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[Vodstok]

Yeah, with MJ, we noticed her stomahc was getting bloated, and she kept throwing up clear liquid. She held on pretty well, and tried to eat and be normal, but in the end she couldnt. she couldnt keep any food down, and finally Bree put her outside to go to the bathroom after she lost control on the couch, and after a while, she went out to check on her and she was just sitting in a corner, shaking, she couldnt really move any more.

I had taken Lily out and we were having some daddy-daughter time when Bree called and told me I had to come to the vet because they were going to put her down.

On the same type of note, our rats both got sick around the same time. Mine was infested with tumors, and shortly thereafter Bree's developed some too. We had them both put down at once, since mine was going to die on her own soon and Bree's had developed them so deep in her muscle tissue that they couldnt operate on them. I was crushed, even moreso than when our dog died.

[hammerfan]

It's so heartbreaking........I still can't talk about Taylor without getting teary-eyed. He was my everything. I still have the poem that Heather wrote for me when he died.

[ferretchucker]

Wow, sorry for your loss. But it was probably nicer for him to go while he was still happy. And don't blame yourself. It sounds like he was just unlucky.

[Nella]

Thanks for the support. I'm so sorry you all had to go through this kind of hell on earth. My animals are my babies and best friends. They always love us unconditionally, don't they? I've lost 4 dogs in 12 years. I have my 4 year old female here. I looked at her teeth and didn't like what I saw. I took her for a checkup. For her age, her teeth are bad. The vet said it's because she eats pecans. She's been eating them all her life! I have to make an appointment to have her teeth cleaned. I'm gonna take her to my regular vet. The local vets charge way too much, although my dogs are worth it. You can't put a price on their health. I don't have insurance, though. Do any of you have pics of your babies? All of mine have been miniature schnauzers.



Chatnoire: Thanks!

Doc and Ferret, I also appreciate your reading and replying to this thread. Ferret, I noticed in the other thread that you have had fish. Do you have any other pets?

[Leprucky Cougar]

Sorry for your loss. I too, offer my thoughts and prayers.

[pinkfloyd45769]

I hate losing animals,its why i never get animals.I just share a puppy now,i hope nothing happens to her:(
Nella,i wish you didnt have to go through this but i can assure you that you did the right thing.You are a better person for not letting your dog suffer,alot of idiots do.I hope you feel better and just keep your pet in your heart forever:)

[Nella]

The breeder I bought my dog from made me an offer. He called a friend who has a 5 month old puppy. This guy's mother's having medical problems, he's having to take care of her, and he needs a good home for the dog.

I've bought two dogs from this breeder and he knows I still have the 4 year old. Both men feel terrible because I've lost two pets a month apart.

I'm amazed by the kindness of strangers! :)

Here are my pros and cons:

*I feel kind of suspicious but I can check his health out while I'm there.
*The dog won't cost me anything but he'd be worth it anyway
*Star's used to having another dog in the house, and so am I.
*I want to see the puppy.

Should I wait a while?
Is it okay to get another pet at all?
I can't deal with any more grief and guilt.
I got Ben right after Tessa died and I felt guilty then.
In fact, when I realize Tessa was dying, I panicked and started looking for another dog. :o
I feel like a criminal!
I want another dog and this puppy needs a home now.
I know I won't be trying to replace either one of my other dogs. It's not possible.
I guess I need to sleep on this and work around my budget.

There's New Hope!

[Phalanx]

My dog was poisoned, by somebody who has supposedly baited other animals around the area he was staying...here's hoping that's not the case with yours, as I can't imagine it being...painless.
I know it's no consolation now, but, trust me - knowing a dog for longer would be even harder on you, I'd had mine for 11-12 years, and still don't want another some 3-4 years later.
Anyways, here's my best to move along soon.

[Nella]

Thanks, Leprucky, Pink, and Phalanx.

Phalanx, I'm very sorry about your poor dog. I can't imagine someone doing something so horrible. My best to you.

I'm still not sure what I should do. My dad offered to pay for the shots the puppy needs and he said he'd pay for the dogs to be spayed and neutered.

[ferretchucker]

Originally Posted by Nella

Doc and Ferret, I also appreciate your reading and replying to this thread. Ferret, I noticed in the other thread that you have had fish. Do you have any other pets?

Yep. I also have two cats and a hedgehog which lives in our garden that we help hibernate.