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Related: About this forummy best buddy Simba died today
I adopted him from Humane Society when he was four months old. He was a muttprobably a mix of German shepherd, golden retriever, and pit butt et al. He was my best friend and best buddy from day one. He grew to 70 pounds but never understood that he was big. He wanted to play with small dogs but they were often afraid of his size.
He wanted to be on my lap and be with me always. All my friends adored him because he was so perfect and loving and affectionate. If he was uncertain or afraid, he would run and try to hide behind me. He was not very brave. His favorite time of the day was when we took him on his walks. In later years, we took the same route and he did his daily patrol sniffing most bushes and peeing on them
He want fast. The last few months he started breathing heavily. The vet thought it was arthritis and put him on pain pills. He stabilized and then the last few days he stopped eating, drinking, couldnt get up, and wanted to be left alone for the first time in his life. We took him to vet who thought he had a ruptured spleen and he was in significant pain. We did not want him to suffer anymore! He was 12 and a half years old.
TexasProgresive
(12,164 posts)Your post made me remember my lovely Seal Point Siamese named Simba.
My heart goes out to you
wendyb-NC
(3,344 posts)I'm so sorry for your loss, pets are family, and the best at that. Thank you, for giving him a loving home for so many years. You are his hero.
Zoonart
(11,897 posts)My heart goes out to you.
Ohiogal
(32,168 posts)Ive been there ...its never easy. It sounds like he had a great life with you. They never stay with us long enough.
ZZenith
(4,136 posts)Laurelin
(538 posts)It's terrible to lose such a friend. You did what was best for him, but I know that's not much comfort.
at140
(6,110 posts)So I know how you feel. Focus on the good times and joy you shared with your pet.
Our dog is now blind, deaf and mute. Just a year and half ago she was an active and fast running dog.
Now she can not even find her food bowl. We will keep her alive so long as she is eating. I don't mind taking her out in the backyard every 1.5-2 hours cuz she can't hold the bladder any longer.
Youll know when its time. Thats what they told me about Daisy and it turned out to be true. But she wasnt in pain and she still was eating so it was a hard decision, but I knew.
at140
(6,110 posts)Actually I have no problem taking care of a helpless dog, but her quality of life is way down now. Probably better to put her down before she develops pain or can't eat. My biggest problem right now is keeping her eyes clean. Being totally blind, she has become very defensive about me touching anything close to her eyes. She tries to bite my fingers. When she had vision, it was never a problem and I even brushed her teeth daily.
robbob
(3,540 posts)I saw the dog whisperer putting his hands right in on a dog and let them bite, and I thought, brave, but no way Im doing THAT, so I put my winter gloves on and tried the technique that way. She learned that I wasnt going to pull away, stopped biting and we became friends.
Dont know if that helps with your situation, but at least it might prevent a bad bite.
samnsara
(17,658 posts)onecaliberal
(32,991 posts)sinkingfeeling
(51,493 posts)aren't prepared.
LyndaG
(683 posts)Such a lovable boy! Glad you found each other.
lunasun
(21,646 posts)alittlelark
(18,890 posts)spooky3
(34,525 posts)More_Cowbell
(2,192 posts)DarthDem
(5,257 posts)RIP Simba. He sounds like a wonderful buddy.
Duppers
(28,132 posts)Simba
cally
(21,601 posts)This is hard. My Mom died two months ago so its a lot to handle and grieve. Simba was such a love. When I went to Humane Society long ago, I was just stopping by to think about a new dog. I met Simba and he met me and I knew I wasnt leaving without him. We both just bonded immediately.
peacebuzzard
(5,184 posts)that was so fast indeed.
I am so very sorry.
I lost my baby girl dog like that. Suddenly. 7 weeks ago.
she was only 5 or 6. A mutt something. from a high kill shelter.
awful.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)Its heartbreaking to lose our furry family members.
demigoddess
(6,645 posts)handicapped daughter. Played a game with her (the only one she was smart enough to play) and cuddled her scoliosis in her back to comfort her. He beat up big dogs that he thought were a danger to me. I miss him still after more than 25 years he has been gone. I need some kleenex now.
Botany
(70,639 posts)Last edited Sat Sep 21, 2019, 08:01 PM - Edit history (1)
.... have given him. When they can't get up it is usually some kind of heart/lung failure and the
not drinking and eating might very well be kidney failure. It was Simba's time.
I had to do the same thing Sept. 1 2018 w/my black lab and it hurt terrible but it was his time too.
I told myself that it was no more dogs for me and yet I now have a 9 month old female yellow lab
pup and she is a pain in the butt but she is here now.
I wish you well.
IndyOp
(15,541 posts)and I'm glad you had him for the 12 years that you two were together.
proud patriot
(100,716 posts)Big Hug
Moostache
(9,897 posts)May the memories of better times find you swiftly and stay forever
gademocrat7
(10,682 posts)leftieNanner
(15,199 posts)We just lost our beloved Riley to the same illness on Thursday. Sharing your grief.
Laffy Kat
(16,392 posts)redstateblues
(10,565 posts)msdogi
(430 posts)the love of dogs is has always been a big part of my life, and it is always so hard to say good bye to them. But, I have always been grateful that I can offer them a peaceful passage when their time comes.
We had to say good bye to our beautiful Maggie yesterday. The sweetest most loving Great Dane, she was a few months into her 9th year.
So I share your grief, and so understand the sadness. It's awful, but I think our time with our dogs is so worth it.
Peace and love to you.
samnsara
(17,658 posts)samnsara
(17,658 posts)..he was 14 and slowly succumbing to kidney failure so at least I had time to say goodbye to him. I have had 2 Goldens die of Hemangiosarcoma..this sounds like what your precious Simba passed from. Its very quick and nothing you could have done would have saved him. Goldens especially are prone to it and it attacks the spleen the most. You did right by your best friend. Godspeed sweet Simba..what a GOOD boy you are! ((HUGS))
Karadeniz
(22,606 posts)My father used to point out the instances in which God clearly didn't think things through adequately. For example, stepping backward and colliding with someone...not noting that the chair you're going to sit in isn't quite there...all such accidents could've been prevented had God done creation better and given us an eye at the back of our head. Letting pets have such a short time with us is just flat cruel.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. By the way, my Maltese baby died from a ruptured spleen. I knew something was wrong when I saw he was blue...rushed him to his vet, but the vet didn't think he'd survive the iffy surgery at his age. Although my philosophy of life compels me to work on how I react to situations and handle them, I must admit that when it comes to the loss of our loved ones, it's frustrating to not have complete control.
Simba's body is gone. The rest of him will be waiting to cuddle with you again. Promise.
littlemissmartypants
(22,853 posts)shenmue
(38,506 posts)AllyCat
(16,260 posts)Sounds like you gave him a wonderful happy life and dignity as he left. Hugs to you.
jimlup
(7,968 posts)Thank you for your obituary. I am sorry for your loss.
Maraya1969
(22,509 posts)I wish for you some of that Peace that passes understanding at this time.
tblue37
(65,528 posts)He was at the door to be let out.
As much as to say, I have paid my call.
You mustnt feel hurt if now Im all
For getting back somewhere, or further on.
I opened the door, and he was gone.
I was to taste in little the grief
That comes of dogs lives being so brief.
Only fraction of ours, at most,
He might have been the dream of a ghost,
In spite of the way his tail had smacked
My floor, so hard and matter-of-fact.