Ever lost something you love? :( So sad

angdpowers
angdpowers Posts: 311 Member
in Motivation and Support
See this little hot mess?
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She is THE BEST snuggle-buddy!

My husband and I have totally fallen in love with our little 4 year-old "fur-baby."

We got her the day after Thanksgiving (last year 2013) on Black Fuuuuuurday (cute huh?), her name is Daisy, and she immediately fit into our family.

And she's an awesome running partner! ;)
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Our daughter has an array of special needs and Daisy was SO GENTLE and loving with her right from the very moment they met and that's with even coming from the humane society.

Recently Daisy's been disoriented, terrified of EVERYTHING (and I mean e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g!) She's been peeing when frightened, vomiting multiple times a day for no reason, losing hair by the handfuls and then last night had horrible seizures. She continued to vomit and seize today and nothing could be done. It's been such a terrible time because we racked our brains trying to think what's changed (if anything), what could we do, or what weren't we doing ... nothing, nothings changed for her to be like this. No new food, stressors, etc.

She was let go today. It's only been two months. That's it. We (esp ME) fell in love with her so fast and ugh ... tears for sure. My husband and I have been married for 9yrs and this was the first time having a dog together and it wasn't suppose to be so short lived.

Just wanted to share her beautiful furry face because I love her so much.

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  • MizMimi111
    MizMimi111 Posts: 244 Member
    I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how heartbreaking it is to lose a pet.

    We had to say goodbye to our cat on New Year's Day. He too, got very ill, very fast. He was a stray we had got from a coworker of my husband's. Like your Daisy, Cooper fit our family immediately. My father, trying to offer comfort mentioned that although we only had Cooper for 3 years, we improved his life greatly when we brought him into our home. He was safe, never hungry and very loved.

    The same can be said of your family and Daisy. You gave her a great life for the short time she was with you. I hope this may bring a small comfort.
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
    I had a big sappy Labrador for 14 years so I know how painful it can be when they die. I am so sorry that you only had your pooch for so short a time. But you gave her a good life and she brought you much joy. Dogs bring us so much and ask so little. They are the greatest companions. :heart:
  • ebayaddict0127
    ebayaddict0127 Posts: 523 Member
    I'm so sorry. I know how it feels to lose a fur kid.
  • jenlarz
    jenlarz Posts: 813 Member
    Beautiful girl! Sorry for your loss, pets are great, especially those that fit in so perfectly.
  • dab52776
    dab52776 Posts: 536 Member
    I am so sorry for your loss. Next week will mark the 1 year anniversary of the passing of my fur baby, so I know how hard it is. Hugs to you and your family!
  • KristinaB83
    KristinaB83 Posts: 440 Member
    I'm so sorry for your loss. I have two little furry ones myself and I dread the day I have to go through that with them.
  • Dunkirk
    Dunkirk Posts: 465 Member
    The Power of the Dog
    by
    Rudyard Kipling

    There is sorrow enough in the natural way
    From men and women to fill our day;
    And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
    Why do we always arrange for more?
    Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware
    Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

    Buy a pup and your money will buy
    Love unflinching that cannot lie--
    Perfect passsion and worship fed
    By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
    Nevertheless it is hardly fair
    To risk your heart to a dog to tear.

    When the fourteen years which Nature permits
    Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,
    And the vet's unspoken prescription runs
    To lethal chambers or loaded guns,
    Then you will find--it's your own affair--
    But ... you've given your heart to a dog to tear.

    When the body that lived at your single will,
    With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!)
    When the spirit that answered your every mood
    Is gone--wherever it goes--for good,
    You will discover how much you care,
    And will give your heart to a dog to tear.

    We've sorrow enough in the natural way,
    When it comes to burying Christian clay.
    Our loves are not given, but only lent,
    At compound interest of cent per cent.
    Though it is not always the case, I believe,
    That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve:
    For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,
    A short-term loan is as bad as a long--
    So why in--Heaven (before we are there)
    Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?

