GoodBye My Bubble Boy

shepherdbydesign · 03-27-2009, 08:06 PM

Bruno you came in to this world so happy And we were so lucky to spend the first 2 years with you before you found your place at Karens. There were times I thought I was going to loose my mind with your actics, but only realize now how you getting me ready for the so called Czech dogs to come. You taught me a lot about yourself and what you had to offer. The very sweet side that you only showed me and no one else. And watching Cathy get angry cause you just want to sit on her head if she would only let you. You may have not been the boy that took after your father Ben but you sure had the sweet side of your mother Zerbal. Karen had big plans for you and was working to make you a theropy dog so that you could make others as happy as you had made me. I am so proud of you and wish you were still here for me to tell you 3 1/2 years old is way to short of a life and I look forward to one day being able to tell you how much I loved you and how proud you made me feel.

Last night we recieved a call 10 pm from our friend Karen saying she was taking him into the emergency vet as she thought he had bloat. At 11pm she called saying that everything looked good and that they were going to do surgery on him and they said they thought that she had caught it in time. At 3:30 am she called telling us the bad news that he had passed while they were closing him up. The only question was to the doctor there was why if she got him in by 11pm, why did they wait til 1:45 to do the surgery as this was a life threating problem. I think it was the lack of urgency that caused this poor bubble boy his life. Here are a few pictures of him. the first one is @ 2 years of age and the second is with his Dad Ben and brother Eyan At 6 months old

k9sarneko · 03-27-2009, 08:17 PM

I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of this sweet boy. My heart breaks for you and for Karen. While I have never lost one of my babies to bloat, I know how terrible it can be. Many hugs to your family and to Karen through this awful time.

Northof60 · 03-27-2009, 08:18 PM

So sad. HUGS

Lucy Dog · 03-27-2009, 08:36 PM

Hi Chuck, I don't know if you remember, but we spoke through private message some time ago... my Lucy is one of Karen's dogs. So sorry to hear about Bruno

I see Karen did a little memorial on her website. I'm sure Bruno's playing up in doggie heaven right now looking down.

shepherdbydesign · 03-27-2009, 08:37 PM

Here are a few pictures of him the first is him @ 2 yrs old and the last one is him @ 6 months old with his father Ben and Brother Eyan [img]

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Papanapa · 03-27-2009, 08:38 PM

Chuck,
I know that you are a kind man and I am so sorry that you are going through this pain. Please know I am thinking of you and sending prayers for sweet Bruno.

ncgsdmom · 03-27-2009, 08:44 PM

So sorry for your loss. Bloat is such an insidious affliction. Prayers for you and Bruno, may he run free at the bridge.

RIP Bruno

Little Red · 03-27-2009, 08:45 PM

Our condolences. I know it is so painful. May he play joyfully at the bridge until you meet again.

Kayos and Havoc · 03-27-2009, 08:47 PM

Chuck I am so sorry to hear this! Bloat, one of the most terrifying word a shepherd owner can hear.

Ocean · 03-27-2009, 08:48 PM

sorry to hear that Chuck. Are there grounds for vet malpractice in this case?
Years ago when one of my GSDs had bloat, I called the ER vet while still racing on the highway. By the time we arrived, there was a cart and a vet tech waiting by the entrance and she was wheeled into X-ray and surgery right away. They literally did not waste a second. I find it odd for a vet to wait 1 hour 45 minutes unless there was another animal already at the operating table and they only had one vet at that time.

03-27-2009, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
shepherdbydesign Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 1,754	GoodBye My Bubble Boy Bruno you came in to this world so happy And we were so lucky to spend the first 2 years with you before you found your place at Karens. There were times I thought I was going to loose my mind with your actics, but only realize now how you getting me ready for the so called Czech dogs to come. You taught me a lot about yourself and what you had to offer. The very sweet side that you only showed me and no one else. And watching Cathy get angry cause you just want to sit on her head if she would only let you. You may have not been the boy that took after your father Ben but you sure had the sweet side of your mother Zerbal. Karen had big plans for you and was working to make you a theropy dog so that you could make others as happy as you had made me. I am so proud of you and wish you were still here for me to tell you 3 1/2 years old is way to short of a life and I look forward to one day being able to tell you how much I loved you and how proud you made me feel. Last night we recieved a call 10 pm from our friend Karen saying she was taking him into the emergency vet as she thought he had bloat. At 11pm she called saying that everything looked good and that they were going to do surgery on him and they said they thought that she had caught it in time. At 3:30 am she called telling us the bad news that he had passed while they were closing him up. The only question was to the doctor there was why if she got him in by 11pm, why did they wait til 1:45 to do the surgery as this was a life threating problem. I think it was the lack of urgency that caused this poor bubble boy his life. Here are a few pictures of him. the first one is @ 2 years of age and the second is with his Dad Ben and brother Eyan At 6 months old __________________ http://www.shepherdsbydesignk9.com Velmi Dobra 5Y1/P Faust Cierna Vdova ZVV1, BH Narys Policia Slovakia SVV1 Cira Z Eurosport SCH-1 Ben Dobrovodske Lazne SCH-3, IPO-3, ZVV3 Sok Z Lintichu SVV2, IPO-1

