Old Enough to Vote [Sad Update - Post #11]

[ZGrand]

This little guy named Butler just turned 18 a few days ago. That's relatively old for a Dachsund. Poor old guy is about deaf, can't see very well, he stumbles around at times, and he sometimes has issues with his bodily functions. But he has always had the best personality with humans and other animals, and has always been laid back and easy going. Our younger dogs take advantage of him sometimes, but that's just the way it goes I guess.

Here's a few pictures of him through his life so far.

As a pup:

In his prime:

Old timer:

 

[Truckman]

Dash hounds are so cool...Two of my favorites on YouTube are Doxie Din and Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund......Ben

 

[Stevens]

We have had several they are wonderful dogs, so sad when their time to go comes.
Steve W

 

[Truckman]

I'm also reminded of a dash hound who lived a few houses down the street...He was an escape artist whose owner could not keep him in the back yard...Every day he got out under the fence, and whined at my front door for my male Peke-a-Poo, Blondie...Fred was the only dog who ever stood up to the threats from Blondie, and consequently became Blondie's only canine friend...After they visited a while, Fred would go back home...

I miss those days......Ben

 

[yaktamer]

Dash hounds are so cool...Two of my favorites on YouTube are Doxie Din and Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund......Ben

The Weens channel is good too -- they have a pack of eight.

 

[Rudi]

A great friend!!

 

[Rpg]

When I was about 10, we got a Wire hair Miniature dachshund we named Spunky.

We had a lot of fun with Spunky for about two years. Then Mom discovered that, as he matured, Spunky had been lifting his leg and weeing on the dust ruffle on my sister's bed.

Spunky was almost invisible because of his tiny size and he was very quiet. He could stand at your feet and anoint a dust ruffle, a couch or stuffed chair that was within reach.

Once we figured out what Spunky was up to, we checked the rest of the house only to discover that he had anointed anything taller than he was.

Now days, we would 're-home the cute dog.

Back then, you'd ask your friends and neighbors if they'd like a dog and explain his shortcomings. Then take him to the Dumb Friends League.

 

[Tom S.]

Doxies have been a family favorite:

 

[LDM]

My Shorkie is going to be 14 in April. Thank goodness she's still spry and feisty.

 

[ACORN]

Had 1 as a kid. Good little dog.
The are a favorite subject of Gary Larson.

 

[ZGrand]

Well, the last few days, Butler went downhill rather quickly. He stopped eating and drinking, and he got progressively weaker. We took him to the vet yesterday, and we collectively decided it was time for him to go to doggy heaven. My wife is still very upset -- when you have a pet for almost 19 years, it's hard to let go. He was my nappin' buddy -- every time I took a nap on the couch, he was right there beside me. Butler was a good ole boy --- he will be missed.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Most of us here know that heartache and share your sorrow.

 

[ZGrand]

Thanks. As we were waiting for the vet to start the procedure, I was thinking about that drawing.

 

[rwsmith]

Aw man....

... all I can think about is "Sweet Doggie".


Going downhill fast is something of a blessing. That way you don't have to waffle about whether it's 'time' or not.

 

[Bekeart]

You did what was right for Butler.

There is no suffering across the Rainbow Bridge.

He will live forever in the memories of those who know and loved him.

Bekeart

 

[kmyers]

Very sad to hear the news. Butler looked like he was a wonderful part of his home and family...

 

[CecilB]

Very sorry to read that update. Sometimes we have to help them start their journey. I think we humans should have the same option (if that's our choice) when the suffering starts and the end doesn't come soon enough.
You're doing what you need to do for Butler.

 

[snubbyfan]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

 

[Dave.357]

Great dogs

 

[SteveA]

We have a dachsund, Willy, that best guess is 17-18. We adopted him in 2010. Sadly, he's meeting the same fate. Not very mobile anymore. Really thought we'd lost him Saturday he was so still. The appointment with the vet is tomorrow at 11:15. I dug his grave yesterday next to his buddy, Roscoe, the Boston Terrier we lost last year.