Dog died yesterday.

piller · Post by **piller** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:08 am

We had 4 dogs who stayed inside until last night. Both PillHer and I were at work when it happened. We have had Sparkle Diamond since she was 8 weeks old, and she was one of those dogs who could figure out how to get out of almost anywhere. She always returned home, and appeared to be laughing at her latest adventure. Most of the time she would go visit some of the kids in the neighborhood. She also loved to sleep on my or PillHer's lap whenever she could. She used to jump up onto our bed and sleep with us at night. As she got older, the jumping started to become too hard for her.

Yesterday evening, our Son was home. He said that Sparkle Diamond suddenly got up and emptied her bladder on the floor. He was surprised since she doesn't really do that, and it was a large amount. She ran to the back door and whined to go out. He let her out, and she made two steps past the door when she collapsed, back legs first. He said she immediatly let out a sound that was sort of a groan, and that was it. She was almost 15 years old. As far as dogs go, she was a lot of fun and love. She never met a stranger, just new friends. Even though we have a rat terrier, a chihuahua, and a half grown Irish terrier still in the house, it won't be the same without her. She was the leader of the pack. She also led the other dogs to trouble or mischief, then got back quickly as if she were trying to pretend that she had nothing to do with it. All of us are sort of at loose ends this morning.

GunnyMack · Post by **GunnyMack** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:17 am

Deepest condolences! Those that aren't pet people will never understand how much dogs ( or cats) actually mean to us.
It's never easy my friend, keep your chin up and remember all the good times!

Post by **AmBraCol** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:18 am

That's tough. We grow so attached to them. I feel for your son, that had to be gut wrenching. My sincere condolences.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:21 am

piller · Post by **piller** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:50 am

Thanks guys. It means a lot.

fordwannabe · Post by **fordwannabe** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 12:19 pm

Sorry. I lost two in a year's time. Truly sorry.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 12:55 pm

Sad news pard , our hearts go out to you we know what losing a dog friend is like.
Hang in there buddy.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 1:05 pm

Sorry to hear your sad news but at least you gave her a loving home in return for all the love she gave your family, you can't do anymore than that.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:28 pm

Well thank you, I knew your dog by your lovely writing, thank you.
I hate times like these .

N.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:40 pm

Non-Dog people just don't understand. A beloved pooch is just as hard to lose as a beloved person.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 3:26 pm

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Condolances - dog's sobriquet of "man's best friend" certainly is true.

.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 3:49 pm

Sorry Brian,

A lot of us here know how tough that is. We lost our Dane Lucy a little over a year ago and there's still days I expect to see her lounging on the couch.

Everyone of them take a piece of us with them when they go, but we are far luckier to have had them in our lives.

jason

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:13 pm

Sorry for your loss. It's never easy.
Sounds like you gave her a good life.

M. M. Wright · Post by **M. M. Wright** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:04 pm

Sorry for your loss man. Like fordwannabe I've lost 2 in the last year. It sucks.

Marlin32 · Post by **Marlin32** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:10 pm

Sorry for your loss, for me it is truly the toughest days of my life. Love my dogs.

Bill in Oregon · Post by **Bill in Oregon** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:28 pm

Piller, sounds like she only had a few moments before she was gone. A dog's greatest gift -- after being capable of endless and loyal love -- is never worrying about what the next moment will bring.
You are blessed to have three more at home, instead of an empty house. I hope your son is coping with this all right.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:19 pm

Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:28 pm Piller, sounds like she only had a few moments before she was gone. A dog's greatest gift -- after being capable of endless and loyal love -- is never worrying about what the next moment will bring.
You are blessed to have three more at home, instead of an empty house. I hope your son is coping with this all right.

Yep. At least the end was brief and probably not too painful for the dog.

Twodot · Post by **Twodot** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:40 pm

well s**t

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Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:04 pm

Sorry bud.......it rips your heart out......we have a pet cemetery with 17 markers from the past 43 years and it never gets easier.----6

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 4:31 am

I know that pain.

piller · Post by **piller** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 6:11 am

Thanks to all. We are still sort of in shock. I caught myself putting food in her dish just a few minutes ago. Having the other 3 around helps, but they all know that she is missing, too.

Woodtroll · Post by **Woodtroll** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 5:18 pm

Very sorry to hear about that. And yes, the other dogs definitely suffer the loss along with you. Prayers for you and your family!

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:58 pm

Hang in there....

Fisher-Price · Post by **Fisher-Price** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:23 pm

Sorry to hear, losing pets especially dogs and horses is always rough.

lthardman · Post by **lthardman** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:24 pm

Condolences Piller I have been where you are. I know nothing can be said, but I will be sending good thoughts your way.

stew71 · Post by **stew71** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:25 pm

Sorry to hear about your loss, Piller. It sucks losing our furry buddies.

My screen is getting all blurry reading this, knowing that time is approaching very quickly for my buddy as well.

Hang in there.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:59 pm

I'm sorry to hear that! They do become part of our families.

Old No7 · Post by **Old No7** » Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:54 am

Marlin32 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:10 pm Sorry for your loss, for me it is truly the toughest days of my life. Love my dogs.

Yes, so sorry for your loss...

Lost my girl early May and it was one of the "toughest days" for sure...

It will get better, but it does hurt (even now, if I dwell on it...)

Old No7

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