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We just lost our 1 1/2 year old Dachshund. She died on our kitchen floor while seizing and convulsing from Bufo toad toxins. Tried to wash her mouth out but it went to her heart and nervous system. My daughters are in school and don't even know yet. She was sheer joy and happiness. All of you pet owners especially dog lovers can imagine how I feel. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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OMG so sorry.
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I'm sorry, that really sucks. Not sure what else to say, except sorry. Things like this suck, but it's part of life. Hopefully time will heal. :'(
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That's shitty man. Poor puppy.
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Dear Ronnie Rep,
My complete condolences are with you and your family. Few things are worse than the loss of man's best friend.
I can empathize with you as I have endured such tragedy several times and know full well that there are no words to heal
your heavy heart.
I do hope that perhaps you can reflect on the joy and happiness you most surely provided to her. That is a wonderful gift you gave
and she surely enjoyed it.
Your tears are not unwarranted. I wish you all the strength possible.
Sincerely,
Harley
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Very sorry to hear. I know the frog was just being a frog, but I'd still be hunting every little fucker I saw on the property.
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Damn sorry to hear that RIP
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RIP hate these stories more so than stories of humans losing their life, such innocent little creatures! Honor the dog by saving the life of another or more!
Sorry to hear
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sorry to hear.
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You say she was sheer joy and happiness, so she must have been happy. That's the best thing we can really do for pets in the time they have.
Sorry for your loss.
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Sad news. Love the dachshund.
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Sorry to hear, broskie. Losing a pet is always tough.
The main thing is to be a support for your daughter(s).
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Really sorry for you and your family. The pets I lost, I still remember the day they passed as if it were yesterday.
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Geez, very sorry to hear this... Horrible and even worse when the kids get home, Ive been thru that myself...
(Coming back from the vet without the dog and having to tell the kids).
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Sorry for the loss of your pup!
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Thank you guy's for the heartfelt thoughts. It's truly cathartic and does help. My wife is devastated and very emotional and does not handle death well, who does. especially when it happens right in front of you. My oldest daughter is going to lose it when she finds out, as we got the dog for her. We have another dog an 8 year old Dachshund and Beagle mix. She will miss her, she gave her renewed energy and love.
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I actually feel sympathy on GetBig
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Sucks man. Give her a funeral with the kids maybe in the backyard. Let them tell her how much they love and miss her. In a few weeks, ask them how they'd feel about getting a new dog.
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PIP: Dog was a true getbigger, didn't want to miss its anabolic window, toad was the only protein in sight.
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Tell the kids the dog is sick and at the animal hospital....then find another dachsund and bring it home.Maybe this will preoccupy the kids and then eventually break the news to them.
Sucks losing a pet...My mom in law and my Mom (had a dachsund) lost their dogs in the same week :(
Good Luck
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Sorry to read of your pups demise
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Don't lick the toad.
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I wish lots of strength for your loss, I can only imagine the sorrow
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We just lost our 1 1/2 year old Dachshund. She died on our kitchen floor while seizing and convulsing from Bufo toad toxins. Tried to wash her mouth out but it went to her heart and nervous system. My daughters are in school and don't even know yet. She was sheer joy and happiness. All of you pet owners especially dog lovers can imagine how I feel. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
That sucks P.I.P poor little dog. :(
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Really sorry to hear that. Those damn things just sit by the sliding glass door in my backyard after it rains just waiting for me to let my dog out.
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I am soooo sorry. They are like our babies. I am so sorry for your loss. Don't lie to your girls. Tell them the truth and maybe have a little funeral for your dog. Have them say what they loved about the dog and how much they will miss him.
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Sorry for your loss fella :'(
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I am soooo sorry. They are like our babies. I am so sorry for your loss. Don't lie to your girls. Tell them the truth and maybe have a little funeral for your dog. Have them say what they loved about the dog and how much they will miss him.
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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. :'( Very sad hearing how it happened. It must have been a horrible thing to witness. Thankfully your girls weren't there.
