The Cellar - What's upsetting you today?

Yea, another tough day in our family. My son is crushed because he is rushing home from college to get to see him one last time before we put him down. We had to call him and tell him not to rush. We just couldn't wait any longer. It was time to end the suffering. In the last 2 or 3 days he couldn't even step up a 12 inch ledge. Thanks for all your thoughts Lime, ShawShaw, UT.

classicman

04-23-2009 05:28 PM

Sorry man, I know how tough that is.

I bet he's chasin bunnies in doggie wherever already.

sugarpop

04-23-2009 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMercenary (Post 559556)

Well we just put the second of our three Rhodesian Ridgebacks to sleep just about an hour ago. I put his brother to sleep in Jan and now it was his turn. I asked the vet to cut him open and see if he could put his finger on why he has been deteriorating so quickly over the last few weeks. It turns out he had liver cancer so it was time. A difficult but responsible decision for any dog owner. RIP Simba. Our vet, who is also a close friend, is going to bury him next to his brother Gurkha, out on his property.

:( I'm so sorry Merc. I know how much you loved those dogs. Give my sympathies to the family.

I watched an episode of the Dog Whisperer earlier and there was a Rhodesian Ridgeback. I thought of you.

DanaC

04-23-2009 06:44 PM

Oh Merc, I'm so sorry. Terribly sad. And your poor lad, he must be so upset.

How's the remaining dog coping? This must be such a strange and confusing time for him.

BigV	04-23-2009 06:48 PM

Very sorry to hear your sad news, mercy.

Makes me thankful only my T1s are down.

TheMercenary

04-23-2009 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC (Post 559626)

Oh Merc, I'm so sorry. Terribly sad. And your poor lad, he must be so upset.

How's the remaining dog coping? This must be such a strange and confusing time for him.

First thanks to all. Yep they were my boys and I still do have one left.

Dana I am not sure the last guy knows the other is not coming back. He is 3 years younger and assumed the pack leader role as soon as we lost Gurkha. He has relished his new role and done a surprisingly good job. We have always had 2 or three dogs. We have already discussed getting another one if we can find the right dog.

capnhowdy

04-23-2009 09:10 PM

I am truly saddened by this news. My thoughts are with you.

....will take a moment to snuggle with mine.....and be grateful.:sadpace:

monster

04-23-2009 10:32 PM

Sucks, Merc. But kudos for knowing when to call time. I hate when people drag it out for their gratification.

Aliantha

04-23-2009 10:37 PM

Wow, I just read this thread. I'm really sorry about your puppy dog. It's terrible to lose a pet that you love. One of my friends recently had to put her dog down thanks to liver cancer. Apparently it's fairly common in dogs which is something I never knew before. Anyway, my thoughts are with you. I'm worried I'm going to be in the same place with my Sheba later this year depending on how she copes with winter this year.

I hope you can find a new puppy to love just as much as Simba.