Bad news...

Post by **exnihilo** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:31 am

My parent's dog, the dog that sort of replaced me and my sisters after we left the house, isn't doing very well. She's about 15 years old, and isn't eating or drinking very much, seems to have difficulty swallowing. Mom is going to take her to the vet tomorrow. My parents are very upset and were crying about her tonight. I know everybody thinks their dog is special but this one is really like a part of the family and its awful to think about losing her.

She is the best dog the family ever had, so smart and kind and gentle and protective (and maybe even a little mischevious at times, although in an endearing way). I actually have tears in my eyes tonight. I think we have all been kind of dreading this for the past few years, although hopefully she will be able to get better and stay with us for a while longer. Knowing how old she is and how much I love her I have been extra sure to love on her whenever I visit my parent's house. But unfortunately since I work offshore and have 3 weeks to go I may not be able to say goodbye to her in person if it comes to that. I think that is what is bothering me more than anything else.

I guess what I don't understand is why dogs don't live longer than they do. It isn't fair to have to love them and lose them that way (and I hate what it is doing to my parents). But they say it's better to have loved and lost then never to have loved at all. It just doesn't feel that way when you know the loss is getting a whole lot closer.

Post by **onewyteduck** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:04 am

Ah, man, I am so sorry! I'd be the same way over my dogs....have been as a matter of fact.

And a

for your folks, too.

Let us know how things go and please let us know the pooch's name so the proper positive vibes can be broadcast!

Post by **exnihilo** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:17 am

Thanks... I needed that

Her name is POOKIE and any vibes / prayers / positive karma anyone can spare is appreciated.

Post by **sgt.null** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:41 am

i am sorry to here this. you are in our prayers.

Post by **exnihilo** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:45 am

Thank you sarge.

Post by **balon!** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:59 am

I'm with you ex. I cried my eye's out when my cat Spike died. Nothing but positive thoughts.

Post by **sgt.null** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:18 am

julie and i had a funeral for our beta fish. he sat on my dresser in his little bowl for almost two years. when our dog (sonny) passes... i don't like to think of it.

Post by **exnihilo** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:35 am

It's hard. You love something knowing it will be snatched away from you in what seems like a short time. I guess that's life. Sorry to hear about your fish, sarge.

Post by **sgt.null** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:49 am

thank you. we take care of them for so long. i still miss the dog i had when i was a kid.

Post by **exnihilo** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:51 am

Me too

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:31 am

awww
{{{exnihilo}}}
I hope it is something easily treated.
If not, I hope she holds out until you can say "good-bye."

Post by **exnihilo** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:41 am

Menolly wrote:awww
{{{exnihilo}}}
I hope it is something easily treated.
If not, I hope she holds out until you can say "good-bye."

Many thanks to you Mennolly and everyone else for the kind concern. I really hope it is something that is not major!

By the way, my dad calls her his "Gator Growler" and she wears a UF doggie collar.

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:59 am

exnihilo wrote:By the way, my dad calls her his "Gator Growler" and she wears a UF doggie collar.

awww...

Post by **Brinn** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:31 pm

Well I was going to offer my sympathies until you told me that the dog is a Gator fan!

In all seriousness Ex, hope everything turns out well for you and the parents.

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:51 pm

Brinn wrote:Well I was going to offer my sympathies until you told me that the dog is a Gator fan!

Post by **exnihilo** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:09 pm

Thanks Brinn

that was pretty funny.

What team do you favor BTW?

Post by **MsMary** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:26 pm

Sorry to hear the dog is doing poorly, ex.

Post by **Mortice Root** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:33 pm

Exnihilo, we put our dog to sleep about a year and a half ago. I've never cried harder than I did then. I still tear up about it now. Sympathies to you and your family.

Post by **onewyteduck** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:19 pm

Get well, Pookie, get well.

Post by **exnihilo** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:49 pm

Sad news... they found out she has cancer and they had to put her down today. Thanks for all the sympathetic messages on here, I really appreciate it.

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