falxori 0 #1 March 13, 2003 i'm not sure why am i posting it, i guess its a way of letting it out... yesterday, March 12th, me beloved dog, Charley has died. And with him a huge part of me. to me, he was not a dog, he was family and a best friend. only those of you who've had such a creature in their lives can really understand the loss. he was a black flat coated retriever. i've had him for more than 8 years since the day he was born until the day he died, he was as energetic as a puppy, always wanting to fool around. always waiting with a present in his mouth when i came hime, always there... the more detailed story: we first noticed it on Saturday when he looked a little weak. on sunday he looked a lot worse so monday morning we took him to the vet. the first results indicated low blood count, and the final results arrived later in the night showed a serious anemia, we took (carried) him back to the vet where he got a shot of steroides to speed up blood cell creation. tuesday morning when there was no sign of improvement , we rushed him to the pet hospital, where they've diagnosed it as AIHA - Auto Immune Hemolytic Anemia, which means his Immune system has starded killing his own red blood cells. the immidiate treatment was blood transfusions which bought us time and made him feel a lot better. but it was only a temporary relief since his body continued destroying red blood cells. statisiclly, the prognosis is 50-50, and depends on how well the patient reacts to the steroids, while giving more blood transfusions to buy time. the result of the process is the build up of toxic waste in the body that have to be disposed of. this leads to many possible complications, one of which happened on wednesday noon. from there, the downhill trip was pretty quick, he had trouble breathing and was put on oxygen. they've detected fluids in his lungs and hoping it wasn't internal bleeding (which in fact it was) did everything possible to drain it. around 7:30 pm he's stopped breathing. after a succesful CPR he was hooked up to a resporator, still hoping for a miracle. 9:12 pm, his heart stopped and another CPR attempt failed. the only good thing is that i know that for him, it was like going to sleep while i'm holding his head... life will never be the same may he rest in peace... O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim 0 #2 March 13, 2003 my condolencesbut now you'll see him up in the clouds!!!!! >>> A good friend will bail you outta jail... A true friend will be sitting next to you saying "That was fucking awesome!!!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #3 March 13, 2003 dude that sucks. just really sucks. i have lost a couple of dogs, and it just sucked, so i know how you feel. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #4 March 13, 2003 So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanillasky11 0 #5 March 13, 2003 I am really very sorry for your loss. Our pets can touch our hearts in a very special way. My thoughts go out to you "You haven't seen a tree until you've seen its shadow from the sky." -- Amelia Earhart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivegirl 0 #6 March 13, 2003 Somebody sent me this once... ---- Rainbow Bridge 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.... Author unknown...Pink Mafia Sis #26 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 March 13, 2003 So Sorry to hear... At least you were with him, and he was peaceful. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #8 March 13, 2003 My heart truly goes out to you. It is so difficult to lose a pet. I've been there and will be there again, unfortunately. Hang in there and cherish the memories. J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celljumper 0 #9 March 13, 2003 I'm truly sorry for your loss, reading that just broke my heart. I held my yellow lab's head when he died about 3 years ago. That was the saddest day in my life as of yet. He was lucky to be loved by you. Meg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,593 #10 March 13, 2003 I'm so sorry to hear that. We lost a poodle to the same thing a few years ago. All of a sudden they look peaked, and then there's no hope. I'm glad you were holding his head. He was in the hands of the person he loved and trusted most to take care of him, and I'm sure it helped him relax. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
konradptr 0 #12 March 13, 2003 That sucks. My dog was born on my 18th birthday, and was with me for almost 11 years Last Monday, he was sick, so we took him to the vet, and it turned out that the reason for his illness was massive cancer. Within 6 days, he was gone. My dog left our world Monday, March 10th. Aras Konrad 042792-031003 They'll always be with you... ------------------------------------------ Getting banned isn't that bad...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieb 0 #13 March 14, 2003 sorry about your charley. he looked like a great dog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #14 March 14, 2003 My heart goes out to both of you. My parent's dog, Cricket, was with them on a short vacation a couple of weeks ago when her kidney's failed. She was in so much pain, they had no choice but to have her put to sleep hundreds of miles from home. I dread the day either of my girl's gets sick... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TitaniumLegs 8 #15 March 14, 2003 I feel your pain, man. Our pets are often better friends than our human friends. I had a Charlie, but I was too young to remember him. I still miss Jessica and Bonnie Day and Duchess. I'm glad that Sky, Grace, Eclipse, and Windsock have most of their time ahead of them. (>o|-If you don't believe me, ask me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygal3 0 #16 March 14, 2003 I'm so sorry about Charley. I know far too well about AIHA..and it is a horrible thing to go through knowing that there is nothing that you can do, and to watch their body basically kill itself. My heart goes out to you..please find comfort in knowing that Charley is playing with my little girl tonight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #17 March 14, 2003 I am so very sorry to hear about your pup. I understand the feelings although I haven't had to go through it. My thoughts are with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #18 March 14, 2003 My regards and regrets to hear the news of Charley. Your photo's show that he was well taken care of and loved very much. I miss the dogs I have had and lost from early childhood to now, but each one has been an important part of my life. I now have two dogs, Spider who stays home and guards the house, and Little King Tut who goes to work with me each morning. Pets will always hold a close spot in my heart. Saying that Charley was your best friend tells all - having him, knowing him was worth all the loss you now experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #20 March 15, 2003 thank you all for your posts. its been 4 days and nothing has sinked in yet. its the small things that bother me most... the silence, when you open front door and no one is there happy to see you. throwing a piece of salami only to realize there is no one to catch it in mid air. i really can't imagine happiness without him the only downside of having such a creature in your life is that some day you'll have to be parted... O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralu 0 #21 March 17, 2003 ralu what would be a woman without her dreams.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #22 March 17, 2003 Your cat scares me. What the heck is going on with his eyes man? Cool cat just scarey "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
