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Jimbuna
03-18-13, 12:45 PM
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This morning the buna household said goodbye to a true and faithful family member, our Lhasa Apso (we kept him cropped short) dog Dylan.
He was 15 1/2 years of age and during the past year or so began showing signs of his age, slowing down whilst climbing the stairs and losing most of his hearing ability.
Two days ago he experienced a total loss of dietary intake regarding food and drink, then yesterday he started losing the ability to weight bare on his back legs.
The wife and I took him to the vets this morning where the advice was 'to let him go'.
Once given the injection he passed away peacefully and with dignity whilst the wife and I cuddled and gave him our final kisses.
"Goodbye Dylan, Grandad will take care of you until we meet up again at that rainbow bridge"
Love
Dad
Those of you who have pets please give them a cuddle to reassure them about how special they are.
Sailor Steve
03-18-13, 12:46 PM
So long, Dylan. It was fun listening to you bark all the time while I talked to your Dad. :sunny:
Takeda Shingen
03-18-13, 12:48 PM
My condolences on the loss of your family member. This is frequently posted, but appropriate.
http://www.straydog.org/Month200303/images20030316-0322/RainbowBridge.jpg
Schroeder
03-18-13, 12:52 PM
I'm sorry to hear that Jim.:(
AVGWarhawk
03-18-13, 01:00 PM
Aye, Jim. I remember you mentioned Dylan's age when our pup passed away about a year or so ago. Sorry to hear of a trusted family member moving on to greener fields to run.
sharkbit
03-18-13, 01:02 PM
Sorry for your loss jimbuna. They're a part of the family and it is always tough.
Takeda beat me with the Rainbow Bridge poem, but I always think of this poem as well when I hear stories like this:
JUST A DOG
From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog,"
or "that's a lot of money for just a dog."
They don't understand the distance travelled, the time spent,
or the costs involved for "just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog,"
but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought aobut by
"just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch
of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you probably understand
phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship,
trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience
that make me a better person.
Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look
longingly to the future.
So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog"
but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts
away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that its' not "just a dog"
but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being
"just a man" or "just a woman."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog,"
just smile,
because they "just don't understand."
~Unknown Author~ :sunny:
Damn it, someone is cutting onions again at work.
:)
DragonRider
03-18-13, 01:09 PM
my condolences also Jim
Buddahaid
03-18-13, 01:12 PM
How sad and good of you to be there. I have two 15 year old cats and I rue the day.
GoldenRivet
03-18-13, 01:13 PM
sorry for the loss Jim. :(
Betonov
03-18-13, 01:18 PM
Bloody hell Jim, I know to well :wah:
Sorry to hear about what happened Jim, it is really sad.
Very sorry for your loss Jim. Our pets truly are part of our families.
nikimcbee
03-18-13, 02:10 PM
Sorry about your loss Jim. Are you going to get another dog?
mookiemookie
03-18-13, 02:28 PM
My condolences, Jim. Pets are absolutely family members and losing one is always hard.
ReallyDedPoet
03-18-13, 02:32 PM
Condolences Jim.
Have had many pets over the years, it is never easy to see them go. They quickly become one of the family....
Oh Jim, I am so, so sorry to hear about Dylans departure. I like to believe that we'll see them all again one day, but they leave such a big hole, even the little ones with their massive personalities.
Fare ye well Dylan, look after your Grandad.
u crank
03-18-13, 03:19 PM
Sorry to hear about this Jim. Sad day.
Platapus
03-18-13, 03:27 PM
very sad news. Take some satisfaction that you gave your friend a good safe home with companionship. That's all a dog asks for.
“It came to me that every time I lose a dog, they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.”
–Cheryl Zuccaro
frau kaleun
03-18-13, 03:29 PM
So sorry to hear of this loss to you and your family. Our critters really do weasel their way into our hearts and saying goodbye to them is never easy especially when it comes down to making that last difficult decision. But he had a longish life for a pup, and it was most likely a better one than he would have had without you.
RIP Dylan, you'll surely be missed.
fireftr18
03-18-13, 03:29 PM
Sorry to hear about your loss of a good family member. I've been there myself, it's never easy, and not an enjoyable decision.
