yep...spot on there. You love them...they love you. Not as complicated as a woman.

Sad thing is, I've got one very close. There will not be a dry eye in the house. What a dog she has been.

What a great looking fella..
i will say a ptayer for sure for the little guy..
He is awesome looking.. did he find some mud? hah!

Sorry to hear this. It's like losing a child for christ sake. They don't ever live long enough. The good thing is that we can put them down when the quality of life decays to a point that they are miserable. I wish we could have done that for my mother last month, she suffered so much it was unbearable for all of us.

YES!

Thanks to everyone for the positive vibes. Pete just got out of surgery. He literally had a cork stuck in his small intestines. The odd part is, we have not had wine at this house since Thanksgiving...

Again, the news is great! Thank you all.

Mike

A CORK!!!! WHat a hoot! Glad he's OK. Give him a hug from all of us here in the frozen tundra. Henry and Buddy are rolling their eyes and laughing.

I was trying to remember if I had used a cork on the Porsche and that maybe that is where Pete found it.

Eventually, I realized I was confusing my self with Anthony Hopkins' character in The World's Fastest Indian--doh!

I must be getting old.

Mike

Days like that can make you old, great news.

Great news!

Wow, that's two pelican dogs that pulled through form pretty serious illness. targa911S' Henry pulled through last year, and now Pete.

Great news, I will hoist a St Pat toast to Pete as soon as I get home from work.

Not my dog:

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Chance ejoying his favorite spot, all he needs is a good book to chew on:
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Great news about Pete (he is VERY cute BTW)...

I often wonder whether I'll be rushing our little "darling" off to the vet for something similar - she always seems to have something in her mouth she shouldn't. Even though I pick up anything I find that is not "Layla safe" she still manages to find stuff - it's like having another baby in the house ;) .

Here she is yesterday - bath time! She's just gone 15 weeks old and is still a little titch. She is the Belle of the Ball at puppy pre-school and has developed a "thing" for an enormous American Bull Dog puppy named Chuckie who at 16 weeks is about the size of a smallish Lab on steroids! He's a gentle giant; but he still manages to whack Layla almost across the room when they are romping. But she simply adores him...I can understand why as he is just gorgeous.
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Go Pete!

Updat:

Pete came through the surgery fine. However, he aspirated some vomit during his bouts before the surgery and has developed pneumonia. It looks like Pete will spend two more days at the vets until he can eat enough food to take his antibiotics orally instead of through an IV.

My wife and I visited Pete today. He was able top wag his tail, but he is still pretty out of it. I will post pics when he is happy, healthy and home.

Thank you for the words of encouragement.

Sincerely,

Mike

Poor Pete. Give him a hug for us. At least he is in good care and has lots of love from his owners.

Mike,

Any update on Pete? Hope he pulls through all this OK...

I am sorry to say that Pete is really going through a tough episode. The sutures in his intestines opened up. The Dr. had to re-open Pete and remove the area of necrosis. He had fluid all through his abdomen. The surgery was completed at midnight on Tuesday. We had to transfer him to an overnight emergency clinic and put him in ICU. Pete was vomiting blood and I really was not sure he would make it through the night.

Pete is really in trouble right now. The next 48 hours are critical. My wife and I have been visiting him and he is really in pain.

This is devistation.

Pete has gone through 6 days of hell. I cannot bare the thought of losing him so young and putting him through all this discomfort for nothing.

Mike

NO!

I'm almost sorry I asked Mike...and very, very sorry to hear this news.

I'm sending every positive vibe I can muster for Pete (and for you guys too)...I hope things go well in the next few hours.

Oh man! When we didn't get an update yesterday I started to worry. This is not good news and I am SO sorry to here this. Please hug and kiss him for us. We are pulling for lil Pete here.

I am very sad to say we lost our beloved dog Pete this morning.

My wife and our children are crushed.

Pete was very special to us. He was the definitive loving and loyal companion to our family.

We love you Pete.

Sincerely,

Mike

So sorry Mike. Give the kids an extra hug tonight.

NO!!!!!! Oh man..my heart goes out to you and your family. This is just a tragedy. You did what you could. Rest in peace Pete.

Tell this to your kids...it might help you too:

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....

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Mike I am very sorry for your loss. The poor Kids must be crushed.
Pete looked like such a sweet dog. I feel for ya.

So sorry for Pete and your family.

Take care.

Very sad to hear this most unfortunate news.

Mike,

I am so very sorry to hear the news. You've lost a family VIP.

It's so tough on all of you - we wish our pets could live as long as we do.

Give the kids a special hug from me...

Thinking of you all,

Lisa

What made Pete special is what makes a family...tears of sorrow are the soul of joy.

We learn from both.

I bet Pete was cool.

Very sorry to here this. Pete had a great life and was well cared for. You did all you could. When the time comes and everyone is ready, you and your family will find a new companion that will become a part of the family and keep Pete's memory fresh. We have been through this in the last couple of years also. Our sympathy to your family.

Mike,
Terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Pete was a beautiful dog and fortunate to have such a loving owner.

I have been through this and it gets better and they always live in your memory...and after awhile, that is a wonderful warm memory. Dan

I'm so sorry for your family's loss.

I've thought from time to time what will happen when Tutti-Frutti (our Black Lab) goes. She's like a second Mom to the kids (7 & 4 right now). -& another child to my wife & I. Just the thought is tough for me.

Pete looked like a tough puppy ! I know & understand you thought it was a lot to put him through if he wasn't going to make it. You clearly did the best for him you could.

Thoughts and prayers are with you guys...

We have three really cool ferrets and just found out last month that two of the three have cancer and will succumb to the disease in a short time. Until then, we play with them, enjoy them and keep them comfortable. Amazing just how close you can get to a little furry creature!

Rosie (RIP) in mid-bark and Chance
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Chance on Christmas last year with his Christmas present
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Chance laying by the fire, his favorite spot (when he's not laying on top of the loveseat):rolleyes:
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Happy Easter from Ziggy the Labradoodle
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awwwwww! Labradoodles are so cute! I want one!

Our newest family member, 9 week old wire fox terrier. Quincy!

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Yard has gone to the dogs
 

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The wife wanted some Spring pictures but Maggie hogged this one.

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Yay! Another Russell! I do love those little sprighty dogs! I used to show them and still miss it.

My daughter and the ferrets...
 

The ferrets are getting the best of Rebecca, they want to play!

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Mister Involvement

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German dogs are cool!

Yuki (Japanese for 'snow')
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Sherlock
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