Hi everyone. I hope you had a good Sunday and enjoyed the football games and whatever else makes you smile.
Here it is about 12:40 AM Monday and I am still feeling so sad. Sunday morning we got a call from a freind to tell us he was very worried about his dog, Zeke who is a 13 yr old, beautiful, intelligent, much loved member of the family and a good friend of ours too. We said we would be right out and drove over to take a look at the pooch.
I knew right away that this was a much sicker dog than was thought and advised we take him to a quality pet hospital immediately. We live out in the country and there were no local pet hospitals open. So we loaded Zeke into the back of our station wagon and drove 75 miles to an excellent Hospital we knew was open.
He had to be carried in on a stretcher. He was so weak! Yet Friday he was playing and romping around. They did blood work and tests and found he was over run with a bacteriological infection and was “septic” with a white blood count of only 1200.
After more time waiting for results, finally….the vet said that he was in shock and his systems were closing down. There was less than a 50/50 chance that they could save him but it would cost $5000,00 to make the attempt, but at 13 years, it was super slim.
So the decision was made to let him go as mercifully as possible with a shot to euthanize him while he was being held and loved. I couldn’t hold back the tears. I wept and felt the pain that my friend was feeling because I have been to that place too and I know how it hurts.
The bill was substantial and when asked what he wanted to do with Zeke’s body my friend said to cremate him, but when he heard how much it would be to get a private cremation with a return of the ashes in a wooden memorial box, he just couldn’t afford it. But I couldn’t stand the thought of having Zeke’s ashes treated like refuse and just dumped somewhere. That would be so wrong. So I told the vet, whom I know well because she takes care of my babies, all of my cats and dogs, that she should do the private cremation and give him Zeke’s ashes and I would pay for it.
It seemed little enough to do given the huge loss he has just experienced. The love of our pets is one of the greatest joys that can be experienced. They can also be the source of intense pain when they have to leave us.
I’m glad to have a family of friends I can share my thoughts with even in the middle of the night. Hug your fuzzy, four footed kids tight because they can so soon and unexpectedly be taken away. And I know you do StelBel, Dry, Cleokaya, Sugie, Grog, x_Tech, JP Steve, Lonewolf, Chikaka and all the rest of our animal loving gang at CD
Oh, puppybreath … I was crying as I was reading your post. It brought back a lot of sad memories of Quincy and his siblings and with each of them, I had to make that sad decision at the vet’s. So, I know only too well how hard and heart-wrenching that is. My heart goes out to all of you. It’s a sad and difficult decision to make, but it was the best thing for Zeke, as you already know. You have all had more than your share of heartache these past few months. Try to hang in there. Better times will come. ♥
Oh (((((((((((puppybreath and your friend))))))))))))))))))))))
That was a VERY generous and kind thing you did for your friend! I’ve been there with many pets over the years, it isn’t easy. I feel so bad for all of you.
(((((puppybreath))))) you are such a ball of sunshine:-(I remember the bad time I had with Tina and I feel your loss.Did I read right? $5000,000?? Good Grief.
Good Morning Grog, Dry, Cleo, Lonewolf, StelBel, puppybreath and all CDers out there.
(((((puppybreath))))), it is so hard losing such an integral part of the family. That was such a lovely gesture on your part. I have the ashes of Cleo in an urn provided by the vet that cremated her and Kaya is in a wooden totem box. Cleo’s urn is in the living room where her bed used to be and Kaya is in my office here with me.Good morning Grog, Dry, sugie, StelBel, ((((puppybreath))))), JP Steve, x_Tech and the rest of the CD pals of Fergus and Cuddles.
before my father died i promised to take care of his dogs. when little Punkin died i had her cremated and i have her ashes safely stored with pops. when Happy ( my boy now ) dies, i am going to spread pops ashes, with his two babies. he would have loved the idea.
(((((thehag))))), it can often be harder to lose a dog than some human family members because dogs have such unconditional love.noicantspell Hallford, that is a great idea!
These comments have brought back so many memories of my dear departed pets, especially my Teddy, Gallagher, Susie, and Hannah Bee. The first 3 were my sweet dogs, and Hannah was my cat. All but Susie, my yellow lab, lived to ripe old ages of 16 and 17 and I still miss them so much!HUGS TO ALL OF US WHO HAVE SUFFERED THESE LOSSES!
I haven’t forgotten you (((((Grog))))) and (((((JP Steve)))))Thank you for caring and letting me know that you do. I truly appreciate it! Folks like you make the world a better place and how I wish there were more like you.
Can you stand one more post from me? I hope so. I just want to say that you all have made my day so much easier and the love and kindness you have expressed towards me today has surpassed anything I imagined.
See? This is why I can honestly say that the company we keep here on CD is kind and honest and healing. There is a real sense of concern about the members of “our little family” and that makes CD a very special site indeed. Love you all for just being wonderful you.
Francine Long almost 13 years ago
Hi everyone. I hope you had a good Sunday and enjoyed the football games and whatever else makes you smile.
Here it is about 12:40 AM Monday and I am still feeling so sad. Sunday morning we got a call from a freind to tell us he was very worried about his dog, Zeke who is a 13 yr old, beautiful, intelligent, much loved member of the family and a good friend of ours too. We said we would be right out and drove over to take a look at the pooch.
I knew right away that this was a much sicker dog than was thought and advised we take him to a quality pet hospital immediately. We live out in the country and there were no local pet hospitals open. So we loaded Zeke into the back of our station wagon and drove 75 miles to an excellent Hospital we knew was open.
