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« on: January 30, 2008, 04:13:01 PM »
We are all so distruaght right now.  My poor yellow lab Skye is gone.

Rob noticed that she just wasn't acting herself today, she had a hard time breathing, wouldn't eat some rice he made her and went to lie down in Luke's crate (she HATES crates).  Thank God he was home today, I had to head into the office, so she would have been home by herself not feeling well.

They took bloodwork and did some xrays.  She had full fledged kidney failure and had a ton of protein loss.  We never knew this.  She had her yearly last year but didn't have blood work done.  She was losing a ton of weight though, we thought it was due to her hip displaysia and just feeling tired.  Rob had to carry her out of the house and out of the truck.  Thankfully I was able to leave work and see her.   

This is the worst feeling I have ever felt....my heart feels like it has been broken.  We picked up our son so he could say good-bye to her.  It was a tough decision to make, but we are glad we did.  He feels better that he got to give her tons of hugs and kisses.  We are sitting her knowing that we did the best thing for her, but it just hurts so much.  She was my buddy during the day, my little co-worker.  At night she was Rob's dialysis buddy.  Poor Luke, he knows she isn't here and has cried out a couple of times. 

I was there with her as she left this earth.  I kissed my special spot on her nose, nuzzled her neck and said good-night sweetie.  None of us said good-bye, we said see you later.  We know she is in a better place and not suffering, it just hurts so much.
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2008, 04:28:41 PM »
Oh, I'm so very sorry.  I know how hard it is to lose an animal friend.  My condolences to all of you. 
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2008, 04:40:37 PM »
I'm so very sorry.  My dogs are my family and I can't bare the thought of losing either one of them.   I feel for you.  Again, I'm so sorry.  :'(
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2008, 05:50:10 PM »
It's just like losing one of your kids, I am so sorry.  :'(
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2008, 05:54:55 PM »
It is so hard to do this but they depend on you to make the proper decision, and it sounds that you did. You will meet again.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2008, 07:26:46 PM »
what a tough painful thing to have to do- you are very brave.
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2008, 08:20:07 PM »
 :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2008, 08:44:55 PM »
I am so very sorry for you and your family's loss.  :( :'( :grouphug;
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« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2008, 09:57:00 PM »
 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2008, 10:19:47 PM »
Oh my, I know how you feel.  My little Yorkie who died in '89 still lives in my heart.  My sympathy to you and your family.

 :'( :'( :'(
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« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2008, 11:23:51 PM »
So sorry to hear this  :grouphug;
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« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2008, 05:00:49 AM »
So sorry to read this!
We also had to go thru this, just this past Monday.
Our little Sambucca also had kidney failure, she had
been diagnosed about 1 yr ago.  She managed to
do pretty well on the K/D dog food, but the end of
last week I saw bad signs.  Her back legs were much
worse, and her life quality was fading.
She is in heaven with your Sky, now, and all the sweet
pets of so many loving people.
Try to take comfort in that thought.  It is what is helping
me

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« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2008, 05:17:25 AM »
 :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2008, 05:19:48 AM »
Oh i feel for you so much , its not so long since i had to have my best friend put to sleep as well. They become part of the family, so when they go its like losing a family member. I still get upset about my beautiful dog.Cry and remember the good times..and like you say ..you will see them later.
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« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2008, 05:24:36 AM »
 :grouphug; That sucks we had to put our dog Cyp down 2 years ago and it was awful we had him for 13 years
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« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2008, 07:06:11 AM »
So VERY sorry to hear this, you must hurt so much.  I hope that in time your happy memories will block out the last few days.
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« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2008, 07:19:29 AM »
reading this post brings back all the good times I had with my yellow lab "Cass" it also brings back all the sadness and great loss when she had to be put down after 14 years. My thoughts are with you and your family...Boxman
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« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2008, 04:44:24 PM »
:'(I am so sorry for your loss :'( 
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« Reply #18 on: January 31, 2008, 06:42:57 PM »
I'm crying reading this. I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you did the loving thing for Skye and that he's running and happy and healthy in doggie heaven. You WILL see him again.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #19 on: February 01, 2008, 10:53:29 AM »
Big Hugs For You  :grouphug;  :grouphug;  :grouphug;  :grouphug;
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« Reply #20 on: February 01, 2008, 02:28:47 PM »
I'm sorry!  :grouphug;
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« Reply #21 on: February 01, 2008, 03:30:50 PM »
Bless your heart. :'(
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« Reply #22 on: February 01, 2008, 03:59:58 PM »
I'm saddened to see this thread, skyedogrocks. My thoughts are with you.

RIP Skye.
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« Reply #23 on: February 01, 2008, 04:16:35 PM »
I cried, it hurts so much to let them go even though it's the right thing to do for them.

I've gone through this as well, putting our goldie to sleep. She was on my lap,we were in the
backyard, the vet had agreed to come out to do it there.  It's a bittersweet moment. Yes, it
was the right thing to do to have your son say goodbye. 

It's gonna hurt. It'll seem as if it never goes away, but one day you'll remember Skye, and you'll
smile, remember special moments. 

Skye is safe now. And waiting for you. I fiirmly believe that. :grouphug;
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« Reply #24 on: February 01, 2008, 06:14:57 PM »
Quote from: KT0930 on January 31, 2008, 06:42:57 PM
I'm crying reading this. I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you did the loving thing for Skye and that he's running and happy and healthy in doggie heaven. You WILL see him again.  :grouphug;

 :'(  Ya, what she said.  sniff....
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