Had to put a dog down this week

GeorgiePorgie 12/20/2018 9:51am
12/20/2018 9:51am
My first dog was named spike. I’m glad you tried chemo with him. Gorgeous dog.

Wish dogs could live longer.

And peely ah didn’t know about Roland passing man. So sorry. He reminds me of my current labradoodle Rufus. Rufus is 7 already. Feel like I just got him yesterday. Found a lump on his side the other day and im worried about it.

Dogs are just as much as family as kids are. Thanks for sharing.
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EZZA 95B 12/20/2018 12:18pm
12/20/2018 12:18pm
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I have bred and reared quite some Greyhounds and Whippets over the years... quit from active breeding & racing a while ago, still miss it except...
I have bred and reared quite some Greyhounds and Whippets over the years... quit from active breeding & racing a while ago, still miss it except putting dogs to sleep... sometimes there was no other option with complex bone fractures... btw (ex racing) Greyhounds / Sighthounds make great pets.


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I remember watching a segment on 60 Minutes (a weekly news show on over here) years ago about adopting retired Greys, it made about cry and...
I remember watching a segment on 60 Minutes (a weekly news show on over here) years ago about adopting retired Greys, it made about cry and i have always wanted to adopt one, such cool dogs.
My mum has a friend in Belgium that rescues Greyhounds from Spain.


Greyhound racing was banned temporarily in my state a couple of years ago as it was discovered that there were massive burial sights all over the place plus a heap of other cruel stuff going on.
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GeorgiePorgie 12/20/2018 1:33pm
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Greyhounds are beautiful dogs. And Great Danes. Amazing creatures.
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I remembered this thread and read through it a while back. I knew this day was coming. Well it was yesterday, my best friend Chito had to be put down. He had a bad heart and we knew his was failing. One of those he has 6 months to 2 years type thing. We just hoped he would pass in his sleep and not have to make a tough call.

It was my wife's dog, he was 4 when we meet. He always kept a eye on her and down to try and kick your ass if you got close. One time when we first started dating, I came over to her place to eat dinner. I sat on the couch wit her to watch tv, if my hand moved anywhere near her he would light me up! At first I was like typical little dog, never was a fan of little dogs. We'll 12 years later he was my best friend, man he was down for whatever, loved to ride anything, tractors, cars, trucks, motorcycles, lawn mowers, he just loved it.

Didn't know how I would take it, worried more about my wife, but man that little 6lb dude got me, its just horrible. We did everything we could for him. He almost made it to 16. RIP Chito


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indy_maico 1/22/2019 7:00am
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Markee wrote:
I remembered this thread and read through it a while back. I knew this day was coming. Well it was yesterday, my best friend Chito had...
I remembered this thread and read through it a while back. I knew this day was coming. Well it was yesterday, my best friend Chito had to be put down. He had a bad heart and we knew his was failing. One of those he has 6 months to 2 years type thing. We just hoped he would pass in his sleep and not have to make a tough call.

It was my wife's dog, he was 4 when we meet. He always kept a eye on her and down to try and kick your ass if you got close. One time when we first started dating, I came over to her place to eat dinner. I sat on the couch wit her to watch tv, if my hand moved anywhere near her he would light me up! At first I was like typical little dog, never was a fan of little dogs. We'll 12 years later he was my best friend, man he was down for whatever, loved to ride anything, tractors, cars, trucks, motorcycles, lawn mowers, he just loved it.

Didn't know how I would take it, worried more about my wife, but man that little 6lb dude got me, its just horrible. We did everything we could for him. He almost made it to 16. RIP Chito


So sorry to hear this. It is definitely a tough thing to have to go through.
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mx617 1/22/2019 10:41pm
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Man dogs are so awesome. Makes me think of that movie "a dogs life". Saw the trailer for it and said no f'n way I'm watching that, I'd just bawl like a baby through the whole thing. This our dog Chloe, rescue from the spca. Husky, rotty, Shepherd mix. Good dog.



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Markee 1/23/2019 6:48am
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Man I was thinking when our dog passed if it is worth it. The damn grief is big time. I woke up the next day and didn't recognize myself in the mirror, face swollen, eyes shot... But the more reality sets in, the more the grief is a blessing, its a representation that you experienced love and good times. The bond is something special, it really is.

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Markee wrote:
I remembered this thread and read through it a while back. I knew this day was coming. Well it was yesterday, my best friend Chito had...
I remembered this thread and read through it a while back. I knew this day was coming. Well it was yesterday, my best friend Chito had to be put down. He had a bad heart and we knew his was failing. One of those he has 6 months to 2 years type thing. We just hoped he would pass in his sleep and not have to make a tough call.

It was my wife's dog, he was 4 when we meet. He always kept a eye on her and down to try and kick your ass if you got close. One time when we first started dating, I came over to her place to eat dinner. I sat on the couch wit her to watch tv, if my hand moved anywhere near her he would light me up! At first I was like typical little dog, never was a fan of little dogs. We'll 12 years later he was my best friend, man he was down for whatever, loved to ride anything, tractors, cars, trucks, motorcycles, lawn mowers, he just loved it.

