Another one across the Rainbow Bridge

[QRTRHRS]

Only this one really hurts. We made the decision to let go of our beloved female boxer "Desi" today due to cancer. Desi came into our lives four years ago this past February as a foster. From the get go, she "wiggle butted" herself into our lives. I think we may have made the decision to adopt her the same day we received her.

Likely the runt of her litter and not the best conformation of the breed, her "elfish" look and hilarious antics won not only our hearts but everyone that met her. Her airway was particulary restricted due to her physical structure. In fact, she was sick when we took her in. Periodically we took her in for her breathing issues when they would flare up. What with all of that, she never stopped being a love.

We have four other dogs including another boxer so the house is hardly quiet plus a foxhound that we are fostering so it will not be painfully quiet. Thanks for "listening".

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[wassup8687]

Only this one really hurts. We made the decision to let go of our beloved female boxer "Desi" today due to cancer. Desi came into our lives four years ago this past February as a foster. From the get go, she "wiggle butted" herself into our lives. I think we may have made the decision to adopt her the same day we received her.

Likely the runt of her litter and not the best conformation of the breed, her "elfish" look and hilarious antics won not only our hearts but everyone that met her. Her airway was particulary restricted due to her physical structure. In fact, she was sick when we took her in. Periodically we took her in for her breathing issues when they would flare up. What with all of that, she never stopped being a love.

We have four other dogs including another boxer so the house is hardly quiet plus a foxhound that we are fostering so it will not be painfully quiet. Thanks for "listening".

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My condolences. I'm so sorry to hear about Desi. We've had to put down a couple of our dogs in the last couple of years also and it's devastating.

 

[plowhog]

Sorry to learn this. I've been through this and although time lessens the grief, I still miss all my dogs that are no longer here.

 

[Lawnranger]

Our condolences as well. Lost our Sasha to cancer this past month, 10 and 1/2 year old German Shepard that played like a puppy everyday. Miss her everyday, love her forever. Feel your pain, but Desi is in a better place. Dogs don't live as long because I think they get life right quicker than humans. Glad to have every minute we can with them. Hang in there.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Sorry for your loss, never gets easy. Remember all the good times.

 

[95XL883]

My condolences as well. It is sad to lose one who loves so freely and completely. And may I add, a special thank you to you for fostering even when you have a multitude of your own. Our Sammie, a GSD, is a rescue. We are coming up on having her three years. From watching the rescue sites, I suspect that most rescue dogs have issues, either on their own or because of neglect or abuse from their prior owners. (Our Sammie has a high prey drive that would be extremely difficult for us to manage if it weren't for the excellent foster she had.) As you noted your Desi had issues also from the get-go. You are a special person to take in animals with so much potential but have to be in the right hands for it show. Many thanks to you for letting all your animals show their best side.

 

[newbury]

Condolences.
Remember the good times.
I still tear up at the thought of the loss of Ellie, our "wiggle butt Corgi" 2 years ago.

 

[Mace Canute]

You have my heartfelt condolences as well. My boy Mickey will have been gone 6 years come April 23 and my girl Minnie passed just 2 years ago this past January 15. I know your pain.

 

[Wagtail]

Thanks for sharing her story with us Mate.

 

[oosik]

My very greatest sympathies for the loss of the love you gave and got in return. I had to put my Cocker Spaniel of 15 years down this spring.

With time the pain will vanish and only the loving memories remain.

 

[Buppies]

So very sorry for your loss still miss our golden Sofi and Mary Beth our standard everyday six years ago in May

 

[Bocephous]

Desi was a beautiful girl; I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

[shaeff]

<3 Hang in there, it gets easier with time. We've lost a few dogs over the years, I still get choked up thinking about them.

 

[cqaigy2]

Sorry about Desi. As others have said, you wont forget, but it does get easier. My wife and i reminisce about our past pets, there are some good memories there.

 

[Gem99ultra]

QRTRHRS, I'm not familiar with the term 'Rainbow Bridge, but I am, sadly, most familiar with your sadness. My first dog was a German Boxer... loved that rascal for 8 years. We were best friends, until a renting neighbor stole him. I loved for Duke for weeks on end but never found him nor the sorry azz neighbors.

I share your sadness comparing to my own these last 3 months. We lost one of our two Toy Rat Terriers back in December. Little Bleu was with us for 15 years. He was never totally healthy, but he was always lovable.

Then in February we lost our only ever cat Cooper. The local feed store named Cooper's Feed Store, had the little kitten in a box near the door, for free. At first sight my SO 'had' to have him, and so named him Cooper and brought him home. At first Coop, as we usually called him, was terrified of our two little 5 pound Toy Rat Terriers. Yeah - they gave Coop ****. That is for about a year... until Coop began developing. Coop proved to be a Maine Coon breed, and at the untimely death Coop weighed in at 22 pounds. By then Coop would just strut around like he owned the place, and of course, he did.

Coop took to the SO pretty much as his 'mommy', generally shying away from me until about his last year. In his last year he'd occasionally sidle up to me as if in some sort of treaty or guarded companionship. We'd begun taking occasional walks around the lake together, with me giving him plenty of time to explore. Coop loved going into the woods during the day and usually bringing back a 'trophy' into the house to show off. Sometimes Coop would simply walk up to a large tree and jump up 8 or 10 feet up, just to exhibit his strength. Unfortunately, last month he apparently fell wrong, breaking his back, rendering him totally helpless.

In the end, most sadly we had to allow the Vet to put down both Bleu and Coop. Both were very loved and lived a wonderful comfortable life while they were with us. I built caskets for both and buried them in their favorite spot here on the place. I make a point to say hello to them as I pass by them on my daily walks. They will never be forgotten.

Reminiscing about our recent losses perhaps doesn't make it any easier for you in your loss. But you can be sure, I and others have gone through the same sadness and share those feelings with you in the loss of your friend Desi.

 

[jfh28]

so sorry......it is definitely the hardest thing to have to do.........candles lit in the window to help guide her way........Jack

 

[jfh28]

hopefully you will find some solace in these words.....Jack

 

[Jstpssng]

No matter how many dogs we have in our lives there are always a few who are extra special; it seems that Desi was one of those. Sorry for your loss, hopefully the memories and the knowledge that you gave her a good home will help you overcome your grief.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Sorry about your little pup. They sure can work their way into our hearts.

You did the right thing. Not easy to do, but it was the right thing.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

I share your loss. It is my contention that dogs are Angels; No other entity in the universe could love us so unconditionally as our dogs do. die: