Extreme Devastation last night and early this AM!!

solidplatinum · 10-28-2008, 09:57 AM

Everyone,

As, I sit here at work I am devastated and at a loss for words. Last night early this AM my heart has been ripped from my chest. Most of you all know our Dusty dog. He is our sweet OLD MAN. Last night about 11pm he got a case of “bloat” I knew immediately what it was when I took him out for the last time of the night. I ran in the house got my husband and off we headed to The Emergency Vet Hospital 45 minutes away. When we got there they took him back and examined him as well as x-rayed and confirmed in deed he has “bloat” The only option to help him was to try surgery. At his age of 13 and how fast he progressed swelling, he had a 50/50 chance of surviving anesthesia let alone surgery and recovery. At approximately 1:15AM We opted to let him suffer no more. He was in quite a lot of pain and was continuing to swell. We got to spend our last times together with him, we hugged and kissed our old man until we couldn’t wait any longer. I know as much I knew he is getting older and one day he won’t be with us any longer, this has just about killed me inside. I had always hoped it would be old age that got to him not something like this. When we finally got home this AM, it was so extremely hard walking in the house to see his bed and toys where he had left them from playing earlier in the night. All, I can do is be THANKFUL for all he shared with us! We have been blessed with many many years of joy and unconditional love from our old man. He is truly a ONE IN A MILLION and we were very lucky to be the ones that were his family. He has brought so many joys and wonders to our life. I will always be THANKFUL for him!!!

Sorry if my words seems scattered I just am a wreck at the moment.

Lightning&Stomps · 10-28-2008, 10:22 AM

I am so, so sorry for your loss. As the owner of two senior bassets, I'm trying to steel myself for the inevitable. But I know that you're never truly ready. Dusty was a beautiful, beautiful hound, and I'm glad that he brought so much joy to your lives.

murraysmom · 10-28-2008, 11:59 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was such a handsome old man- and he was so lucky to be loved by you and your family! Sincere condolences.

Barbara Winters · 10-28-2008, 12:11 PM

I am so sorry for your loss of Dusty. I hope in time the wonderful memories will help you forget last nights horrorible loss. I think bloat is the most devastating disease to affect our hounds.

Barbara

Bayridge Basset · 10-28-2008, 12:51 PM

it's hard. this is a sad time for you and your family. coming home to the toys its just hard. i 'm blubbering here. it's time to put all the best of a good life into memory, and to hold in the heart forever. take care

tinaherb · 10-28-2008, 01:29 PM

I am so so sorry! My heart goes out to you and your family!!!!

Rest in Peace, Dusty. I have lit my candle for you tonight!

solidplatinum · 10-28-2008, 03:07 PM

Thank you all so very much. All, I pretty much have done at work today is cry. He was such a special fella to us. He has definitely left his "Big ol' paw prints" on our heart!

Scully · 10-28-2008, 03:23 PM

I am so very sorry for your sudden loss of your handsome old man.

I will light a candle for your sweet boy.
Rest peacefully, Dusty.

LouieDog · 10-28-2008, 03:27 PM

oh hun, i am so sorry for your loss! It's hard to choke back the tears myself. He was a beatiful boy and was loved very much!!
my condolences!!

Yogi's Mom · 10-28-2008, 04:05 PM

I am so sorry for your loss of Dusty! My heart goes out to you and your family. Your post brought tears to my eyes, it is so hard to let them go. I hope in time you will be able to smile through your tears at all the wonderful memories you have of him.

10-28-2008, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
tinaherb Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 484	I am so so sorry! My heart goes out to you and your family!!!! Rest in Peace, Dusty. I have lit my candle for you tonight! __________________ tinaherb

10-28-2008, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Scully Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Coast of Canada Posts: 277	I am so very sorry for your sudden loss of your handsome old man. I will light a candle for your sweet boy. Rest peacefully, Dusty. __________________ Mom to Larsen, Ninja, and Scully (ATB ~ forever in my heart) www.countercruiser.com

10-28-2008, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
solidplatinum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 77	Everyone, As, I sit here at work I am devastated and at a loss for words. Last night early this AM my heart has been ripped from my chest. Most of you all know our Dusty dog. He is our sweet OLD MAN. Last night about 11pm he got a case of “bloat” I knew immediately what it was when I took him out for the last time of the night. I ran in the house got my husband and off we headed to The Emergency Vet Hospital 45 minutes away. When we got there they took him back and examined him as well as x-rayed and confirmed in deed he has “bloat” The only option to help him was to try surgery. At his age of 13 and how fast he progressed swelling, he had a 50/50 chance of surviving anesthesia let alone surgery and recovery. At approximately 1:15AM We opted to let him suffer no more. He was in quite a lot of pain and was continuing to swell. We got to spend our last times together with him, we hugged and kissed our old man until we couldn’t wait any longer. I know as much I knew he is getting older and one day he won’t be with us any longer, this has just about killed me inside. I had always hoped it would be old age that got to him not something like this. When we finally got home this AM, it was so extremely hard walking in the house to see his bed and toys where he had left them from playing earlier in the night. All, I can do is be THANKFUL for all he shared with us! We have been blessed with many many years of joy and unconditional love from our old man. He is truly a ONE IN A MILLION and we were very lucky to be the ones that were his family. He has brought so many joys and wonders to our life. I will always be THANKFUL for him!!! Sorry if my words seems scattered I just am a wreck at the moment.

10-28-2008, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lightning&Stomps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Versailles, Ky. Posts: 1,203	I am so, so sorry for your loss. As the owner of two senior bassets, I'm trying to steel myself for the inevitable. But I know that you're never truly ready. Dusty was a beautiful, beautiful hound, and I'm glad that he brought so much joy to your lives.

10-28-2008, 11:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,235	I'm so sorry for your loss. He was such a handsome old man- and he was so lucky to be loved by you and your family! Sincere condolences.

10-28-2008, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Barbara Winters Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: New England Posts: 1,960	I am so sorry for your loss of Dusty. I hope in time the wonderful memories will help you forget last nights horrorible loss. I think bloat is the most devastating disease to affect our hounds. Barbara

10-28-2008, 12:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bayridge Basset Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bayridge Bklyn N.Y Posts: 11	it's hard. this is a sad time for you and your family. coming home to the toys its just hard. i 'm blubbering here. it's time to put all the best of a good life into memory, and to hold in the heart forever. take care

10-28-2008, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
solidplatinum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 77	Thank you all so very much. All, I pretty much have done at work today is cry. He was such a special fella to us. He has definitely left his "Big ol' paw prints" on our heart!

10-28-2008, 03:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
LouieDog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 272	oh hun, i am so sorry for your loss! It's hard to choke back the tears myself. He was a beatiful boy and was loved very much!! my condolences!!

10-28-2008, 04:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,109	I am so sorry for your loss of Dusty! My heart goes out to you and your family. Your post brought tears to my eyes, it is so hard to let them go. I hope in time you will be able to smile through your tears at all the wonderful memories you have of him.

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