My friend passed today

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Posted: 4/17/2017 6:46:15 PM EDT

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I usually comment on political issues or current events but don't tell much about my life on this site. Today I wanted to let everyone know that my girl, Ginger has passed.
She was almost 15. Got her at 6 weeks old as a rescue. She has been a great friend. Watched both my kids grow up and has watched over them.
About 8 months ago she was diagnosed with cancer. My wife and I had more visits to the doctor with her than ourselves.
She loved her evening walks. Took one every day. The last few months she could not walk well so we got her a wagon and took her for a ride in the evenings.
She Always slept with one of us at night. She used to sleep with my son until he got married and moved out. Then she slept with my daughter until she went away to college. After that she slept with my wife and I. I will miss her at my feet tonight.
I believe that she picked her time to go. Everyone came over for Easter. The kids even brought their dogs to visit. I believe she said good bye to everyone on Easter.
When she could walk she was waiting at the door for my wife every day. The last few months my wife rushed home from work to take care of Ginger. Today she got home rushed to Ginger and got her some water. She has been drinking a lot of water due to the medicines that she was taking .She drank the water, fell over and passed with my wife holding her.
Ginger will be missed.

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Posted: 4/17/2017 6:47:00 PM EDT

[#1]

Condolences.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:47:42 PM EDT

[#2]

RIP Ginger.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:49:07 PM EDT

[#3]

Very sorry to hear about your loss; a dog passing is incredibly difficult. Just remember the good times and know that you gave her the best life she could have.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:49:12 PM EDT

[#4]

I'm sorry for your loss.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:49:38 PM EDT

[#5]

Sorry for your loss OP!

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:49:50 PM EDT

[#6]

RIP Ginger. I am going through a similar thing here with my cat

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:49:53 PM EDT

[#7]

RIP Ginger!

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:50:15 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/17/2017 6:50:59 PM EDT

[#9]

Sorry for your loss.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:52:24 PM EDT

[#10]

Sorry for your loss, but I think it's awesome that she waited for your wife before she passed. True love no person can match.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:52:27 PM EDT

[#11]

I'm so sorry.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:53:27 PM EDT

[#12]

I'm sorry for your loss.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:54:21 PM EDT

[#13]

that was hard to read. i'm sorry for your loss.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:55:09 PM EDT

[#14]

You did really good for her OP. She led a long, full life. Sorry for your loss.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:55:20 PM EDT

[#15]

Sorry for your loss OP.
Sounds like Ginger was a good girl and you all were good owners.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:55:54 PM EDT

[#16]

fucking dusty eyes. Im sorry about your loss op, I feel your pain

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:56:27 PM EDT

[#17]

Beautiful pup, thanks for sharing her story and the photographs. You will have a tough time for a while yet, but remember all her life all she wanted was for you to be happy.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:57:39 PM EDT

[#18]

I'm sorry for you and your wife OP. Ginger was a beautiful girl.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:58:14 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/17/2017 6:58:37 PM EDT

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She did. She had trouble walking and could not get up without help. She watched my wife every minute. Cried when she left the room.

Posted: 4/17/2017 6:58:43 PM EDT

[#21]

I am sorry for your loss op. This sadly happens since they live such short lives compared to ours. But think of all the good times you shared together and what a gift that was.

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:00:42 PM EDT

[#22]

Man it's best that way when they go on their own. I was fearing that my pup was having a seizure the other night on our walk so I called the Mrs. to pick him up in the car and bring him home.

The thought of having to take him to the vet and leave without him is overwhelming.

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:01:11 PM EDT

[#23]

Sorry for your loss.

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:01:13 PM EDT

[#24]

One last drink of water. Can't ask for much more.

Green grass and high tides

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:03:19 PM EDT

[#25]

I'm sorry for your loss. 15 years with a good dog is more than a blessing.

There's your proof that Gingers do have souls

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:05:22 PM EDT

[#26]

Sorry for your loss.

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:06:55 PM EDT

[#27]

RIP pup

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:07:29 PM EDT

[#28]

Sorry

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:09:20 PM EDT

[#29]

So very sad for you. RIP Ginger.

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:09:59 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/17/2017 7:11:58 PM EDT

[#31]

sorry for your loss.

every time I lose a pet I know a big chunk of my heart is getting punched out that I know I won't ever get back.

When I hear how you and your wife tended to your dog during it's last days I can tell your good people and that your dog had an amazing life.

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:12:07 PM EDT

[#32]

15 great years

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:18:07 PM EDT

[#33]

WOOF WOOF!

Nice pup.
They go too soon.

Remember the good times.
I am sure you two had plenty.

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:21:31 PM EDT

[#34]

I know the feeling and I'm sorry you lost such a great dog.

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:21:35 PM EDT

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sorry for your loss.

every time I lose a pet I know a big chunk of my heart is getting punched out that I know I won't ever get back.

When I hear how you and your wife tended to your dog during it's last days I can tell your good people and that your dog had an amazing life.

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Yes it was tough these last few months. She had to go out every few hours to pee because of the steroids. That meant waking up every few hours at night. My wife was giving her medicine 3 times each day. It got harder and harder to get her to take the medicine. She was on chemo and a few other meds. Had to carry her outside on her bad days.
She passed quick and made it easy on us. Wouldn't trade those last few months of caring for her for anything I hope to see her again one day

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:25:48 PM EDT

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My thoughts as well.

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:33:56 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/17/2017 7:37:31 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/17/2017 7:41:57 PM EDT

[#39]

Tough to read indeed, our pets are real family members and I know I will be heart broken when our Maci's time comes.

RIP Ginger
Vince

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:44:07 PM EDT

[#40]

beautiful pup, sorry for your loss. it reminded me of when my golden Sammy had cancer, I pulled him around in a red wagon all day just so he could be by me. his last night he fell asleep on my lap as I was petting him, in the morning he was gone

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:44:13 PM EDT

[#41]

So sad, but remember all dogs go to doggie heaven.

Posted: 4/17/2017 7:45:28 PM EDT

[#42]

Very sorry for your loss, OP. These friends are some of, if not the toughest to lose.

Posted: 4/17/2017 8:01:14 PM EDT

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Posted: 4/17/2017 8:03:53 PM EDT

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I really liked the wagon part. Good folks.

Posted: 4/17/2017 8:09:53 PM EDT

[#45]

It's one of the hardest things to experience, but their short time spent here makes our life more.........you know what I mean.

Posted: 4/17/2017 8:16:40 PM EDT

[#46]

Deepest sympathy.

I like most dogs better than some people.

Posted: 4/17/2017 8:20:42 PM EDT

[#47]

RIP Ginger ,Sorry for your loss. It"s never easy..

Posted: 4/17/2017 8:21:15 PM EDT

[#48]

Sincere condolences for your loss. She will be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge.

Posted: 4/17/2017 8:22:30 PM EDT

[#49]

RIP sweet girl

Posted: 4/17/2017 8:25:39 PM EDT

[#50]

My Condolences op, so very sorry for your famlies loss.

I will butter a biscuit for mine in her honor

Rip Ginger

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