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It's my turn to do one of these posts. Wednesday afternoon our cleaning lady sent us a text while at work to tell us our dog is dead. Sophie a miniature schnauzer I bought for my wife as an engagement gift 14+ years ago died. When I left the house she was sound asleep about 2 feet from the front door and apparently never really moved move than a couple of feet before taking her final nap. My youngest son (9) who in the last year has really taken to our younger (bigger) dog told us we had to have a funeral so I dug a hole in the back yard and buried her there. My youngest son then gave a eulogy which was really cute and touching. My oldest son (20) isn't home and is taking it a little hard as this is the first dog he has been there for the full life cycle from birth to death. All of that being said, I've felt this coming for at least the last 6 months however I'm a lot more emotional than I had expected. I woke up this morning and came downstairs and found myself looking for her pee and poop to clean up (yes the last couple of months her control has gotten pretty bad) and when I didn't find any I actually started to feel really sad.

thanks for for letting me get it off my chest, I feel a little better now.
 
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My Penelope is 16 and we're boarding her for 10 days while we take a trip. I'm so worried that she might die while we're gone. I don't think I would handle that well at all.

Sorry for the loss OP. losing a pet is tough.
 
sorry to hear this ohpee.

i'm sure the board would like to see some pics of sophie, if you wanted to share
 
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Texas1999 said:
It's my turn to do one of these posts. Wednesday afternoon our cleaning lady sent us a text while at work to tell us our dog is dead. Sophie a miniature schnauzer I bought for my wife as an engagement gift 14+ years ago died. When I left the house she was sound asleep about 2 feet from the front door and apparently never really moved move than a couple of feet before taking her final nap. My youngest son (9) who in the last year has really taken to our younger (bigger) dog told us we had to have a funeral so I dug a hole in the back yard and buried her there. My youngest son then gave a eulogy which was really cute and touching. My oldest son (20) isn't home and is taking it a little hard as this is the first dog he has been there for the full life cycle from birth to death. All of that being said, I've felt this coming for at least the last 6 months however I'm a lot more emotional than I had expected. I woke up this morning and came downstairs and found myself looking for her pee and poop to clean up (yes the last couple of months her control has gotten pretty bad) and when I didn't find any I actually started to feel really sad.

thanks for for letting me get it off my chest, I feel a little better now.
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Sorry man.
 
I feel your pain…. You did well …. Your love made a difference to the pup and that pup loved you all. It doesn’t get easier…. Hang in there brother!
 
Here is a picture after she got a new haircut which never seemed to last very long
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Hair curt and a new bed

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Sorry for your loss. We have a 16 year old Border Collie. Just like you, every morning I clean up her pee. I don't mind it and I'm sure you didn't either. It's a small price to pay for the years of enjoyment our dogs gave us
 
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Dogs are the best. I’m sorry for your loss. My parents recently lost their dog and it hit them hard.
 
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Texas1999 said:
It's my turn to do one of these posts. Wednesday afternoon our cleaning lady sent us a text while at work to tell us our dog is dead. Sophie a miniature schnauzer I bought for my wife as an engagement gift 14+ years ago died. When I left the house she was sound asleep about 2 feet from the front door and apparently never really moved move than a couple of feet before taking her final nap. My youngest son (9) who in the last year has really taken to our younger (bigger) dog told us we had to have a funeral so I dug a hole in the back yard and buried her there. My youngest son then gave a eulogy which was really cute and touching. My oldest son (20) isn't home and is taking it a little hard as this is the first dog he has been there for the full life cycle from birth to death. All of that being said, I've felt this coming for at least the last 6 months however I'm a lot more emotional than I had expected. I woke up this morning and came downstairs and found myself looking for her pee and poop to clean up (yes the last couple of months her control has gotten pretty bad) and when I didn't find any I actually started to feel really sad.

thanks for for letting me get it off my chest, I feel a little better now.
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Never easy moving on. We are blessed to have shared with them what we have.
 
Sorry for your loss, losing a dog sucks and is always hard. Our girl is 13 and the vet just told us he thinks she has a tumor. She can only do 10 minute slow walks now when she used to have an endless supply of energy. We know our time left with her is short, and I'm dreading what's coming.
 
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I'm getting close to the same situation with one of mine that happens to be fourteen. I feel for you and your family and the family member you just lost.
 
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Texas1999 said:
It's my turn to do one of these posts. Wednesday afternoon our cleaning lady sent us a text while at work to tell us our dog is dead. Sophie a miniature schnauzer I bought for my wife as an engagement gift 14+ years ago died. When I left the house she was sound asleep about 2 feet from the front door and apparently never really moved move than a couple of feet before taking her final nap. My youngest son (9) who in the last year has really taken to our younger (bigger) dog told us we had to have a funeral so I dug a hole in the back yard and buried her there. My youngest son then gave a eulogy which was really cute and touching. My oldest son (20) isn't home and is taking it a little hard as this is the first dog he has been there for the full life cycle from birth to death. All of that being said, I've felt this coming for at least the last 6 months however I'm a lot more emotional than I had expected. I woke up this morning and came downstairs and found myself looking for her pee and poop to clean up (yes the last couple of months her control has gotten pretty bad) and when I didn't find any I actually started to feel really sad.

thanks for for letting me get it off my chest, I feel a little better now.
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Sorry to hear, our little lady (a Maltese) got sick last night as we were getting ready for our vacation, so not sure if it was something she ate or if her heart failure is getting worse, it really sucks waiting for that shoe to drop. Hope your grief turns into fond memories soon.
 
