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Michelle
10-11-2005, 20:20
I requested and received permission to post this here.
Sunday I had to put down my best friend. His name was Tango.
He was a retired K9 and he never let me down. Never in 14 years.
He was a warrior too. In his role and in his way.
And I am honored to be allowed to put his name in this forum.
m1
I'm sorry for your loss Michelle. I had to put down my best mate a few years ago, too. Kia kaha (stay strong).
Ambush Master
10-11-2005, 20:32
Thoughts and Prayers out !! Sorry about the loss, but for him, a new adventure !!!
Later
Martin
The Reaper
10-11-2005, 20:33
RIP Tango.
Good dog!
Sorry for your loss, Michelle.
TR
CPTAUSRET
10-11-2005, 20:34
Michelle:
Sorry for your loss, it is one of the most difficult things you will ever have to do. They become family, only better.
I shall lift a glass to Tango this evening.
Terry
Team Sergeant
10-11-2005, 20:37
Sorry for your loss, Michelle.
I'm sure he's now among old friends.
Michelle:
Sorry for your loss, it is one of the most difficult things you will ever have to do. They become family, only better.
I shall lift a glass to Tango this evening.
Terry
Michelle, I thought Cpt, said it better than I could........ I too will toast to Tango...........
Hollis
Eagle5US
10-11-2005, 20:46
I am terribly sorry for your loss, but praise your courage. Peace to you both.
Good Boy Tango...Good Boy.
Eagle
I'm so sorry, Michelle. He looked like a happy dog.
Your heart will remember the memories always. Sorry about your loss m1.
aricbcool
10-11-2005, 22:11
I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Michelle. Remember the happy times.
--Aric
I'm so sorry for your loss Michelle.
RIP Tango. Run free in sunny fields. Your service is over.
I am sorry for your loss Michelle.
Roycroft201
10-11-2005, 23:12
I'm so sorry, Michelle.
RC201
Sorry for your loss Michelle. RIP Tango.
Surgicalcric
10-12-2005, 06:44
Sorry to hear of your loss Michelle.
Crip
Sorry to hear of his passing away. If where he's headed is judged in any manner from his past, your words tell of a good place. In such arms as portrayed, looking so comfortable as he does in that picture, I am confidant he loved his home, and you.
Martin
Goggles Pizano
10-12-2005, 07:27
Rest in peace Tango, Good Boy!
Roguish Lawyer
10-12-2005, 08:15
I had a tougher time when my dog died than when I lost human relatives. RIP
CoLawman
10-12-2005, 08:58
Sorry for your loss Michelle. A dog's life is way too short!
Monsoon65
10-12-2005, 16:20
It's a heartbreaker to lose a good one like Tango. I'm sorry!
Warrior-Mentor
10-12-2005, 17:38
That's a long time for a good friend.
Tough when you have to make the call.
JM
It's a hard thing to have to do, but I think helping a loyal friend like Tango leave this world peacefully and with dignity is the truest sign of friendship there is-- here's to you Tango. Sorry for your loss Michelle.
longrange1947
10-12-2005, 18:31
I am so sorry for your lose. They become family and their love is unconditional. They leave a part of them with you forever and their memory stays strong. As all dogs go to heaven I am sure you will meet again.
Stay strong.
Michelle,
I am very sorry to hear this about Tango. I have a 15 year old Siberian Husky whose name is Thor that doesn't get around very well and has some trouble sitting. We have him on pain meds and we do the best we can at taking care of him
I know that we're going to have a very tough decision to make in the future. I have thought about this a lot lately. Do I take him to the vet by myself or bring the family? Do I tell them what I'm doing or just do it? I'm not trying to be selfish or cold, just thinking about how I can spare my family the heartache of the loss of a family member. I guess there's no easy way out.
I'm just thinking out loud. They should be there to say their final goodbyes. They are entitled to that and I shouldn't take it away from them.
My heart goes out to you and Tango.
Doc
A difficult and heartwrenching situation, sorry to hear this Doc. There is no easy answer though. Speaking from experience, somehow it's a little less painful when you can say goodbye...
Kyobanim
10-12-2005, 19:18
I'm very sorry for your loss, Michelle. It's so hard to let go of our kids. Rest in peace, Tango. Say hi to my friends.
