When a friend is lost

[FastMan]

Reading through the forums here, I see sign that several dog lovers reside here. Sad thing about our beloved four legged companions, they don't get to play on this earth as long as their human masters do. They leave us all too soon. I lost a friend this summer, and I'm sure there are others here who have lost their's recently too. This is for you:

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[TFOGGER]

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I often say that our girls (both rescues) won the canine equivalent of Lotto...

[HoneyBadger]

Oh man, here come's the eyeball sweat...

[FastMan]

I often say that our girls (both rescues) won the canine equivalent of Lotto...

That's for sure, TFOGGER. I've been working rescue for many years. We call it, "falling in the honey pot".

[FastMan]

Oh man, here come's the eyeball sweat...

One of the burdens of having a good heart, HB.

[ColoWyo]

Friggin allergies.

[roberth]

Friggin allergies.

Yup.

[Fentonite]

You're gonna fit in just fine here. Lots of dog lovers. That damn Rainbow Bridge gets to me every time I read it. [Beer]

[bczandm]

Thanks for the post, timing was perfect. We lost Sophie, our Boston Terrier earlier today. She ate part of a plastic bone that ended up creating too much damage to recover from. Eight plus surgeries over the past week and a half was too much for her. She was a special dog that brought much happiness to our family and will be missed terribly.

Bob

[spleify]

Thanks for the post, timing was perfect. We lost Sophie, our Boston Terrier earlier today. She ate part of a plastic bone that ended up creating too much damage to recover from. Eight plus surgeries over the past week and a half was too much for her. She was a special dog that brought much happiness to our family and will be missed terribly.

Bob

Wow, that is sad. Very, very sorry to hear this.

God bless ya pal!

[argonstrom]

:(

[Fentonite]

Thanks for the post, timing was perfect. We lost Sophie, our Boston Terrier earlier today. She ate part of a plastic bone that ended up creating too much damage to recover from. Eight plus surgeries over the past week and a half was too much for her. She was a special dog that brought much happiness to our family and will be missed terribly.

Bob

Well, Crap. I'm awfully sorry. Sounds like you did everything possible for your girl. I expect my Cica and Shadow are welcoming her as we speak. Hang in there.

[Bailey Guns]

Great subject...lots of dog lovers here, myself included.

bczandm...I'm very sorry for your loss. I don't have the words but I certainly know what you're feeling.

[FastMan]

Thanks for the post, timing was perfect. We lost Sophie, our Boston Terrier earlier today. She ate part of a plastic bone that ended up creating too much damage to recover from. Eight plus surgeries over the past week and a half was too much for her. She was a special dog that brought much happiness to our family and will be missed terribly.

Bob

Bob, that's terrible. I'm so sorry for loss.

[Monky]

Man cutting onions should be forbidden before getting on the computer..

[bczandm]

It's been a very difficult day. As sad as I am it's been much more difficult for my wife. Thanks for keeping us in your thoughts.
bob

[Troublco]

Thanks for the post, timing was perfect. We lost Sophie, our Boston Terrier earlier today. She ate part of a plastic bone that ended up creating too much damage to recover from. Eight plus surgeries over the past week and a half was too much for her. She was a special dog that brought much happiness to our family and will be missed terribly.

Bob

My condolences for your loss.

[AirbornePathogen]

Pretty sure I got something in my eye there. Bob, sorry for your loss.

[GilpinGuy]

I read the OP, face gets wet somehow, 15 year old stepdaughter comes out of her room unexpectedly and looks at me and I'm like "oh, ahhhem, ahhhhh, sniiiiiff, hi!" <fake smile> She looks at me like I'm crazy, as usual.

bczandm: yeah, tough time for you, sorry for your loss man.

[Jer]

Thanks for the post, timing was perfect. We lost Sophie, our Boston Terrier earlier today. She ate part of a plastic bone that ended up creating too much damage to recover from. Eight plus surgeries over the past week and a half was too much for her. She was a special dog that brought much happiness to our family and will be missed terribly.

Bob

So sorry for your loss Bob. That's just terrible and one of the MANY things I'm paranoid with when it comes to dogs. We used to do Greenies but discontinued due to one of our dogs choking on the last bit once to keep the other one from getting it. I hate reading stuff like this and feel awful for you guys. I'm sure my Gixxer is also welcoming her and she's a wonderful & playful companion to other dogs.

[UncleDave]

I hate that damned Rainbow Bridge! It always kills me.

[bczandm]

We used to do Greenies but discontinued due to one of our dogs choking on the last bit once to keep the other one from getting it. I hate reading stuff like this and feel awful for you guys. I'm sure my Gixxer is also welcoming her and she's a wonderful & playful companion to other dogs.

I had typed a warning in yesterdays post and deleted it prior to posting. We have learned over the past two weeks that most of the pet toys sold have warning labels for good reason. Most of those pet toys are not safe. It seems that our Vet does quite a few procedures each week to remove things from stomachs of dogs.
In our case the broken plastic bone moved past the stomach and did damage that just could not be fixed, and while I've lost count I think we were eight surgeries later trying to keep her around. I somewhat regret what we put her through, but at the same time I am glad we were able to do what we did. It is comforting to know that we did everything possible to keep her alive.
So please be cautious with those dog toys. I sit here tonight writing this less one very special Boston Terrier.
Thanks for all your thoughts and comments!!
Regards,
Bob