>>Update in post 41<< Bad news from the vet today.

[Jebus35745]

Great looking dog, hope the best for all of you involved. Last Thursday we put our dog to sleep, had a mouth growth and couldn't eat. Had 15 yrs with her, never thought it would be so hard when she left. Was hand feeding her 2 days and she couldn't eat it no more. Still too fresh, today will be a week. Larry

 

[Justin T]

I'm sad for you. Losing dogs is sometimes worse than losing humans. Spoil your buddy and love on 'em, even if it bends the rules.

 

[Old Arkansawyer]

Hoping for the best outcome, 8 is just to young to go,

 

[DeathGrip]

I'm sad to hear about this. Prayers sent.

 

[Tenn2]

That is so sad . Prayers sent.
Russ

 

[JJEH]

I feel you, this sucks big time and once they are gone a piece of you is gone as well. Such a gorgeous dog...

 

[jscheck]

My heart was hurting as I read this. We lost our shepherd Ranger last June. I got a chocolate lab (Arlo) 6 months ago for my daughter. Truly hope things improve!

 

[Engineer1911]

I can't believe this. I remember the long running thread about Annie (?), Duffer and the other puppies. I had just made the dreaded final trip to the vet with Snuggles (my avatar) on 4-27-2012. Your story about the new puppies so uplifted me.

I am very sorry. The girls will be devastated. Your family gave Duffer and Annie the best possible life an animal could have.

 

[transit]

I have learned over the years that dogs are fine tuned machines, once they get out of sync, they usually go down fast. This is the hard part of owning a dog, I hope it all works out, but if not, be sure to let him go when it's time. He would not want you to be sad. I'm sure that he had a great life already.

Quoted for truth.

Most dogs do not seem to age in a linear fashion. They cruise along like puppies for a long time, then you start to notice a change, then they tend to deteriorate rapidly. -More so with the larger varieties.

And also a big "YES", your final duty to your friend is the most difficult part of your journey together. But you're the only one he can count on at that point.

 

[lawandorder]

Anyone who has never experienced the bond between a man and his Dog has never known the pure love that is there.
They are taken too soon. I hope your time with Duffer is extended.

 

[RoyS]

So very sorry to hear this.

I clicked 'like' out of solidarity and support. What a wonderful friend and life you have had with him. My little girl (my only 'child') Lillibelle is the light of my life. These creatures are angles sent to bring so much love, grace and joy into our life.

My prayers and well wishes are with you, Duffer and family,

Roy

 

[REM 3200]

Prayers for Duffer and you and family.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Beautiful dog. That is sad news, for sure.

We went through the same thing with our superdog Joe two years ago, and we had no alternative but to euthanize him when the pain became more than he, and we, could bear.

Pets will give us heart-wrenching sadness when they go or are about to. Still, we should be happy that they have been with us, no matter how short their allotted time. They give us great joy that is worth the pain when their time has come. Always treasure the memories - they will forever live in our hearts and minds.

I wish you the best, and hope the problem is solvable - my thoughts are with you.

John

In memory of Joe

 

[hoosierone]

When I lost my 9 year old boxer, one thing that gave me consolation was that I had seen to it he had a good life. At the end, I held him as the vet did the job.

 

[16thVACav]

I hope you get good news today.

 

[Bugkiller99]

What a handsome fella! Hoping for good news.

 

[vigil617]

I "liked" the pictures of that fine-looking canine, Hillbilly.

I hope for good news today too.

 

[rwsmith]

Awwwwwwww.....

.....Sweet Doggy! The hardest thing about loving a pet is that one day you are going to have to love hem enough to let them go.

 

[Mike 139]

Good looking Lab there, hope the Vet can him going again.... I lost my GSD two years ago this month... He was 12.5....Heart Failure.

Be strong, stay Safe.

 

[7tenz]

Can't "LIKE" that

"Like" in this case is an expression of our sympathies. Gun owners can go at each others throats over gun stuff but we band together over family and pets.

Here's hoping for the best outcome for Duffer. A real heart throb.