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We lost our beloved Dog :( (long)
Oh girls, I'm so sad. I just can't believe she's gone. We had to put our dog down Tues. night, very unexpectedly. 
Stella was our 9 1/2 yr. old purebred German Shepherd. She was the sweetest, most protective and loving dog ever. My DH came home Tues. night from work and there was no familiar happy greeting at the door. He found Stella curled up on our couch, which she knows is a big no no. We also don't know how in the world she managed to climb up there b/c she had bad hips, had trouble walking and needed help with small stairs. Anyway, he yelled at her to get down and she was unresponsive. After he told her several times to get down, she peed on the couch then slithered off the couch onto the floor and peed on the floor. DH tried to coax her into going outside, but she wouldn't move, she just laid there. Then she pooped on the floor without moving. He picked her up and tried to get her outside. He made it to the kitchen and she started throwing up so he laid her down. As soon as he laid her down, she had a seizure. I was at a class at church and he called me to come home to stay with Maisie while he took her to OSU's Vet Hospital. I had a few minute to sit with her and comfort her before they left. She gave a few flops of her tail but wouldn't look at us. She just started straight ahead, almost like she was 1/2 gone already. They ran some tests on her blood work at the hospital. They found a sack of fluid around her heart which they thought was making her faint periodically. They couldn't say for sure, but suspected that she had developed cancer in her heart.
They could've operated to drain the fluid but said that at her age, it probably wouldn't be effective and that we'd likely have her back there in a week or so for the same thing. They ultimately recommended that we put her down that night. DH called with the sad news then a few minutes later, it was all over. Our beloved Stella was gone. I feel so awful for my DH. He's had Stella since she was just a few weeks old and she would've been 10 this summer. We both miss her so very much and can't believe that she's gone. We knew that she probably wouldn't be with us much longer than a year or so more, but I don't think you can ever be prepared for something like this. I feel like a big part of our family is gone. I know that feeling will go away and in time, we'll only be able to remember the fond memories we have of her. But for now, we just feel so sad and empty. When I was rushing home from church, I wondered if this was our last night with her. If this was indeed her time, I asked God to take her quickly so that she wouldn't have to suffer. He must have heard me, thankfully. 
I have images at night of her running and jumping and playing with bubbles and in the snow....all things that she could no longer do because of her bad hips. I hope that Doggie Heaven is treating her well and that they have lots of Pupperoni treats there for her. 
Thanks for letting me share our grief.
Stella was our 9 1/2 yr. old purebred German Shepherd. She was the sweetest, most protective and loving dog ever. My DH came home Tues. night from work and there was no familiar happy greeting at the door. He found Stella curled up on our couch, which she knows is a big no no. We also don't know how in the world she managed to climb up there b/c she had bad hips, had trouble walking and needed help with small stairs. Anyway, he yelled at her to get down and she was unresponsive. After he told her several times to get down, she peed on the couch then slithered off the couch onto the floor and peed on the floor. DH tried to coax her into going outside, but she wouldn't move, she just laid there. Then she pooped on the floor without moving. He picked her up and tried to get her outside. He made it to the kitchen and she started throwing up so he laid her down. As soon as he laid her down, she had a seizure. I was at a class at church and he called me to come home to stay with Maisie while he took her to OSU's Vet Hospital. I had a few minute to sit with her and comfort her before they left. She gave a few flops of her tail but wouldn't look at us. She just started straight ahead, almost like she was 1/2 gone already. They ran some tests on her blood work at the hospital. They found a sack of fluid around her heart which they thought was making her faint periodically. They couldn't say for sure, but suspected that she had developed cancer in her heart. They could've operated to drain the fluid but said that at her age, it probably wouldn't be effective and that we'd likely have her back there in a week or so for the same thing. They ultimately recommended that we put her down that night. DH called with the sad news then a few minutes later, it was all over. Our beloved Stella was gone. I feel so awful for my DH. He's had Stella since she was just a few weeks old and she would've been 10 this summer. We both miss her so very much and can't believe that she's gone. We knew that she probably wouldn't be with us much longer than a year or so more, but I don't think you can ever be prepared for something like this. I feel like a big part of our family is gone. I know that feeling will go away and in time, we'll only be able to remember the fond memories we have of her. But for now, we just feel so sad and empty. When I was rushing home from church, I wondered if this was our last night with her. If this was indeed her time, I asked God to take her quickly so that she wouldn't have to suffer. He must have heard me, thankfully. I have images at night of her running and jumping and playing with bubbles and in the snow....all things that she could no longer do because of her bad hips. I hope that Doggie Heaven is treating her well and that they have lots of Pupperoni treats there for her. Thanks for letting me share our grief.
Re: We lost our beloved Dog :( (long)
I'm so sorry for your family's loss
Your post is so heartfelt and sweet, it made me cry! I'm gonna say a prayer that she is as happy as can be in Doggie Heaven
Hugs to you and your family during this sad time!
((HUGS)) I am so sorry. I can't even imagine how I would be if that happened to Sophie.
We lost our cat at the beginning of the month, and when the sadness bubbles up, DH reminds me of similar things to what you were saying- she's up in pet heaven, doing all the things she couldn't do when she was sick, and eating all the treats and catnip she wants
It is not even 7:00 am and I am already in tears. I am SOOO sorry for this loss. My own baby pup is like my own child and I have known for a long time that I will be a complete mess when he passes (god please bless me with many more years of his company). This must be such a terrible time for you and your DH. My prayers are with you and I am sending you many warm hugs.
I'm sorry this happened so suddenly but having it stretched out isn't any easier either.
My thoughts are with you and your DH.
She sounds likes she was a beautiful, loving dog.
I'm balling my eyes out over here. Loosing an animal is one of the hardest things that I have ever experienced. It's really strange how much they mean to you and how much it really does hurt when they aren't there. It's the little things that you will miss and try so hard to remember. Your post was so sweet and I'm so sorry for your loss. It will take time and maybe more time than you think but it will get easier. ((((((((hugs)))))))
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your post brought tears to my eyes. I know it's not easy. She's in a happy place playing with new friends. I'll be sure to ask my mom to keep an eye on her. :-)
HUGS!
You'll be in our prayers tonight. {{HUGS}}
HUGS....