Facing one of the saddest days in years

krashkart · 04-16-12, 07:04 AM

Our old greyhound Hutch is getting on in years. I had him out for a walk last summer when his hind legs just gave out from under him. He had some trouble getting back up and I almost had to reach down to help him. Ended up with tears rolling out all over the place because something instinctive told me that he won't be much longer for the world. And it just plain sucks. One day he's strong and the next, all of a sudden, he's weak and frail and you just know it's not gonna be much longer. But he's still puttering along and enjoying life with no obvious pain bothering him. So every day he has left is a day I spend as much time as I can with him. I don't want our loyal ol' trooper to go, but that's the way the cookie crumbles.

It's hard to lose our buddies. But there's always something good/funny/whatever about that dog of yours that you will remember. Eventually the sadness fades away, and eventually there will be another dog in your life that makes you laugh your ass off, and alles ist gut again.

joea · 04-16-12, 07:33 AM

Really sorry nothing else to say.

Bilge_Rat · 04-16-12, 07:57 AM

My sympathies Privateer. Our oldest dog, Watson, turned 12 and has considerably slowed down over the past year. I know we will face the same situation eventually and I dread the day.

nikimcbee · 04-16-12, 09:32 AM

That's awful news. I remember having "the talk" with the vet, but to have the dreaded event happen a week later was just devastating.

On a side note, it was interesting to see Rocky (Boston #2) grow up that day. He went from annoying puppy, to senior statesman. Now Rocky is getting up there in age (he's 8).

I feel your pain.

This really helped me grieve. I made two videos of my memories of Niki:

I found some more photos later and made this one (this was more for me). I was still pretty down about losing Niki.

sharkbit · 04-16-12, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krashkart

Eventually the sadness fades away, and eventually there will be another dog in your life that makes you laugh your ass off, and alles ist gut again.

+1

It may take weeks, months, or years, but you will know when you are ready to bring another dog into your life.

JU_88 · 04-16-12, 01:32 PM

04-16-12, 07:04 AM	#1
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	Our old greyhound Hutch is getting on in years. I had him out for a walk last summer when his hind legs just gave out from under him. He had some trouble getting back up and I almost had to reach down to help him. Ended up with tears rolling out all over the place because something instinctive told me that he won't be much longer for the world. And it just plain sucks. One day he's strong and the next, all of a sudden, he's weak and frail and you just know it's not gonna be much longer. But he's still puttering along and enjoying life with no obvious pain bothering him. So every day he has left is a day I spend as much time as I can with him. I don't want our loyal ol' trooper to go, but that's the way the cookie crumbles. It's hard to lose our buddies. But there's always something good/funny/whatever about that dog of yours that you will remember. Eventually the sadness fades away, and eventually there will be another dog in your life that makes you laugh your ass off, and alles ist gut again. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

04-16-12, 07:57 AM	#3
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,856 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	My sympathies Privateer. Our oldest dog, Watson, turned 12 and has considerably slowed down over the past year. I know we will face the same situation eventually and I dread the day. __________________

04-16-12, 09:32 AM	#4
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	That's awful news. I remember having "the talk" with the vet, but to have the dreaded event happen a week later was just devastating. On a side note, it was interesting to see Rocky (Boston #2) grow up that day. He went from annoying puppy, to senior statesman. Now Rocky is getting up there in age (he's 8). I feel your pain. This really helped me grieve. I made two videos of my memories of Niki: I found some more photos later and made this one (this was more for me). I was still pretty down about losing Niki. __________________

04-16-12, 07:33 AM	#2
joea Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: At periscope depth in Lake Geneva Posts: 3,512 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Really sorry nothing else to say.

04-16-12, 01:32 PM	#6
JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,803 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0