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EclairAngst

Ladies,

What a tough day it's been.  And what a bright spot you created for me in the outpouring of support for us and the awful decision we had to make today to put our poor pup to sleep.  For that matter, thank you for being the bright spots in what I am now officially calling The Summer of $h!t. 

Killian (the red dog in my siggy) came to us 4 1/2 years ago a scared, abused and STINKY dog.  He had been rescued from a kill shelter after having received the first of the two shots he was to be given to be euthanized.  We adopted him from the rescue and immediately fell in love with our sweet bumbling Killian (so named because he was red and also because he always seemed just a little bit drunk).  He was definitely not the smartest dog, but most surely the sweetest and most grateful pet I've ever known.  He was spoiled to death on treats and love and had several friends at our doggy daycare, which he loved to attend, especially when the weather was cold and snowy. 

About a year ago he started having periodic seizures that had escalated, in the past 2 months.  His hearing had seemed to been lost and his vision was starting to be questionable.  His happiness was getting to be sporadic.  On Tuesday afternoon, I found him unable to get up off the floor after apparently having another big seizure while we were at work.  He had a second one that evening and seemed to have lost all strength in his legs at that point.  We took him to the vet and though she tried to give him some meds that would help him rest and hopefully recover, he continued to deteriorate over the last 2 days.  His brain was sick and it was clear he would only suffer from here on out. 

Killian loved anything you gave him and even if he didn't want to eat it, he would gladly accept anything given to him and carry it around until you weren't looking anymore.  He had perfected the "look backward over my shoulder" look of longing and playing fetch with himself (caused by his constant over excitement with finding a ball and then accidentally having it launch back out of his mouth).  He especially loved corn cobs and pumpkins, and would frequently steal either if he got the chance.  He did not like cats, squirrels or the vaccuum. 

He is missed. 

Truly, thank you, girls.  Give your furbaby and extra scratch and give yourself a big warm hug from me tonight.  I'm sad but it warms my heart to know you are all here. 

 

rock-elle

what a sweet rememberance ((hugs))

jen629

I am sorry {{{HUGS}}}

bbhalphen

((hugs))

SaraP2010

I told you this in your last post, but I am so sorry.  My heart breaks for you.  It's so hard to lose a pet, as they really are a part of the family.

BabyTrippin

Oh honey, I'm so very sorry.  You already know you made the right decision and it was your final act of love in a long history of loving him.  When I was young my grandma always lit an incense outside when a pet died.  She said it helped them find their way home to follow the smoke.  I have kept this tradition and will do that for your pup tonight. 

magdalina.h

I'm so sorry. Killian sounds like a very sweet dog

johannaknip

I'm so sorry about your sweet boy. (((hugs)))

LnR70707

Your loving description of him brought me to tears, he sounds like he was a wonderful doggy and he was so very lucky to have you.

Not sure if you have ever seen this before, but a friend shared this with me when we put our family cat to sleep.

https://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm

mommy411

Oh I am soooo soooo sorry. My heart breaks for you..

itsmegin

Awww sounds like such a sweet dot. I am so sorry you had to decide to put him down but I'm sure it was for the best for him. Hope your fall is better than you summer has been, sounds like you have had a lot to deal with.

rjl07

I am so sorry about Killian.  He was so lucky to have you.  ((hugs))

babes12

i'm so sorry for your loss of your doggy.  (  thanks for sharing some great memories w/ us.  (((HUGS)))  i know how hard it is to say goodbye.

Olive44

I am so sorry.  (((hugs)))

Sunflower730

I am so sorry. He is beautiful and will be missed. ((HUGS)) to you.

scaneiki

I'm so sorry for your furbaby loss  (((HUGS)))  That was beautiful and makes me tear up.  I hope things turn around for you!

EntropicEpona

I'm so sorry about your loss of sweet Killian. What a touching tribute to a wonderful companion.

{{{HUGS}}}

jamilynn9

I will do that.  The Summer of $hit is an appropriate name.  I hope things improve for you in the fall.

Aubs13

{{BIG HUGS}}, honey.

e_uecker

He sounds like an amazing furbaby and friend. I'm so sorry that you've lost him, but so glad he was in your life. It's crazy how much they become family. ((HUGS))

Gummybear

He sounds like a wondewrful dog. How lucky you both are to have found each other. I am so sorry for your loss.

owenst

He was a beautiful dog, and it sounds like you gave him all the love he could have needed in this life.  Big, huge hugs!

minkys_silly_monkey

I am sooooo sorry for your loss.  He sounds like a great dog and I am sure he was happy with the life you gave him.  ((hugs))

jms2005

Bennet and I are sending lots of puppy (((hugs))) to you. I'm so sorry.

millejj1

That is such a sweet story about your Killian. I'm so sorry that you had to let him go, but I hope you find comfort in knowing you did the most loving thing you can do.

Big hugs and I hope you start to feel better!

CashewsMommy

((((hugs))))) Killian is a very special dog! Thank you for sharing his story with us.

Fififa21

So so sorry...RIP Killian, I?m sure he?s up in doggy heaven with my Tahoe and Ginger playing and having fun...big hugs

JayandTay09

Oh hun...I am so sorry you had to put down your sweet and wonderful dog Killian today...I know he was a part of your family and this remembrance to him is so sweet...He is a beautiful dog! Sending you lots of hugs!!!!

TheGregory's07

Hugs, I am so sorry for your loss.

shy287

I am so sorry again....makes me so sad.  hugs to you!

mandy6418

Im so sorry! Lots of :::HUGS:::

cherylanddoug

So sorry about Killian.  It sounds like he was a great dog.  ((HUGS))

spincat9

Killian sounds wonderful - Kudos to you for rescuing him and giving him the life he deserved.  Lucky to have had you as parents!  Your story made me cry, and I'm sending you big hugs tonight.

damabo80

What a sweet pup. Special thoughts for you and sweet Killian

sunflowr0803

((BIG HUGS)) I'm so sorry for your loss. Killian sounds like a very special pup.

liveforhim

he sounds like a very sweet dog..((HUGS))

Scout05

I am bawling. I am so, so sorry for the loss of your sweet boy.

Tons of hugs to you and DH.

maddiemoon43

EclairAngst:

Ladies,

What a tough day it's been.  And what a bright spot you created for me in the outpouring of support for us and the awful decision we had to make today to put our poor pup to sleep.  For that matter, thank you for being the bright spots in what I am now officially calling The Summer of $h!t. 

Killian (the red dog in my siggy) came to us 4 1/2 years ago a scared, abused and STINKY dog.  He had been rescued from a kill shelter after having received the first of the two shots he was to be given to be euthanized.  We adopted him from the rescue and immediately fell in love with our sweet bumbling Killian (so named because he was red and also because he always seemed just a little bit drunk).  He was definitely not the smartest dog, but most surely the sweetest and most grateful pet I've ever known.  He was spoiled to death on treats and love and had several friends at our doggy daycare, which he loved to attend, especially when the weather was cold and snowy. 

About a year ago he started having periodic seizures that had escalated, in the past 2 months.  His hearing had seemed to been lost and his vision was starting to be questionable.  His happiness was getting to be sporadic.  On Tuesday afternoon, I found him unable to get up off the floor after apparently having another big seizure while we were at work.  He had a second one that evening and seemed to have lost all strength in his legs at that point.  We took him to the vet and though she tried to give him some meds that would help him rest and hopefully recover, he continued to deteriorate over the last 2 days.  His brain was sick and it was clear he would only suffer from here on out. 

Killian loved anything you gave him and even if he didn't want to eat it, he would gladly accept anything given to him and carry it around until you weren't looking anymore.  He had perfected the "look backward over my shoulder" look of longing and playing fetch with himself (caused by his constant over excitement with finding a ball and then accidentally having it launch back out of his mouth).  He especially loved corn cobs and pumpkins, and would frequently steal either if he got the chance.  He did not like cats, squirrels or the vaccuum. 

He is missed. 

Truly, thank you, girls.  Give your furbaby and extra scratch and give yourself a big warm hug from me tonight.  I'm sad but it warms my heart to know you are all here. 

 

That was beautiful.  I am so sorry to hear about your pup. 

stillbaking

Awww, I'm so very sorry. He sounds like a beautiful, wonderful dog. You were lucky to have found each other.

Hugs to you. I'm so sorry you had to lose your furry buddy. 

armysis24

I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful furbaby. I know how hard it is to lose such a sweet and caring "family member".  He's probably up in doggy heaven right now bragging about what an awesome family he had! ((HUGS))

dondraandluis

I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet pup. I know losing a pet is very hard (((HUGS)))