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05-17-2011, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Florida
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RIP Grizz
I participate in forums covering a range of interests/topics and for the life of me I can't understand why I never thought of looking for a GSD forum until now.
His "official" name was King von dem Felsengebirge, but he only knew the name Grizz. He was born on November 8th, 2005. I got him during my 2nd semester of my freshman year in college. I live in Florida and got him from a breeder in Colorado; I still remember picking him up from the airport. I carried his crate through the airport and had to give him a bath when I got home, he was just a puppy and couldn't hold it for the entire flight. Me washing poop off of him after midnight was our first bonding experience, haha. He was sick for the past few days; he lacked an appetite and vomited some. However, yesterday he seemed to be doing better until late in the afternoon. Around 6 o'clock his condition began to rapidly deteriorate. He was very lethargic and weak. He didn't want to move, even when I asked if he wanted to "go for a ride?" He also didn't want to lie down. On the way to the emergency vet I noticed that his stomach appeared to be distended. The short version is he was experiencing mesenteric torsion, something I had never heard of until yesterday. I was told it's pretty rare and I couldn't find a lot of information on it, although some of the information I did find say that German Shepherds are more at risk than most other breeds. Apparently the intestines somehow twisted around the mesenteric root which provides blood and nutrients for the intestines. Once cut off from this supply, the intestines quickly begin to die. As a result a lot of gas and bacteria form in the stomach, which caused the distension. The dog usually dies of shock and/or toxicity. I was waiting for the vet to send his x-rays off for a consult when Grizz began to grow even weaker. I was called back when he began to die. His rear section was covered with towels because he had begun to bleed. I told the vet to euthanize him, but he died before the vet could administer the injection. I was with him as during his last moments and I'm grateful that he didn't suffer. But I can't get his face out of my head, especially his eyes. I can still see them along with the moment the last flicker of life left them. I'm going to have him cremated. I've had two dogs prior to Grizz, a GSD and Golden Retriever. But Grizz was mine, not just the family dog. And what makes it harder is how this came out of nowhere. It's one thing when the dog is older, but he was only 5 years old. I wish my introductory post was under better circumstances. But I thought I'd introduce you to Grizz. He was a wonderful dog, incredibly loyal, loving, and goofy. I often called him my "goofy b-a-s-t-a-r-d," an odd name but one of affection nonetheless. He loved to run and play especially if he had an audience. He would bark until you started clapping and cheering for him and then he would hop around in excitement. He was one of those dogs with a truly special personality. He was happy everyday and lived a good life, I just wish it was a bit longer. Here are some pictures of him:  Putting on a "look at me run" show.   "Whoops, slope there!"  Patrolling his territory. 
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05-17-2011, 01:13 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: The UK
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Aww what a sad way to introduce yourself, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved shepherd, He was taken from you so cruely.. Once again sorry for your loss...xHugs.x From Lisa. And I also want to add what a gorgeous looking boy he was.!
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Nero looks at me with eyes of love, he thinks Im far to wonderful to criticise or judge Lisa-marie tally-breeze,Sable Gsd, (Nero) D.o.b 13/06/03 
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05-17-2011, 01:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Near Atlantic City, NJ
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I am so sorry, what a horrible loss. I teared up a bit reading your story.
You can see the love you had for him jumping off the page. Five is too young to lose such a wonderful dog. My condolences to you. Grizz was a gorgeous young man.
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05-17-2011, 03:51 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 2,587
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I am so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy. The only thing crueler than losing them is losing them young. RIP Grizz, run free at the Bridge.
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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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