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Seems many people don't know the hazards of what you just experienced. Again, I'm so sorry. Hopefully, getting this information out there will help save others.
http://www.fondrenpetcare.com/bufo_toad.htm
To avoid attracting toads to areas where pets are, do not leave pet food in open dishes in the yard. Bufo's are attracted to dogs' watering dishes, and may sit in the rim long enough to leave enough toxin to make a dog ill. Dogs may mouth bufo toads, thus getting a large dose of the bufo's toxins, secreted from the skin and parotoid glands. Symptoms generally include profuse foamy salivation that looks like shaving cream, difficulty breathing, brick red gums, convulsions, paralysis, ventricular fibrillation, vomiting, and uncoordinated staggering. Untreated, the death rate for Bufo marinus may approach 100%(4).
Keeping your dog on a leash and well supervised when outdoors should be sufficient to prevent bufo toad toxicity. We suggest you carry a flashlight at night, so that if the dog seems overly curious about something you can check it out. These toads don't actually attack, but a curious dog sniffing or licking the toad can get poisoned as a result.
Bufo toads (actually that's redundant as bufo is latin for toad) are seen mostly during the rainy season (late May to mid October) and most often at night, near lighted areas, as they are attracted by the bugs. They are seen much less frequently during daylight hours, but can be found hiding under vegetation.
One of the ways to reduce toads in your yard is to eliminate potential food sources. Leaving uneaten pet food out in the yard can attract toads.
At Fondren Pet Care Center we see only a few cases of bufo toad toxicity each year. By educating our clients about the potential hazards we've reduced the incident of encounters with toads. The Pet Emergency Clinic sees about a half dozen cases monthly with higher rates during the rainy season.
First Aid
Immediately rinse out the pet’s mouth with a drippy wet wash cloth several times to remove any toxin from the mouth. Do not use a hose to rinse the mouth as water can easily be forced into the lungs causing more problems. Proceed to the nearest veterinary clinic or emergency clinic as time is of the essence. The smaller the pet or the larger the toad, the greater there is a risk of toxicity.
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I'm skeptical that this type of thing is limited to that particular toad. I used to have a dog that would frequently search out toads and end up foaming at the mouth. The vet at the time said not to worry "she's just getting high on toad juice". In hindsight, I don't think he knew the dangers. I also have a friend whose little Jack Russell has landed in emergency after playing with toads and yet the vet has not attributed it to the toads. These are NOT the Bufo either ~ just little half dollar sized things.
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http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/07/01/toad-poisoning-in-dogs.aspx
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I'm skeptical that this type of thing is limited to that particular toad. I used to have a dog that would frequently search out toads and end up foaming at the mouth. The vet at the time said not to worry "she's just getting high on toad juice". In hindsight, I don't think he knew the dangers. I also have a friend whose little Jack Russell has landed in emergency after playing with toads and yet the vet has not attributed it to the toads. These are NOT the Bufo either ~ just little half dollar sized things.
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSE9iXt9v-R1r6vQ8cpZGePGkXm6O6f-VLzMRKMwBgTSCK3pc1z)
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/07/01/toad-poisoning-in-dogs.aspx
There are many North American toads that secret toxins as a defense. Most people call them pee frogs, but they're actually common toads. The tell tale sign if a dog has been poison is the shaking of there mouth. The toxin irritates almost immediately, and the dog will start shaking it's head trying to get it out. :'(
http://www.petplace.com/article/dogs/first-aid-for-dogs/toxins-poisons/toad-toxicity-in-dogs
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I'm sorry, Ronnie. When Harley brought this up in his thread, I'd hoped (at least) to read about a long life. I am so sorry, brother. I know how badly it hurts.
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Damn brother..............so sorry to hear it.
I used to have two Dacshounds of my own.
Stay strong Ron.
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Sorry Ronnie.
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truly sorry to read this
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RIP puppy
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Bummer sorry to hear.
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That is terrible, Ronnie. Life has its cruel way of putting things into perspective.
Sorry for your loss.
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just say the local chinese takeaway kidnapped her
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I'm skeptical that this type of thing is limited to that particular toad. I used to have a dog that would frequently search out toads and end up foaming at the mouth. The vet at the time said not to worry "she's just getting high on toad juice". In hindsight, I don't think he knew the dangers. I also have a friend whose little Jack Russell has landed in emergency after playing with toads and yet the vet has not attributed it to the toads. These are NOT the Bufo either ~ just little half dollar sized things.
