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Lost A best friend today
11/16/2011 5:54:53 PM
Today I lost one of my best friends, Kipper
He was a pound rescue and was likely 15 yrs old
My brother first adopted him, but when he moved to Germany, we decided he was not going back so we took him into our house
That was about 10 years ago
He was a fur machine, constantly leaving layers of shed fur all over the place, driving me crazy. Now I would give anything to have hiim back, fur and all
He was very friendly, had a personality all his own.
Today, after I woke up, I heard a crash and him whimpering, I found him on the ground like he had fallen and it looks like he had defecated right there by the doggie door and then proceeded to urinate there
I got him to a vet hospital and they believe he likely had a blood clot or tumor, or both. Could not be certain without surgery and at his age, that could kill him anyways.
I decided he had suffered enough and had him put down. I held him as the drugs took affect, there was no way I wouldn't be there.
Here is a picture of hm when he was younger:
I am sure going to miss him
RIP Kipper!
He was a pound rescue and was likely 15 yrs old
My brother first adopted him, but when he moved to Germany, we decided he was not going back so we took him into our house
That was about 10 years ago
He was a fur machine, constantly leaving layers of shed fur all over the place, driving me crazy. Now I would give anything to have hiim back, fur and all
He was very friendly, had a personality all his own.
Today, after I woke up, I heard a crash and him whimpering, I found him on the ground like he had fallen and it looks like he had defecated right there by the doggie door and then proceeded to urinate there
I got him to a vet hospital and they believe he likely had a blood clot or tumor, or both. Could not be certain without surgery and at his age, that could kill him anyways.
I decided he had suffered enough and had him put down. I held him as the drugs took affect, there was no way I wouldn't be there.
Here is a picture of hm when he was younger:
I am sure going to miss him
RIP Kipper!
11/16/2011 6:21:11 PM
I m very sorry to hear about your loss. It's very hard to lose a pet. I have had to put three down in the last 5 years.
But I like what you did.
I held him as the drugs took affect, there was no way I wouldn't be there
I did this for all 3 of my dogs. Would not have done it any other way. God bless you.
RIP Kipper
But I like what you did.
I held him as the drugs took affect, there was no way I wouldn't be there
I did this for all 3 of my dogs. Would not have done it any other way. God bless you.
RIP Kipper
11/17/2011 12:46:08 AM
Damn man, I dread the day when my dog leaves me, good on you for being there with him to the end.
Looked like a great dog.
Looked like a great dog.
11/20/2011 11:51:26 AM
I also have been there for every dog I lived with that was put down. I couldn't imagine having them go off alone, frightened, and without me. Although it hurts like hell, and never gets any easier, I'll be there for the next ones too.
I admire your courage and loyalty to your friend. I'm very sorry for your loss. My most sincere condolences.
I admire your courage and loyalty to your friend. I'm very sorry for your loss. My most sincere condolences.
11/24/2011 11:46:50 AM
Very sorry for the loss of Kipper, will be keeping him, yourself and his family and friends in my prayers, may he rest in peace. 
11/24/2011 11:57:01 AM
I'm a 49 year old man and this brought a tear to my eye, sorry for your lose, now go find a new best friend to replace him!
11/24/2011 7:21:22 PM
Damn........sorry man. I really dread the day my Charlie goes.
11/24/2011 8:13:29 PM
11/24/2011 8:45:54 PM
sorry for your loss
I have 3 dogs they are all getting older my 1st one will be 14 in January the 2nd will be 12 next November and the last will be 9 in August.
I do not look forward to the day they are gone.
I have 3 dogs they are all getting older my 1st one will be 14 in January the 2nd will be 12 next November and the last will be 9 in August.
I do not look forward to the day they are gone.
11/25/2011 2:16:55 PM
HEAVEN'S DOGGY-DOOR
My best friend closed his eyes last night,
As his head was in my hand.
The Doctors said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.
The thoughts that scurried through my head,
As I cradled him in my arms.
Were of his younger, puppy years,
And OH...his many charms.
Today, there was no gentle nudge
With an intense "I love you gaze",
Only a heart thats filled with tears
Remembering our joy filled days.
But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, "You should cry no more,
GOD also loves our canine friends,
HE's installed a 'doggy-door"!
My best friend closed his eyes last night,
As his head was in my hand.
The Doctors said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.
The thoughts that scurried through my head,
As I cradled him in my arms.
Were of his younger, puppy years,
And OH...his many charms.
Today, there was no gentle nudge
With an intense "I love you gaze",
Only a heart thats filled with tears
Remembering our joy filled days.
But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, "You should cry no more,
GOD also loves our canine friends,
HE's installed a 'doggy-door"!
11/25/2011 2:28:54 PM
. Sorry.
-JC
11/25/2011 4:30:12 PM
Thanks everyone, I am slowly getting used to him not being around.
I am planning to get another best friend from the local doggy pound, just not sure I am ready yet.
I am planning to get another best friend from the local doggy pound, just not sure I am ready yet.
11/26/2011 12:13:12 AM
I really hate seeing these threads. Sorry OP. Sucks every time.
My pooch is coming up on nine years old. I find myself thinking about it almost every day. My last dog, I held him while they put him down. Besides having to bury my parents, putting my last dog down was the third worst day of my life. Some people just don't get it. You have to be a dog person to know or most any pet owner.
. Sorry OP. Sucks every time.
My pooch is coming up on nine years old. I find myself thinking about it almost every day. My last dog, I held him while they put him down. Besides having to bury my parents, putting my last dog down was the third worst day of my life. Some people just don't get it. You have to be a dog person to know or most any pet owner.
11/26/2011 11:12:03 PM
Sorry for your loss.11/26/2011 11:17:46 PM
Sorry for your loss Man.
RIP Kipper
RIP Kipper
11/27/2011 12:15:35 AM
Originally Posted By palmer:
I really hate seeing these threads. Sorry OP. Sucks every time.
My pooch is coming up on nine years old. I find myself thinking about it almost every day. My last dog, I held him while they put him down. Besides having to bury my parents, putting my last dog down was the third worst day of my life. Some people just don't get it. You have to be a dog person to know or most any pet owner.
I really hate seeing these threads
. Sorry OP. Sucks every time.
My pooch is coming up on nine years old. I find myself thinking about it almost every day. My last dog, I held him while they put him down. Besides having to bury my parents, putting my last dog down was the third worst day of my life. Some people just don't get it. You have to be a dog person to know or most any pet owner.
I agree, only people who view their pets as members of the family I think can only fully understand the pain. It is just like if it were a child or parent.
11/28/2011 12:45:50 AM
Sorry to hear about your buddy.
RIP Kipper.
RIP Kipper.
