We lost Merlin - it's so hard

Morgaine · 10-12-2008, 03:06 AM

Hi all - haven't posted in a while, but I 'lurk' a lot! I love looking at all the lovely pictures and reading the great advice.

We lost Merlin recently, and our hearts are just broken. He was very sick, and I rushed him to the vet, and discovered he had diabetes - at one point his blood sugar was up to almost 600! The vet wanted to keep him for about a week to regulate his blood sugar, and keep him on an IV to help him stay hydrated - and after 5 days, he thought Merlin could come home on the 6th day. That morning, he called and said that Merlin had passed during the night, and after an autopsy, discovered a very large blood clot that went to his heart. We had him with us for 10 years, and he certainly left a huge void.

Well, the next problem was our younger basset, Arthur has just been miserable without Merlin. He has become very clingy, howls and cries if left alone, he's mourning too. Today, we came upon a rescued basset, that is about 1 year old - so we brought her home. Arthur has been inseparable with her already - and even tho we're still so sad, our new little girl is certainly filling that void quickly. She is SO very sweet, I'll post pics in a few days (my camera was borrowed and not returned yet

). Her name is (of course) Guenevere

Here is a pic of Merlin, protecting his little brother Arthur - we miss him so much! Thanks for listening!

hsk0526 · 10-12-2008, 07:46 AM

I am so sorry to hear you lost your precious hound. My thoughts are with you.

murraysmom · 10-12-2008, 07:59 AM

Sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of Merlin.

Yogi's Mom · 10-12-2008, 08:23 AM

I am so sorry for your loss.

Merlin was a very handsome boy and that is a lovely photo.
Congrats on your new hound! I can't wait to see pictures.

2hounds · 10-12-2008, 09:08 AM

So sorry about your loss. It's tough to lose a family member.

~Heather

LouieDog · 10-12-2008, 09:59 AM

i'm so sorry to hear about your sudden loss!!! Merlin was such a handsome boy!!
Congrats on your new addition!

AmyB · 10-12-2008, 10:18 AM

RIP, Merlin. Play happily with the other hounds at the Bridge!

tinaherb · 10-12-2008, 12:06 PM

My heart goes out to you. It is always so hard to loose one of our furbabies!
I love the pic of him as Guardian Angel!

And congratulations on Guenevere! Sounds like her and Arthur are made for each other.
I eagerly await the pics!

twobassets · 10-12-2008, 02:56 PM

It is very hard when they leave us. I am always so thankful for memories and photos. The remind me of how much joy these wonderful creatures bring to our lives. My thoughts are with you.

Basset Momma · 10-12-2008, 04:18 PM

I am so sorry in your loss. They take a bit of our hearts when they leave-

10-12-2008, 03:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Morgaine Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 17	Hi all - haven't posted in a while, but I 'lurk' a lot! I love looking at all the lovely pictures and reading the great advice. We lost Merlin recently, and our hearts are just broken. He was very sick, and I rushed him to the vet, and discovered he had diabetes - at one point his blood sugar was up to almost 600! The vet wanted to keep him for about a week to regulate his blood sugar, and keep him on an IV to help him stay hydrated - and after 5 days, he thought Merlin could come home on the 6th day. That morning, he called and said that Merlin had passed during the night, and after an autopsy, discovered a very large blood clot that went to his heart. We had him with us for 10 years, and he certainly left a huge void. Well, the next problem was our younger basset, Arthur has just been miserable without Merlin. He has become very clingy, howls and cries if left alone, he's mourning too. Today, we came upon a rescued basset, that is about 1 year old - so we brought her home. Arthur has been inseparable with her already - and even tho we're still so sad, our new little girl is certainly filling that void quickly. She is SO very sweet, I'll post pics in a few days (my camera was borrowed and not returned yet ). Her name is (of course) Guenevere Here is a pic of Merlin, protecting his little brother Arthur - we miss him so much! Thanks for listening! __________________ Then let us adore and give Him His right, All glory and power, all wisdom and might, All honor and blessing, with angels above, And thanks never-ceasing for infinite love. ---Wesley

10-12-2008, 09:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
2hounds Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,152	So sorry about your loss. It's tough to lose a family member. ~Heather __________________ Mommy to Gibbs and kitty kitty Eva Dear sweet *Lily (ATB )* you will never be forgotten.

10-12-2008, 10:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
AmyB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,855	RIP, Merlin. Play happily with the other hounds at the Bridge! __________________ Amy, mom to Sadie (ATB, 6/9/06) & Spencer (ATB, 8/19/10) - always in my heart and Clifford (gotcha date 7/2/11).

10-12-2008, 12:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
tinaherb Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 484	My heart goes out to you. It is always so hard to loose one of our furbabies! I love the pic of him as Guardian Angel! And congratulations on Guenevere! Sounds like her and Arthur are made for each other. I eagerly await the pics! __________________ tinaherb

10-12-2008, 02:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
twobassets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 182	It is very hard when they leave us. I am always so thankful for memories and photos. The remind me of how much joy these wonderful creatures bring to our lives. My thoughts are with you. __________________ Suzanne, mom to Prince Luther & Princess Sammy who think they are Royalty and require they be treated as such! Sasha Foo ATB July 16, 2002

10-12-2008, 07:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
hsk0526 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4	I am so sorry to hear you lost your precious hound. My thoughts are with you.

10-12-2008, 07:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,235	Sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of Merlin.

10-12-2008, 08:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,109	I am so sorry for your loss. Merlin was a very handsome boy and that is a lovely photo. Congrats on your new hound! I can't wait to see pictures.

10-12-2008, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
LouieDog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 272	i'm so sorry to hear about your sudden loss!!! Merlin was such a handsome boy!! Congrats on your new addition!

10-12-2008, 04:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Basset Momma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,305	I am so sorry in your loss. They take a bit of our hearts when they leave- __________________ -Wendy Mom to Samantha, Jake, Cuddy, Frodo, & Indy

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