    The Power of the Dog
    by
    Rudyard Kipling
  • ckish
    ckish Posts: 341 Member
    Was the vet able to do any tests and identify the problem?
  • littlemoron
    littlemoron Posts: 36 Member
    Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss. You gave her the best life she could have for those two months, and I'll bet anything she knew how loved she was. :heart:
  • margannmks
    margannmks Posts: 424 Member
    Such a powerful poem and sad ive never seen it before. Thank you for posting it. One of my many lost best friends is always near my heart in an amplet,when asked about my unusual necklace i just say it represents the only male who truly adored me.
  • mgracev4
    mgracev4 Posts: 18 Member
    ^ I hate you for posting that poem, whoever you are. hate hate hate....... *wipes tears*

    Sorry to hear about your loss. This is coming from someone who has lost a very loyal, very loveable chowchow just last year. She began vomiting too and was diagnosed of kidney failure, deteriorating fast in a matter of weeks. It was the first time we ever had to put down a dog, and losing her hurt just as much as the human loves I have lost in my life.

    It can only get better from here. Soon you will find the courage to get another dog, despite the knowledge that you will lose him/her too someday. Treasure every moment with him/her, and give him/her the same love you have given Daisy, if not more, because you now know how fleeting all of this is.
  • angdpowers
    angdpowers Posts: 311 Member
    Oh you guys! :brokenheart:

    ***UGH***

    Each of you made me tear-up even more!!! :sad:

    I have not had a dog since I went with my parents to put mine down back in high school ... which was like 15 years ago. It was gut-wrenching and he really struggled at the time because he wasn't given enough meds to put him down the first time. Traumatized us all to be honest.

    I knew this was a possibility ... that's probably why we waited so long, but simply thought I had more time. We all seem to forget far too easily that the things (people, animals, possessions) that we love so much can simply be gone in a flash.

    My husband, although as loving as he can be, couldn't come with me because he was at work (I'm a stay-at-home mom because of our daughters needs) and we simply grew up differently. And with me being home 24/7 with Daisy, I almost feel like I lost a child.

    The vet couldn't tell me for sure what was going on which makes less closure but I know in my heart we loved the hell out of her and she knew it. She was definitely spoiled and thankfully we got to be the ones to do it!! :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • uconnwinsnc
    uconnwinsnc Posts: 1,054 Member
    I lost my dog when I was in high school and it was one of the saddest days of my life. But now I think back to him and I can't help but smile. Take time to mourn the loss, but you will soon be remembering how cute and adorable your dog was and you'll smile! :)
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    I have always had dogs and have lost several to old age or cancer. The personal grief is miserable to deal with, but I am always comforted by knowing that I've given them a loving and amazing home for the time they were here with me, even if it seemed like nowhere near long enough. That is what matters. Every time I lose one, I swear I never want to go through that pain again, but I always get another dog. In fact, I usually have three at a time. I wouldn't have it any other way. I have seen a beautiful poem too. Let me go get it.:flowerforyou:


    Lend Me A Pup

    I will lend to you for a while,
    a pup, God said,
    For you to love him while he lives
    and mourn for him when he's dead.
    Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
    or maybe two or three
    But will you, 'till I call him back,
    take care of him for me.

    He'll bring his charms to gladden you
    and (should his stay be brief)
    you'll always have his memories
    as solace for your grief.
    I cannot promise he will stay,
    since all from earth return
    But there are lessons taught below
    I want this pup to learn.

    I've looked the whole world over
    in search of teachers true
    And from the folk that crowd's life's land
    I have chosen you.
    Now will you give him all your love
    Nor think the labor vain,
    Nor hate me when I come to take my Pup back again.

    I fancied that I heard them say
    "Dear Lord Thy Will be Done,"
    For all the joys this Pup will bring,
    the risk of grief we'll run.
    We'll shelter him with tenderness
    we'll love him while we may
    And for the happiness we've known forever grateful stay
    But should you call him back
    much sooner than we've planned,
    We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
    and try to understand.
    If, by our love, we've managed,
    your wishes to achieve
    In memory of him we loved,
    to help us while we grieve,
    When our faithful bundle departs this world of strife,
    We'll have yet another Pup and love him all his life.
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