Cay, our beloved dog died today...RIP best friend...

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I am writing this through tears.... At one moment he was happy and wanting love, three hours later
his body was shaking uncontrollably and he had a difficulty walking. His movements slowed down...

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We called the vet and though her practice was closed for the evening, she said to bring him in.

By the time he was at the vet's office, he had very visible pain and more of a difficulty in walking.

He carefully lied down and didn't move at all after that. The vet immediately gave him an injection of a painkiller.

Even after that he was still looking as he was in pain. The vet didn't think he would make the trip.

I was told that because we're leaving, there was no way to get him well. He had blood in the urine,
extremely swollen prostate, enlarged liver and spleen, liver values over 300 and he was still in pain..

Looking at the big picture as difficult as it was, the decision had to be made.
We cried, held him and petted him as he got his shots. First one just to sleep then into deeper and deeper
sleep till it was over.

Even trying to look at it with the viewpoint that it had to be done so he would not suffer, it was like a bad dream.
We're still numb and it is difficult to be home without him as his presence is everywhere.

I thought that he would be the one to make it not to be the first one to go.

Tears are falling...It feels so unreal and so numb....


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Very sorry to hear this :( I had a similar experience myself once and even though it is for the best it does not make it any easier.My sympathies to you and your family.
 
At least let it be some comfort to you that you gave your beloved friend the very best life he could have ever hoped for. If you had never met him and taken such great care of him he very well may not have had 14 years on this earth, in a loving home.
Many dogs are not so fortunate.
 
Sorry to hear about your loss. :( Think of the good times, they tend to last lots longer than the sad one.
 
There just aren't words for times like this. You folks have our sincerest condolences -

thx - cpr
 
I know how much you loved him!! When I read the thread title, I started to cry. Cay KNEW how much you loved him too. He had 14 wonderful years with you. At least he died with you. I am so sorry that Cay died. I am going to include a poem that HAS helped me through this. I am sending you HUGS too. I hope you find peace.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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That's sad news. But better for him to go there, surrounded by family and a caring vet, that halfway across the world in a strange place.

He sure was a handsome guy...
 
I'm so sorry to hear of this. A few years ago we lost one of our Labs to something the emergency vet called Bloat. It took less time for her to go than for me to get her Vet ER. I still can't talk about it now.

It's tough, and you may get another puppy someday, but you'll never forget Cay. My sympathy to you and your family.
 
Spinner - I am terribly sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. -DT
 
I just lost my Shepard two Fridays ago, I know how you feel :(, smoke and prayers for you and your family.

Like I was told, he's in pet Heaven playin' with all the other forumites departed pets.
 
Sorry for your loss, he was well loved and is in a better place, remember the good times.
 
Thank you all for your much appreciated kind thoughts and the flow of strength you are giving us. You are good and compassionate people, -caring about a stranger new to your forum...


Daughter and I are going through some difficult time with this and with the thought that our beloved cat Rainbow will most likely face the same end soon. :(

Kind regards, -Spinner

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May you and your daughter find peace in knowing that you were with your best friend until his end and his memory will be with you for the rest of your life.

"Until you have loved an animal a part of your soul remains unawakened!"

Thoughts and Prayers for all.
 
My deepest condolences. He looks like he was a great friend.

I am often consoled by a deceptively simple old phrase that has layers of depth to it: "Life is what happens while you are busy making plans."

I doubt there was anything different that you could have done, there are just a lot of things we can not control, no matter how much we wish we could.
 
I'm really sorry to hear about this. Remember all the good times you had. Your family will be in my thoughts.



John
 
I'm sorry to hear this.

It is hard to say goodbye to our Animal companion after years of good times.

This never easy for us, who forms a bond with their Animal friends.

Take care of yourself and remember the good times that you had through the years.
 
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