A sad day for us!
Hey guys!
A said day for us. Those of you that know me, know we have a beautiful pug named Miss Gertrude and a rottweiller named Josie. Josie has been around for 9 years and was a wonderful dog. She has suffered from seizures the past 8 and it's been really rough on us. Lots of extra care is needed for a dog like this. Many nights spent awake while we help her through her seizures, stroking her, telling her it's o.k....Josie passed away today. She was fine all week, but then I came home on friday, and I found her lying on her side and unable to get up.....We took her to the vet, put IV's in her, gave her steroids in her legs, but she still couldn't get up. Apparently, The seizures cut off blood circulation to her brain and made her unable to stand. Making the tough decision was one of the harder things we've ever had to do...She was alert in her mind, but not her body. They say they are just pets, but anyone who has had a dog or cat, or any other animal for an extended period of time knows otherwise. I'm really sad right now, so is Steph. We did all we could, but know it's probably better for Josie in the long run. I did not post more pictures of Josie and I regret that. I know no one will feel the same way we do, but I wanted to thank Westpark Animal Hospital for helping us out so much and being so comforting..Josie is in a better place and no more pain..Sorry for the down blog, but I feel better typing it
Thanks!
Glenn
posted by Glenn at 5:04 PM
7 Comments:
Glenn,
All I have to say is :( I want to express my condolences for your loss. Pets are such a great addition to our lives and I can fully understand your heartache. You gave your sweet puppster a final peace and that is the greatest gift. God Bless.
dear glenn and wife i feel bad for you both just last year we had to have our dog put to sleep it was the hardest thing in our life but we knew that we made the right choice and so did you .dont feel bad i love you an listen to you every day good luck with the baby on the way screw allans comments YOU WILL BE A GREAT DAD
Glenn:
My heart breaks for you and your wife. Putting a beloved pet to rest is one of the hardest things to do. I've done it twice and still weep to this day for both animals. They become your best friend!
I dread the day I have to do it again with my current "child" my black lab.
Pets have a way of wiggling their way into your life and heart. Know your puppy is in a good place and will be watching over you!
Really sorry to hear that you had to put your dog to sleep. But at least we can do that with our pets. It is probably one of the hardest things anyone has to do. It is like saying goodbye to one of the family. Life goes on but it never gets any easier. Condrad's on being a future dad and you will make a fantastic dad. Just remember that it is not brain surgery. Just be there.
Glenn,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a pet is never easy. It's even harder when you love them as much as you obviously love your dogs.
Glenn and Stepahine,
I was heart broken to read about you dog. Losing your animal is one of the hardest things to go through. Just know that your baby will be with you always. Lots of luck and love.
Glenn:
As an aminal lover, who has had to put to sleep 2 of our best friends, I know a lot of us out there understand. Since our children are grown, we are even closer (if that is possible) to our animals. They ARE our kids.
They give unconditional love all the time. Finding another dog is exactly what was suppose to happen. You and your wife sound like great animal parents. GOOD LUCK with the new dog and new baby on he way.
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