Had to put our Chessie down

[jm1827 284]

Well, our Chessie fought a great fight but the cancer finally got the best of her.  

I posted back in February about how  our dog that quickly became every lethargic, long story short she was bleeding internally and needed emergency surgery.  Removed her spleen, stabilized her and after a few days in the hospital she came home.  Test results showed it was a very aggressive cancer.

Vet gave her 6-9 months to live if we tried chemo, probably only 2 months without.  She responded well to the chemo but 5 months later the cancer came back and she started bleeding internally again.  This time nothing we could do but put her down.

Breaks my heart, she was only 7 years old!  I will post a pic later tonight.

 

 

Man, I miss not having a dog.

 

RIP sweet girl!

 

 

[jackandjill 683]

Sorry for your loss.  RIP Chessie.

Would love to see a pic. 

[silverado427 10,679]

Sorry for your loss.

[jm1827 284]

Just added a coupe of pics!

[Gunnz 49]

Sorry for your loss.

I had to put my chocolate lab down 3 weeks ago. Hardest thing I ever had to do.

we got her 8 years ago in the Outer Banks of NC, and we came down to the OBX this week for our yearly visit.  This week has been the worst week so far.

she loved walking on the beach, swimming in the ocean and playing in the sand.  Every time I go to the beach I sit there thinking about my dog and the time we had. 

Think I need to go back to NJ!

 

[voyager9 3,434]

I'm truly sorry for your loss. We had a similar thing happen with our Golden. I know how brutal and heart wrenching it is.    You have to grieve at your own pace but when you reach that point finding another dog does help. Not forget, but at least fill the void. 

[EWC88 24]

Sorry for your loss, always hard.

That first picture of Chessie in the water is great.

[Smokin .50 1,907]

Sorry for your loss!

[HBecwithFn7 296]

4 hours ago, jm1827 said:

Well, our Chessie fought a great fight but the cancer finally got the best of her.  

I posted back in February about how  our dog that quickly became every lethargic, long story short she was bleeding internally and needed emergency surgery.  Removed her spleen, stabilized her and after a few days in the hospital she came home.  Test results showed it was a very aggressive cancer.

Vet gave her 6-9 months to live if we tried chemo, probably only 2 months without.  She responded well to the chemo but 5 months later the cancer came back and she started bleeding internally again.  This time nothing we could do but put her down.

Breaks my heart, she was only 7 years old!  I will post a pic later tonight.

 

 

Man, I miss not having a dog.

 

RIP sweet girl!

 

 

So sorry for your loss.

[fishnut 2,358]

Sorry for your loss! 

[SJG 253]

Sorry for your loss bro. Just went through the same thing with our Golden who had lymphoma and survived 14 mo with treatment. This is the third dog, I have lost to cancer. After a month we decided there was no reason to wait and got a Golden puppy. Not easy raising a pup. Yeah, we still miss Cindy but a new pup helps put a smile on your face.  Anway, I am sure you will get another one if you are a dog lover.

[brucin 923]

So sorry to hear. I can tell from the photos you lost a very good friend.

[Darrenf 422]

So very sorry.

[Malsua 1,422]

It's so hard as dogs are a part of the family.  Sorry to hear that. 

[Tunaman 548]

My deepest sympathy to you and yours.  We will see her again.  Keep your chin up.

[1563621 388]

RIP, Sorry for your loss.

[45Doll 5,873]

My condolences. We only have cats, but it hurts the same way when they leave.

[JT Custom Guns 956]

Very sorry for your loss!

Time will help, but always cherish the memories..............

[tmpnj 0]

So sorry for your loss.

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[jm1827 284]

Thanks everyone.  I know there are quite a few dog lovers on here who completely understand, she was part of the family.

The wife and kids are already asking for another dog but for me it is just too soon, besides we are still paying off a huge vet bill.  In time I will definitely get another dog, not a replacement but another furry friend,

 

[JD1037 125]

So sorry for your loss. 

[Stonecoldchavez 92]

My condolences to you and your family.  

[tattooo 220]

Sorry for your loss

[charleslee 44]

My condolences. Great looking dog. Went through it in Dec. No more for me. Never going through that again. 

[FishNHard 145]

My Condolences as well, its never easy losing a pet, been thru it 11 times already , But don't let your sorrow keep you from giving another pet a loving home.John

[jm1827 284]

20 minutes ago, FishNHard said:

My Condolences as well, its never easy losing a pet, been thru it 11 times already , But don't let your sorrow keep you from giving another pet a loving home.John

Thanks for the encouragement, I think we will start looking for our next family member shortly.  Just can't decide on another Lab or a Chessie!

[Zeke 5,504]

1 hour ago, charleslee said:

My condolences. Great looking dog. Went through it in Dec. No more for me. Never going through that again. 

Think, 

Its tuff, believe me I know. But it's worth it.

rescue, rescue,rescue!

[Zeke 5,504]

1 hour ago, jm1827 said:

Thanks for the encouragement, I think we will start looking for our next family member shortly.  Just can't decide on another Lab or a Chessie!

Family members..... I'm truly wordless. Man, I feel for you . Mourn, heal,and gain another family member in your time. If it's not for us, then whom?

[FishNHard 145]

I agree with ZEKE rescue if you can all of mine were rescues as well , my wife joined the rescue as a foster and we pretty much adopted all that we fostered LOL ,

[Zelig 21]

Very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Hope it gets easier as time goes by.