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NamSniper
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May 19, 2018

Not a good trip

Went camping last week for the first time this year with our three dogs. We have a dachshund, cocker spaniel, and a german shepherd. On Tuesday our shepherd was her normal self playing with the dachshund. Wednesday she started getting mopey. She has done this numerous times as she gets UTI, and we thought that's what it was. We figured we'd get home, give her some antibiotics and she'd recover. Thursday morning we got up to get ready to leave and couldn't find the shepherd. We finally found her in the closet. We got her out and took all three outside. She went out and did her business and went into the the trailer. She seemed weak and layed down and wouldn't get up. When we were ready to leave I had to carry her to the truck. Got home and got her to the vet. The vet couldn't figure out exactly what was going on with her. They finally found she had a huge tumor in either her lungs or heart. We had to put her down on Saturday. She was 13 and we rescued her when she was one. She is sorely missed.

Sorry for being so wordy.
  • Deb_and_Ed_M's avatar
    Deb_and_Ed_M
    Explorer II
    May 23, 2018
    So sorry - they always leave dog-sized holes in our hearts when they go.... while a new dog doesn't "replace" the lost loved one, they do add some nice distraction ((((HUG!))))
  • Dixie_Flyer's avatar
    Dixie_Flyer
    Explorer II
    May 22, 2018
    It is so hard to say goodbye to a beloved pet. Over the past few years we have said goodbye to seven of our rescues, most of which were taken in when they were in their golden years. Mama, a German Shepherd mix and her baby Hobo were especially hard as they were such great companions. Thank you for taking in the homeless and giving them a forever home. The rewards are greater than the sadness of their passing as you hold on to the memories and those days, months and hours they gave you unconditional love.
  • magnusfide's avatar
    magnusfide
    Explorer II
    May 22, 2018
    NamSniper wrote:
    Thanks to all for the good wishes.

    We're going to wait until fall and get a puppy. Don't know what breed etc. yet. But we'll know it when we see it.

    Some of our best canines came from animal shelters. Not only were their personalities great but their Heinz 57 lineage gave them long-lived years in our family. Just saying:C
  • NamSniper's avatar
    NamSniper
    Explorer
    May 22, 2018
    Thanks to all for the good wishes.

    We're going to wait until fall and get a puppy. Don't know what breed etc. yet. But we'll know it when we see it.
  • nineoaks2004's avatar
    nineoaks2004
    Explorer
    May 20, 2018
    Words cannot express the sorrow of losing a loved pet. They are so much a part of our lives and or family.
  • magnusfide's avatar
    magnusfide
    Explorer II
    May 19, 2018
    doxiemom11 wrote:
    It is hard. Sorry for your loss. Give lots of love to the other two. They will mourn also.

    Double ditto. It's hard when they suddenly do a nose dive in their health.
  • xteacher's avatar
    xteacher
    Explorer
    May 19, 2018
    I'm so sorry for your loss. It's hard losing a family member. Prayers of comfort sent!
  • LadyRVer's avatar
    LadyRVer
    Explorer II
    May 19, 2018
    So sorry for your loss. I am glad you did get back home with your baby,before the sad news. I don't think the pain of losing our furkids ever goes away, we just learn to live with it.

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