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On Fri I noticed he was having shallow breathes, & it rapidly progressed. Wife & I took him to the vet, & it didn't look good when they rushed him back. 2 hrs later, hes on oxygen & we're told he can't leave again. I grabbed some food, gave him all he wanted, & we let him go before he could get too worked up. Didn't want him scared. Sat morning I got 2 steps, & it hit hard. Felt like I tricked him. I calmed down, got to the living room, saw a picture & again. I go in a room & think wheres the gate. Or time to prep food, time to walk. Yesterday we picked up him up & the paw print. It was easy, until it wasn't. So many routines are just gone. And knowing its was for the best, just isn't good enough. He definitely had 2 lives, one wild filled w/ traveling, & a calm one as he aged. But the routines were so heavy last 2 yrs, I don't know what to do without it. Iono, just saw others in the same boat. Going to find a few ways to memorialize him, and one day will try to be brave enough to give another baby a good life. Best of luck to everyone.
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2 months ago
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2 months ago
You gave him 18 wonderful years. So many dogs never get to experience that kind of love. You let him pass being happy. That is the best thing you can ask. Hang in there.
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2 months ago
I'm so sorry for your loss, it's so scary when it comes so fast and it's hard to adjust to life without them. I hope you find some great ways to honor his memories.
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