Very sorry to hear about Dylan's passing. My symapthy to you and your family. May the memories of Dylan remain long and well with you...
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Cybermat47
03-18-13, 03:44 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. There's nothing like coming home after a crappy day, and then your dog comes up to you, and it's like nothing ever happened.
Platapus
03-18-13, 03:58 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. There's nothing like coming home after a crappy day, and then your dog comes up to you, and it's like nothing ever happened.
The Frau was complaining that I spend more time greeting the dog than I do her. I told her that when I come home, the dogs stop what they are doing, run to the door to greet me and act like they truly are happy to see me.
Yeah, that did not go over well. :nope:
nikimcbee
03-18-13, 04:05 PM
The Frau was complaining that I spend more time greeting the dog than I do her. I told her that when I come home, the dogs stop what they are doing, run to the door to greet me and act like they truly are happy to see me.
Yeah, that did not go over well. :nope:
This.:sign_yeah:
Bilge_Rat
03-18-13, 05:05 PM
my condoleances Jim, I am afraid I won't be far behind you. My older dog Watson who is now 13 1/2 has really slowed down over the past year. He is now almost totally blind and deaf. I dont think he will last another six months. We have had him since he was a pup and he is a member of the family.
Bilge_Rat
03-18-13, 05:07 PM
The Frau was complaining that I spend more time greeting the dog than I do her. I told her that when I come home, the dogs stop what they are doing, run to the door to greet me and act like they truly are happy to see me.
Yeah, that did not go over well. :nope:
HeHe, my wife tells me the dogs will park themselves out front about a half-hour before I usually come in from work and wait. Dogs are wonderful.
Skybird
03-18-13, 05:47 PM
Although four legs and definitely not human, they are nevertheless always an integral and loved part of the family, aren't they. We/my parents had dogs ourselves, I know how sad it is to not have them tapping around any longer.
I'm feeling with you.
Wolferz
03-18-13, 06:59 PM
Sincerest condolences on the loss of your friend Jim.
15.5 is a ripe old age for a quadruped, equivalent to 75 in human years.
Some say that they are just dumb animals. I pity those who see them that way. Most of them have more brains than their human counter parts and hearts as large as the universe.
Red October1984
03-18-13, 07:07 PM
Very very sorry Jim...
I'm dreading the day that I have to go through this. My Boston Terrier is 5 right now and I love her to death.
Couldn't imagine..... :wah:
les green01
03-18-13, 07:39 PM
so sorry Jim they do find a way into our hearts
swamprat69er
03-18-13, 08:02 PM
Goodby Dylan.:wah:
Dammit_Carl!
03-18-13, 08:25 PM
Sorry, Sir.
I won't bother with..words...as that never means much if I don't know you but I am indeed sorry.
Dogs are the best of us, I think, sometimes and we'd be smarter if we could somehow follow their lead.
Armistead
03-18-13, 11:21 PM
Sorry for your loss. You know I love my dog, he's seem me through some tough times. He is a 3rd generation pet, his mother died about six months after having him. I thought I could never love a pet like I did his mom, but I think I love him as much. Get you another when you're ready.
You can know you gave him love and a good home for many years.
gimpy117
03-19-13, 12:57 AM
Sorry to hear about your loss,
Us Dylans are noble folk
HunterICX
03-19-13, 04:54 AM
Sorry to hear about your loss, Jim.
Seems that it has been a great companion for the 15 years you had him, kudos to you and ofcourse Dylan for giving eachother so much joy.
HunterICX
Sorry for your loss. many years ago I said goodbye to my old 17 year old mongrel called Snakey. He had seen better days and a tumour had got the better of him. Still, it was not easy to let go, eventhough I knew it was for the best.
I've also had to say goodbye to a 3 year old Labrador retriever, called Guinness (she was black and smooth!) She suffered from epilepsy. It started with one attack per month and escalated to almost every third day in the end. Everytime she had an attack her condition and immune system fell. In the end she was a wreck, despite her being on every type of medicine and diet the vets could think of. It was heart breaking. We had to have her put down. Even though it was the best thing to do, I still felt like a criminal, but to see an innocent animal suffer so much was intolerable. The vets could do no more.
We found out later, that the poor dog was the result of far too much inbreeding.