03-27-2009, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
k9sarneko Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: florida Posts: 2,577	Re: GoodBye My Bubble Boy I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of this sweet boy. My heart breaks for you and for Karen. While I have never lost one of my babies to bloat, I know how terrible it can be. Many hugs to your family and to Karen through this awful time. __________________ Sharon, Mom to SAR GSD's Lexi CGC (Cert. area search) Neko CGC (Cert. HRD) Justice CGC (trailing), BOLO, Bloodhound CGC(trailing) Titan, Shilo Shepherd (beginning area search) Kibby(Rodie mix) Lil Bear and Izzy and Louie(Pom's)

03-27-2009, 08:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Northof60 Master Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NWT, Canada Posts: 505	Re: GoodBye My Bubble Boy So sad. HUGS __________________ Jackie Northwest Territories, CANADA

03-27-2009, 08:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Re: GoodBye My Bubble Boy Hi Chuck, I don't know if you remember, but we spoke through private message some time ago... my Lucy is one of Karen's dogs. So sorry to hear about Bruno I see Karen did a little memorial on her website. I'm sure Bruno's playing up in doggie heaven right now looking down. __________________ Paul

03-27-2009, 08:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
shepherdbydesign Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 1,754	Re: GoodBye My Bubble Boy Here are a few pictures of him the first is him @ 2 yrs old and the last one is him @ 6 months old with his father Ben and Brother Eyan [img][/img] [img][/img] __________________ http://www.shepherdsbydesignk9.com Velmi Dobra 5Y1/P Faust Cierna Vdova ZVV1, BH Narys Policia Slovakia SVV1 Cira Z Eurosport SCH-1 Ben Dobrovodske Lazne SCH-3, IPO-3, ZVV3 Sok Z Lintichu SVV2, IPO-1

03-27-2009, 08:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Papanapa Master Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 980	Re: GoodBye My Bubble Boy Chuck, I know that you are a kind man and I am so sorry that you are going through this pain. Please know I am thinking of you and sending prayers for sweet Bruno. __________________ Mom to 4 girls Marley - 1 yr GSD Sampson - Chesapeake Bay Retriever 11 yrs Precious - Witch kitty 10 years Nike- 1yr Pound Puppy Tinkerbell- 9 mo kitty Lucy - 6 mo GSD - At the bridge

03-27-2009, 08:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
ncgsdmom Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Carolina, Wilmington Posts: 1,588	Re: GoodBye My Bubble Boy So sorry for your loss. Bloat is such an insidious affliction. Prayers for you and Bruno, may he run free at the bridge. RIP Bruno __________________ Veronica- proud mom to Turbo, TJ, Angel, Roxy and Jasmine Volunteer/foster for GSRA German Shepherd Rescue & Adoption www.gsdrescue.org

03-27-2009, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Little Red Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: los angeles Posts: 270	Re: GoodBye My Bubble Boy Our condolences. I know it is so painful. May he play joyfully at the bridge until you meet again. __________________ Cheffen WGSD 4/07/99-2/05/09 RIP angel boy Durga BGSD 3/99-2/11/10 RIP sweet girl Hermes WGSD 4/23/06 tender boy Akasha WGSD 4/23/06 kissy girl Phoenix grey kitty 5/96 Kit dogg E dogg flamepoint siamese 6/96 Bengal kitty adopted 08/10

03-27-2009, 08:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 16,921	Re: GoodBye My Bubble Boy Chuck I am so sorry to hear this! Bloat, one of the most terrifying word a shepherd owner can hear. __________________ Kathy The Wrecking Crew URO3, UCD "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC URO1, UCD "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH At the Bridge: Lucky, Wolf, Max Gone but never forgotten

03-27-2009, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ocean Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 390	Re: GoodBye My Bubble Boy sorry to hear that Chuck. Are there grounds for vet malpractice in this case? Years ago when one of my GSDs had bloat, I called the ER vet while still racing on the highway. By the time we arrived, there was a cart and a vet tech waiting by the entrance and she was wheeled into X-ray and surgery right away. They literally did not waste a second. I find it odd for a vet to wait 1 hour 45 minutes unless there was another animal already at the operating table and they only had one vet at that time.

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