I lost my best friend

[Michaelthomasj]

My dog died at 5:15 monday morning. His name was Walker aka bubba, and he has been fighting pneumonia for some time. It has been going back and forth for some time. He was on anti biotics,and they seemd to finally be working. He looked better on Saturday, but Sunday seemed a little slow. By Sunday around 11:00 pm or so he seemed to have more congestion, and then he was not breathing regular. I called my vet and he told me to bring him in at 8:00. I sat up with him and did some percussion treatment, and nebulizer treatment. He was breathing much easier and seemed much better. Around 5:00 i went to the bathroom and when i came out..he was waiting for me in the living room. He started to circle,like he always does before he lays down, and he collapsed before he could lay down. I was screaming bubba dont die on me. His heart just gave out. I performed cpr and on the 3rd or 4th time he coughed up moved a bit and passed away for good. I kept trying cpr for another couple of minutes, but he was gone. Walker was my best friend, and we did so much together. I had him since he was 8 weeks old. I took him everywhere when he was a little puppy. He grew up to be 205 lbs, and was just a huge bag of love. I always took him on walks,car rides,hiking,to the park, and he always had to get in my row boat when i would go fishing, just about every weekend in the spring summer and fall. A total couch poatoe that just wanted to be around me. He would have been 10 this November. This has been extremely hard on me, because I know he didnt want to die. I could see it in his eyes. I will forever have that vision burned in my brain of him collapsing looking at me. He was a young 9 for an english mastiff. He was such a special dog, and i loved him so much. Needless to say i have not slept since Saturday. I have one other english mastiff(Wendy), and a lab(sol- portuguese for sun),and the house just isnt the same. He was the leader of the dogs. I miss him so much, thanks for listening.

 

[Gunsmith]

DAMN , I feel your pain bro , it sucks to lose a close friend like that.

I had a K-9 for 5 years and the little fuckers behind me poisened him , it pissed my wife off that I cried more for the dog than i did for two relitives i lost that year.

The good news is that their is some poor lost soul sitting in a shelter rightnow praying sombody needs a new friend before his number is called

 

[bloodshed]

Its hard when i dog goes. I had to put down one of my dogs of 18 years earlier this year. Its hard, but he lasted longer than he should. If he was battling sickness, it is probably better he went, instead of living and suffering. in the last year of my dogs life, he went nearly blind and deaf, lost control of his bowels and lost control of his rear 2 legs, and the front were starting to go as well. It will get better with time, my thoughts are with you.

 

[scrapper13]

My dog died at 5:15 monday morning. His name was Walker aka bubba, and he has been fighting pneumonia for some time. It has been going back and forth for some time. He was on anti biotics,and they seemd to finally be working. He looked better on Saturday, but Sunday seemed a little slow. By Sunday around 11:00 pm or so he seemed to have more congestion, and then he was not breathing regular. I called my vet and he told me to bring him in at 8:00. I sat up with him and did some percussion treatment, and nebulizer treatment. He was breathing much easier and seemed much better. Around 5:00 i went to the bathroom and when i came out..he was waiting for me in the living room. He started to circle,like he always does before he lays down, and he collapsed before he could lay down. I was screaming bubba dont die on me. His heart just gave out. I performed cpr and on the 3rd or 4th time he coughed up moved a bit and passed away for good. I kept trying cpr for another couple of minutes, but he was gone. Walker was my best friend, and we did so much together. I had him since he was 8 weeks old. I took him everywhere when he was a little puppy. He grew up to be 205 lbs, and was just a huge bag of love. I always took him on walks,car rides,hiking,to the park, and he always had to get in my row boat when i would go fishing, just about every weekend in the spring summer and fall. A total couch poatoe that just wanted to be around me. He would have been 10 this November. This has been extremely hard on me, because I know he didnt want to die. I could see it in his eyes. I will forever have that vision burned in my brain of him collapsing looking at me. He was a young 9 for an english mastiff. He was such a special dog, and i loved him so much. Needless to say i have not slept since Saturday. I have one other english mastiff(Wendy), and a lab(sol- portuguese for sun),and the house just isnt the same. He was the leader of the dogs. I miss him so much, thanks for listening.

really sorry to hear about that buddy, the bonds we establish with our dogs are sometimes just as strong if not stronger than the bonds we establish with other people. dogs have a way of never judging and always being loyal no matter what. i really feel for you. just remember that you have two others there that still need the love and affection from you, even during this rough time.

 

[Snow White]

one of the worst days of my life was putting my 12 yr old dobie to sleep. Took her to the park before the vet. this was over 20 yrs ago and I still think about that dog.

 

[Ehren]

That really sucks, Bro. Very sorry for your loss. Hang in there and love those other pups.

 

[Tyrone]

FUCK!!! Sorry that happened man. I feel for ya.

I forgot to quote him, but remember what Gunsmith said at the top of the thread about the shelter.

 

[Mr.Bungle]

I sorry for your loss. I lost my 12 y/o Black Lab almost exactly 3 years ago. It's really hard, my heart goes out to you. Eventually the pain will ease and you can just focus on all those good memories you have with Bubba.

 

[aeliop]

I am really sorry I could feel your pain in your words man.

