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Published on October 14, 2005 By KarmaGirl In Pets & Nature

Today I had to say goodbye to a dear friend of 10 years, Quincey.  He had Cushings disease, that destroyed his muscle and body over the last year.  We did everything that we could do for him, including importing drugs from the UK, but some things you just can't fix.  I just got back from a business trip, and took yesterday off to get back on track.  Unfortunately, it seems as if he waited for my return then just gave up.  Within 36 hours, he quit eating, quit drinking, and started vomiting blood.  We took him to the vet, but the best we could do for him was give him a comfortable death.

This had to be the hardest thing I have had to do.  I have had other dogs die, but not *my* dogs as an adult.  He was just such a good dog, and such a good friend.  It was so hard to let him go.

Quincey was my only companion during some real life changes.  He was with me in my first apartment, and kept me company when I had so few friends in the new town I lived in.  He was always happy to see me, and was always there when I was down. He was a gift to me from my now husband.  And, even though we had 4 dogs, he was always "my" dog.

The other 3 dogs are lost.  They don't understand what happened.  And, I can't blame them- I'm a bit lost myself.  I am used to his bellow and his begging for food.  I'm used to helping him up the stairs and picking him up on the couch.  But, not anymore.

I will miss you dear friend.  May you rest in peace.


Comments
on Oct 14, 2005

Oh honey, I'm so sorry.  I can't imagine how you must be feeling today.

Know that you gave him a good life; that he was happy with you. 

I'm sitting here with tears rolling down my face, and Henry's poking me with his nose because he knows I'm sad.  I'll give him a hug and think about you and Quincy for a while.

((((((((Karma))))))))

on Oct 14, 2005
We'll be facing this soon with our dog. He's a 17-year-old weimeraner. My husband delivered him as a puppy, so he's been around longer than *I* have. I have no idea how Joel will handle it when either he goes on his own, or we have to make a decision to say goodbye to him. We nearly came to that crossroads this past summer. I don't envy you, Karma. I'm so sorry for your loss. (((((((hugs))))))))
on Oct 14, 2005
damn......... I know how it hurts losing an old friend.

sorry for you loss.

elie
on Oct 14, 2005
I am Sorry Karma.  I do know how hard it is.  Know that all dogs go to heaven.  He is not feeling any pain now.
on Oct 14, 2005
Oh Ang, I'm sorry. So difficult.
on Oct 14, 2005
Oh Angie, I am so sorry! That is so sad, and I personally know what you are going through. The worse part of owning a pet is when is something like this happens, but you have to remember all the love and the happy home you gave Quincey. It will get easier as time goes by, but it is never easy to get over the loss of a pet, especially when they are considered to be like family members.
on Oct 14, 2005
So sorry for your loss Karma. I know how hard saying goodbye was, I've been there.
on Oct 14, 2005
Thank you all for your kind words.  It's all too new for me to respond yet, but I do appreciate what you have said.