Didn't know how I would take it, worried more about my wife, but man that little 6lb dude got me, its just horrible. We did everything we could for him. He almost made it to 16. RIP Chito


Sorry for your loss bud! Sounds like you had some good times together!
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BMR179 1/23/2019 12:59pm
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Markee wrote:
Man I was thinking when our dog passed if it is worth it. The damn grief is big time. I woke up the next day and...
Man I was thinking when our dog passed if it is worth it. The damn grief is big time. I woke up the next day and didn't recognize myself in the mirror, face swollen, eyes shot... But the more reality sets in, the more the grief is a blessing, its a representation that you experienced love and good times. The bond is something special, it really is.

You are correct, the bond is special. Wait a little while and get another dog. Not to replace Chito, but to fill the void, give you laughs, and be your best friend. RIP Chito
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Falcon 1/23/2019 5:14pm
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You never really lose a dog.

I had (well, stepmom had, but he loved me the best...) a Boxer named Unferth. (Character from Beowulf, if you must know.)
Anyway, he died of canine leukemia in the '90s. We were all pretty bummed for a long time, but eventually life got back to normal.
One day when I was going to go race, I had forgotten to set my alarm. I had a dream that Unferth was running full-tilt in a huge garden of flowers, just having the absolute best day, living his best doggie life. He must have thought he was a Greyhound because he loved to run. He gave me a moment's look as he went past at mach 10, just sort of a "whassup?" Super happy. The dream was so cool and vivid, it woke me up. My alarm would have gone off one minute before, if it was on, which it wasn't. Unferth had come down from heaven to wake me up so I didn't oversleep.
Like I said, you never really lose a dog.
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theprizefighter 1/23/2019 5:27pm
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I’m very sorry to hear about your losses, everyone. My ex has the family dog (can’t figure that one out but the court gave her to her even though she went to work with me every day) and she’s about at the end of her life. Has trouble getting up stairs and is 12 years old. Hope she keeps going a few more years but either way it’s going to be hard to say goodbye.
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I used CBD Oil for my dogs when we go to our Vet. They are so excited when we go outside. I gave them CBD Oil 15 to 30 minutes prior. CBD oil for our pets can treat health issues such as digestive or upset tummy, inflammation, joint pain or even allergies. I tried this in my dog, I gave it when I know he faced a stressful situation. And as I done researching, I came across to this article about Cannabis and Mj kylekushman.com/the-adam-dunn-show-all-about-organic-living-soil/
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GeorgiePorgie 1/24/2019 8:13am
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Chito looks like an all American badass. His attitude was probably 6 foot tall in that 1 foot tall frame.
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Joko 1/28/2019 10:06pm
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My best friend Chopper passed away this morning from heart conditions, comfortably in his bed,12 yrs passed by too fast. we went everywhere together. The grief is just as bad as any person friend or family I’ve known who’s died.


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EZZA 95B 1/28/2019 10:11pm
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Sorry for your loss mate, Run In Peace Chopper.
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Markee 1/29/2019 6:11am
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Right there with ya Joko. Sorry man.
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Motox627! 1/29/2019 1:41pm
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Sorry for your loss brother. RIP Chopper
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments.

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indy_maico 1/30/2019 10:56am
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Sorry for your loss Joko. It sucks!
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lukemoto 1/30/2019 4:06pm
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It's so crazy of a concept that an animal can make such a huge impact on a person. I've lost multiple people close to me and multiple dogs and I would honestly say the feelings aren't any different... maybe that's just me.
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Joko wrote:
My best friend Chopper passed away this morning from heart conditions, comfortably in his bed,12 yrs passed by too fast. we went everywhere together. The grief...
My best friend Chopper passed away this morning from heart conditions, comfortably in his bed,12 yrs passed by too fast. we went everywhere together. The grief is just as bad as any person friend or family I’ve known who’s died.


Dobermans are the absolute best. Sorry for the loss. My family has had them since i was born. We lost one 2 yrs ago and i cried like a little girl.

This was jade.

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Joko 1/30/2019 5:09pm
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Yea, I’m definitely getting another Dobe, I really enjoy their personalities, intelligence, athletic ability and affection. Life is much better with a dog!
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G-man 1/30/2019 7:39pm
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oh man it's hard to read these posts and the Love you guys have for your animals as I can totally relate and agree "it's the hardest thing to do"

Indy I lost my sweet Mojo at 10 to Lymphoma cancer as she was having a real hard time breathing even though she was still sharp as a tack.
I remember the night before lying on the floor with her crying and hoping somehow she could understand.

The next day I made the call to the vet and they did the procedure in the van with me in their parking lot--she hated going to the vet, but luved going for rides in the van.

Took me awhile to get over that and to the guys who lost their dogs, the best healing is another one.

Take care guys--just know that your dogs all loved you and I'm sure you gave them a great Life--that's all a Pet can ask for.....
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G-man 1/30/2019 7:46pm
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Sorry to hear that Indy, pets are the best. Had to do the same with my good friend Johnny O earlier this year. 16 years of...
Sorry to hear that Indy, pets are the best.

Had to do the same with my good friend Johnny O earlier this year. 16 years of sleeping on my head...good friends, good times.


Oh man sorry to hear about Johnny O (I had a cat named that too, as well as Magoo).
I currently have a cat (Smokey) who sleeps by my head and purrs very loudly. It really helps with my tinnitus when I try to go to sleep.

Already dreading the inevitable... Sad ...

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