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punky (original poster member #12233) posted at 5:53 AM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
We had to put him down tonight. He would have been 14 on April 6. Vet suspects brain tumor. Sudden onset of severe seizures starting last night. He had multiple episodes over 18 hrs and at the end he couldn't see or hear but was pacing all over and running into the walls and stuff.
We all agreed it was for the best. He had a great life. The best dog ever. I'm going to post some pics of him later.
13 years later...finally healed. Definitely survived and thrived and you can, too.
Jrazz ( member #31349) posted at 6:01 AM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
Oh no punky! 
I'm so sorry.
Your sweet guy had a lifetime of love and security - it doesn't get much better. Sending prayers up to doggie heaven where he's surely chasing a golden ball.
(((punky and fam)))
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." - Deeply Scared's mom
exhausted lady ( member #30217) posted at 6:58 AM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
Oh Lordy, I'm sooo sorry! I lost my beloved furbaby on Valentine's Day, and I'm still grieving for her. I cried for two days, and it wasn't as traumatic as your experience.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
I hope this helps. A friend shared it with me, and it did give me some comfort.
Big Hugs to you!
Sometimes the hardest part of finally seeing through someone is accepting what you see...
God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to
change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me.
-Reinhold Neibuhr
uncertainone ( member #28108) posted at 7:43 AM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
Oh, I'm so sorry. Had to do this a few months ago. Broke my heart.
That poem was beautiful. Thoughts and prayers for you. 
Me: 37
'til the roof comes off. 'til the lights go out. 'til my legs give out, can't shut my mouth
dreamlife ( member #8142) posted at 7:44 AM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
I'm so sorry, Punky.
((((Sending huge hugs)))))
~XWH told me what I wanted to hear but he always did whatever he wanted to do~
"He called me a bitch.
I called him an ambulance."
Linda H.)
DragnHeart ( member #32122) posted at 11:31 AM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
So sorry you lost you him! Praying that he's happy in heaven :)
Me: BS 46 WH: 37 (BrokenHeart911)Four little dragons. Met 2006. Married 2008. Dday of LTPA with co worker October 19th 2010. Knew about EA with ow1 before that. Now up to PA #5. Serial fucking Cheater.
authenticnow ( member #16024) posted at 11:46 AM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss.
DS, you are forever in my heart. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit with me. I will always try to live by the example you have set. I love you and miss you every day and am sorry you had to go so soon, it just doesn't seem fair.
Sad in AZ ( member #24239) posted at 12:24 PM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
I'm so sorry punky.
You are important and you matter. Your feelings matter. Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your life matters. Always.
Me: FBS (no longer betrayed nor a spouse)-63
D-day: 2007 (two years before finding SI)
S: 6/2010; D: 3/2011
Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 12:41 PM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
I'm so sorry My heart is heavy for you and your family
(((Punky))))
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:)
My tolerance for stupid shit is getting less and less.
MovingUpward ( member #14866) posted at 1:15 PM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
simplydevastated ( member #25001) posted at 1:19 PM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
I'm so I'm sorry for your loss
(((Hugs)))
Me - BS, 40 (I'm not old...I'm vintage)
Two Wonderful children - DS11, DD8
Getting my ducks in a row for divorce... finally (4+ D-Days too many - listed in profile.)
punky (original poster member #12233) posted at 1:25 PM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
Everyone loved this dog. All of my kids friends, neighbors. He was so sweet and gentle. I literally only heard him growl ONE TIME in his life. When he went to doggie day care, they put him with the puppies and little dogs. When my DD was younger, she would dress him up in tutus and once in a bride's costume. One of my favorite memories was looking out the window onto our patio and seeing my DD sitting on the patio with him just talking and using her hands to talk--obviously getting something off her little chest--and he just sat there with her and listened. But above all, I will never forget how he comforted me when I first came here. When I cried, he would put his head on my knees. Just so sweet and loving.
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13 years later...finally healed. Definitely survived and thrived and you can, too.
Kajem ( member #36134) posted at 1:37 PM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
((((Punky))))
He is beautiful Inside and out... A constant comfort and companion to your family.
He will never be far from your heart.
More hugs,
K
I trust you is a better compliment than I love you, because you may not trust the person you love, but you can always love the person you trust. - UnknownRelationships are like sharing a book, it doesn't work if you're not on the same page.
tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 1:41 PM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
((((Punky)))))
It is so hard when they go, at least you know he had a great life, and was happy being your pet.
I too have felt the loss of a pet too many times in the past year. Two of my dogs were just old, and my cat got sick suddenly. It hurts still some days I really miss having the herd.
I hope you can find peace in knowing he had a great life, and that he didn't suffer.
((((HUGS)))))
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
JustDone ( member #9742) posted at 1:47 PM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
I'm so sorry.
Madhatter
Forgiveness is giving up the possibility of a better past.
lieshurt ( member #14003) posted at 1:59 PM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
What a sweet boy and how lucky you both were to have each other....I'm so very sorry Punky.
No one changes unless they want to. Not if you beg them. Not if you shame them. Not if you use reason, emotion, or tough love. There is only one thing that makes someone change: their own realization that they need to.
Exit Wounds ( member #32811) posted at 2:12 PM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
Oh punky!
I am so sorry for your loss!
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your wonderful doggie...
May you be reunited one day...
Exit WoundsH of 17 years got gf pregnant, left our kids 9 & 11 and we never saw him again. -His choice.
Chrysalis123 ( member #27148) posted at 2:43 PM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.
Someone I once loved gave me/ a box full of darkness/ It took me years to understand/ That this, too, was a gift. - Mary Oliver
Just for the record darling, not all positive changes feel positive in the beginning -S C Lourie
ajsmom ( member #17460) posted at 2:53 PM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
I just saw this.
I'm so sorry, punky.
AJ's MOM
Fidelity isn't a feeling...it's a choice.
"Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now - always." - Albert Schweitzer
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One AMAZING DS - 34
Kodi ( member #16237) posted at 4:33 PM on Monday, March 25th, 2013
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