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Allen,

I'm so sorry about what you, Karen and Kurt are going through. I hope and pray that Kurt makes a complete and speedy recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mike
 
Allen...

A teeny tiny improvement at this point is wonderful. The prayers will still keep coming from me.

Let's all keep hoping that Kurt will get through this.
 
The End

Unfortunately, A&M found out what the problem is with Kurt. It turns out that he had a massive brain stem tumor. A&M called and said that it was inoperable and that radiation would be the only treatment, but even that would only extend his life for a few months, maybe. This would not be in the dogs best interest.
Karen & I wanted to come back up to College Station to see him one last time and say goodbye, but A&M felt that since he was still under anesthesia from having the MRI and it would probably be best for them not to wake Kurt up again as his brain stem was herniating and he would probably not even recognise us, if he even regained consciousness at all.
So since this was a very rare condition in dogs, I told A&M to retain his brain for study. They said it would definitely help other dogs in the future. He will be cremated and returned to us to join our other dogs on the mantle.

So I guess that ends this thread. We want to personally thank each and every one of you for you support! It helped us through this time more that you'll know!
 
My condolences

Kurt was a wonderful dog. I am very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and the rest of the family.
 
So sorry.......

I am so sorry for your loss. Dealing with loss of life, human or animal, is so very hard. Please know that we are all here for you.

Heather & family
 
It's so hard to make that decision ... remember we went through it with RJ's dalmatian. Veterinary medicine has made great advances ... but it's not always best for the animal's long-term comfort to try extending life with aggressive and uncertain treatments. Casey's ashes rest on RJ's mantle as well.
 
I'm so sorry ...

Oh, Allen. I'm so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Karen at this difficult time.

Mike
 
When Allen shared the news of Kurt's diagnosis earlier, it was just a bit more than I could handle.

I guess Billy Joel was right in saying "only the good die young".

Rest in peace, Kurt. Your Daddy and Mommy and their friends on AW are going to miss you.
 
Condolences on your loss. I don't know what else to add, other than to offer the best tribute to canine companionship I've ever seen. The episode is in three parts:







Jeff
 
Wow, that was something else! Thank you so much for sending us those links. It was hard to watch, but it's what we need right now.

Here is a better photo of Kurt. This photo captured his personality perfectly, you can see the devotion in his eyes. This photo was taken last October out by our pool.

5-19-2008-20-17-41--whirlcool.jpg
 
I am terribly sorry to hear that. You've been in my prayers since I read your first post. My parents have always taken in dogs in need of rescue, several of which have been labs. They are just the best companions, especially when they get out of their puppy stage. Anyway, I've been there and its tough. Sorry for your loss.

SM
 
All Dogs go to Heaven

So sorry for your loss, but congratulations on your wonderful parenting for Kurt. Love never dies, but it changes form all the time.

I often wonder about the special relationship man and dog have, and why our creator thought we should be so easily bonded. A bird or iguana is not man's best friend.

I too have a stray I took in, she is old now. Your articulation of Kurt's issues will help me when the time comes for my Girlie-girl.(Border Collie)

So really, Kurt is still serving as man's best friend from afar, teaching us when its time to hold em or fold em. Maybe that was his special purpouse.

Phil
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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!
 
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
 

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