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:cornut: I agree. 2Mos before my wife Margi was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, my dog Raleigh went from 95lbs of loving gentle giant to 65lbs of quivering skin and bones on the bathroom floor. He couldn't eat or drink. He had pancreatic cancer. I carried him to the vet and he died with my hands and arms hugging his head and neck. They made a foot impression in clay for me. I drove around for an hour crying. Yeah the hardened combat veteran crying like a baby. Raleigh was now in a much better place now though.

God Bless Winston,
Jason

 

Your family comes first & you are making the right call. I'm sending good vibes to Winston & his family.

 

Same here Jason....been 5 yrs and they still bring tears. Lost both within a month and a half.

 

I've never been to the Dragon and have never eaten your spaghetti. Your heart is in the right place to be sure and I wish you well with Winston.

Three cheers for Winston!!! :beer

 

I'm REALLY sorry to hear that, Katie. :cryin: Many of us here are pet owners, too, and we all know the pain of losing not just a good friend, but also a family member. :frown5: My thoughts are with you and your family.

Know, too, that if I could change cigars into spaghetti, I'd do so in the wink of an eye, but no one at MOTD would want to sample MY "cooking" unless they had a stomach pump handy! :devil::cornut:

Besides, who could EVER replace YOUR culinary talents? Next year's spaghetti dinner will be all the better and YOUR world will be a happier place, too.

 

I have been in that same situation twice in recent years. You will probably never find a more dog friendly person than I am. I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but I would suggest seriously consider seeing the vet and having his suffering ended. My dogs were always a huge part of our family, but we couldn't stand seeing either one of them go thru the suffering of severe epilepsy or cancer. We made the very difficult decision to stop their suffering and let them go in peace. I am not suggesting this as a way to make MOTD, just my heartfelt feelings.

I wish you only the best in this time of sorrow.

 

I have had dogs my whole life. Our 13 year old shihtzu, "Tigger Wood" has heart/valve issues (he's on meds), is a love monkey!!! and with our 8 year old Beagle "Elvis", well, the pair bring so much joy! unconditional LOVE..... The happiness our beloved pets bring into our lives!!! My heart breaks for you. Mine will soon be broken, too. I fear I am too old for puppies, again but never say never......have said my prayer for you, too.

 

1+ ^^^

Family including pets come first.

 

Sorry to hear this, just as another enthusiast of both MINIs and dogs.

Yes: family comes first.

I'm hoping, eventually, to enjoy the Dragon-fest and all it's attractions. Including a spaghetti dinner, apparently.

Prayers and well wishes being sent your way.

[all German shepherd dogs at our place...and family to us, too!]

 

:cornut: You lost your wife and dog also? Boy does my heart go out to you.

Jason

Addendum: mistake, see post below

 

Sorry....was referring to my 2 dogs.

 

Good luck Katie, while you'll certainly be missed, you'll be in our thoughts/prayers and we'll look forward to seeing you next year.

Chad, thanks for stepping in. See you there, will bring, umm, something good, Mary's coming and she won't let me get away with store-bought unless it's from HER store!

 

:cornut: Prayers sent.

Jason

 

Condolences Katie, nothing but good thoughts for both you and Winston.

 

Katie, you shall be missed.

My best to you and Winston.

 

I feel your pain. :cryin:

Take care of your family and we'll see you next year.

 

Take care of the family first. Prayers sent