Crusher will be leaving us on Monday

blehmannwa · 08-05-2011, 01:34 AM

Crusher's sister, Troi, passed away about a week ago. We had to leave for a long planned trip and left Crusher in the care of our son at our home. We returned home yesterday and today two of my neighbors asked why there had been so much barking. We've lived here for 10 years and no one has ever mentioned barking disturbing them before. My neighbors were not mad--just concerned. Crusher has been barking continually every time that we leave since the death of her sister. She has severe arthritis, DM and is 14 and a half. Her heart is strong and her appetite is good. She is unable to stand up on her own over half the time but we try to make sure that she's in a bed when we leave and we limit our absences. The barking is new and tells me that it is time to let her go. I think that Troi's presence comforted Crusher and she is lonely and bereft without her. She had never been alone before.
I've e-mailed the hospice vet and requested a Monday appointment. My husband is devastated.
I am so grateful for the Havoc monster-my 8 month old GSD. Without him, I don't think that I could handle this kind of pain..losing my companions of almost 15 years. We adopted Troi and Crusher with the spare change that we had after a big cross country move. We were getting married in three weeks and both pups got sick with some parvo like illness and required vet visits. Troi got sick first and when Crush got sick we couldn't afford to treat her. I followed her around with a baster full of Pedialyte. I tried to feed her baby food and she threw it up. Finally, she ate some kibble that had fallen out of my pocket and kept it down. I was the most relaxed and happy bride in the world because my puppies were going to live.
We'll have a nice weekend with Crusher and she won't be alone for a moment...I'll let some folk know the plan so they can say their Goodbyes.

"Life is a series of dogs." George Carlin

KZoppa · 08-05-2011, 01:59 AM

i'm sorry you've had to lose one pup and now another's time has come so soon! Always good to hear they were loved and lived LONG happy lives.

blehmannwa · 08-05-2011, 02:31 AM

Thank you Krystal. We were very lucky to have them both for 14 years. Crusher is sleeping on her water bed behind me right now. She ate a pig ear in front of Havoc and relished every bite.

You're up late again. Hope all is well....
Brynlyn

KZoppa · 08-05-2011, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by blehmannwa

Thank you Krystal. We were very lucky to have them both for 14 years. Crusher is sleeping on her water bed behind me right now. She ate a pig ear in front of Havoc and relished every bite.

You're up late again. Hope all is well....
Brynlyn

haha gotta enjoy the good stuff and rub it in to the younger generation. I'm sure her weekend will be a blast for her. Lots of hugs.

I'm always up late. If i'm not its weird. Insomnia and all.

**JakodaCD OA** · 08-05-2011, 08:09 AM

I'm so sorry

It's never an easy thing to lose ones we've had, let alone ones that have been in our lives such a long time.

I have lost two dogs twice within 6 months of each other, and it was devastating, but like you, I thank god for the dogs I have to keep me going and bring a smile to my face..

Stosh · 08-05-2011, 08:30 AM

I'm sure her weekend will be filled with love, kindness and comfort

fuzzybunny · 08-05-2011, 08:47 AM

I'm sorry you have to make this difficult decision, especially after you just lost your other one. Hugs.

bianca · 08-05-2011, 08:51 AM

I am so very sorry for this awful time in your life

My thoughts are with you

codmaster · 08-05-2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blehmannwa

Thank you Krystal. We were very lucky to have them both for 14 years. Crusher is sleeping on her water bed behind me right now. She ate a pig ear in front of Havoc and relished every bite.

You're up late again. Hope all is well....
Brynlyn

Deepest sympathy! We can share your pain - be calm in that you have provided a great life for your dogs and have the great courage to treat them with the respect that they deserve at the end. And their memories will live forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1sttimeforgsd · 08-05-2011, 11:27 AM

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, so sorry for your heavy hearts at this time.

08-05-2011, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
blehmannwa Master Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 778	Crusher will be leaving us on Monday Crusher's sister, Troi, passed away about a week ago. We had to leave for a long planned trip and left Crusher in the care of our son at our home. We returned home yesterday and today two of my neighbors asked why there had been so much barking. We've lived here for 10 years and no one has ever mentioned barking disturbing them before. My neighbors were not mad--just concerned. Crusher has been barking continually every time that we leave since the death of her sister. She has severe arthritis, DM and is 14 and a half. Her heart is strong and her appetite is good. She is unable to stand up on her own over half the time but we try to make sure that she's in a bed when we leave and we limit our absences. The barking is new and tells me that it is time to let her go. I think that Troi's presence comforted Crusher and she is lonely and bereft without her. She had never been alone before. I've e-mailed the hospice vet and requested a Monday appointment. My husband is devastated. I am so grateful for the Havoc monster-my 8 month old GSD. Without him, I don't think that I could handle this kind of pain..losing my companions of almost 15 years. We adopted Troi and Crusher with the spare change that we had after a big cross country move. We were getting married in three weeks and both pups got sick with some parvo like illness and required vet visits. Troi got sick first and when Crush got sick we couldn't afford to treat her. I followed her around with a baster full of Pedialyte. I tried to feed her baby food and she threw it up. Finally, she ate some kibble that had fallen out of my pocket and kept it down. I was the most relaxed and happy bride in the world because my puppies were going to live. We'll have a nice weekend with Crusher and she won't be alone for a moment...I'll let some folk know the plan so they can say their Goodbyes. "Life is a series of dogs." George Carlin

08-05-2011, 01:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,832	i'm sorry you've had to lose one pup and now another's time has come so soon! Always good to hear they were loved and lived LONG happy lives. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

08-05-2011, 08:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	I'm so sorry It's never an easy thing to lose ones we've had, let alone ones that have been in our lives such a long time. I have lost two dogs twice within 6 months of each other, and it was devastating, but like you, I thank god for the dogs I have to keep me going and bring a smile to my face.. __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

08-05-2011, 08:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,824	I'm sorry you have to make this difficult decision, especially after you just lost your other one. Hugs. __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 2.5 years old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 5.5 years old

08-05-2011, 08:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
bianca Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 3,328	I am so very sorry for this awful time in your life My thoughts are with you __________________ Miss Molly Moo (aka The Piranha/The four legged Mouth) GSD 31/10 Raennik Hassan (Cooper) GSD 19/10/11 Paris Tabby Cat 15 years Texas Tabby Cat 15 years

08-05-2011, 02:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
blehmannwa Master Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 778	Thank you Krystal. We were very lucky to have them both for 14 years. Crusher is sleeping on her water bed behind me right now. She ate a pig ear in front of Havoc and relished every bite. You're up late again. Hope all is well.... Brynlyn

08-05-2011, 08:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	I'm sure her weekend will be filled with love, kindness and comfort

08-05-2011, 11:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,897	I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, so sorry for your heavy hearts at this time. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

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