Stanley was a foster dog we took in and all fell in love with so we kept him. He was a perfect country dog, loved to follow the kids to the creek, play in the yard, keep the coyotes at bay. He loved people, especially kids, and every day was really insistent that he ride to school with me to take the kids and pick them up. He was unbelievably smart and learned things quickly. We were going to start doing therapy training this summer, I new he would love the job of doing reading programs in schools.
Unfortunately 1 month ago he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney failure and given 3-6 months to live. He made it a month to the day of being diagnosed. Yesterday he suddenly took a turn for the worse and we had to take him in. I'm in bed with the flu with 4 crying kids with me while my husband had to carry him off. He is at peace now, but unfortunately he leaves us all behind here very, very sad.
so sorry to read this and he was so young he is over the rainbow bridge running around with all the other young dogs chasing each other and having a fun time. There is lots to eat and a loving man to spoil them with treats and loves so tell your kids he is not in pain and enjoying his new life.
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Melissa - I'm so saddened to read of your loss and what a hellish week you've had. My thoughts are with you today and hope that somehow through your friends and family that you will find peace and comfort.
DeleteHoping that you will start to feel better physically, too - hang in there and sending you many hugs.
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So sorry to read this, thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa, what sad news. i'm so sorry, sending you and your family love and hugs at such a sad time
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Oh am so sorry to hear this news I know exactly how you are feeling as we lost our german shepherd a few month ago very suddenly and Stanley was so young such a shame but at least his at peace now and not in any pain and you have your wonderful memories of him and he will have a place in your heart my thoughts are with you and your family oh and get better real soon
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So sorry for your loss. My dogs are such an extension of my family and always hard to lose one.
ReplyDeleteso sorry for you loss. it is so hard to lose them.
ReplyDeleteoh Melissa, my heart is just breaking with this news. it just stinks that our furry friends can't live forever, doesn't it? they provide such faithful companionship, constant love, and more friendship than could ever be thought possible. my prayers are with all of you as you mourn the loss of your beloved Stanley. sending big hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your dog. It is heartbreaking to lose our pets. {hugs}
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss...he was a lucky boy to have you as his family!!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. I lost my dog that I had for over 12 years, a couple of months ago. It still breaks my heart to think of him. I hope that healing comes quickly for all of you.
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I am so very sorry for your loss! Those sweet creatures do stay in your hearts forever! I cry every time I think of my sweet dog that has died. HUGS for you and all of your family!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwful so young my Rottie was that age when he got ill. So sad so sorry hugs to you all.
ReplyDeletethank you for providing him a loving home for his final months <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. I know how hard that is and how nothing anyone says can make it better. Just know you have people who care.
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