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSE9iXt9v-R1r6vQ8cpZGePGkXm6O6f-VLzMRKMwBgTSCK3pc1z)
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/07/01/toad-poisoning-in-dogs.aspx
Btw, Ronnie... this should give you and your wife a little consolation, if that could even help. Almost no one could have recognized the threat.
Right now, I'm sure you're thinking what to say to the kids. If you get another dog before they come home, then carefully explain what happened (without getting into the physical details that can only make their shock worse), then their sadness will by divided against caring for their new friend. Their hearts will effectively force them to do it.
Just make sure they understand you're not "replacing" the friend they've come to know, and that nothing could ever replace her.
As they get older, they'll competely understand why you chose to do that.
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Sorry to hear/read.
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Seems many people don't know the hazards of what you just experienced. Again, I'm so sorry. Hopefully, getting this information out there will help save others.
http://www.fondrenpetcare.com/bufo_toad.htm
To avoid attracting toads to areas where pets are, do not leave pet food in open dishes in the yard. Bufo's are attracted to dogs' watering dishes, and may sit in the rim long enough to leave enough toxin to make a dog ill. Dogs may mouth bufo toads, thus getting a large dose of the bufo's toxins, secreted from the skin and parotoid glands. Symptoms generally include profuse foamy salivation that looks like shaving cream, difficulty breathing, brick red gums, convulsions, paralysis, ventricular fibrillation, vomiting, and uncoordinated staggering. Untreated, the death rate for Bufo marinus may approach 100%(4).
Keeping your dog on a leash and well supervised when outdoors should be sufficient to prevent bufo toad toxicity. We suggest you carry a flashlight at night, so that if the dog seems overly curious about something you can check it out. These toads don't actually attack, but a curious dog sniffing or licking the toad can get poisoned as a result.
Bufo toads (actually that's redundant as bufo is latin for toad) are seen mostly during the rainy season (late May to mid October) and most often at night, near lighted areas, as they are attracted by the bugs. They are seen much less frequently during daylight hours, but can be found hiding under vegetation.
One of the ways to reduce toads in your yard is to eliminate potential food sources. Leaving uneaten pet food out in the yard can attract toads.
At Fondren Pet Care Center we see only a few cases of bufo toad toxicity each year. By educating our clients about the potential hazards we've reduced the incident of encounters with toads. The Pet Emergency Clinic sees about a half dozen cases monthly with higher rates during the rainy season.
First Aid
Immediately rinse out the pet’s mouth with a drippy wet wash cloth several times to remove any toxin from the mouth. Do not use a hose to rinse the mouth as water can easily be forced into the lungs causing more problems. Proceed to the nearest veterinary clinic or emergency clinic as time is of the essence. The smaller the pet or the larger the toad, the greater there is a risk of toxicity.
Thanks Princess L. The Toad was big and she is 10lbs. I ran into the house went out back got the hose and started washing her mouth out. She was scared and I had my wife try to keep her mouth open while I tried to flush it out. I think the water pressure made her swallow more of the toxins. I was panicked. We called an emergency Vet and they said to use wet cloths and or towels to wipe her mouth and gums and bring her as soon as possible. She died on our kitchen floor. :'(
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just say the local chinese takeaway kidnapped her
Stupid fuck. You should learn that there is a time and place.
This aint either.
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Dachshunds are cool dogs.. sorry for your loss, I wish you the best!
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We just lost our 1 1/2 year old Dachshund. She died on our kitchen floor while seizing and convulsing from Bufo toad toxins. Tried to wash her mouth out but it went to her heart and nervous system. My daughters are in school and don't even know yet. She was sheer joy and happiness. All of you pet owners especially dog lovers can imagine how I feel. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
So very sorry to hear that. Losing a pet is a tough loss. My condolences.
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Dachshunds are cool dogs.. sorry for your loss, I wish you the best!
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I saw that gif before ;D. They are fearless little dogs.
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Like many other types of dog, they seem to have a great sense of fun and humor.
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ughhhhhhhhhhh thats brutal, I am so so sorry. Potato sends love
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You're probably going to stay shocked for quite some time, Ronnie. So don't be surprised if that happens.
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Sorry for your loss, man :/
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Btw, Ronnie... this should give you and your wife a little consolation, if that could even help. Almost no one could have recognized the threat.
Right now, I'm sure you're thinking what to say to the kids. If you get another dog before they come home, then carefully explain what happened (without getting into the physical details that can only make their shock worse), then their sadness will by divided against caring for their new friend. Their hearts will effectively force them to do it.