He had to be carried in on a stretcher. He was so weak! Yet Friday he was playing and romping around. They did blood work and tests and found he was over run with a bacteriological infection and was “septic” with a white blood count of only 1200.
After more time waiting for results, finally….the vet said that he was in shock and his systems were closing down. There was less than a 50/50 chance that they could save him but it would cost $5000,00 to make the attempt, but at 13 years, it was super slim.
So the decision was made to let him go as mercifully as possible with a shot to euthanize him while he was being held and loved. I couldn’t hold back the tears. I wept and felt the pain that my friend was feeling because I have been to that place too and I know how it hurts.
The bill was substantial and when asked what he wanted to do with Zeke’s body my friend said to cremate him, but when he heard how much it would be to get a private cremation with a return of the ashes in a wooden memorial box, he just couldn’t afford it. But I couldn’t stand the thought of having Zeke’s ashes treated like refuse and just dumped somewhere. That would be so wrong. So I told the vet, whom I know well because she takes care of my babies, all of my cats and dogs, that she should do the private cremation and give him Zeke’s ashes and I would pay for it.
It seemed little enough to do given the huge loss he has just experienced. The love of our pets is one of the greatest joys that can be experienced. They can also be the source of intense pain when they have to leave us.
I’m glad to have a family of friends I can share my thoughts with even in the middle of the night. Hug your fuzzy, four footed kids tight because they can so soon and unexpectedly be taken away. And I know you do StelBel, Dry, Cleokaya, Sugie, Grog, x_Tech, JP Steve, Lonewolf, Chikaka and all the rest of our animal loving gang at CD
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
That’s a really sad way to start the week, puppybreath. My thoughts go out to you and your friend.
Good Morning, cleo, sugar, Fellow Baby & the rest of the CD gang.
StelBel almost 13 years ago
Oh, puppybreath … I was crying as I was reading your post. It brought back a lot of sad memories of Quincy and his siblings and with each of them, I had to make that sad decision at the vet’s. So, I know only too well how hard and heart-wrenching that is. My heart goes out to all of you. It’s a sad and difficult decision to make, but it was the best thing for Zeke, as you already know. You have all had more than your share of heartache these past few months. Try to hang in there. Better times will come. ♥
StelBel almost 13 years ago
Good morning, Lonewolf, cleokaya, ((puppybreath)), Dry, sugie, GROG!, x_Tech, JP Steve and CDers everywhere!
@ cleokaya ~~ thanks for the update yesterday. Glad things are starting to get back to normal for you, and hope those winds die down to nothing!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Oh (((((((((((puppybreath and your friend))))))))))))))))))))))
That was a VERY generous and kind thing you did for your friend! I’ve been there with many pets over the years, it isn’t easy. I feel so bad for all of you.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Good morning Fellow Baby, cleo and sugie.
Howdy StelBel, x_Tech, JP Steve and puppybreath.
Sugie63 almost 13 years ago
(((((puppybreath))))) you are such a ball of sunshine:-(I remember the bad time I had with Tina and I feel your loss.Did I read right? $5000,000?? Good Grief.
Good Morning Grog, Dry, Cleo, Lonewolf, StelBel, puppybreath and all CDers out there.
cleokaya almost 13 years ago
(((((puppybreath))))), it is so hard losing such an integral part of the family. That was such a lovely gesture on your part. I have the ashes of Cleo in an urn provided by the vet that cremated her and Kaya is in a wooden totem box. Cleo’s urn is in the living room where her bed used to be and Kaya is in my office here with me.Good morning Grog, Dry, sugie, StelBel, ((((puppybreath))))), JP Steve, x_Tech and the rest of the CD pals of Fergus and Cuddles.
iharr1 almost 13 years ago
So sorry to hear about the doggie. I have two dogs and cats and know what it’s like to lose a beloved pet.
JP Steve Premium Member almost 13 years ago
So sad, puppybreath. But I am warmed by your kindness and generosity.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 13 years ago
before my father died i promised to take care of his dogs. when little Punkin died i had her cremated and i have her ashes safely stored with pops. when Happy ( my boy now ) dies, i am going to spread pops ashes, with his two babies. he would have loved the idea.
cleokaya almost 13 years ago
(((((thehag))))), it can often be harder to lose a dog than some human family members because dogs have such unconditional love.noicantspell Hallford, that is a great idea!
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Some good and sad stories here today. I feel for all of you.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 13 years ago
These comments have brought back so many memories of my dear departed pets, especially my Teddy, Gallagher, Susie, and Hannah Bee. The first 3 were my sweet dogs, and Hannah was my cat. All but Susie, my yellow lab, lived to ripe old ages of 16 and 17 and I still miss them so much!HUGS TO ALL OF US WHO HAVE SUFFERED THESE LOSSES!
Francine Long almost 13 years ago
SUGIE***!!! I FORGOT YOUR HUGS! So here they are..((((((SUGIE))))))
trekkermint almost 13 years ago
sorry for all the sadness :(just remember the rainbow bridge
Francine Long almost 13 years ago
I haven’t forgotten you (((((Grog))))) and (((((JP Steve)))))Thank you for caring and letting me know that you do. I truly appreciate it! Folks like you make the world a better place and how I wish there were more like you.
Francine Long almost 13 years ago
Can you stand one more post from me? I hope so. I just want to say that you all have made my day so much easier and the love and kindness you have expressed towards me today has surpassed anything I imagined.
See? This is why I can honestly say that the company we keep here on CD is kind and honest and healing. There is a real sense of concern about the members of “our little family” and that makes CD a very special site indeed. Love you all for just being wonderful you.
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I replied to your e, Fellow Baby I accidentally sent you a reply before actually saying anything on the first one. Ooops!