Saying goodbye today…

  • mpearson
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 4338
    May 4, 2009 at 4:19 pm #205822

    to an old friend of 13 years. Our dog Tabbie is going to spend eternity with “grandpa” at 3:00 today. The vet will be making a house call since she hates going there! Until we meet again my friend!



    sipple31
    West Central Sconni
    Posts: 415
    May 4, 2009 at 4:26 pm #51108

    Darnit… i’m sorry to hear that Mike.

    I’m sure you are making the right decision and she will love you for that forever.

    We have a 14 year old hunting dog that isn’t long for the world either.

    Best wishes.

    mark_johnson
    St. Croix River
    Posts: 940
    May 4, 2009 at 4:27 pm #51109

    Really sorry to hear that Mike!!

    lick
    Posts: 6443
    May 4, 2009 at 4:30 pm #51110

    sorry to hear that mike

    Joel Nelson
    Moderator
    Southeast MN
    Posts: 3137
    May 4, 2009 at 4:30 pm #51111

    That really sucks. Very sorry to hear it Mike. Good luck to you and your family this afternoon.

    Joel

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    May 4, 2009 at 5:04 pm #51117

    Sorry to hear it buddy.

    My thoughts and prayers extend out to you, your family and Tabbie. As hard as it seems she will be in a better place, waitng for ya.

    Man, do I dread this day when I have to do this.

    Brad Juaire
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 6101
    May 4, 2009 at 5:34 pm #51105

    So sorry to hear that Mike. Just looking at the picture of Tabbie you can sure tell that she gave lots of wonderful memories and love. I respect your decision to release her from suffering. God bless you and your family.

    kevinbrantner
    West Central Wisconsin
    Posts: 244
    May 4, 2009 at 7:26 pm #51124

    I don’t know what to say other than I’m sorry to hear about you losing part of your family.

    mbenson
    Minocqua, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3842
    May 4, 2009 at 8:15 pm #51129

    Mike:

    Sorry to hear about Tabbie. Two gray muzzled black Labs have come and gone in my house and Mae is currently 9 heading for 10. As tough as it is, maybe you can look at it this way, ITS PUPPY TIME AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Godspeed to your family in its loss.

    Mark

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22458
    May 4, 2009 at 9:30 pm #51132

    Sorry to hear this Mike… remember the good times.

    rvrat
    st cloud,mn
    Posts: 1571
    May 5, 2009 at 12:01 am #51144

    Dang im tearin up readin this…good luck to you and your family and and like said already, remember the good times..Jay

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    May 5, 2009 at 1:08 am #51157

    Sorry to hear this Mike, not an easy thing to go through that’s for sure. My German Shorthair Abby turned 12 last month and I am not looking forward to the day when I will be faced with this she is the best dog I have ever had. Reading your post reminds me to enjoy the time I have left with her and not take her for granted, thanks for posting this.

    mpearson
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 4338
    May 5, 2009 at 12:56 pm #51174

    Thanks everyone….I just can’t believe how these animals can be such a huge part of your life. Unfortunately things didn’t go as smooth as we were told either. Best case was that it would take like 4 minutes for the process to work. With my wife and my mother there with me, it took them 3 injections for it to finally work….she hung on for 17 minutes until she passed. Of course she was snorning the entire time (first time she’s had rest in a few days), it just made it harder for my wife and mom.

    As far as Puppy Time…no one wants to go down that road…not until the healing process is over! Thanks again everyone for your support and kind words!

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11374
    May 5, 2009 at 1:10 pm #51178

    R.I.P. lil’ Girl!

    Dart again, I’m sorry to hear it.

    deerdragger
    Posts: 346
    May 5, 2009 at 11:18 pm #51246

    My heart goes out to you and your family. This truly is the price we pay to have these animals in our lives. Purchase price, vet bills, food and whatever doesn’t add up to anything to the emotional cost of saying goodbye.

    coppertop
    Central MN
    Posts: 2853
    May 6, 2009 at 3:13 am #51257

    Dart, Sorry about your family’s loss. That’s exactly one big reason I’ve held off on getting my own pup. Hope Tabbie and “Grampa” are in once again enjoying one another. My prayers go out to you.

    mpearson
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 4338
    May 6, 2009 at 12:58 pm #51270

    Thanks for listening guys…that really helps out. What also has helped is visiting my mom during lunch every day to comfort each other. She is the one that has to deal with the “empty house” now. It helps to talk with her since she loved the dog as much as I did! Laughing and crying also help! I wouldn’t wish this on anyone that is for sure…but it is getting easier by the day knowing she is in a better place! Thanks again!

    turk2di
    Western, Ky
    Posts: 58
    May 7, 2009 at 11:08 pm #51381

    Quote:

    It may not have been smooth on you and your family but rest assured she felt nothing. The snoring proved that ! Hopefully your grieving time will be brief and you will soon enough be picking up puppy poop in the kitchen! RR


    Yea, what he said. Really saddened to read of this! You & your fanily in my thoughts!

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