Just make sure they understand you're not "replacing" the friend they've come to know, and that nothing could ever replace her.
As they get older, they'll competely understand why you chose to do that.
We have another dog and we will not replace her. She like all dogs are unique and special. Our daughters are teenagers and my oldest "whose dog it is" is a true animal lover. On top of it she is quite emotional and I know she is going to be a whirlwind of emotion. She has dealt with death before and takes it hard. Thanks for your thoughts L.V.
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sorry for your loss, from a fellow dog lover... :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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As i said in the pm im so sorry for your and yojr families loss
I dont how hard it is to lose a dog, its more then just another animal its a member of your pack (family)
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We just lost our 1 1/2 year old Dachshund. She died on our kitchen floor while seizing and convulsing from Bufo toad toxins. Tried to wash her mouth out but it went to her heart and nervous system. My daughters are in school and don't even know yet. She was sheer joy and happiness. All of you pet owners especially dog lovers can imagine how I feel. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Ah, man, you and your family have my sincerest condolences. Losing a beloved animal is an absolute nightmare.
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We have another dog and we will not replace her. She like all dogs are unique and special. Our daughters are teenagers and my oldest "whose dog it is" is a true animal lover. On top of it she is quite emotional and I know she is going to be a whirlwind of emotion. She has dealt with death before and takes it hard. Thanks for your thoughts L.V.
Right on, bro. I understand what you mean, believe me.
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And btw, I did see where you said you have another dog, so I know that sort of helps the situation. Another soul will be missing her, no doubt about it.
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Sorry to hear man, i know the feeling of losing a furry family member. The worst.
Look at it this way, now u can save another life by going to the shelter and adopting a new dog that needs a loving home. Hundreds of neglected animals in your town.
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Sorry to hear man, i know the feeling of losing a furry family member. The worst.
Look at it this way, now u can save another life by going to the shelter and adopting a new dog that needs a loving home. Hundreds of neglected animals in your town.
Thanks man. We have an 8yr old Beagle and Dachshund mix we adopted years ago. She will get all of the attention for now. Maybe after the grieving is over is we will adopt another one.
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How did the kids take the news, Ronnie?
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Sorry to hear man, i know the feeling of losing a furry family member. The worst.
Look at it this way, now u can save another life by going to the shelter and adopting a new dog that needs a loving home. Hundreds of neglected animals in your town.
No, with younger kids you can sometimes sidetrack them from being overwhelmed with the loss.. but it could backfire with his teenager, because it would require an explanation (one that she wouldn't want to hear at that moment).
He knows what he's doing.
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How did the kids take the news, Ronnie?
Seriously? How the fuck do you think they took it? Why the fuck did you ask that? Were you hoping he would say, "They were elated!" ???
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We just lost our 1 1/2 year old Dachshund. She died on our kitchen floor while seizing and convulsing from Bufo toad toxins. Tried to wash her mouth out but it went to her heart and nervous system. My daughters are in school and don't even know yet. She was sheer joy and happiness. All of you pet owners especially dog lovers can imagine how I feel. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
That sucks, pets are like part of the family.
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Seriously? How the fuck do you think they took it? Why the fuck did you ask that? Were you hoping he would say, "They were elated!" ???
I didn't mean any harm with those comments. I was just trying to give him an outlet.
He knows I mean well.
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RONNIE, I've had a few best friends (the human kind) like a lot of other GetBiggerds;but none have ever come as close as the loyalty and love my dogs have given me throughout my lifetime.
A loving dog becomes a part of the family and is definitely a bundle of love in a furry package.
We have two such packages at present and we all do our best to give them the best living environment possible.
I'm sure that you and your family feel likewise and have been doing the same ... so I offer my condolences on the demise of your family pet.
Here is a poem that I have found most moving which might be appropriate to send to you today.
It may not fit the occasion but it says a lot regarding little critters that we too often take for granted.
Great to see that most GetBiggrers love these little critters too.
Dog's Death by John Updike (1932 - 2009)
She must have been kicked unseen or brushed by a car.
Too young to know much, she was beginning to learn
To use the newspapers spread on the kitchen floor
And to win, wetting there, the words, "Good dog! Good dog!"
We thought her shy malaise was a shot reaction.