So I know what you are going through. You have lost a member of the family and everything reminds you of him. Hope the fond memories soon outweigh the sad.
All the best to you and the family.
Mork_417
03-19-13, 07:38 AM
Hate to hear the news Jim. Condolences to you & your family.
HundertzehnGustav
03-19-13, 08:27 AM
~S!~
Thank you for who you were!
Our furry companions may leave our sides , but they stay in our hearts forever .
May you take comfort knowing there are many of us who understand the profoundness of your loss .
Condolences to you and family.
BossMark
03-19-13, 11:07 AM
Sorry for your loss Jim my deepest condolences.
Jimbuna
03-19-13, 12:15 PM
Many thanks for the kind and supportive words everyone.
It was hard coming in from work to an empty house but they say time is a good healer.
@Jason....The wife is adamant she doesn't want another and I can honestly say I support her on that because neither of us need revisiting the heartache again in the future.
sharkbit
03-19-13, 01:12 PM
Time is a great healer. You and your wife will know when it is time to get another little demon puppy to terrorize your house and find its way into your heart. :sunny:
My sister lost their two Border Collies 10 days apart(one to old age, another to a heart condition very suddenly) and had two more Border Collie pups within a week.
After we put our last dog down in 2005, it took almost two years before we were ready for another.
Everybody is different.
:)
frau kaleun
03-20-13, 10:28 AM
After we put our last dog down in 2005, it took almost two years before we were ready for another.
Everybody is different.
:)
True. When my sister's dog passed on they swore they would never be able to have another one. It took about a year, and when they started looking at the local adoption centers the perfect dog for them was right there. He had been waiting for a home for over six months and the people working at the center were actually taking turns taking him home to "foster" him until someone wanted him. They said they couldn't figure out why such a great dog hadn't found a home. We figured it was because the universe knew he belonged in my sister's house. They will never forget the doggie they lost, but they love the new boy to pieces.
You just never know.
But naturally, Jim, you'll all need time to grieve the loss and if/when the time comes you'll know.
Buddahaid
03-20-13, 10:44 AM
Many thanks for the kind and supportive words everyone.
It was hard coming in from work to an empty house but they say time is a good healer.
@Jason....The wife is adamant she doesn't want another and I can honestly say I support her on that because neither of us need revisiting the heartache again in the future.
I've been there and know the feelings. It took six years before we were ready for another cat after losing three in the space of a year. Those were the last indoor/outdoor cats for us since all three died outside and one was possibly poisoned.
But we did get two more that had been abandoned, and took in a third stray seven years after that. The funny thing is I find losing pets harder to take than losing family members.
Armistead
03-20-13, 11:27 AM
Many thanks for the kind and supportive words everyone.
It was hard coming in from work to an empty house but they say time is a good healer.
@Jason....The wife is adamant she doesn't want another and I can honestly say I support her on that because neither of us need revisiting the heartache again in the future.
That's normal after a terrible loss, but I bet in time the Jimbuna family will open their hearts and home to another pet that needs them.
Madox58
03-20-13, 02:06 PM
Jim, I'm so sorry to hear this.
I'm still tore up and missing Storm myself so I know there's not much I can say except I share your pain.
:wah:
Sorry to hear this Jim. I know how you're feeling. We had to put our 2 Peek-a-poos down this past October. Both were 15 years old and were having major problems too. Hated to do it and I miss them both. At least the 2 cats take up some of the slack, but it's not the same without Brandy and Charlie sitting next to me on the couch, or on the bed with us at night. They were our two 4 legged little kids.
Sad to hear of your loss Jim. Hope Mrs Buna isn't too upset?
Jimbuna
03-21-13, 12:15 PM
Sorry to hear this Jim. I know how you're feeling. We had to put our 2 Peek-a-poos down this past October. Both were 15 years old and were having major problems too. Hated to do it and I miss them both. At least the 2 cats take up some of the slack, but it's not the same without Brandy and Charlie sitting next to me on the couch, or on the bed with us at night. They were our two 4 legged little kids.
Similar age to Dylan...cheers.
Sad to hear of your loss Jim. Hope Mrs Buna isn't too upset?
She's actually bearing up better than I am but the upset is starting to subside a bit now.
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