The DOG thread

[Baz]

Smokey turns 11........

[VINMAN]

Been a terrible last 24hrs..
Last night, we lost our Bella. Was riding with me in my truck, happy as can be as always. Suddenly she just collapsed on the seat. Didn't know what happened. I was only 2 mins away from our vet. I pulled right up to the front door and carried her in. The took her immediately and brought her in the back. Had my Bodhi with me also. Called my wife to get here right away.
Dr came out after a little bit, said her EKG wasn't good, and a quick ultrasound found her abdomen filled with fluid. An aspiration found it filled with blood. Dr thinks she had a tumor that ruptured. Shes had some medical issues the past couple months, but didn't expect this. Next move was to take her to the ER vet, but Dr didnt think she would make it. She would have been 14 in two weeks. Wasnt going to put her through any more surgeries. So we unfortunately had to make that horrible decision that no pet owner ever wants to make. Like i said, Bodhi was still with us at the vet, and he laid with her on the bed while we spent our last time with her. He was extremely attached to her. You could see his anxiety, it was heartbreaking.

Going to miss my girl so much.

[Baz]

Sorry, Vin. She was a beautiful girl. Take comfort in knowing she's out of pain and will be waiting for you at the bridge.

Please give Bodhi some extra love from us......

Hugs, brother.......

[Bugsinrugs]

I can’t imagine….. so sorry for your loss.

[gregpark]

So sorry, so sad

[billybek]

Sorry man. That is a hard thing.

[Steve Carlton]

Sorry to hear this.

[Tobra]

How is the other dog handling it?

That is a strange question I guess

[Danimal16]

Vin, I am so sorry for your loss. That is how my Daisy went.

[mthomas58]

So very sorry for your loss.

[VINMAN]

Thanks for rhe condolences guys. Appreciate it. This really sucks.

Originally Posted by Tobra

How is the other dog handling it?

That is a strange question I guess

Not strange at all Tobs.

Bodhi really isn't handling this well. We were up all night with him. Ke keot waking us up. He is very stressed and sad. He keeps going over to Bella's usual spots, stares and whines.
He's been laying on her dog bed, which he never does, and mopes. It's really heartbreaking.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by VINMAN

Bodhi really isn't handling this well.

Sounds like Bella was the Alpha, Vin. No wonder he's a bit distressed!

Please give him some extra love from us!

[VINMAN]

Originally Posted by Baz

Sounds like Bella was the Alpha, Vin. No wonder he's a bit distressed!

Please give him some extra love from us!

Bodhi was so attached to her. From the day we brought him home.
When Sydney was still alive he was definitely the Alpha
Bodhi has always been the wuss of the group. Lol

[Skytrooper]

Hey Vin, I am sorry to hear of Bella’s sudden passing. Dog do grieve for there pack members. It just makes the whole situation even more sad. I lost 3 dogs within the first six months of 2023. The oldest was 14.5, the youngest was only 1.5 years old. I will never get over that. I have 2 rescues that are trying hard to heal my heart. They are winning, but I can never forget. Give Bodhi a hug for me. He doesn’t understand why his buddy Bella isn’t there

[Baz]

Originally Posted by VINMAN

Bodhi was so attached to her. From the day we brought him home.
When Sydney was still alive he was definitely the Alpha
Bodhi has always been the wuss of the group. Lol

Winkipop was the Alpha here. When we rescued Billabong, she fell right in line! It's a natural progression with dogs - maybe more so with the herding breeds.

We lost BB first, so it really didn't impact Winks' demeanor that I could tell. Were it the other way around, we'd have been in the same situation as yours.

[Racerbvd]

[Baz]

[pwd72s]

For all who have known the pain of the loss of a loved pet:

[TimT]

This doggo had a little Wizard of Oz ride..

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6ed7X4vvre/

[Baz]

Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose
Won't you let me go down in my dreams?