Tassie Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Just wanted to let you know some sad news. My Fergus (6.5 years) died at the vet this evening. He got shut in the garage while I was mowing the lawn this afternoon. I didn’t know he was there, and by the time I went looking for him because I hadn’t seen him for a while, he was obviously in a bad way. I called my lovely vet, who met me down at the vet surgery, only a couple of minutes later, but by that time, Fergus was fitting. The vet gave him an anti-convulsant, and put an IV catheter in, then sent me home to look for what Fergus might have eaten. Turned out that what I had thought were potatoes were tubers of some plant or other (maybe dahlias) which someone had given me a while ago. I think he ate a whole one. Rang the vet to tell him, but he rang back not long after to say that just as he was about to do a stomach lavage, Fergus had died. I feel bad because I left the tubers lying around, and because I didn’t make sure the dogs were both out of the garage before I went mowing, and because I didn’t go check for where Fergus was earlier. But as a friend just said, you can’t second guess everything in life. Shit happens, I guess. I’ll miss my goofy boy so much – he was such a loving dog and he made me laugh. Barb - and a somewhat bewildered Kirra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra s. Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I'm so sorry Barb. (((HUGS))) Shit does indeed happen, but it must be so hard to be hit out of the blue like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura (Cady and Koda's mom) Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 So sorry to hear about the loss of your Fergus. Thank you for sharing your story. It must be hard, but accidents do happen and maybe by sharing you will have saved another. Hugs from the other side of the world to you and Kirra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flrpwr52 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. I agree with your friend, you can't second guess everything you do. Prayers coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 What a kick in the gut. Something so inocent, turned so deadly. I am so very sorry for your loss. Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquilis Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Oh, that hurts. Condolances, and thank you for taking time in your pain to warn us - That was nobly done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdarling Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Barb, I am so sorry. How awful. Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Barb, my deepest sympathies. I'm so sorry about poor Fergus. Hang in there. Regards, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I am so sorry, Barb, this is terrible! Lots of huggs. My condoleances, I am so sorry for Fergus, such a young boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Stein Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 What a sad and horrible thing! I am so sorry, Barb. There are some things that are just beyond our ability to foresee. I hope you will be comforted by remembering the good times you shared with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I'm so sorry Barb ((((((Hugs)))))) to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I'm so sorry that this happened. My heart breaks for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esox Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Our hearts go out to you. Alex and Esox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. To try and second guess yourself will only make your suffering worse. Please find the peace that you and your family needs to get through this. He will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrancis Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Oh what a heartbreak! My deepest sympathies. This is such a wake-up call for anyone who has an older dog (as opposed to a puppy) that you wouldn't imagine could get into anything dangerous. But yet, you can take all the precautions in the world and sometimes fate steps in the way. Thank you for the warning: our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family. Ailsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljones Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I am so sorry, Barb. Thank you for sharing your story to warn the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Barb, I'm so sorry to read this. Please give yourself some space to mourn for Fergie and miss him, I know your heart must be hurting you terribly right now. We just can't control everything around us. Warm hugs from us, Ruth n the BC3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo&Tex Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I'm very sorry. What a terrible, sudden loss. Hugs to you and Kirra.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAC2 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Please accept my deepest sympathies. It's never easy to lose a dog, but worse when we feel such guilt. I'm sure he knew he was loved and that you did all you could for him. Our guys don't go into the garage because of all the dangers lurking (antifreeze, tools, etc.) but they do go into my tack shed daily...which currently has daffodil bulbs and other garden related goodies that I am now going to move way out of reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I'm so sorry, Barb. What a tragic accident. Thank you for taking the time to warn others about your awful experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.DaisyDuke Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 We are also sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 So sorry for your loss Barb. HUgs to Keira and yourself. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 What a tragic accident--we're so sorry for the loss of your boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrasmom Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Oh Barb. I'm so sorry....so very sorry. My heart just broke reading your post. A big hug to you and Kirra. All my best, Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthBelle Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Oh my gosh! My heartfelt condolences to you. (((((Hugs)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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