The autopsy disclosed a rupture in her liver.
As we teased her with play, blood was filling her skin
And her heart was learning to lie down forever.
Monday morning, as the children were noisily fed
And sent to school, she crawled beneath the youngest's bed.
We found her twisted and limp but still alive.
In the car to the vet's, on my lap, she tried
To bite my hand and died. I stroked her warm fur
And my wife called in a voice imperious with tears.
Though surrounded by love that would have upheld her,
Nevertheless she sank and, stiffening, disappeared.
Back home, we found that in the night her frame,
Drawing near to dissolution, had endured the shame
Of diarrhoea and had dragged across the floor
To a newspaper carelessly left there.
Good dog.
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:'( :'( :'( heck. so sorry for your loss brother. as a dog owner and fanatic animal lover I can only imagine your pain and sadness. may her little soul rest in peace.
#thistooshallpass
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PIP: Dog was a true getbigger, didn't want to miss its anabolic window, toad was the only protein in sight.
This is very funny, yet not offensive. Well played.
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How did the kids take the news, Ronnie?
Lots of crying to be expected, under the circumstances pretty good. It's gonna be rough the next few days, but we will get through it.
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RONNIE, I've had a few best friends (the human kind) like a lot of other GetBiggerds;but none have ever come as close as the loyalty and love my dogs have given me throughout my lifetime.
A loving dog becomes a part of the family and is definitely a bundle of love in a furry package.
We have two such packages at present and we all do our best to give them the best living environment possible.
I'm sure that you and your family feel likewise and have been doing the same ... so I offer my condolences on the demise of your family pet.
Here is a poem that I have found most moving which might be appropriate to send to you today.
It may not fit the occasion but it says a lot regarding little critters that we too often take for granted.
Great to see that most GetBiggrers love these little critters too.
Dog's Death by John Updike (1932 - 2009)
She must have been kicked unseen or brushed by a car.
Too young to know much, she was beginning to learn
To use the newspapers spread on the kitchen floor
And to win, wetting there, the words, "Good dog! Good dog!"
We thought her shy malaise was a shot reaction.
The autopsy disclosed a rupture in her liver.
As we teased her with play, blood was filling her skin
And her heart was learning to lie down forever.
Monday morning, as the children were noisily fed
And sent to school, she crawled beneath the youngest's bed.
We found her twisted and limp but still alive.
In the car to the vet's, on my lap, she tried
To bite my hand and died. I stroked her warm fur
And my wife called in a voice imperious with tears.
Though surrounded by love that would have upheld her,
Nevertheless she sank and, stiffening, disappeared.
Back home, we found that in the night her frame,
Drawing near to dissolution, had endured the shame
Of diarrhoea and had dragged across the floor
To a newspaper carelessly left there.
Good dog.
Thanks for the thoughts Stunt. That poem made me :'(
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Lots of crying to be expected, under the circumstances pretty good. It's gonna be rough the next few days, but we will get through it.
They will pull through this situation. Its a life lesson.
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They will pull through this situation. Its a life lesson.
They have dealt with death before but never a pet. It's different. Thanks Man.
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I didn't mean any harm with those comments. I was just trying to give him an outlet.
He knows I mean well.
I didn't take it that way at all. Your question was legit. Abrupt, but a legit question of concern IMO :-\
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Pretty obscure and hard to find song, but if u ever can find it...Donal Leace ; Old blue....will make u cry like a baby thinking of ur past dog
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genuine pet molester right there.
Don't be an asshole. >:(
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We just lost our 1 1/2 year old Dachshund. She died on our kitchen floor while seizing and convulsing from Bufo toad toxins. Tried to wash her mouth out but it went to her heart and nervous system. My daughters are in school and don't even know yet. She was sheer joy and happiness. All of you pet owners especially dog lovers can imagine how I feel. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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My condolences, Bro.
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Sorry to hear. Dogs are the best.
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Sorry to read that, to lose a beautiful dog because of a stupid, pointless fucking animal like a toad is a tragedy
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Don't be an asshole. >:(
Shizzo enjoys some dog love
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I actually feel sympathy on GetBig
Because Getbig loves dogs.
Sorry hear about the loss of your loyal friend, Ronnie.
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PIP :(
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Shizzo enjoys some dog love
Fuck off, low life