My Favorite Dog Died, Good Bye my B.A. Puppy

[ect1222t]

About 15 years ago, my son picked up a dog. The dog was with a homeless guy who was in the process of beating the dog with his walking stick. As my son tells it, the guy stopped beating the dog, and he took the dog home. His landlord didn't want the dog, a large boxer mix, whom my son had named B.A.. So he brings the dog up to dad, who lives in the country. The only complaint I had with B.A. was his barking everytime a car engine started. Kind of agrivating when you're working on the car and trying to hear the engine. Other than that, my B.A. puppy, as I called him was a very good dog. Had an MRI scheduled for today (11/18), so I went to town yesterday to do some business. He was fine when I left (except for arthritis, for which I was giving him 2 Darvon daily to relieve his pain, on bread with peanut butter. He loved peanut butter). When I came home, he was lying down and couldn't get up. I gave him his food, his 2 milk bones, a cinnemon roll, and some beef scraps along with his peanut butter bread with his Darvon. He pushed everything away and wouldn't eat, wouldn't take any water. He wouldn't open his mouth at all. I called my son, who is a CNA, and asked for suggestions. He called a friend who is a RN and asked me if I had any Morphine, (Roxanol) which I did, and said to put some on his tongue. I told him B.A. wouldn't open his mouth, so he suggested I give him a shot, .25 ml. Kept petting my B.A. puppy, and while I went into the house to get the Morphine, a syringe, and to go to the bathroom, he stopped breathing. Got out the blood pressure kit, listened for a heart beat, nothing. Got out the new digital blood pressure monitor, checked and no blood pressure. As I live on the side of a mountain, the only way to dig a hole is with a backhoe. After work this evening, my son came up with the grandson, and we took him to the back wooded part of the property to let him become part of nature. Now he can run again like a puppy without pain. Good bye, my B.A. puppy. I miss you, you cannot be replaced, but you're free. -Ed.

 

[Spotteddog]

He had a great friend for a lot of years!
It sounds like you BOTH got very lucky.
R.I.P. B/A

 

[WC145]

I'm sorry. There's absolutely nothing better in this world than a good dog.

 

[Smilin-buddha]

I am sorry for your loss. At least he died at a loving home.
When I lost my dog. It was like losing a family member.

 

[afriqueart]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Both of your lives were better because of your friendship. I hope BA has a wonderful after life running and playing in fields of peanut butter!

 

[mntnbkr1968]

I feel your pain and my prayers go out to you.
God bless

 

[bmhiii]

My thoughts are with you today.

 

[KyWstJoe]

Dogs aren't called "man's best friend" for nothing.

 

[gunlovingirl]

Having trouble typing this through the tears. I'm so sorry for your loss, but isn't it a great feeling, knowing that you gave an abused dog a loving, forever home! RIP B.A. You'll meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.

 

[Hunt200]

I feel for you, losing a friend is so hard....

 

[M29since14]

I feel for you, losing a friend is so hard....

It certainly is. It sounds like you gave him a good life. You have my sympathy too.

 

[perpster]

Very poignantly written. I am sorry for your loss. I think he felt comfortable enough knowing that he was with you and that you were doing everything possible for him, that he could let go and pass peacefully where he was safe at home.

 

[2000Z-71]

It's never easy and they're never around for as long as we want them to be.

 

[BarbC]

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your friend. It sounds like he had a peaceful passing at home, which is all anyone could ever ask for.

 

[Friedrich]

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your friend. It sounds like he had a peaceful passing at home, which is all anyone could ever ask for.

My thoughts exactly!

 

[Iggy]

Dammit, I can't see to type. It is so hard to lose an old friend. You gave him a good life and a peaceful passing and he gave you a wonderful friend in return.

His friendship and memory will be with you forever, and he will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.

When it is time, there is another dog waiting to take BA's job caring for you and dragging you along life's path.

Go find him and let him do his job. BA would approve.

