My dog died today

[TheSpyder]

So it was a typical Sunday and there was nothing to believe that anything was wrong. Tippy is a 13 YO Black Lab mutt that lives with her 15 YO Black Lab mutt older sister, not genetically but they have been together forever.

I go to let them out and blood is everywhere on the floor. I let them out and my head is realing trying to figure out how I'm going to figure out which dog. I put on gloves and check their private areas to no avail...then I notice Tippy is bleeding from her paw...good I thought, better than internal.

An hour later we're at the Emergency Animal Hospital because I can't get the bleeding to stop.

An hour later we learn it is a tumor that ruptured.

An hour later we have to make the horrible decision to put our friend of 13 years to sleep because the condition would mean only pain and suffering.

Life comes at you fast.......sometimes we forget until we're faced with some of its shocking realities.

The bad news, my firend of 13 years is gone just like that....the good news is I'm going to have a better life for having her and realizing the little stuff isn't as important as I made it out to be.

Life is to be lived.

Spyder

[Sightseek]

Sorry about your loss.

[herkhorse]

Sorry for your loss Spyder.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

So sorry for your loss.....been a year since my dog died and you can never replace them.

[dagolfer33]

Sorry Spyder. It is very difficult when we cant save a friend that has spent her whole life keeping us happy as her main goal. Remember the good times.

[geeker2]

Very sorry to hear Scott...it sucks so much when you lose a pet.

[timmgirvan]

Sorry Spyder! It's a shock to be sure. They seem healthy and then they're gone. Had the same thing with a Shepherd about 1 yr ago. We knew he was old, but never had any idea of the cancer inside him. At least you have the other one....it's going to be rough for him,too! Take care

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by TheSpyder

So it was a typical Sunday and there was nothing to believe that anything was wrong. Tippy is a 13 YO Black Lab mutt that lives with her 15 YO Black Lab mutt older sister, not genetically but they have been together forever.

I go to let them out and blood is everywhere on the floor. I let them out and my head is realing trying to figure out how I'm going to figure out which dog. I put on gloves and check their private areas to no avail...then I notice Tippy is bleeding from her paw...good I thought, better than internal.

An hour later we're at the Emergency Animal Hospital because I can't get the bleeding to stop.

An hour later we learn it is a tumor that ruptured.

An hour later we have to make the horrible decision to put our friend of 13 years to sleep because the condition would mean only pain and suffering.

Life comes at you fast.......sometimes we forget until we're faced with some of its shocking realities.

The bad news, my firend of 13 years is gone just like that....the good news is I'm going to have a better life for having her and realizing the little stuff isn't as important as I made it out to be.

Life is to be lived.

Spyder

poor baby. so sorry you guys had to say good bye to your dog.

[Riot]

Geesh, Spyder, so sorry for your loss. Too sudden.

[Arletta]

Sorry Spyder

[GBBob]

Sorry Scott..very tough

[jms62]

Condolences...

[Bigsmc]

Sorry Spydee.

13 years is a long time. They go through a lot with you as well as you going through a lot with them. That is why the bond is so strong.

I lost my dog of 13 years and it broke my heart. It took me two years before I got another puppy.

The shock of the day and it's events will slowly fade and your memories of the good times will brighten.

Hang in there.

[randallscott35]

Dogs are family members. So sorry. I love my little girl like she's my kid.

[ShadowRoll]

Very very sorry to hear of your loss.

We had to make the same decision with our 13-year-old lab mix about a year-and-a-half ago, also very sudden, also leaving his then 13-year-old "sister" alone. Still miss him every day, but now more often than not think about the good times rather than the end, so it gets a little easier over time. Eventually, we got a new puppy, who is doing his best to fill the empty spots. Life goes on.

[Heels1989]

Scott - Very, very sorry for your loss.

[mclem0822]

I'm very sorry to hear that, it's always tough losing a pet that's been a part of the family for a long time. Condolences to your family.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by TheSpyder

Life comes at you fast.......sometimes we forget until we're faced with some of its shocking realities.

The bad news, my firend of 13 years is gone just like that....the good news is I'm going to have a better life for having her and realizing the little stuff isn't as important as I made it out to be.

Life is to be lived.

Spyder

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Part of Life is surviving as best you can. Losing a pet is very hard, and it's a very concentrated situation. It doesn't come close to the amount of joy you had for 13 years. It's just that the joy is spread out over 13 years, and your pain mainly comes all at one time. Unlike people, dogs are bred to love you. You don't have to court them. There's no way to avoid the pain you're going through. I do think the best way for a dog lover to get through this is with a new dog. It's not a replacement, but it will get you outside of yourself. If the new dog distracts you from even an hour of pain, then you are better off. You thought 2 was the right number to have. Don't let death have a say in how many dogs you get to enjoy. You expected to have 2 dogs for the next 2-5 years. Death changed the who. You decide how many. You, and your family. Don't let death control that. You control that.

[chucklestheclown]

What Scudsbrother said was beautiful. So sorry for not only your loss Spyder but everyone else who had one this year too. RIP.

[onebadbeast]

sorry to hear spyder......one of the saddest days of our lives when it happens.