Sue R Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Mary, I am so sorry for you. Your experience sounds so much like our old MacLeod at the end of his days. He was quite old, 15, and had been declining slowly but enjoying life for quite some time when he was diagnosed with advanced hemangiosarcoma. He had significant arthritis as well and the vet put him on Rimadyl which gave him a renewed and reinvigorated time in his last couple of weeks. He rallied all around for almost two weeks but then one day he just turned his back to us and that was it for him. He knew the time was come and we took him to the vet after a weekend of tending him (back then, we did not have after-hours vet service available to us so we had to wait). Consider his recent few joyful days, especially yesterday, as a gift to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Coyote Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Ii am so sorry. You did the right thing. Sometimes you just have to let go and it'ssohard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligande Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 So very sorry to read this, my condolcences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm so sorry. You did the kindest thing you could for your beloved Buddy. Thanks for posting that silly pic of him. Ruth and SuperGibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss, Mary. You gave him the most selfless gift of your devotion; a peaceful end to his pain. My heart breaks for you. RIP dear Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFOSTER Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. This makes me cry for you. My heart is sad for you at losing your best friend. As many have said before me, they always seem to let you know when it is time. Hopefully you can draw peace from knowing that you took the very best care of him you could and it was the kindest thing to do for him. Sending healing thoughts your way. Teri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbear Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 RIP, Buddy. I always enjoyed reading about your (grumpy) adventures, and looked forward to the winter photos of your snow tunnels. This place won't be the same without you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaliFreya Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I am very sorry for your loss. I've read the whole thread just now, I haven't been here for a while, and now come to this... You did all you could. RIP Buddy, beautiful boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borasaurus Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm so sad for you. You gave Buddy a great life. I'm trying not to cry at work while reading your post - some people don't get it (not on this board), but dogs really are members of the family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Stein Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 You gave Buddy a good life, and you were able and willing to let him go when the right time had come. I am so sorry for your loss, but happy for both of you that you had such a fulfilling time together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSW Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I am so very sorry for your loss. It sounds like you had a great last full day together taking walks and playing together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Mary, I am so sorry to hear about Buddy. It is evident that he was much loved and will be missed. We never have them with us long enough but they are also never really gone for they live in a piece of our hearts forever. Run free at the bridge Buddy, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I am very sorry to hear the news about Buddy. My sincere condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'm so sorry, Mary. Run free Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I am so sorry, Mary. Buddy was one of the unique personalities on these boards, and I enjoyed reading about your adventures with him. RIP, Grumpy Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss, Mary. You and Buddy were one of the best examples of two that were meant to be together. In any other hands, who knows what kind of life he'd have had. But you were so, so good together. Run free, Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemist Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Oh, no! I almost felt as if I'd met Buddy. He was a character and a half. You gave him the best life possible, and - as others have said - you gave him the gift of a merciful release when the time was right. He gave you the gifts of unconditional love - and of giving you a warning that his time was coming, and finally that it was there. Shedding tears now for you and Buddy. Run free, big guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooky Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. I have really enjoyed your stories of Buddy over the years, and often think about him when I'm trying to figure out how to make my dog or a dog I am in control of meet another dog appropriately (or ignore them!). You were clearly the best owner he could've ever asked for, and the two of you were the best of friends. It shone through in every story and anecdote you told about him. Thinking of you, Ooky and Odin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aschlemm Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Remember all the good times you have had together over the years and take comfort in the fact that you gave Buddy a great life and a peaceful, dignified end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Boots Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss, but happy you got to have a few final weeks with him to make some last good memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Buddy is one of the dogs I feel I've grown to know through your descriptions, Mary. Indeed, a character and a half! I am so sorry that his time ran out. What a painful hole he must have left. I hope all the memories he left will bring you comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald McCaig Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Dear Mary, I'm sorry. Now Buddy's watching over you. Donald McCaig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach BCs Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free, Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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