Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Well the day before going on vacation to Walt Disney World I dropped my dog off at the vet/kennel. She was scheduled to have a teeth cleaning and have two tumors ( not a big deal ) removed while I was on vacation. My dog is an 11 year old 81 lb part chow part yellow lab mix. When I picked her up this past thursday she weighted 65 lbs after having lost 20% of her body weight. She would not eat of drink. She didn't want to be in the same room as me. She also very difficult for her to breath. Yesterday I brought her back to the vet and she was diagnoses with pnomenia. My vet gave her antibiotic shots and I was giving her IV fluids. Last night she died. I just want everyone to know she didn't die alone. I know she was in a great deal of pain these last few days. On the one hand I am relieved that she isn't in pain anymore. But I can't help but feel down.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 I'm really sorry Kennesaw Tom. It's okay and perfectly normal to feel down... or downright depressed. I hope you know your dog is in a good place now.
Originally Posted By DlandJB {{{{Tom}}}} I'm so sorry -- I know that losing a dog is such a painful experience.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I'm so sorry for your loss Kennesaw Tom. I understand your sadness and also your relief that she isn't suffering. She was lucky to have you. Please continue to let us know how you are doing.
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ I remember the feeling, and it does hurt. Remember all the good times you've had, and know that it's okay to cry. I am sorry for your loss.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 You're welcome. My heart goes out to anyone who has lost a beloved pet as I've lost a few myself. It's never easy. Try to picture her running around chasing her favorite toy. I hope it brings you some relief knowing she's at peace. =)
Originally Posted By nevadarebel I am so sorry for your loss and glad that you were there with her at the end.
Originally Posted By EdisYoda Tom, I'm so sorry about your dog. I know it's not an easy thing to lose a pet. They are a part of the family for sure.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Thanks everyone for you kind words. I know I have told a few of you how I found my dog. Actually my dog found me. I was doing some phone work at a local dog pound and felt something on my shoulder. I turned around and there was this puppy putting her paw through the cage on my shoulder. So I adopted her. She was always so happy to see me. They say that chows only bond to one or two people and that was true of her. I am very glad to have enjoyed 11 happy years with her.
Originally Posted By goodgirl Tom, I've very sorry to hear this. I know how precious our pets are. I'm glad you got to be with her at the end.
Originally Posted By disneyfreaksk That is so sad. You are not having a very good new year. Love is a blissful burden.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter I'm so sorry, Tom. I hope you find comfort in the knowledge that you rescued that little girl and gave her a wonderful life.
Originally Posted By mickeymadclaire Tom so sorry to hear about your loss, i am sure she had 11 fantastic years with you,remember the good times
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Sorry to hear of your loss, KT... I know how it feels to lose a pet. I used to have a Chow many years ago. This past Dec. 23rd, I got another. She is ten months old now, and I love her soooo much!
Originally Posted By RAM1984 Just reading all these posts has made me cry. I am happy to know that so many people know how much we love our pets. Though I do not know you I understand your pain. My best.
