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01-18-2011, 10:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ontario Canada
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My Cody is gone
I miss him so much my heart is broken and my guilt is overpowering. He was my best friend and I let him down.
He was a 12 yr old german shepherd beauty who loved me dearly. He had freak accident late sunday night slipping off a couch and severly breaking his rear leg feamer, he was in so much pain. We went to the emergency vet and had xrays and pain injection that revealed the severity of the break. The next day my regular vet looked at the xrays and contacted a surgeon said he needed surgury right away. It was so much money just over $3000. I had the money but I'm unemployed. He was put to sleep as I held him in my arms at home. I hate myself. |
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01-18-2011, 10:42 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 483
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Awww, I'm so sorry to hear that. It's so hard when we lose a beloved family member. Just cherish the time you had and know that you gave him a wonderful life!!
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01-18-2011, 10:43 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Maryland kinda missing CO
Posts: 13,820
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dont hate yourself. sometimes bad things happen. You had to make the decision which for ALL of us is a hard one to make. He was 12 years old. I'm sure he had a good long life with you. You said it yourself. It was a freak accident. There is the chance that had you chosen to get the surgery done, he may not have made it through. Its a hard truth. You're unemployed. You did the best you could for him given the circumstances. You were able to be with him when he went. Some people dont have that opportunity. You loved him. Sometimes we have to make some very hard choices. Sadly the choice to put one of our best friends to sleep to end suffering or ease their way is and will always be one of the hardest. Cry, be mad, but know you did what you had to do and could do.
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01-18-2011, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: New Hampshire
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Oh my gosh, I am so sorry!! Accidents happen, you gave him a wonderful life I am sure as he was on your coach. Please don't hate yourself.
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01-18-2011, 10:45 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: North DFW, TX
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I am so, so very sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my best friend to a freak accident as well. What you are going through can't be expressed in words.
Run free, sweet Cody. 
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01-18-2011, 11:08 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: North Texas
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I am sorry for your loss. Many of us here have the possibility of having to make that choice one day. I do not look forward to it and hope that it never happens to me and Brandy.
Stay cool, things will get better. I know you don't think so right now, but hang in there. Possibly a rescue in the cards for the future? It would help you with your loss and save a doomed dog. |
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01-18-2011, 11:19 PM
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Knighted Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 2,587
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I am so sorry for your loss. 12 years is a wonderfully long life for a GSD and I am sure you cherished him every minute you were with him and he felt your love as he slipped over to the other side where he is running free, pain free, waiting for you.
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Debbi- Mom to: Dharma- GSD (2009) Oreo- beloved bunny waiting at the bridge for me. RIP little boo. (2002-2010)  Tessa- 11yo GSD- Waiting at the Bridge for me. RIP sweet girl. |
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01-18-2011, 11:20 PM
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Crowned Member
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: North Florida
Posts: 4,860
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I am so very sorry, but not even considering the money I do not think I would put a 12 year old dog through surgery.
I really think the decision you made for you Cody was the kindest one and was truly your final gift to him. |
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