Put my best friend down today.

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  1. Jan 7, 2009 #1
    Bret

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    Well after 16 years of being the best Chessie in the world.. I finally had to put old Chula down. Probably the hardest thing I have ever done. Hip dysplasia did her in. When the meds stop helping it was time to go.. She fetched a shit-load of doves for me and others over the years.. I am sure gonna miss her..
     
    Bret, Jan 7, 2009
    Bret, Jan 7, 2009
  3. Jan 7, 2009 #2
    Deep_Sea_Gull

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    I feel for you and your family..
     
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  5. Jan 7, 2009 #3
    papio

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    I feel your pain Bret. I have four running around the house. The look in their eyes just breaks you down. Best friends for sure.
     
    papio, Jan 7, 2009
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  6. Jan 7, 2009 #4
    lite-liner

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    Dang, that's the toughest thing I have ever done.
    My deepest sympathies to you, Bret.
    -Brian
     
    lite-liner, Jan 7, 2009
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  7. Jan 7, 2009 #5
    txseadog

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    Sorry to hear that.
     
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  8. Jan 7, 2009 #6
    Snagged

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    Bret,
    I'm sorry for you.
     
    Snagged, Jan 7, 2009
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  9. Jan 7, 2009 #7
    thenewkid

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    Its never easy, im sorry for the loss. Juss think that you got 16 years thats a long time. I got 3 with mine before some jackass in a truck decided that my dead end road would be the perfect spot to do 60mph to test his new toy....:( :mad:
     
    thenewkid, Jan 7, 2009
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  10. Jan 7, 2009 #8
    Minnow

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    Sorry to hear that.
     
    Minnow, Jan 7, 2009
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  11. Jan 7, 2009 #9
    BretABaker

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    sorry to heat that Bret
     
    BretABaker, Jan 7, 2009
    BretABaker, Jan 7, 2009
  12. Jan 7, 2009 #10
    awesum

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    Sorry to hear this Bret .... I know it's tough. Hopefully before long the pain will be replaced by fond memories of times you two had together.

    On successive years about three years ago I had to put down two of my friends one was 13½ and the other 16½. It's like losing a family member.
     
    awesum, Jan 7, 2009
    awesum, Jan 7, 2009
  13. Jan 7, 2009 #11
    STx Fisherman

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    So sorry Bret...very sad indeed.

    Good luck on finding another dog like her. The memories will start anew whenever you do find another one.
     
    STx Fisherman, Jan 7, 2009
    STx Fisherman, Jan 7, 2009
  14. Jan 7, 2009 #12
    Bret

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    Thanks, yall.. it was tough.. but I got a call 10 secs after posting this that my mom had a heart attack and is in hosp in S.A. so I busted out of Dallas and just arrived in wimberley to pick up my bro and head down to San antonio.. shes ok. had to put a stint in left ventricle.. I hope nothing else happens today....
     
    Bret, Jan 7, 2009
    Bret, Jan 7, 2009
  15. Jan 7, 2009 #13
    Bolo

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    Sorry for your lost. :(
     
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  16. Jan 7, 2009 #14
    Jason4606

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    $hit man, have a couple (or 12) hard drinks and go to bed Quick! I really feel for you... Bad news always seems exponentially worse when it comes on the heels of other sorrow.

    But that is great news that your Mom is OK, she's been fully checked out, and the stint is in. Tomorrow will definitely be a brighter day!
     
    Jason4606, Jan 7, 2009
    Jason4606, Jan 7, 2009
  17. Jan 7, 2009 #15
    spineyman

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    It is real tough having to do that, They become just like one of the family. Maybe you can get another. Glad to hear your Mom made it out with flying colors.
     
    spineyman, Jan 7, 2009
    spineyman, Jan 7, 2009
  18. Jan 7, 2009 #16
    Bellyups

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    Bret, sorry to hear all this. I am glad your mother is recovering well.
     
    Bellyups, Jan 7, 2009
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  19. Jan 7, 2009 #17
    Pope

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    Poor ol Chula. I am sorry to hear she is no longer with us. I hope everyone else is doing okay with the change. I also hope your mom pulls through just fine. That is scary. Prayers sent.
     
    Pope, Jan 7, 2009
    Pope, Jan 7, 2009
  20. Jan 7, 2009 #18
    feeder

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    Best of luck Bret. Sorry to hear about this.
     
    feeder, Jan 7, 2009
    feeder, Jan 7, 2009
  21. Jan 8, 2009 #19
    Bret

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    Thanks Yall,
    Mom is feeling much better.. the heart sonogram that they will do today will determine if there is any damage.. We really appreciate all of the thoughts and prayers.. You guys are great..
     
    Bret, Jan 8, 2009
    Bret, Jan 8, 2009
  22. Jan 8, 2009 #20
    Cudakilla

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    Sorry for your loss Bret. It sucks.

    Interestingly enough we named our rescue apbt 'Chula' as well. In memory of our stolen dogo argentino named 'Chulo'.
     
    Cudakilla, Jan 8, 2009
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