Saying goodbye to my close friend

[Bygracealone]

Well guys, this is a rather sad day for me. I had to put my dog down. He had been getting weak and out of breath over the last couple of weeks. The vet thought he had a cold, then discovered he had a thyroid problem so we began treatment for those things. But after a round of antibiotics and some thyroid meds his health continued to degenerate, so we ran some more tests. He was so weak he couldn't make it down the steps of our house. So, today, I carried him to the car not realizing it would be the last time I'd see him. The vet took some x-rays and discovered he had lung cancer. I had no choice, he had to be put down.

He was a faithful friend for every second of just about 12 years. There's no exaggeration when people say that a dog is man's best friend. I'm going to miss him greatly.

I just thought I'd share the news...

[tsubaki]

Hate it when that time has to come around.
You know, if they just had lips, I know they could talk to you, just with the expressions they give!

[bcmarinamanager]

That's a good looking dog, I'm sorry to hear the news.

[phatdaddy]

been through that with a 12 year old black lab, 15years ago, and i still think about that dog.
sorry for your loss

[charlie_the_tuna]

dam shame grace. i preffer 'em to most people. looked like a good 'ol dog.

[joe7670]

Sorry to hear about your loss. They truely become a member of the family and the memories will last forever.

[Bygracealone]

Thanks for the kind words guys. It's just one of those things, isn't it?...

For you guys who have lost a family pooch, how long did you wait before going out and getting another one, if you did? I know you can't replace them, but I'm so used to having a dog around it's hard to imagine going very long without one in the house...

[nipper]

My sympathies to you and your family on your loss. I have gone through that several times with dogs and cats. Never easy and they can never be replaced, but you will know when it is right to bring a new love into your life.