet

[max power]

sorry to hear bro. Our last dog looked just like her.

She died in the hottest part of summer. I cried my eyes out while sweating buckets and hand digging a 5 foot deep hole for her big ass. She was a great dog, just chilled in the yard. So a year later I got a lab pup and after 5 years of putting a boot in her ass, I have another great dog. Still miss the old one tho. Never gave me a single problem. She only made it to 10.

[chevysoldier]

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. I just called my sister who is off at college to tell her. She's taking it pretty rough too. My dad's gonna pick her up from Pittsburgh so she can be there.

[scottb]

Aww man, sorry to hear this. It will get easier to deal with over time. Remember the good times. I have had several dogs and cats over the years and I cried each time they passed. The night before I had to put down my shepard/huskey mix ( named Jake), I made 2 large steaks, one for me and one for Jake. I sat with him on the floor and we both had steak and beer. I figured the beer would not do any harm. So even now, I still get a bit choked up when i hear that older country song called "Feed Jake".

[kawi kid]

Aww man, sorry to hear this. It will get easier to deal with over time. Remember the good times. I have had several dogs and cats over the years and I cried each time they passed. The night before I had to put down my shepard/huskey mix ( named Jake), I made 2 large steaks, one for me and one for Jake. I sat with him on the floor and we both had steak and beer. I figured the beer would not do any harm. So even now, I still get a bit choked up when i hear that older country song called "Feed Jake".

dude thats a tear jerker right there

[chevysoldier]

Aww man, sorry to hear this. It will get easier to deal with over time. Remember the good times. I have had several dogs and cats over the years and I cried each time they passed. The night before I had to put down my shepard/huskey mix ( named Jake), I made 2 large steaks, one for me and one for Jake. I sat with him on the floor and we both had steak and beer. I figured the beer would not do any harm. So even now, I still get a bit choked up when i hear that older country song called "Feed Jake".

I'm with Kawi, that is a tear jerker. It's funny though, my wife and I were just talking about giving her some good people food. She's never been aloud to have any. A steak sounds like a good idea.

[scottb]

Do something special. The 2 worse parts was being in the room when he got "the shot" and then driving home alone, to come home to put away the food bowl and pick up the dog toys. I currently have a 13 year old cocker spanel named King Kinser Outlaw, named after the sprint car driver, Steve Kinser. Kinser has a lump on his side, can hardly see and hear, and needs to be carried up steps. Cool story, I actually had Steve Kinser sign the AKC "family tree" papers. Just like I did with Jake, I will make a shadow box for Kinser's collar, leash,picture and Akc papers when he passes.

[kitani2126]

Making a shadow box is a really good idea...I am chevysoldier's wife and I was also thinking of making a scrapbook for all the pics he has of Dusty...Also, thanks to everyone for their prays and support, even though Dusty is a dog she is still a huge part of the family.

[ohdaho]

Aww man, sorry to hear this. It will get easier to deal with over time. Remember the good times. I have had several dogs and cats over the years and I cried each time they passed. The night before I had to put down my shepard/huskey mix ( named Jake), I made 2 large steaks, one for me and one for Jake. I sat with him on the floor and we both had steak and beer. I figured the beer would not do any harm. So even now, I still get a bit choked up when i hear that older country song called "Feed Jake".

My pug runs around looking for beers to knock over so she can drink. I wouldnt know how I would react if my dog passed away. Shes my first pet ever and Id do anything for her.

[max power]

I sat with him on the floor and we both had steak and beer. I figured the beer would not do any harm. .

If beer did them any harm, mine would be dead at 5. Make that dog a steak Chevy. Thats a fine idea.