Enchantra Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Several of you at one time or another here in the Rochester area had been to my home in years past. You were greeted by a furry four-legged canine friend named Zoe. I thought it only fair to let those of you who remembered her know what had happened. Today we had to put her down. She was diagnosed with liver cancer yesterday morning, and it spread quickly. By this morning she was drooling, bloating, and was in pain and not eating. We did what was best. She was my best friend. I'll forever love her and miss her. Rest Peacefully my loveable wiggly fuzzbucket Zoe. 6/8/1999-9/15/2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaslater Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader of the Rats Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I've had to put down 2 dogs myself in the past, I share your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Bedlam Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 We measure our lives by those of our furry friends. Condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolatari Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I remember a puppy I had who got hit by a van. She would have lost all four legs, so we had her euthanized. I understand your pain. My thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Thank you, all of you. It has not been an easy day, but talking about it has helped me cope with it. Thankfully I have incredibly understanding employers as well otherwise this would have been much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 I'm at a bit of a dilemma here. Mom and I want another dog. However Dad is against it. He cites not wanting to go through losing a dog again as his biggest reason. We found Zoe at the shelter 12 years ago last month, it seems only fitting to find our next dog at the shelter as well. Is it selfish of Mom and I to want another dog? We just want another fuzzie to love. The wounds are to fresh right now to consider getting another dog right away, but we do want one. The only thing we have going for us is that Dad is a complete sucker for a pair of brown puppy dog eyes that are begging to be taken home. Maybe in time he will come around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferox Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Very sorry to hear about Zoe. I've been there too; it hurts. Glad you can talk about it to help yourself cope. As for another dog: You're not just being selfish. There are a lot of shelter dogs who'll never find a home. Adopt one, and you get a loving pup, but the dog gets a loving family for the rest of its life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 There are a lot of shelter dogs who'll never find a home. Adopt one, and you get a loving pup, but the dog gets a loving family for the rest of its life. So true. Through my main job I have access to people who run rescue shelters or regularly foster rescue dogs as well, so I will keep my eyes and ears open to see what they have available as well. We don't plan on getting another dog right now. We want one, we're just waiting for Dad to be ready. He will be the deciding factor in this as to the how and when. Right now he is very adamant about not getting another one. Maybe time will help that out a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catman Jim Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 When we lost our beloved 10 year old yellow Lab 'Sandia' in Nov 2006 to Cushing's disease, I told my wife and kids I wanted to wait at least a year before getting another dog. Within 6 months, we had added new yellow Lab pup 'Heidi' to our family. The emptiness in the house had just become unbearable, even for me! My sympathies on your loss, Enchantra. I hope you & your family get the the same point we were at when we realized that as bad as the loss of the pet is, the years of happiness a pet can provide are worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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