Put dog down :/

[masterswimmer]

Brandon, so sorry for your loss.

Remember, it's better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.

G-d Bless Rocky.

Russ

PS - Jimmy, that video got to me buddy :hug:

 

[akma]

It's surprising how much joy a dog brings into a family. Our female dog is getting on in years and she had a seizure last week which scared the crap out of me. Started whining like a cat and just fell on her side. Thought she passed away. I can say our dog has brought our family much closer together.
Sorry for your loss. I know how much they become a part of your family .

 

[pmui]

sorry for your loss. I know how you feel, we just went through the same decision.

 

[Brando457]

Thanks everyone for the replies, they definitely made me feel better.

Today is the second day, but I'm no longer crying and have come to terms that he is in a better place. I thought about him all day, but smiled thinking about the good times spent together.

I've also decided after talking to my family we want to get another golden retriever in memory of Rocky. I feel it will be easier to let go and cope with his loss, as well as help add balance to my life.

If anyone knows a good golden retriever breeder please let me know. I've seen puppies online for like $2,000! and realistically that is way too much for me to afford right now with the vet bill I just paid.

There is the possibility if I can't find a golden to adopt or for a reasonable price I may sell my tank, which would cover the cost of a new puppy. Or the other possibility maybe setup a donation thing for me to get a puppy in memory of Rocky.

I feel horrible too because my 11 month old nephew would spend all day sitting next to him playing and napping near him. Rocky was like the perfect friend/babysitter and today that was gone.

:sigh:


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[DrCooper]

Sorry for your loss man. never easy

 

[Josh]

Sorry for your loss. If it is an consolation, 11 years is actually old for a Golden, he had a nice long life. My mother has always had golden retrievers and unfortunately they suffer from hip and rapid organ failure in later life. So 11 is a long life for a golden.

It certainly shouldn't keep you from getting another one, my mother has had them for 25 years. When they die she is devastated but she keeps getting them because they are such incredible dogs and have such wonderful personalities.

 

[kres1024]

Take a look at the adoption centers they have plenty and you never know might find a retriever ...good luck

 

[Brando457]

I'm looking at adopting, but what Ryan said holds true. I've emailed quite a few people to adopt and they all say In one form or another"oh sorry your yard isn't fenced in it just won't work".






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[kres1024]

Dog adoption

So just because your yards not big enough or fenced in do they actually think the dog is better off stuck in their kennels not getting the attention and love the you will be able to provide,ridiculous in my opinion ,just tell them what they want to hear to make them happy and get your dog..


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[Awibrandy]

Brandon, I truly feel your pain! It's not that long ago I had to make the same decision for my boy who was only 6 years old. I'm older so I've had to do this a few times now, and it does not get any easier.
I believe in my heart that another will never replace Rocky, but it will make the pain easier to deal with.:hug:
Try http://newyork.ebayclassifieds.com/classified-ads/?q=puppies&output=gallery, I'm pretty sure I saw a golden or 2 there.
I have been pouring over the above looking for a bullmastiff to help fill the GIGANTOUS HOLE in my heart since I lost Nehron.
Be carefull, do your home work before you plunk down your $$. There are alot of unscrupulous breeders out there.
BTW, that is why I am selling the skimmer to my tank. I am trying to put the $$ together for my pup. Aren't we the pair?LOL

Jimmy, I have always loved "Rainbow Bridge". Thanks for posting the video, it is absolutely beautiful!!!!!!:hug:

 

[Brando457]

Kres - exactly and my yard is about a 1/2 acre of land, if not more. Not only that, but there is ALWAYS someone home to walk the dog/be with it/care for it.

A thanks for the website and appreciate everything you said. There is only one Rocky and remembering all the good times with him is helping greatly. It is amazing how so many people who have never owned a dog think it's so simple to get over the loss of one. I will check that site and take a look. On Saturday and Sunday they're doing adoption days at PETCO and Petsmart so I'm going to head over there.




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[JimmyR1rider]

No prob Awilda, just wanted to hopefully ease some heart strings that are empty for him right now. Makes me tear up every time but also smile thinking about one day rejoining with Clancy(my family dog from when I was a baby till about 10) Sandy(my golden/yellow lab/collie/shephard mutt from North Shore that lived for 15 years) and my dear Bailey(my boxer that I had to put down on April 4th, 2009, she was only 6 1/2 but kidneys failed- got me through the tough times of 9/11 and every other disaster I responded to as a city firefighter) In my eyes you never stop missing them, just look forward to seeing them again one day near that bridge of reunites.

Brandon we ALL have had those exact what ifs after our losses- just shows that you were better at it than you think, or else you'd feel like you did everything right. Shows you really did love him....RIP Rocky

P.S. Brandon just remember one thing, no matter how bad it hurt putting him down-- They are way too good of friends to make suffer for our mental being-- you did the right thing and he's feeling tons better now. Best of luck with your mental healing.

 

[Brando457]

Thanks, it's getting better and I just walked in from work. I waited to hear the bark(rocky always barked whenever one of us came home and ran to greet us). I smile knowing though he's at peace and without pain.


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[Ninja]

RIP rocky- can't even imagine what it must feel like. They really are our true best friends and I hope you and your family remember the best of times with him. I hope you continue to deal with this positively!

They always say a puppy can turn things around or at least help you move on. Whatever you decide to do- take your time. Just an fyi, Animal League in Long Island has many dogs and puppies that turned up from out west and south that need homes. Just a thought.

 

[KathyC]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

 

[Brando457]

RIP rocky- can't even imagine what it must feel like. They really are our true best friends and I hope you and your family remember the best of times with him. I hope you continue to deal with this positively!

They always say a puppy can turn things around or at least help you move on. Whatever you decide to do- take your time. Just an fyi, Animal League in Long Island has many dogs and puppies that turned up from out west and south that need homes. Just a thought.

I applied to adopt a 6 month old golden in NY at http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/20080309?rvp=1

The adoption sheet is 6 pages to fill out which I did and the fee is $500. If I cannot adopt this dog I may go to lancasterpuppies and buy one, if not from ryan here.

 

[TheFishGuy1984]

http://www.petloss.com/rainbowbridge.htm

 

[Brando457]

I adopted a black lab today, he is named lucky and is 8 weeks old


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[kres1024]

Pics please..

 

[Brando457]

I adopted this guy today - he is 8 weeks old and came from a litter in Kentucky. He is a black lab and I named him Lucky since he was saved from being put down and I'm lucky to have him



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