LEGEND My Dog ROCKS!

[snackdaddy]

Well, we're now at the point where Roadie is not eating. No point in trying since she doesn't have long. I'll be calling the vet tomorrow. Its time. I'll be with her to the end. She doesn't seem to be in any pain but she barely moves now. I don't think prolonging the inevitable is good for her just to get a few extra days. I'm paying extra to keep her ashes.

 

[VegasRam]

Real sorry @snackdaddy - if someone hasn't gone through it you can't explain it to them;
and if they have, you know they share your pain.

You made his life as good as it could be. Cheers.

 

[snackdaddy]

Well, its done. Roadie crossed the Rainbow bridge this morning. The doc was very good and very compassionate. I held her in my arms through the whole process. We're getting her ashes and paw prints next week. My neighbors all loved Roadie. They'd see me walking her every day and she'd let them pet her. She was always friendly to everyone. People, dogs, even cats. RIP Roadie. I know you're running free with Guapo as I type this.

 

[VegasRam]

Got something in my eye looking at Roadie's pic.
Give you other dogs a big hug.

 

[snackdaddy]

Got something in my eye looking at Roadie's pic.
Give you other dogs a big hug.

Thanks. We still have old man Benny. He's 17 and a half years old. Still going strong. Just has to have medicine the rest of his life. He was born in our home so he knows no other life. And Heidi who we bought at 3 months. And our newest addition Henry. We rescued him. All 3 are chihuahuas.

 

[VegasRam]

Coop is 8 today - boom!
Happy Holidays all, and let's start posting happy stuff in this thread. Sometimes I dread opening it.

Cheers.

 

[snackdaddy]

Happy Birthday coop!

 

[snackdaddy]

We're a small dog family now. Easier to handle when you're older. Although our rescue Henry is a very hyper dog with a lot of energy packed in that little 6 pound body. He gets neurotic and starts bugging me if I take too long for his morning walk. When he's walking he's always in a hurry to get to the next sniffing spot. Literally sprints. I guess he's checking his messages. Leaves a few too.

 

[AZRams4Life]

We are new to the ROD forum (Steve and Shannon) and we also have Higbee and Tutu!! My wife picked the names and I roll with it!!

 

[snackdaddy]

We are new to the ROD forum (Steve and Shannon) and we also have Higbee and Tutu!! My wife picked the names and I roll with it!!

Welcome to the forum. Frenchies are awesome dogs. Love the coats.

 

[Juice]

Sorry for your loss @snackdaddy. We will be thinking about you guys. Losing a furry house member is always a hard thing. After losing the Rooster after 16 years took me right down through there. Heads up, my man.

 

[Memento]

Fane really likes me to massage his legs for whatever reason.

EDIT: The uploading size really needs to be addressed; I can't upload my picture.

 

[Memento]

Fane really likes me to massage his legs for whatever reason.

EDIT: The uploading size really needs to be addressed; I can't upload my picture.

There we go. Fane getting his legs massaged by me.

 

[Memento]

Well, its done. Roadie crossed the Rainbow bridge this morning. The doc was very good and very compassionate. I held her in my arms through the whole process. We're getting her ashes and paw prints next week. My neighbors all loved Roadie. They'd see me walking her every day and she'd let them pet her. She was always friendly to everyone. People, dogs, even cats. RIP Roadie. I know you're running free with Guapo as I type this.

I know I'm late, snack, but just know that Roadie's looking down on you with Guapo, with every dog (or cat) you've ever known, and so long as you keep her in your heart, she's never truly gone.

She's a beautiful dog, and both of you were lucky to have each other.

 

[RamFanInPC]

Our girl Cesoli wanted to go for a drive yesterday. Would not get out of the car till I took her for one.

 

[snackdaddy]

Thanks. We still have old man Benny. He's 17 and a half years old. Still going strong. Just has to have medicine the rest of his life. He was born in our home so he knows no other life. And Heidi who we bought at 3 months. And our newest addition Henry. We rescued him. All 3 are chihuahuas.

Well. Benny had a good run. He was two weeks short of his 18th birthday. He passed last night. It was late. Past midnight. His breathing was labored. My wife laid down with him. Fell asleep and woke up this morning with him laying next to her. We're glad he didn't suffer for a long time. It hurts to lose the little guy. But he had a good life. Run free with Guapo and Roadie.

 

[RamFan503]

Well. Benny had a good run. He was two weeks short of his 18th birthday. He passed last night. It was late. Past midnight. His breathing was labored. My wife laid down with him. Fell asleep and woke up this morning with him laying next to her. We're glad he didn't suffer for a long time. It hurts to lose the little guy. But he had a good life. Run free with Guapo and Roadie.

Tough time. We lost our pup back in January. I know the pain. Most important is that you provided a good life for him. Cheers.

 

[Selassie I]

Well. Benny had a good run. He was two weeks short of his 18th birthday. He passed last night. It was late. Past midnight. His breathing was labored. My wife laid down with him. Fell asleep and woke up this morning with him laying next to her. We're glad he didn't suffer for a long time. It hurts to lose the little guy. But he had a good life. Run free with Guapo and Roadie.

