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Dan76 wrote:
I know of your heartache. Thoughts to you and yours.
Next time someone says to me "We're thinking of getting a dog" I gonna say, "what are you crazy!"
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meat wrote:
Today we had to put down our dog.
Abbie-gale (Abby) was an 11 year old shepherd mix from a resque shelter an the streets of Trenton, she had kidney decease, an abdominal mass, and pretty bad arthritis. I know y'all know how it is as many of us have been here before.
Gonna miss her terrible! She was a gentle soul.
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Drybones wrote:
meat wrote:
Today we had to put down our dog.
Abbie-gale (Abby) was an 11 year old shepherd mix from a resque shelter an the streets of Trenton, she had kidney decease, an abdominal mass, and pretty bad arthritis. I know y'all know how it is as many of us have been here before.
Gonna miss her terrible! She was a gentle soul.
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Grinder wrote:
Sorry for your loss, socks.
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meat wrote:
Thanks, thought to let her out this morning...then I remembered.
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Grinder wrote:
meat wrote:
Thanks, thought to let her out this morning...then I remembered.
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Since Casper has been gone, I've really bonded with Molly. She is so sweet. She gets along great with my grand dog, Max, and enjoys being around other dogs, but was never nice to Casper.
A few months ago, she started waking me up every night to go outside and would drink a lot of water. Diabetes crossed my mind but she wasn't drinking a lot during the day so I dismissed it.
Then, a few weeks ago, she started having trouble catching her treat when I threw it. Thinking it was because of the hair in her face, I had her groomed.
She also has lost weight, 5 lbs. in the past year. From 19 to 14 lbs.
Next sign began a few days ago when she started bumping into things and stumbling.
Finally, I smacked myself in the head and got her to the vet.
Yep, diabetes. And she's nearly 100% blind. Tonight, she's starting a strict diet and insulin.
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NoAngel wrote:
Sorry to hear that.
But things can always be worse. We will figure it out and adapt.Lost in the right direction. -
TrafficJam wrote:
NoAngel wrote:
Sorry to hear that.
But things can always be worse. We will figure it out and adapt.
"Dazed and Confused"
Recycle, re-use, re-purpose
Plant a tree
Take a kid hiking
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Don’t know the cost, but I’ve made a similar item out of a gallon milk jug. Recommend not using soap in the container, as the dog can get a stomach upset by licking soap residue off the paws.
Lest we forget.....
SSgt Ray Rangel - USAF
SrA Elizabeth Loncki - USAF
PFC Adam Harris - USA
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jimmyjam wrote:
I think my mind is dirty
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now we're rescuing dogs...
During a hike on the Maxwell Falls trail near Evergreen, Colorado on Sunday, 120-pound Great Pyrenees Kato and his two human companions were roughly one mile into their trek when the 5-year-old fur baby decided he'd had enough of schlepping through the woods and plopped down, refusing to go on. He was incredibly exhausted, potentially dehydrated, and worse yet, way too heavy and unwieldy for two people to carry back down themselves. So, they put out a rescue call regarding a dog in distress, and a crew of good-spirited volunteers responded.
While the situation itself wasn't necessarily as serious or involved as having to rescue an injured human hiker, it did require some human-sized equipment. Specifically, the rescue team carried the good boy all the way down on a traditional stretcher, as he regaled passersby like a monarch atop a litter. Fortunately for us (and the internet at large), his arrival back at the trail head was captured on camera. And as you'll notice, he looks pretty damn comfortable and happy to be treated to such a service.
According to the public information officer for the Evergreen Fire Department who spoke to the local NBC affiliate, the owners won't be on the hook to pay for the rescue, since the crew is made up exclusively of volunteers.
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While I frequently hike overnight with a mature canine companion, I don’t take her on extended hikes involving challenging landscapes or the potential for weather extremes.
Kudos for the rescuers. Hopefully the hikers will make a sizeable contribution to a tribute BBQ in gratitude.
Lest we forget.....
SSgt Ray Rangel - USAF
SrA Elizabeth Loncki - USAF
PFC Adam Harris - USA
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Traffic Jam wrote:
Since Casper has been gone, I've really bonded with Molly. She is so sweet. She gets along great with my grand dog, Max, and enjoys being around other dogs, but was never nice to Casper.
A few months ago, she started waking me up every night to go outside and would drink a lot of water. Diabetes crossed my mind but she wasn't drinking a lot during the day so I dismissed it.
Then, a few weeks ago, she started having trouble catching her treat when I threw it. Thinking it was because of the hair in her face, I had her groomed.
She also has lost weight, 5 lbs. in the past year. From 19 to 14 lbs.
Next sign began a few days ago when she started bumping into things and stumbling.
Finally, I smacked myself in the head and got her to the vet.
Yep, diabetes. And she's nearly 100% blind. Tonight, she's starting a strict diet and insulin.
My poor baby.
My sweet Molly died this morning, I’m heartbroken. She was nearly 17 and had bladder cancer…was deaf and blind. She was in a lot of distress so I had to put her down. My head knows it was the humane thing to do but I feel like a murderer nonetheless.Lost in the right direction. -
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jimmyjam wrote:
Awwww, I'm so sorry for your loss TJ.
Lost in the right direction. -
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LIhikers wrote:
TJ, sorry to hear of your loss. I know how hard it can be as we had our dog put down last year.
All my decisions revolved around her…making sure she was always cared for and was never left alone for long periods of time…like every responsible pet owner.
I’m sure in a few weeks I will feel relieved that I’m free to pack up and leave at a moments notice or to go on long day hikes.Lost in the right direction.
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