Lost my best friend on 3/30/2010

Clay · 04-02-2010, 10:39 PM

I was surfing the internet on GSD trying to relieve the pain I am feeling. I found this forum and decided to join and make my first post. Kasey was not just a dog, he was an active member of my family. He was my shadow. Where ever I went he was right there with me. If my wife and I were on vacation, we would get my son to come take care of him. No vet hotel for him because he would not eat. The last few years of his life, his health started to diminish. He was on a special diet because of his kidneys, taking meds for his thyroid and arthritis in his rear hips. I knew I couldn't prolong the enevitable this past week-end. He stopped eating his food and could hardly go down the ramp I had constructed on my deck. He would walk about 20 feet and his rear legs would apparently fail and he would fall over. I had sworn I would never put him to sleep, but I couldn't bear to see this happen. I took him to the vet and had him come outside to administer the medication to remove his pain. I held him in my arms until the end. I brought him home and buried him in my back yard. I visit him every day when I come home. His pain is over, but mine is as strong as the day he died. I downloaded some pictures of Kasey, the Christmas pictures were about 4 years ago. The others were made on the day he died. Kasey, I love you and may you rest in peace.

FredD · 04-02-2010, 10:44 PM

Rest in Peace, Kasey...

Lucy Dog · 04-02-2010, 10:49 PM

I'm very sorry for your loss. RIP Kasey.

GrandJan · 04-03-2010, 12:00 AM

Run free, sweet Kasey.

3ToesTonyismydog · 04-03-2010, 12:18 AM

RIP Kasey,,,find Beno and have some fun. I lost Beno 8 months ago and it feels like yesterday. Good friends are forever.

Cardinal Von Crossbones · 04-03-2010, 12:41 AM

I think the only thing you can do is remember that he isn't suffering anymore, and that he did know how much you loved him, and always will.

RIP Kasey, a very handsome boy.

valb · 04-03-2010, 12:41 AM

He was a handsome boy, thank you for sharing pics of him,
I do know how much it hurts to have him gone.

<<hugs>>

Jelpy · 04-03-2010, 12:46 AM

I love the pictures of Kasey at Christmas. You can tell he was well loved. I grieve with you.

Jelpy

Karin · 04-03-2010, 02:39 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like Kasey had a wonderful life with you. What a handsome, happy boy he was. Rest in peace, Kasey.

Bama4us · 04-03-2010, 10:24 AM

I'm sorry for your loss of Kasey. You can tell from his pics that he was a happy and lucky dog to have shared his life with such a loving family. The decision was one of the greatest acts of love you could have done. He's now running free in the greenest fields and under the bluest skies and will be waiting loyally for you at the bridge.

04-02-2010, 10:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Clay Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 44	Lost my best friend on 3/30/2010 I was surfing the internet on GSD trying to relieve the pain I am feeling. I found this forum and decided to join and make my first post. Kasey was not just a dog, he was an active member of my family. He was my shadow. Where ever I went he was right there with me. If my wife and I were on vacation, we would get my son to come take care of him. No vet hotel for him because he would not eat. The last few years of his life, his health started to diminish. He was on a special diet because of his kidneys, taking meds for his thyroid and arthritis in his rear hips. I knew I couldn't prolong the enevitable this past week-end. He stopped eating his food and could hardly go down the ramp I had constructed on my deck. He would walk about 20 feet and his rear legs would apparently fail and he would fall over. I had sworn I would never put him to sleep, but I couldn't bear to see this happen. I took him to the vet and had him come outside to administer the medication to remove his pain. I held him in my arms until the end. I brought him home and buried him in my back yard. I visit him every day when I come home. His pain is over, but mine is as strong as the day he died. I downloaded some pictures of Kasey, the Christmas pictures were about 4 years ago. The others were made on the day he died. Kasey, I love you and may you rest in peace. Attached Thumbnails

04-02-2010, 10:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
FredD Master Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 912	Rest in Peace, Kasey... __________________ Mikko-GSD- 2008 Wiley-GSD- 2009 "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning how to dance in the rain." (Author Unknown)

04-02-2010, 10:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	I'm very sorry for your loss. RIP Kasey. __________________ Paul

04-03-2010, 12:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
GrandJan Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 1,761	Run free, sweet Kasey. __________________ Jan - Mom to: Beau and Chance (German/Anatolian Shepherds) Bailey - Labrador Granddog

04-03-2010, 12:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
3ToesTonyismydog Master Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 642	RIP Kasey,,,find Beno and have some fun. I lost Beno 8 months ago and it feels like yesterday. Good friends are forever. __________________ Some people really aren't worth the effort, but dogs are, always.. http://3toestony.shutterfly.com/ I miss you Beno, GSD. I miss you Grizzly, GSD I miss you Brezzy, GSD

04-03-2010, 12:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cardinal Von Crossbones Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 82	I think the only thing you can do is remember that he isn't suffering anymore, and that he did know how much you loved him, and always will. RIP Kasey, a very handsome boy.

04-03-2010, 12:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
valb Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sonoma County, Calif. Posts: 5,242	He was a handsome boy, thank you for sharing pics of him, I do know how much it hurts to have him gone. <<hugs>> __________________ Valerie Tamsen's Dogster page: http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=27525

04-03-2010, 12:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jelpy Master Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 906	I love the pictures of Kasey at Christmas. You can tell he was well loved. I grieve with you. Jelpy __________________ My furs are not in storage, nor draped across the bed. They're peering out the kennel door just waiting to be fed. (Anonymous)

04-03-2010, 02:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Karin Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,840	I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like Kasey had a wonderful life with you. What a handsome, happy boy he was. Rest in peace, Kasey. __________________ Karin and Dave Heidi, 6-year-old GSD Adopted on 10/14/07 from: German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California Sheba, GSD/Malamute

04-03-2010, 10:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bama4us Master Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 625	I'm sorry for your loss of Kasey. You can tell from his pics that he was a happy and lucky dog to have shared his life with such a loving family. The decision was one of the greatest acts of love you could have done. He's now running free in the greenest fields and under the bluest skies and will be waiting loyally for you at the bridge. __________________ -Kevin- Roll Tide! Free food and care to rescues just takes one click a day http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com Bearclaw Von Wiefelspuetz (Bear) - GSD 06-27-09

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