Maybe this can provide a slight bit of comfort for you both.

Earlier this week I read an article written by a long time veterinarian. It was titled something like... What Is The One Thing You Would Like To Share With People About Their Dogs That Most People Don't Know. He clearly had a better title than that, but that was the message.

Remember, this guy has been a veterinarian for a very long time. He wanted to share that the one thing that he knows that dogs want almost more than anything when they know that their time is ending... is to have their loved ones near and close to them at the end. He shared this because of the countless experiences he's had when he's had to put dogs "to sleep".

He's picked up on it because of the extreme differences he's personally seen when he's performed the procedure when the dog's owner(s) is physically in the room with them compared to when they are not. He went on and on about it and explained it in ways that actually seemed profound to me. It wasn't just obvious bs, and I thought that was all it was going to be. It was much more than what we would all expect.

Many people decide not to be in the room with their dogs at that time for obvious reasons. Most people, including myself, would assume that our dog wouldn't truly know what was going on anyway. Well, after reading it... I am now 100% convinced otherwise. A real eye opener for me.

So the fact that your pup was with you guys at that time was more meaningful to him than you can imagine according to this doctor. And I definitely believe he's correct. Having him there with you was the finest gift you could have ever given to him apparently.

When the time comes for my pup someday... I now feel like it would be a crime for me not to be in the room with him. I never thought that until I read this doctor's article.

 

[RamFan503]

Maybe this can provide a slight bit of comfort for you both.

Earlier this week I read an article written by a long time veterinarian. It was titled something like... What Is The One Thing You Would Like To Share With People About Their Dogs That Most People Don't Know. He clearly had a better title than that, but that was the message.

Remember, this guy has been a veterinarian for a very long time. He wanted to share that the one thing that he knows that dogs want almost more than anything when they know that their time is ending... is to have their loved ones near and close to them at the end. He shared this because of the countless experiences he's had when he's had to put dogs "to sleep".

He's picked up on it because of the extreme differences he's personally seen when he's performed the procedure when the dog's owner(s) is physically in the room with them compared to when they are not. He went on and on about it and explained it in ways that actually seemed profound to me. It wasn't just obvious bs, and I thought that was all it was going to be. It was much more than what we would all expect.

Many people decide not to be in the room with their dogs at that time for obvious reasons. Most people, including myself, would assume that our dog wouldn't truly know what was going on anyway. Well, after reading it... I am now 100% convinced otherwise. A real eye opener for me.

So the fact that your pup was with you guys at that time was more meaningful to him than you can imagine according to this doctor. And I definitely believe he's correct. Having him there with you was the finest gift you could have ever given to him apparently.

When the time comes for my pup someday... I now feel like it would be a crime for me not to be in the room with him. I never thought that until I read this doctor's article.

I had my son Rob come over and the three of us stayed with Sam while they put him under. We hugged and tried to soothe him as much as possible. It was REALLY tough but we didn't want it any other way. I felt like he knew which was also very difficult but I'm glad we did. Reading this makes me even more glad we did.

Thanks for posting this.

 

[snackdaddy]

Maybe this can provide a slight bit of comfort for you both.

Earlier this week I read an article written by a long time veterinarian. It was titled something like... What Is The One Thing You Would Like To Share With People About Their Dogs That Most People Don't Know. He clearly had a better title than that, but that was the message.

Remember, this guy has been a veterinarian for a very long time. He wanted to share that the one thing that he knows that dogs want almost more than anything when they know that their time is ending... is to have their loved ones near and close to them at the end. He shared this because of the countless experiences he's had when he's had to put dogs "to sleep".

He's picked up on it because of the extreme differences he's personally seen when he's performed the procedure when the dog's owner(s) is physically in the room with them compared to when they are not. He went on and on about it and explained it in ways that actually seemed profound to me. It wasn't just obvious bs, and I thought that was all it was going to be. It was much more than what we would all expect.

Many people decide not to be in the room with their dogs at that time for obvious reasons. Most people, including myself, would assume that our dog wouldn't truly know what was going on anyway. Well, after reading it... I am now 100% convinced otherwise. A real eye opener for me.

So the fact that your pup was with you guys at that time was more meaningful to him than you can imagine according to this doctor. And I definitely believe he's correct. Having him there with you was the finest gift you could have ever given to him apparently.

When the time comes for my pup someday... I now feel like it would be a crime for me not to be in the room with him. I never thought that until I read this doctor's article.

Yeah, he was sleeping with us when he died. Curled up with my wife. He was very attached to her. To the point of separation anxiety when she left the house. When Roadie passed I held her in my arms through the whole process. When the doc checked for a heartbeat and said she was gone I still held her for a couple minutes. My beloved Guapo died in my arms.

I've always believed the best thing for a dog when they're dying is to be there comforting them. They're scared because they can't understand what they're feeling. Us being there gives them a sense of safety and security.

We now have Heidi and Henry. Heidi's 4 years old. Henry is around 3. Should be a long time before we have to go through it with them. And they sense something's wrong. Heidi wants to be with my wife more than usual. Henry's been my shadow all day. He won't leave my side.