RIP Lucky, family and furry friend

[desertstriker]

Today my family had to put to sleep one of our dogs. His name was Lucky. For the first part of his life he was severely abused before being taken away forcefully by the ASPCA. I will not go into specifics of his abuse but i will say that it is rare for the ASPCA to just take animals way like they did with lucky. After being rehabilitated by them he was put up for adoption. Fate smiled on him that day he was put up for adoption. as my little brother was searching for a furry companion. He saw lucky more my parents and it was not love at first but more likely a bond formed even though lucky may have resisted at first. That day the day he was put up for adoption he was adopted. For the next 5 or so years he has lived with my family. We still don't know how old he really was. But during his that time he came to trust us and greated every day with a doggie smile that just showed how happy he was He sang with my father and sang when my dad played a guitar. When he was diagnosed with Cushings disease we loved him and showed him that he loved us back. 3 months ago he started to show signs of dementia one month ago he went to see the vet and weighed 36 pounds a week ago he saw the Cushings specialist and weighed 31 pounds. Today we don't how much he weighed but he passed with a loving family surrounding him and he knew it. RIP lucky furry friend, my brothers companion, my family you are already missed.:Kaleun_Crying:

http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj639/stormeagleV2/WP_000147_zps914c7aa8.jpg

http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj639/stormeagleV2/WP_000159_zpsd1a6616b.jpg

[Aktungbby]

Sincerest condolences on your loss Sir

[Betonov]

:-? condolances, I know how you feel :-?

[Platapus]

Thank you for giving this guy a good life.

Very sad news. :yep:

[desertstriker]

More images of the gentle guy
https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1426583_10153572160370722_1113475763_n.jpg

What dog doesn't like a ride in the car?
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1474642_10153572157345722_1817496685_n.jpg

My brother in the middle with one of our other dogs, and lucky with the smile he greated every day with.
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash2/419458_10151329313125722_25291576_n.jpg

[Red October1984]

Sorry to hear. :wah:

I've never had a pet die...but I'm dreading the day. So sad...

[nikimcbee]

:-? condolances, I know how you feel :-?

+1
Sorry about your loss.

Cushing disease:
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/cliented/cushings.aspx

[nikimcbee]

Sorry to hear. :wah:

I've never had a pet die...but I'm dreading the day. So sad...

It's not enjoyable.:down: Rocky is getting up there in age (10) and Niki was 12 when I had to put him down.

@DS thanks for the photos.

[Oberon]

No words can ever fill that hole, but please accept my condolences.

[desertstriker]

@nikimcbee You're welcome I will likely have more photos later.

@everyone thanks for your condolences, my family thanks you too.

[u crank]

Nice lookin' pup DS.

So sorry for your loss.

[Father Goose]

My deepest sympathy. :cry:
You gave him a great home and for that he truly was "Lucky".

[HW3]

So sorry for you and your families loss.

[Jimbuna]

Absolutely gutted for you...we lost our pet in March.

[Buddahaid]

I'm sorry for your loss and I know the feeling having lost one of our cats in October to kidney disease. We had him cremated and now have this nice little cedar box with his ashes but I'm not sure that was a good idea as it just makes the pain fresh whenever I see it.

[desertstriker]

another picture:
if you look you can see that his tail has lost alot of its fur part of what alerted us that it could be cushings disease( the tail in this picture is easily mistaken as a leg. the other dog is my furry companion Lucy.
https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1486827_10153572164945722_1250207573_n.jpg

This is probably a year after being in the house it was new years day and he was scared of fireworks man he was shaking something feirce thats why my hand is on him. Of course i was trying to play a game at the time but i didn't care he needed to feel safe. sorry for the poor quality was taken pon a cell phone 4 or so years ago
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj639/stormeagleV2/ed5248a8-3f24-413d-9f4e-c9b9b4425840_zps73ef6e41.jpg

He is the only one that really isn't camera shy though
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj639/stormeagleV2/8c2aa115-24c1-43ad-a74b-7d3ea57a75f6_zps6780dd00.jpg

[Jimbuna]

You treasure those memories, I'm sure he has taken many similar memories with him :sunny:

[desertstriker]

I can only hope so. I will admit it helps me getting out somewhere. I have always considered subsim as a second family so I feel more at ease letting it out here than probably anywhere else. Its hard to type today my hands shake though but from grief.
:Kaleun_Crying:

[Jimbuna]

Take strength from the fact your chosen internet family are always there for you...I have on two occasions and it worked for me, I sincerely hope it does for you :sunny:

[Cybermat47]

Sorry for your loss.

[Armistead]

Sorry for your loss.....

[em2nought]

Lucky was a good looking guy, kinda a cross between Border Collie and a Keeshond. Two of my favorite breeds. Sorry for your loss.

[Hawk66]

Also my condolances...I have now my third dog, so I know the pain loosing one :(

[desertstriker]

Lucky was a good looking guy, kinda a cross between Border Collie and a Keeshond. Two of my favorite breeds. Sorry for your loss.
We think he is actually border collie, swedish lapphund mix because of the bark and a few other traits

[swamprat69er]

Sorry for your loss.

I believe in this with all my heart.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

[Jimbuna]

Decided not to post that...too many personal reminders.

[sharkbit]

Sorry for your loss. It is amazing how our furry friends attach themselves to our lives and become family.

I always think of the "Rainbow Bridge" poem posted above. A friend of ours sent it to me a few years ago when we had to put our dog down. Always brings a tear.

Someone sent this one too. Says it all as well:


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~

[AVGWarhawk]

Sorry to hear. Dogs are truly man's best friend.

[Platapus]

Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.



Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.



Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.



When it is cold and wet, please take me inside... for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements... and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth... though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land... for you are my god... and I am your devoted worshiper.



Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.



Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.



And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.



--Beth Norman Harris

[Jimbuna]

^ :sunny: