Sad night-10 year old Bulldog passed...

[Julirs]

It is now 4:42 in the morning, and about 1/2 hour ago my teenage son woke me up to tell me he thought Ross was dead. He is. He has been in severe decline for several months. I had taken him to the Vet a few months back, when he went blind, and the Vet said if he is eating and can go out to the bathroom he is OK. He ate heartily both breakfast and dinner yesterday, and he slowly walked out to pee about 10:00 last night. His back legs had been giving out, and as we walked in the house I told him I knew he was going to break my heart, and he did. I just didn't know how soon it would be. That combined with the fact that he died here at home where I always thought I would have to have him put to sleep. I guess it is better this way. His companion dog of nearly all 10 of those years had woken me up after midnight with some light barks and she never does that-I am sure she knew it was coming. I am only glad that his suffering is over. Rest In Peace Dear Ross-you were a faithful friend. I apologize for saddening anyone, but I knew you guys would understand.

 

[THECHAMMAN]

im sorry for your loss. my victorian bulldog is about 9 now and soon will meet ross. she has lots of benign tumors and stuff. btw my rat terrier is pregnant.

 

[Chuck G]

Juli,sorry to hear the sad news.These dogs will break your heart. I have had several bulldogs over the years.Other dogs just don't look like dogs anymore.
I have one that just celebrated his 10th birthday and is declining as well.
10 is a good long life for these guys and you obviously took very good care him.Remember all the funny,good memories you had with him. My heart goes out to you.

 

[tryme]

this is sad news sorry for your loss

 

[BigBlue]

very sorry for your loss.

 

[Sepioteuthis]

Very sorry for your loss, Juli.

 

[mazurowsk1]

I am so sorry to hear about your baby. I had to put my baby of 12 years to sleep a year ago Jan. He had cancer and had stopped eating or even getting up without being proded. I know how hard it is to loose these babies that mean so much to you but we just have to believe they are in doggie heaven running and having fun. My thoughts are with you and his partner.

 

[Kent67]

Very sorry to hear of you and your family's loss. My thoughts are with you on this difficult day

 

[SoCaliSon]

They do become such great friends over the years. 10 years is a long life... and I am sure he enjoyed every year he spent with your family. Best wishes.

 

[Dra]

i am so sorry i know how hard that is they become family but now u have little guardian angel and she is romping and playing inthe great dog park in the sky

 

[Ryan Jarosek]

Juli,

I love all animals but I have a special place in my heart for English Bulldogs. I am sorry to hear about your loss. I was really saddened to hear about it. Sounds like he got to do what they love best before he passed and that was eat.

Rest in Peace Ross.

Ryan J

 

[Julirs]

Thanks everyone for the kind words and thoughts. I am truly trying to hold it together at work but it is not easy. I appreciate your support. It means alot to me.

 

[PantherVeileD]

sorry to hear! I love english bulldogs! He did live a good full life!

 

[kyreg]

Im sorry for your loss.
That post brought tears to my eyes.
Hang in there

 

[reptimom]

Only animal lovers truly understand the loss of a pet and how it affects us. I have 16 animals myself (not including my chams)- 3 dogs over the age of 10 years and 2 cats over 10 years old - so I know I will be facing alot of heartache to come - but I try to enjoy them and love them while I can. I believe we will see them all again though, when we reach the pearly gates! God Bless!

 

[skeeta]

So very sorry Juli,

It's hard enough when one of our extended "Family" passes on, but even harder for a parent. Your son was just a boy when you got Ross, so this must have hit him hard no matter how stoic he seems. To lose a loved pet AND watch your child suffer is almost unbearable. This has been a tough summer for you to endure. Our hearts go out to you.

 

[Jeremy l]

Just know your Ross is in a better place, and know that he had a happy full life that you blessed him with. my heart goes out to you. i am sorry for your loss of a friend, but also a part of your family.

rest in peace ross

jeremy

 

[pammy]

oh my i'm so sorry for your loss. i know how it is to lose a pet. i had a mini pinscher and he was 15 yrs old. i got him for free when he was 4 from my friend's neighbor. i had to take him at that time cuz if i didn't they would put him to sleep and i couldn't let that happen and the kids were abusing him. i never regretted on taking him. i had to put him to sleep cuz his heart was enlarge and everytime he had to go out and do his business, he would pass out. the vet said they could give him medicine but it wouldn't make him really feel better. if i took the medicine for him, i would just be doing it for my own good and he'd pretty much still suffer. i still wonder if i did the right thing but i just didn't want him to suffer. at least he had a good life with me. i miss him. i'm actually looking for a chihuahua pup but right now they're so expensive that i can't afford it.

 

[cowchick]

Your house is so full of life right now, I can't imagine losing him the way you did. It's amazing how their best friend always knows, and I always get concerned about the dog that lives on. I truly do feel for you and am not looking forward to the day this happens to me with my elderly 12 year old dalmatian. I know his time will come and I don't look forward to the decision of when's the right time to put him down. I think I'm just as concerned for his 'sister', as so many of my friends have lost the surviving dog due to 'heartbreak' that was perfectly healthy and missed their buddy so much. Please do take extra care and make sure your other dog continues to do well, just as you take care of yourself and try to stay strong! From one doggie lover to another...my thoughts are with you.

 

[Julirs]

Your house is so full of life right now, I can't imagine losing him the way you did. It's amazing how their best friend always knows, and I always get concerned about the dog that lives on. I truly do feel for you and am not looking forward to the day this happens to me with my elderly 12 year old dalmatian. I know his time will come and I don't look forward to the decision of when's the right time to put him down. I think I'm just as concerned for his 'sister', as so many of my friends have lost the surviving dog due to 'heartbreak' that was perfectly healthy and missed their buddy so much. Please do take extra care and make sure your other dog continues to do well, just as you take care of yourself and try to stay strong! From one doggie lover to another...my thoughts are with you.

The good thing is that a year ago this month we added Mike the Great Dane puppy into the mix. At that point Ross was still playful and active. Since Ross and Shelly (companion dog) had been together longer, she was a bit reluctant to add the big oaf of a Great Dane into their mix, but with Ross gone I see the dynamics changing already.