Said goodbye to my best friend on Dec 23, picked him up today

Mike_Nest · 01-09-2013, 05:13 PM

Hello all,

On December 23rd I had to have my best friend Bruce put down because he was suffering. He was only four years old but got sick very suddenly. We thought it was just a normal bout as he only threw up once on the first two days and then on the third day it got very bad.

I took him to the emergency vet who thought he may have swallowed something but the xray showed nothing. When we described his behaviour over the past two days she thought he may have had cancer. Bruce had begun to act strange on the days prior to his death, he had to walk in a circle before going down a hallway in the house and then walk in a circle before laying down. It was very odd.

Anyways after a few more test it was determined that bacteria had gotten into his stomach and that he would not be able to recover. He was put to rest a few minutes later with myself and my mother comforting him.

Today I went and picked up the remains of my buddy, we had him cremated and he's home again.

Here is Bruce, he was a great boy:

Mike_Nest · 01-09-2013, 05:14 PM

These last pictures are of the two puppies we have decided to get. I know litter mates are mainly discouraged here but we fell in love and feel we have the time to dedicate to them to raise two loving German Shepherds.

GsdLoverr729 · 01-09-2013, 05:16 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Bear GSD · 01-09-2013, 05:23 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss! I hope the new little ones will help in the healing process.

Loneforce · 01-09-2013, 05:25 PM

I am sorry for your loss

He was a very Handsome boy.... Rest in Peace Bruce

Stevenzachsmom · 01-09-2013, 05:33 PM

I am so sorry for your loss of Bruce. He was a beauty.

Anyu · 01-09-2013, 05:43 PM

Aw, I'm sorry for your loss! Your Bruce was a very beautiful boy & you can tell by the pix that he loved you very much! I understand how you feel, my b/f & I lost our Sweet boy of 6 years, last friday due to bloat. We didn't get him to the vet emergency fast enough & he died in surgery. Mayhap your Bruce met our Major on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.

Karin · 01-09-2013, 05:49 PM

I'm so sorry that you lost Bruce at such a young age. That is so heartbreaking. He looks like he was a real sweetheart. Rest in peace, Bruce.

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gsdlover91 · 01-09-2013, 06:35 PM

Rest in puppy paradise, Bruce.

He was a handsome boy. Sorry for your loss, but congrats on the two new pups, they are adorable.

GSDcalab · 01-09-2013, 08:14 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a beautiful boy. Rest in peace, Bruce.

01-09-2013, 05:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mike_Nest Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 27	Said goodbye to my best friend on Dec 23, picked him up today Hello all, On December 23rd I had to have my best friend Bruce put down because he was suffering. He was only four years old but got sick very suddenly. We thought it was just a normal bout as he only threw up once on the first two days and then on the third day it got very bad. I took him to the emergency vet who thought he may have swallowed something but the xray showed nothing. When we described his behaviour over the past two days she thought he may have had cancer. Bruce had begun to act strange on the days prior to his death, he had to walk in a circle before going down a hallway in the house and then walk in a circle before laying down. It was very odd. Anyways after a few more test it was determined that bacteria had gotten into his stomach and that he would not be able to recover. He was put to rest a few minutes later with myself and my mother comforting him. Today I went and picked up the remains of my buddy, we had him cremated and he's home again. Here is Bruce, he was a great boy: Attached Thumbnails

01-09-2013, 05:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike_Nest Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 27	These last pictures are of the two puppies we have decided to get. I know litter mates are mainly discouraged here but we fell in love and feel we have the time to dedicate to them to raise two loving German Shepherds. Attached Thumbnails

01-09-2013, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
GsdLoverr729 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Ga, USA Posts: 3,179	I'm so sorry for your loss. __________________ Kymmey http://KaohzandKumatz.yolasite.com Mom To~ Dakoda (b/t GSD), Simi (b/w DSH), Nashoba (sable GSD)

01-09-2013, 05:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bear GSD Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 1,930	I'm so sorry for your loss! I hope the new little ones will help in the healing process. __________________ Bear GSD 10/16/11 Elsa GSD 12/23/03 - 11/10/11

01-09-2013, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Loneforce Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: PA Posts: 2,389	I am sorry for your loss He was a very Handsome boy.... Rest in Peace Bruce __________________ Jonas :Black & Red WGSL D.O.B.01/14/2012... Taz:11/15/99-01/16/12 Ginger:06/23/02-02/13/13

01-09-2013, 05:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stevenzachsmom Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,363	I am so sorry for your loss of Bruce. He was a beauty. __________________ Jan Natty Boh 6-27-12 Annie 1998 - 8-2-12 RIP

01-09-2013, 05:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Anyu Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 31	Aw, I'm sorry for your loss! Your Bruce was a very beautiful boy & you can tell by the pix that he loved you very much! I understand how you feel, my b/f & I lost our Sweet boy of 6 years, last friday due to bloat. We didn't get him to the vet emergency fast enough & he died in surgery. Mayhap your Bruce met our Major on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.

01-09-2013, 05:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Karin Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,881	I'm so sorry that you lost Bruce at such a young age. That is so heartbreaking. He looks like he was a real sweetheart. Rest in peace, Bruce. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ Karin and Dave Heidi, 6-year-old GSD Adopted on 10/14/07 from: German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California Sheba, GSD/Malamute

01-09-2013, 06:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
gsdlover91 Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,153	Rest in puppy paradise, Bruce. He was a handsome boy. Sorry for your loss, but congrats on the two new pups, they are adorable. __________________ Berlin vom Hokschhaus "The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can be."

01-09-2013, 08:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
GSDcalab New Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 21	I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a beautiful boy. Rest in peace, Bruce.

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