I've been working in my head on a blog post. It was going to be about Carmen and how interesting (in a good way) our rides have been. However, it all changed with the sudden and unexpected loss of Guinness.
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| my favourite puppy picture of him |
Ed and I are still reeling from the loss and trying to make sense of it. On Thursday he was completely normal. We walked, he helped with chores and chased his ball. That night he was really restless. I took him out a few times and I even got a little cranky with him. He finally settled and we all went to sleep.
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| from a couple days ago |
In the morning he couldn't walk. I got him standing and he was unable to stay up. I carried him downstairs because I didn't want him to fall trying to get down on his own. I knew things were bad and I needed to call the vet. I also knew that he wasn't going to come home from the vet. I was sure that I'd have to take him to the emergency vet that was 90 minutes away (where he had his surgery a few weeks ago). I really wanted to take him to the vet he's had all his life so I decided to call them first to see if I could get him in.
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| Cordelia wouldn't leave his side |
We never had the chance. He died 30 minutes later. I'm not going to share the details of that. It was hard. I believe by then he was out of it and it was hard on us, not for him. Had I put him in the car to take to the city he'd have died in the back all alone. Instead he passed surrounded by Ed, myself and Cordelia.
He was 7. I think he had either a tumour that bled out or an aneurysm. I do not believe it was related in any way to his surgery.
Like I said we are all in mourning. We were not expecting to lose him so soon and like this. Cordelia has been by one of us since it happened. I keep expecting him to pop up to go for a walk or get a treat.
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| He loved the snow |
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| Guinness was a great 'uncle' to Cordelia, even when she stole his toys. |
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| Cordelia needing some extra snuggles |
What else is there to say? I loved him. He's gone. I miss him.
Good bye G. You were the best.
Awww that is so sad. To lose them unexpectedly is so much harder than knowing they are declining because you aren't prepared for such a crushing loss. I hope you find comfort in Cordelia. I love that last photo, looks like he is ready to fly.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is so hard but he was much loved.
DeleteOmg Teresa I am so sorry to hear this - ugh what a special dog and a big loss 💔 sending hugs and condolences
ReplyDeleteThank you. He was a very special dog.
DeleteI still feel like you just got him, what an awful thing to happen. I'm so very sorry. I've absolutely loved following his happy farm dog adventures, thank you for sharing him with us.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like just yesterday he was a baby.
DeleteI'm so sorry. Had something very similar happen with our GSD years ago. So traumatic. Thinking of you and your wonderful G.
ReplyDeleteI’m sorry that happened to you. Did you find a cause?
DeleteYes, I found Ilse wandering circles in the backyard barely able to walk. I knew it was catastrophic. Took her to the vet, they thought stroke, opened her up and she died on the table. Riddled with cancer at 7. She'd been playing fetch the day before and seemed totally normal in the weeks before. Felt so guilty I didn't pick up on her pain or that there was something wrong...
DeleteBased on my research, I think that Guinness had Hemangiosarcoma. It apparently hides until it’s too late. Don’t feel guilty, there’s very little you could have done.
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DeleteI am so sorry for the sudden loss of your furbaby. It is better they pass at home with family. Never easy, regardless of circumstances. Cordelia is going to need extra snuggles for sure.
ReplyDeleteI am glad he was with us at the end.
DeleteI know I already commented on FB but I haven't stopped thinking about you. He lived such a good life with you, but it feels impossibly short, and I am just gutted for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you. There’s never enough time.
DeleteSo sorry Teresa <3 I had to put my first GSD down at eight and it just felt so young, even though she had a long decline. I can only imagine how much worse this feels for you. Peace to you all <3
ReplyDeleteI don’t think that it’s ever easy- fast or slow.
DeleteHow your heart must be breaking. I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteIt’s hard for sure
DeleteI am so very sorry about your sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteI'm so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. This year has just been awful ❤️
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. He was a wonderful dog, and he was very lucky to be loved by all of you. I'll miss seeing him in your posts. Sending hugs to you, Ed, and Cordelia.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I'm so sorry. The most special ones never seem to be able to stick around long enough. Thinking of you all.
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