 

[DeathGrip]

I should know better than to open a thread like this.But I always do.
Losing one of Gods greatest gifts to us is hard to get over,I know.
My thoughts will be with you.Some time I'll tell you my Briard's story,it's been 6 years and three dogs later,I still miss him every day.
D.G.

 

[wbraswell]

I echo all the sentiments above. Happy Trails B.A. ......and Sheba, and Otto, and Chico, and Zeke, and Kane, and Kris.

 

[Rugskipper]

A dog is a true friend, and we don't get many true friends in this life. I'm so sorry for your loss, having been there myself, I feel for you. I hope that the pain you feel now won't keep you from finding another true friend one day.

 

[user]

I congratulate you on the years you had with that dog. I hope that memory lasts as long as you do.

 

[samIam]

My condolences.No they can never be replaced,but I bet you have room in your life for another Best Friend.

 

[Duke426]

You have my most sincere condolence on the loss of your partner.

It is heartbreaking that he's gone but you gave each other a wonderful life together and that is the most important thing.

 

[Steave]

Sorry to hear that, it's never easy to lose a good dog; take care!

 

[PALADIN85020]

So sorry for your loss. B.A. was surely a good and loyal friend; dogs are special. Missing their constant love is tough to take.

My pal Bucky passed on at age 11 last April. I had him cremated. I still can't face burying his ashes, which I have placed on a shelf in our bedroom. Every night before I go to bed, I pat the container and tell him how very much I miss him and love him. I guess I still find it hard to let go of my special friend.

I told him when he was alive to never forget how much I love him. Perhaps on the other side of the Rainbow bridge he knows that. I'm sure B.A. knew your love as well. Again, sincere condolences.

John

 

[smith revolver cop]

It's hard on us, but the dogs seem to know when it's their time...

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

I am very sorry to hear that you lost your dog. A lot of members know I lost my best friend back on 9-8-09. It is one of the worst things to have to deal with.
I feel for you, and hope you are ok. You will never forget him. It'll get better over time. At least that's what they say. At least he isn't in pain anymore. Now he can run like a pup.

 

[ASA335]

They ask so little from us, but give so much. It hurts deeply to lose such a friend.

Its been almost a year since I lost my little buddy, Murphy, and even though I now have a new (8 m/o) puppy that I love much, I still miss the little "Murphdog" deeply.

My deepest sympathies,

 

[therevjay]

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Our Lab/Chow Nikki died in early July, I still feel awful, and will always miss her.

 

[GLV]

Dogs--a God given gift to us.

I have two--one coming 14 and the other 10. The old Sheltie can't hear, and the mixed breed, a small dog, has trouble seeing.

I live alon and they are great company.

I have found that I like most dogs much better than most people I meet today.

I'll be thinking about you.

 

[ect1222t]

Thanks for the kind words, it's amazing how much our companions effect our lives. I still have Lucy puppy, about 8, PitBull cross, and Viper puppy, 15, God only knows what he is. Also rescued. Looks like he may be part blood hound. The most dangerous part of these dogs is their tail. They're actually weapons. They'll knock you over with their tails, then stand over you giving kisses. I recalled an incident with B.A. today. Here in the mountains of Montana, having a bear roam through is no big thing. Lucy and Viper will just stay in their dog houses or in the house when a bear comes. (Feeding 3 dogs indoors can lead to "disagreements" amongst the puppies). A bear came through the yard while my B.A. puppy was eating, and he didn't want to share with the bear. So here they are, snout to snout, bear growling and B.A. barking. Neither would give in. Finally, the bear had enough, picked up B.A.'s house and threw it up into the trees where it landed about 5 feet off of the ground and upside down. Could always tell when that bear came around, he'd give B.A. a wide berth and just go over to eat the other dog's food while they hid in their respective houses. Funny as how the bears mainly come around when there's food out. I don't think I'll get another dog for a while. I need to get over B.A. -Ed.