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Our Porsche

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Porsche-pre-op-11-13-2014.jpg Today, I write this with a heavy heart. Our Porsche, 14 years, 3+ months old is on her last legs. We took her into the Vet on this past Saturday (5/30) due to heavy breathing and basically being lethargic. The Vet took x-rays. She has contracted pnumonia and more troubling, the bone cancer she had last fall has metastisized into a couple of spots on one of her lungs.

She has been in the Vet hospital since Saturday. She's gotten a little better but has not been eating much at all. While antibiodiczs have cleared her lungs and the cough, she's still lethargic. She also has a bone condition that is unexplainable but occurs with dogs with lung cancer that causes their limbs to swell.

We had a family meeting tonight and are bringing her home tomorrow for her final visit with us. For over 14 years, thi animal has provided complete unconditional love to all of us, and I'd be lying if I said that it doesn't hurt to say goodbye. It hurts a lot. I cannot recall being so attached to anyone. She didn't care what I did, what happened or how it happened. She loved me regardless. It is indeed a blessing I had the time to experience and love this animal. She was indeed a gift from God and will never be forgotten.

Porsche, you will be never forgotten and will be in our hearts forever....
 
Steve:

My heart goes out to you and your family. As many of us here, I too have been where you are now.

So Sorry, Jeff
 
We've got her home now and her spirits are the best they've been in a week. I know it's temporary and we discussed in home euthanasia with the vet. We now savor the time remaining and will 'know' when it's time... Thanks for the support, prayers and thoughts!
 
So sorry to hear about Porsche, Steve.
I know the feelings of losing a pet and it tears our hearts out when their time is up.
Take care, Steve and know she and your family are in our hearts.
 
I am so sorry to hear time is taking it's toll. You are a great pet parent and she has had an awesome life with you. You and your family have had 100% loyalty and unconditional love for many years. Repay that love when the time is right!

Mel

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All,

Thank you for your support, prayers and replies. We are sending Porsche to Heaven tomorrow and my heart is heavy. I have broken down several times over the past few days and evenings for no apparent reason, thinking about how selfishly, I will miss her unconditional love and giving she has done. I never had a dog growing up, so I'm probably emotionally immature on these matters, but I can tell you this, I never knew that a dog would provide such a grip on my heart as she has. It's been a great ride, Porsche and we will never forget the love and great impact you've had on our lives......

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I've had to do the hard thing for several dogs through the years. Though always difficult none impacted me or the rest of the family as much as our dog Sadie.

Steve, I've grown up with dogs all of my life and I can tell you it's not emotional immaturity at all, nor is it selfish. I had the same emotions for several weeks afterwards. That's just what happens when they become such an integral part of our lives. That love is also a two way street.
 
RAINBOW BRIDGE

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies who has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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Steve sorry to hear about you and your families loss.

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Steve, you are a good man going through something very normal.

You dogs like mine are just as much my family as anyone. I was accused of treating my dogs like they were my children. Maybe so.

Unfortunately they age faster and with the shorter life span we have the displeasure of watching as old man time takes his toll on our beloved friends. Oh, and what good, loyal friends they are!

You have had a dog that taught you many things, the most important of which is how to love!

God bless you and I believe we will be reunited with our beloved pets one day!

Mel

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Porsche will be in heaven and be a puppy again, no aches, no pain, just having fun with all the other puppies.
 
What a day! It started with me firing up the grill. I made scrambled eggs, bacon and ribeye for the girl I love (and unconditionally loved us). She ate it all and was content. We spent the morning, as a family, just being together. The Vet came around 12:30 and visited with us a bit. She gave Porsche a sedative that put her in a deep sleep and then an injection that sent her to the Rainbow Bridge. They took a paw impression in a heart shaped piece of clay, my wife clipped some fur from her as a momentous and that was it. The service we elected to cremate her came and I helped take her body out to the car.
I know it sounds corny, but I am missing one of my best friends and it hurts, selfishly. I know she's free and running in the meadows of the rainbow bridge, waiting for me..... I continue to be humbled in this life.... Porsche,you made me a better person and I am grateful for the gifts you gave me and my family. Might I do half of what you've inspired me to do!

She's gone

Another Park, Another Sunday

Probably the biggest impact will be with my wife as she worked at home and spent countless hours with both of our dogs and now it's going to very lonely and quiet at home. I need to make sure I call her several times each day to just check in.

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Damn this thread was not what I thought it was going to be. I'm so sorry for your loss. She started by coming to a great home and now a place where she is pain free and waiting for you. Like saying stay and I'll be right back.

My lab is 12 and has produced multiple growths just under the skin in the last year. I dread the day I have to put him down. As a male dog, he is the closest thing to a son I will ever have. 120lb lap lab. He's going to be hard to replace.
 
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