Just Lost a Friend :(

[dcannon1]

Just got back from the emergency vet a couple of hours ago. My 13 year old buddy Chopper had been sick for a couple of days and wasn't showing signs of improving. Turns out his kidneys were giving out and he would have had to gone through a 3 day hospital stay and a couple months of daily treatment and then multiple kidney treatments weekly for the rest of his life for a 50/50 shot. For a dog with really bad chronic arthritis that was just too much for him to go through. We only adopted him about 9 months ago, and he was supposed to be put down a few times before (honestly it was a miracle he made it out of animal control), so the old man was playing on house money.


RIP Chopper


I didn't think it would be this hard for a dog I've only had for nine months, but it's funny how quickly you get attached to them.

I am taking some comfort in the fact that he did have a great 'retirement' with us and lived a very plush life for a while after an obviously hard life, but man this is tough. I'm sad for selfish reasons b/c I miss him, not b/c I feel like his life got cut short or anything like that.

 

[ohai]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a dog hurts so much because dogs love so much.

That's a great picture, and he looks happy as he can be. I can tell he was loved, and in a dog's mind, nine months might as well be forever- I'm sure he counted himself lucky to have found such a cushy set up with a great friend like you. You did right by him, and I'm sure he knew how much you cared.

 

[Iffy]

Sorry for your loss!


Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

 

[Tracker II]

Sorry to hear about your loss my friend. It sounds like Chopper made the perfect choice when he picked you as a friend for his final months in this world and you can be grateful for the privilege of knowing him and caring for him, if only for a short time. God bless.

 

[Vchick]

There are those that are with us for a very short time & touch our hearts the most, I know it to well. You gave him a great a great retirement and look on his face shows he knew.

My condolences to you on your loss ((hugs))

 

[James Hart]

sorry for your loss

 

[starrynight]

Oh wow , that is really hard. I'm sorry to hear and please accept my condolences ((hugs))

 

[WickedSick]

Am deeply sorry for your loss. I have experienced at first hand how hard it could be.

 

[Bubbakinns]

What a beautiful boy, I'm so sorry for your loss Thank you for showing him what a loving family is all about.

 

[TinyTimberGal]

I'm so sorry for your loss.