Allen, you & Karen are in my thoughts. I still haven't gotten over putting my dog down in 2003. Bob
No News - Our Black Lab is very sick
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Dear Allen and Karen,
I am very sorry. It was true love and courage to let him go and not inflect suffering on him "just" to say good-bye.
My very deepest regrets.
Keven
I am very sorry. It was true love and courage to let him go and not inflect suffering on him "just" to say good-bye.
My very deepest regrets.
Keven
Allen and Karen I am so sorry to hear this news. I know that this has been very hard on you both. Just know that you did the kindest thing you could have ever done for Kurt by letting him go. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Terry
whirlcool
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Thank you all again for the kindest words.
What makes this so hard is that while we currently have two other dogs, Kurt was that once in a lifetime dog. Just near perfect in everything he did. Karen said that when I was out on trips Kurt would get up on the bed and put his head on my pillow and "pine away" while I was gone. She used to laugh and said it was the most pathetic thing she ever say. We used to laugh about it, but she also said that while am gone she definitely felt safe in the house with Kurt being there.
BTW, his name Kurt was the name the shelter gave him before we got him. Kinda unusual and we were going to change it, but he knew it well so we just kept it.
Strangely enough, both Brandy and Kelley (our other dogs) wouldn't come in the bedroom last night after we went to bed. They just stayed in the den overnight. Now that's highly unusual. We called them but they wouldn't come. Other than that they seem to be fine.
What makes this so hard is that while we currently have two other dogs, Kurt was that once in a lifetime dog. Just near perfect in everything he did. Karen said that when I was out on trips Kurt would get up on the bed and put his head on my pillow and "pine away" while I was gone. She used to laugh and said it was the most pathetic thing she ever say. We used to laugh about it, but she also said that while am gone she definitely felt safe in the house with Kurt being there.
BTW, his name Kurt was the name the shelter gave him before we got him. Kinda unusual and we were going to change it, but he knew it well so we just kept it.
Strangely enough, both Brandy and Kelley (our other dogs) wouldn't come in the bedroom last night after we went to bed. They just stayed in the den overnight. Now that's highly unusual. We called them but they wouldn't come. Other than that they seem to be fine.
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Allen
I am very sorry to hear about this. Losing a pet (family member) is never easy. You did the right thing in letting him go.
Comfort yourself in knowing the good life you gave to Kurt and all the unconditonal love shared between you both.
You are your family will be in my thoughts.
I am very sorry to hear about this. Losing a pet (family member) is never easy. You did the right thing in letting him go.
Comfort yourself in knowing the good life you gave to Kurt and all the unconditonal love shared between you both.
You are your family will be in my thoughts.
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time. Todd
I'm sorry to read about this tragedy. I wish you all the strength in the world!
Louis
Louis
I'm sorry to hear about your loss, it's never easy to lose a loved one.
frontaloadotmy
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Folks
Damn I didn't realize so many posts had been added; I was
clicking down to last. I am so sorry about the loss of your
boy. His life was filled with contentment at joining your
family, and now he is sharing it with all of his new friends
Damn I didn't realize so many posts had been added; I was
clicking down to last. I am so sorry about the loss of your
boy. His life was filled with contentment at joining your
family, and now he is sharing it with all of his new friends
whirlcool
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You know looking back on this thread it's the best documentation of Kurt's illness we have.
Karen and I are both still messes over this. Our 10 year old "Golden Lab" Brandy today slowed down her eating and is laying at the back door where Kurt used to lay. You know to look at her now she looks so old. Kurt was the rebel rouser of the pack. He'd get everyone to play with him. But now that he's gone our other two dogs have become so quiet. In fact the entire house is too quiet.
I first met Kurt when I was working at a shelter. Karen thought that maybe we should foster another Black Lab from a shelter? That's how we ended up with Kurt. Maybe another one will come along? But we have to be realistic and remember that Kurt was a one of a kind dog.
We used to have Dalmatians. When one of them died in 1994, we got Kelley to replace him with. Her personality could not have been more different than Skippy's was. And not in a positive way, either. So we learned our lesson on that one. At least by fostering another dog, you don't make the commitment until you find the right one!
Karen and I are both still messes over this. Our 10 year old "Golden Lab" Brandy today slowed down her eating and is laying at the back door where Kurt used to lay. You know to look at her now she looks so old. Kurt was the rebel rouser of the pack. He'd get everyone to play with him. But now that he's gone our other two dogs have become so quiet. In fact the entire house is too quiet.
I first met Kurt when I was working at a shelter. Karen thought that maybe we should foster another Black Lab from a shelter? That's how we ended up with Kurt. Maybe another one will come along? But we have to be realistic and remember that Kurt was a one of a kind dog.
We used to have Dalmatians. When one of them died in 1994, we got Kelley to replace him with. Her personality could not have been more different than Skippy's was. And not in a positive way, either. So we learned our lesson on that one. At least by fostering another dog, you don't make the commitment until you find the right one!
Allen and Karen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We've all been through it and, right now, it stinks. Time will heal and things will get better. Perhaps this is paving the way for another dog that needs your love and attention.
Ron
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We've all been through it and, right now, it stinks. Time will heal and things will get better. Perhaps this is paving the way for another dog that needs your love and attention.
Ron
So sorry to hear about Kurt. I was wondering about the name because I'm partial to simple short names for dogs. Had two Bob's and now a Ben and ummm Parker who we didn't name because he was a rescue. It's strange how when you tell someone their name,, ie Bob or Ben they look at you kinda funny, did you ever get that with Kurt?
whirlcool
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When I would mention Kurt's name, his ears would go up and he'd look at me like "OK, What's Next?"
Now with Kelley, our 16 year old Dalmatian she chose her own name. She didn't have one at the shelter we got her from, there she was known as "dog 2572". Whenever we acquire a new dog we take it directly to our vet for a full health checkup. We asked out vet what for a name suggesion, and she suggested "Chelsea" as she knew another Dalmatian with that name and she lived a very long life.
So we called her that for a couple of days, but then I thought it just didn't sound right. So one night I was playing around with varying sounds off of Chelsea. I was in the Den and "Chelsea" was in the kitchen. One of the sounds was "Kelley". She immediately came in the living room and looked at me. I said her name again, and she came running to me. SO either her previous name WAS Kelley and I hit it on the nose, or she knew someone named Kelley. So the name stuck.
Now with Kelley, our 16 year old Dalmatian she chose her own name. She didn't have one at the shelter we got her from, there she was known as "dog 2572". Whenever we acquire a new dog we take it directly to our vet for a full health checkup. We asked out vet what for a name suggesion, and she suggested "Chelsea" as she knew another Dalmatian with that name and she lived a very long life.
So we called her that for a couple of days, but then I thought it just didn't sound right. So one night I was playing around with varying sounds off of Chelsea. I was in the Den and "Chelsea" was in the kitchen. One of the sounds was "Kelley". She immediately came in the living room and looked at me. I said her name again, and she came running to me. SO either her previous name WAS Kelley and I hit it on the nose, or she knew someone named Kelley. So the name stuck.
runematic
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Whirlcool, I sorry for your loss. I didn't realize what happened. I lost my boy a few years ago. It's tough but gets better. I now have a 2yr old P.I.T.A. Good luck & God bless.
