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Buck Went To The Bridge

Posted : 5/15/2007 2:00:26 PM

Four and half weeks ago12 year old Buck had his old man wellness check, full blood panel and the ony problem was an infetion around a tooth and a slitght kidney infection. Antibiotics took care of them and 2 weeks later he had a dental and also a small tumor removed from his mouth.

He did have trouble waking up and I stayed on the floor with him in the work area.icu from 10 that morning until 5:00 that afternoon. He would not respond to his name, etc, but when i would get up to go to the bathroom or get a drink he would lay there and whimper. As soon as I got back and touched him and said his name he was fine. They actually brought him home on a stretch for me at 5:00 as he was still to groggy to walk. It was 11:20 that night when he popped out of it and wanted to dirnk, eat and even go for his walk.

Last night he ate his supper as normal, and about 2 hours later I heard him hacking and brought him in. He liad in front of the floor fan as usual while i watched TV til midnight. Then I was surprised he didn't want his nightly treats. It concerned me enough that I decided to sleep in his room with him. He had one of the front bedrooms as his own.

About 5:00 this morning I woke up to his whimpering, the same sound he was making following his dental when I would leave him. I turned on the light and it was clear he was dying and I could do nothing excpet get on the floor with him and hold him and tell him i was there and that I loved him over and over. He took his last breath at 5:15.

I don't know if the tears are going to stop or not. I can't believe he is gone. Saturday he was in the yard with us as we did yard work and set out plants, Sunday afternoon our grand daughter was playing with him and giving him treats. Hubby took him for a walk before he left out on the road again. I dread telling him as he loved Buck so much and Buck adored him. He isn't suppose to call until tomorrow so i have a little time and he has a few more happy hours before learning about his buddy. I still can't believe it.

This is the last picture of him taken a couple of weeks ago. I just took the Easter eggs out of the bush Saturday with him right there with me.

Buck Feb. 8, 1995-------May 15, 2007

ottoluv

Posted : 5/15/2007 2:04:11 PM

Oh (((((Sandra))))) I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't believe it

Run free Buck.

Tashmoo5454

Posted : 5/15/2007 2:07:26 PM

I am so so sorry for the loss of your Buck. He is a beautiful boy. It was good though, that you were there by his side at the time when he most needed you. I'm so sorry.

tacran

Posted : 5/15/2007 3:30:14 PM

Sandra, I hope my post makes it through - I'm staying at my mother's this week and she has dial-up. I've had terrible luck with connecting and such. I'm so very sorry to hear about Buck. I remember when you posted about his last check-up and how it had been encouraging. I know your heart is aching beyond consolation right now, and nothing will make you feel better in these initial hours and days. However, I hope you can find comfort in knowing Buck was with you where he felt safe and comfortable right until his final breath. His last days and hours involved familiar routines and places, and he seemed not to experience terrible pain or fear. It's a blessing that he found a way to wake you at that hour and that you were able to provide him with the comfort of your voice and your touch, in his own home, as he began his spiritual life.

You'll be in my thoughts tonight -- and I'll ask my Tonka to look for a very special golden senior newly at the Bridge. Hugs to you and your family. Take care.

Stacita

Posted : 5/15/2007 3:35:23 PM

Sandra,

I am so sorry you have to suffer through this. Words are failing me, but it sounds like Buck had a good quality of life until the very end. He wouldn't want you to suffer but to remember him with smiles. You are in our thoughts.

Stacy

mrv

Posted : 5/15/2007 3:42:23 PM

There is a comfort I think, to dieing in the arms of a loved one... May the joy you found in his life add smiles to your tears.

Boo1129

Posted : 5/15/2007 3:48:52 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss...As many of us have been through it ...it never gets easier...My thoughts and prayers are with you.....

glenmar

Posted : 5/15/2007 5:14:43 PM

Oh hon. I'm so sorry. And my heart breaks for you. Buck picked his time, his place and his person and he's in awfully good company at the Bridge. Please email me if I can do anything at all.

Hugs to you and your family.

gradyupmybutt

Posted : 5/15/2007 5:16:17 PM

Sandra, I'm so very sorry to hear about Buck. I know there's nothing I can say that will ease your pain. My heart aches for you & DH. There's a new star in the sky tonight. Run free, Buck![sm=angel.gif]

cakana

Posted : 5/15/2007 5:27:45 PM

Oh Sandra - I'm so terribly sorry to read this. When I first saw the post title, I thought it just couldn't be Sandra's Buck. I remember chatting with you about his bloodwork and dental. I think I mentioned then that I'd lost my cat only a few days after a dental cleaning. Unfortunately, in my case they kept my cat for observation, so I wasn't with her when she passed away. I always felt so guilty about that. I know firsthand how traumatic and shocking it can be and I know your heart is breaking right now. As others said, Buck was right where he needed to be in his final moments. You gave him many, many wonderful years of love and happiness and I know that he is running happily at the bridge but also watching over you. Hugs to you and your husband. Run free Buck [sm=angel.gif]

snownose

Posted : 5/15/2007 6:44:10 PM

I am so sorry for your loss.......I have a hard time coming to this section, because I get so sad........we just recently lost our Siamese cat at the age of 15 ......and for almost one hour I listened to his heartbeat slow down.......

This will take some time....but in the end you will find comfort in the fact that you gave him a wonderful life.......

sooner

Posted : 5/15/2007 7:52:50 PM

I'm so so sorry to see this Sandra. Our thoughts are with you. Run free Buck [sm=angel.gif]

nyiceprincess

Posted : 5/15/2007 8:00:57 PM

I am so sorry for your loss.I am sure he fely comforted in your loving arms during his last moments.He had a great life with you.You will meet again at the bridge.

Cheryl

Posted : 5/15/2007 8:03:15 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about Buck...I don't know what I'm going to do the day I lose one of my girls. I just hope I am as strong and loving as you were for Buck.

dyan

Posted : 5/15/2007 8:57:36 PM

Sandra, I spoke to you earlier....and I want you to know that I thought about you all day! I couldn't even tell my DH about dear Sandra and Buck without crying. I hope your feeling just a tiny bit better,,,but I bet your not! Please just take pride in raising such a healthy happy Golden,,,and be happy that you were able to be with him in the end,, making his journey easier!
Hang in there Sandra...Run free Buck!

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