Dog Off Leash
10-12-2005, 22:55
Sorry for the loss Michelle. I feel your pain.
Phil
Michelle,
I am very sorry to hear this about Tango. I have a 15 year old Siberian Husky whose name is Thor that doesn't get around very well and has some trouble sitting. We have him on pain meds and we do the best we can at taking care of him
Doc
BTDT. Had a red/white Siberian named Czar. No matter how sick he was, he would never let me outpace him on our runs. He always had to be the lead dog.
I feel for you. There are few things as hard on me as losing my dog.
My heart goes out to you.
RIP Tango
jasonglh
10-13-2005, 08:33
RIP Tango
RIP Tango, Sorry for your loss Michelle.
JPH
RIP Tango
...I have thought about this a lot lately. Do I take him to the vet by myself or bring the family?...
We also had to put our oldest dog to sleep a few weeks back. I got Casey, a chow mix, right before my wife and I got married. She was there when all the girls came home from the hospital and was a regular fixture in our home during all our moves and the kids growing up.
At 15 she slowed way down and had to go on pain medication. The last 6 months she couldn't stand by herself and had to be carried outside. Once there she could walk around on her own.
We talked with all the kids about putting her to sleep and they could see her quality of life was getting poor. By the time we were ready to take the last trip to the Vet the kids were prepared. It was a sad last night with a few tears from the girls and everybody gave Casey a hug and a pat in the morning. My wife and I took her to the Vet and she was gone when the kids came home from school. That way worked well for our family.
She was a little over 17 when we put her to sleep. Old for a chow. She had a good life and I'm sure her days are now spent chasing rabbits and cats.
Thor passed away last night after 15 years of giving love and affection to his family. I stayed with him throughout the entire procedure at the Vet's Office.
Thor's ashes will be placed in an Urn and kept with our family.
We love and miss you Thor.
RIP
The Reaper
10-25-2005, 19:01
RIP, Thor.
Prayers out, Doc.
TR
So sorry Doc, I am sure Thor will be missed. RIP.
Ambush Master
10-25-2005, 20:24
Thoughts and Prayers out for all of you !!
Doc, I am sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace, Thor.
Sorry about your loss, Doc.
Martin
So sorry to hear about your loss Doc, I feel your pain.
Thank you folks for your kind words. Thor's passing has been really hard on us and it's very nice of you to post your comments.
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that has lost a love one.
Thank you.
Doc
Roycroft201
10-26-2005, 23:50
Doc,
It doesn't get any easier on us, regardless of our age. In my teens, a beloved pet died in my arms and then a few years ago, I did as you did with Thor, and stayed throughout the procedure with the Vet. I cried just as many tears as an adult.
If I may pass along a personal experience re: keeping Thor's ashes. A couple years ago, my older brother and his wife asked if I would come stay at their house, in another state, for a week while they went away on vacation. I knew it would be just as much of a vacation for me because they live in the sunny South. Since the last time I had been there, they had to put down both of their Yorkies, dearly loved by everyone.
After I was there a day or 2, I decided to dust, and as I was dusting the shelves I thought how nice it was that my sister-in-law had found two statues of Yorkies and had a brass plate engraved with each dog's name put on the base. As I moved the first statue to dust around it, I tried to lift it by the top of the statue. Yes, I am sure you have guessed - these were the 'urns' with the ashes of Chip and Dale. Thankfully, I didn't break it, dump it and lose one of them. It was such a close call. I'm never going to dust that shelf if I stay there and 'housesit' again !
My thoughts are with you and your family, Doc. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Roycroft201
Michelle
10-27-2005, 09:19
Oh Doc! I just saw this! I am so sorry. 15 is a wonderfully long life, but not nearly long enough for a best friend.
I am glad you will keep him with the family. I too bought an urn and made a special spot in the house for Tango.
RIP Thor
I have had a harder time with losing a dog than I do most people. The unconditional loyalty and love I think embeds itself pretty deeply into your heart.
Again Doc, I am terribly sorry for your loss, and Pete, my belated-condolances to you as well regarding Casey.
m1
Michelle, Pete, and Doc, very sorry for your losses. They are truley our best friends on this earth.
Doc and Pete, I'm very sorry for your losses.