 

[vo2maxx]

So sorry for you

My dog died at 5:15 monday morning. His name was Walker aka bubba, and he has been fighting pneumonia for some time. It has been going back and forth for some time. He was on anti biotics,and they seemd to finally be working. He looked better on Saturday, but Sunday seemed a little slow. By Sunday around 11:00 pm or so he seemed to have more congestion, and then he was not breathing regular. I called my vet and he told me to bring him in at 8:00. I sat up with him and did some percussion treatment, and nebulizer treatment. He was breathing much easier and seemed much better. Around 5:00 i went to the bathroom and when i came out..he was waiting for me in the living room. He started to circle,like he always does before he lays down, and he collapsed before he could lay down. I was screaming bubba dont die on me. His heart just gave out. I performed cpr and on the 3rd or 4th time he coughed up moved a bit and passed away for good. I kept trying cpr for another couple of minutes, but he was gone. Walker was my best friend, and we did so much together. I had him since he was 8 weeks old. I took him everywhere when he was a little puppy. He grew up to be 205 lbs, and was just a huge bag of love. I always took him on walks,car rides,hiking,to the park, and he always had to get in my row boat when i would go fishing, just about every weekend in the spring summer and fall. A total couch poatoe that just wanted to be around me. He would have been 10 this November. This has been extremely hard on me, because I know he didnt want to die. I could see it in his eyes. I will forever have that vision burned in my brain of him collapsing looking at me. He was a young 9 for an english mastiff. He was such a special dog, and i loved him so much. Needless to say i have not slept since Saturday. I have one other english mastiff(Wendy), and a lab(sol- portuguese for sun),and the house just isnt the same. He was the leader of the dogs. I miss him so much, thanks for listening.

That was pretty rough to read. Sure hope you know he will always be with you in some way... They teach so much.

 

[Thick1]

Michael, my deepest sympathy on the lost of Walker, god speed to you during this trying times. Rest assured that Walker is in doggie heaven and he is now looking down and protecting you from there.

I know how you feel as I am an animal lover and I know exactly what you are talking about the look that Walker gave you. But it was not so much he didn't want to go but his way of telling you thank you for taking care of him and his way of saying goodbye.

Stay strong my friend and Walker will be with you always.

 

[Pekkerwood]

MichaelThomasJ:

I can only imagine the devestation of losing your trusted companion. My heart truly goes out to you and your family. I am glad both of you got to share lives with each other.

PWood

 

[Alex A]

I feel your pain bro! i truely do..

I have 6 pets.. 2 dogs and 4 cats all rescued as puppies and kittens.. i love them with all my heart..

they are all near 10 years old and my kids are getting really attached.. they are family to me.

A few years back my best friend.. a nice pit lab mix... passed away from a stomach infection and it nearly tore me apart...

I had serious anxiety and was sick to my stomach for days... i was crying a lot.. Dogs in a lot of ways are better than people!

 

[mature muscle]

I feel for you bro i lost mine recently. it just broke my heart.

 

[mickey]

Sorry about your best friend

Sorry about your loss, I can understand how you feel right now (lost my rottie two years ago to pneumonia too). Just so you know, bubba is running happily at rainbow bridge right now, he is no longer suffering. I know he is grateful of the time shared with you and the family. And wow, 205 lbs, that's a big boy!

 

[chris250]

Im sorry for your loss bro...I know what it feels like to lose a great pet...Im very sorry

 

[purelifting]

I am starting to lose my K-9. I am very sorry.

 

[JoeGraft]

My witch hazel monkey was poisened last fall by some anarchists from the east side, I killed them all

 

[wtw11171]

WOW!!! I'm sorry bro. Dude I was like almost ready to fuckn cry. I won't get a dog for this reason. I do my best not to get emotionally attached to anything. It is bad enough that I have children lol. I know you'll pull through this man but it's gonna suck for a while. Don't be afraid to give me a hollar if ya need anything. Pax.

Warren

My dog died at 5:15 monday morning. His name was Walker aka bubba, and he has been fighting pneumonia for some time. It has been going back and forth for some time. He was on anti biotics,and they seemd to finally be working. He looked better on Saturday, but Sunday seemed a little slow. By Sunday around 11:00 pm or so he seemed to have more congestion, and then he was not breathing regular. I called my vet and he told me to bring him in at 8:00. I sat up with him and did some percussion treatment, and nebulizer treatment. He was breathing much easier and seemed much better. Around 5:00 i went to the bathroom and when i came out..he was waiting for me in the living room. He started to circle,like he always does before he lays down, and he collapsed before he could lay down. I was screaming bubba dont die on me. His heart just gave out. I performed cpr and on the 3rd or 4th time he coughed up moved a bit and passed away for good. I kept trying cpr for another couple of minutes, but he was gone. Walker was my best friend, and we did so much together. I had him since he was 8 weeks old. I took him everywhere when he was a little puppy. He grew up to be 205 lbs, and was just a huge bag of love. I always took him on walks,car rides,hiking,to the park, and he always had to get in my row boat when i would go fishing, just about every weekend in the spring summer and fall. A total couch poatoe that just wanted to be around me. He would have been 10 this November. This has been extremely hard on me, because I know he didnt want to die. I could see it in his eyes. I will forever have that vision burned in my brain of him collapsing looking at me. He was a young 9 for an english mastiff. He was such a special dog, and i loved him so much. Needless to say i have not slept since Saturday. I have one other english mastiff(Wendy), and a lab(sol- portuguese for sun),and the house just isnt the same. He was the leader of the dogs. I miss him so much, thanks for listening.

 

[Chipper Jones78]

Dam bro.

Real, real sorry to hear this.

I have been a dog guy all my life and currently have 2 year old Dobe named Romeo.

I would not know what I would do if I lost him. Could not even describe it.

Dogs are family, all pets are, it's just that dogs have a special place in a mans heart, don't know what it is, but they are a mans best friend.

Again, sorry bro.

Chip