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Texas1999 said:
It's my turn to do one of these posts. Wednesday afternoon our cleaning lady sent us a text while at work to tell us our dog is dead. Sophie a miniature schnauzer I bought for my wife as an engagement gift 14+ years ago died. When I left the house she was sound asleep about 2 feet from the front door and apparently never really moved move than a couple of feet before taking her final nap. My youngest son (9) who in the last year has really taken to our younger (bigger) dog told us we had to have a funeral so I dug a hole in the back yard and buried her there. My youngest son then gave a eulogy which was really cute and touching. My oldest son (20) isn't home and is taking it a little hard as this is the first dog he has been there for the full life cycle from birth to death. All of that being said, I've felt this coming for at least the last 6 months however I'm a lot more emotional than I had expected. I woke up this morning and came downstairs and found myself looking for her pee and poop to clean up (yes the last couple of months her control has gotten pretty bad) and when I didn't find any I actually started to feel really sad.

thanks for for letting me get it off my chest, I feel a little better now.
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So sorry for your loss. Hang in there brother. These things are never easy. Prayers.
 
Been through it 6 times since I’ve been married. 33 years. Never easy. I look forward to the day I see them again. You should too. Keep your head up.
 
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Our English bulldog, Bentley, is close. I cherish everyday we have with him. I pray he goes to sleep and doesn’t wake up because having the vet put him down will he the hardest thing I’ll ever have to do.

very sorry for your loss OP. Hang in there.
 
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This is one from a few weeks ago, I walked in an she was sleeping like this, which I had never seen before
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We have a 12 year old long-haired miniature dachshund we adopted nearly three years ago. She sleeps exactly like that on the couch. Cracks me up.

Hang in there OP. Most of us have been there. I lost a miniature dachshund four years ago and it was one of my worst days. Cried like a baby.
 
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Oh man, I'm so sorry. Praying for y'all.

It's coming for mine (15 year old dachshund) so soon. She can't see or hear anything, and she looks pretty miserable, but she still eats and everything. She has kidney disease, and we didn't expect her to live as long as she has. I absolutely dread that day.

Hug your babies (flesh & fur) and remember all the good times. I talked to my son (12) about that old adage, "it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." I think it helped him to understand the pain he was experiencing.
 
Sorry man. That’s a hard one. We’re going through it as well.

Our Sophie died suddenly 2 weeks ago. She was a mini dachshund and 3 years old. She was sick and took her to the vet on Friday. Doc said she had AIHA and was much sicker than we thought. Said we had about a week. I had to go out of town for a night the next day. While I’m on the flight I start getting texts from my wife and daughter saying she was dying. Died before I landed. She was a great dog. Wife and kids are still broken up about it. Hits my wife the hardest when she cleans the kitchen floor with crumbs that she would have always eaten.
 
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We have two Shi tzu’s. They are 15 and 14. One is blind and one is def. They pee or poop inside the house about 35% of the time. I find myself being aggravated or hollering at them most of the time. I know they are winding down and I should be more understanding. Your post OP will help me do that. I know I will be sad when they are gone.
 
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Texas1999 said:
It's my turn to do one of these posts. Wednesday afternoon our cleaning lady sent us a text while at work to tell us our dog is dead. Sophie a miniature schnauzer I bought for my wife as an engagement gift 14+ years ago died. When I left the house she was sound asleep about 2 feet from the front door and apparently never really moved move than a couple of feet before taking her final nap. My youngest son (9) who in the last year has really taken to our younger (bigger) dog told us we had to have a funeral so I dug a hole in the back yard and buried her there. My youngest son then gave a eulogy which was really cute and touching. My oldest son (20) isn't home and is taking it a little hard as this is the first dog he has been there for the full life cycle from birth to death. All of that being said, I've felt this coming for at least the last 6 months however I'm a lot more emotional than I had expected. I woke up this morning and came downstairs and found myself looking for her pee and poop to clean up (yes the last couple of months her control has gotten pretty bad) and when I didn't find any I actually started to feel really sad.

thanks for for letting me get it off my chest, I feel a little better now.
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So sorry to hear it, brother. I had to put my chocolate lab down a couple of months ago and I still have moments. It’s a really difficult thing to go through.

Someone on here said that dogs are responsible for some of the best days of our lives, and one of the worst. I really felt that because it’s so stinking true.

It does get easier, but thoughts and prayers are sent your way.
 
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