Squeak Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 About two weeks ago my Black Lab was diagnosed with Leukemia. The next day I made all about him, we went over to my mother-in-law's house so he could wander around her 11 acre yard and sniff and check things out. Then we went for a walk, a few car rides, and I took him to the nearby dam so he could go swimming. The disease had already started taking a toll on him, because he wasn't really interested in swimming. Loki was a dog who loved to be in the water. This morning my wife woke me up because she had put him out to go potty and he couldn't make it back up the stairs to the porch. I had to carry him in, I spent the next five hours by his side until the vets office opened when I had to make the hardest phone call I will ever have to make. I took my best friend on his last ride this morning, and spent his last moments of life petting him and letting him know I was there for him like all the times he had been there for me. Rest easy Loki, I will see you on the other side my boy. Quote Sweat dries, Blood clots, Bones heal. Suck it up Marine.Semper Fi, Do or die! Link to comment
joedog Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 *hugs* Sorry for your loss. Quote joedog, level 15 Monk Current Challenge Link to comment
Squeak Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Thanks, Quote Sweat dries, Blood clots, Bones heal. Suck it up Marine.Semper Fi, Do or die! Link to comment
sylph Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Not an easy decision, but a loving one. He was lucky to have a friend that cared for him until the end. Quote Link to comment
KGB Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'm sorry for your loss, Squeak. I am glad you were able to make his last days pleasant, and create a few more memories to tuck away. It's so hard to let go of our friends. Rest in peace, Loki. Quote My Puny Little Battlelog Link to comment
Missmouse Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I just went through this with my dog last week. He was 14 years old, and his body just started shutting down. When my vet arrived at my house, his blood pressure was so low, she said he probably would have only lasted through the end of the day on his own. But you're right - that call is the hardest one I've ever had to make. But like I said in another thread: as pet owners it is our responsability to make those hard decisions that our fuzzy loved ones cannot make on their own. It still sucks royally, though. So sorry for your loss. Quote Life, Love and Lifting - My Third ChallengeSnatchin', snackin' and snarkin' - My Second ChallengeMomentum, Macros and Menfolk - My First Challenge Link to comment
redwoodfog Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Sending thoughts of healing and comfort to you and your family. That is incredibly hard. Your post reminds me of how beautiful the human/dog connection is. Sounds like Loki was a lucky dog to have you, and you a lucky human to have him. Quote Link to comment
royhandy Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Damn. Someone must be cutting onions in here. You did right by your friend. Quote Link to comment
Jakkals Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 So sorry about your loss. Quote Level 8 : Wizard Blacksmith [ STR 6 | DEX 6 | STA 5 | CON 5 | WIS 10 | CHA 4 ] Jakkals, 2019 nommer 3 Spoiler Adapt yourself to the things among which your lot has been cast and love sincerely the fellow creatures with whom destiny has ordained that you shall live. -Marcus Aurelius Link to comment
Haikoo Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 So sorry for your loss. Such a sweet face. Sounds like you had a great life together and he knew he was loved to the last. Quote STR 7.2 | DEX 3.5 | STA 5.8 | CON 8.4 | WIS 5.55 | CHA 5.5 Most Recent Challenge Link to comment
Squeak Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Thanks everyone, he was the best dog ever. We just adopted a dog from the local humane society so our JRT wouldn't be so lonely, he is a character but just reinforces how great Loki was. Quote Sweat dries, Blood clots, Bones heal. Suck it up Marine.Semper Fi, Do or die! Link to comment
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