My dog died today.

[Mari333]

I dont know how much more sadness I can take..she was only 6. My son is in Arizona, its his dog, but she stays with me. Her name was Lulu, she was a bulldog, she died suddenly of a seizure.
This is one of those really bad days. I am going to tell my son when he gets back tommorrow, I cant tell him on the phone.
I rushed her to the emergency Vet but she died.
IM so sick of sadness, and I guess Im just venting.

[flamingyouth]

1. I am so sorry for you

I really am just heartbroken for you and your family. Big hugs.

[Bunny]

2. Oh Lord

I'm so sorry. Six is young for a bulldog. My condolences.

[ulysses]

3. I'm so sorry

I've been there and it sucks muchly. All best to you and your son.

[SOteric]

4. Oh Mari, I'm sor very sorry for your loss.

It's so hard to lose the uncomplicated love and devotion of an animal companion.

[illini]

5. Daaaammmm Sorry to hear it!!!!!!!!!!!!

nt

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

6. How sad

My sincere condolences, Mari. I lost my beloved cat Fergus two weeks ago to old age, and I can't believe he's gone and how lonely and devastated I felt. Six is very young for an animal to die, and I'm sure you must feel devastated, too. Please let your emotions out and cry as much as you need to, because the hurt will be crushing for a while. Take care.

[Maddy McCall]

7. Mari, I am sooo sooo sorry!

I wish I could give you a real hug to make you feel better. What a tragic thing to happen.

I know that you need time to mourn, but I am sending you wishes for comfort and healing.

My heart goes out to you, sweetie. Here's a hug for what it's worth:

((((mari)))

[Wwagsthedog]

8. Mari, our sincere condolences on your loss

My spouse and I lost our 12 year old retriever a while ago. We still grieve for her. Haven't been able to get another dog yet. We do get to visit our daughter's dogs and enjoy their company. Hope you and your son can get past this soon.

[wyldwolf]

9. The most noble of animals...

"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went."

Sorry for your lose. I'm afraid that soon I will share in your grief.

[AnnabelLee]

10. I'm so sorry, Mari333

It happened so suddenly you didn't even have time to say goodbye. My condolences to your son, also.:-(

[Gloria]

11. It's heartbreaking....I know I worry all the time about my 3 babies...

they are younger dogs, but I'm always aware of how fragile they are and how much they depend on me....

Prayers with you, your son, and Lulu

[bandy]

12. In my thoughts...

you and Lulu. Just know that dog had a good life all be it short. Take comfort in the good thoughts. You did your best. Sorry for you and your son.

[Darranar]

13. I'm so sorry Mari333...

My sincere condolences.

[Darth_Kitten]

14. I am so sorry for you....

it's perfectly okay to "vent". :hug:

[laruemtt]

16. Mari333, i'm so sorry.

Lulu will always be with you and your son and i know you will be reunited one day. she was very lucky to have the love of you and your son while she was here. i'm sorry it was so sudden. at least she didn't suffer.

[qanda]

15. So very sorry to hear that...

I cannot imagine your pain. I have two aging Shepherds and absolutely dread the day that they will no longer be a part of our family. Many don't understand that losing a pet is losing a member of the family and the pain does not quickly fade. My heart truly goes out to you and your son. I hope the memories that you had with your dog will help to comfort you now and while you go through the grieving process.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

17. You HAVE to vent. It is natural. Sorry to hear of this.

It is a very hard thing.

[Mari333]

18. My youngest son is blaming himself

she died after he took her for a walk...she has had a history of seizures, and the Vet said this could have happened at anytime..but my youngest son literally blames himself only because he took her for a walk...the Vet told him it wasnt his fault..
he is devastated...I wish he wouldnt blame himself..
I dont think its a good idea to tell my oldest son about this til he gets home from the airport tommorrow...he will be a mess, this will knock him out..he has had LULU since she was a a baby.
I will miss her
begging for treats
licking my legs
wanting to play "stick"
barking at silly things
wagging her tail
chasing the cats..

[Pepperbelly]

19. it sucks losing your dog...

I hate it for you. Best to you and your son.

Peace.

[undergroundrailroad]

20. Mari, I'm sorry to hear about your dog. Our pets have special places in

our hearts and I'm sorry to hear of your loss.

Just know you did all you could do to help Lulu and that she will always have a special place in your life.

Best wishes,

Undergroundrailroad :loveya:

[PittPoliSci]

21. i'm very sorry...

[joycep]

22. I am so sorry

It is really hard to take when you lose a beloved pet. I still grieve for my lost ones.

[Mz Pip]

23. So sorry

How sad for you and your son.

There really aren't any words. Just know that our thoughts are with you.

MzPip
:dem:

[scarlet_owl]

24. Here's a Hug

:hug:

[blondeatlast]

25. So sorry. Our beloved, sadly overbred, cocker spaniel died the same way.

It was so painful to see, we also didn't get to the vet's in time.

(((Mari333)))

Take care and much love to your son as well.

[FloridaJudy]

26. {{{{{{Hug}}}}}}

Go ahead and vent.

I'd miss my dog far more than some human members of my family. She asks for so little, and gives me so much.

[ps1074]

27. I am very sorry for your loss

I'll keep you in my thoughts... It's heartbreaking when you lose a loved one

[molly]

28. I am so sorry....

[newyawker99]

29. (((((Mari)))))

I am sorry for your loss.

[Blue_Chill]

30. I'm so very sorry for your loss

I know how it feels and I know that it's really horrible. Just remember that your dog had a very good life compared to most dogs world wide. I'm sure your dog's very thankful to have lived with you and your family.

God bless.

[Robb]

31. I'm so sorry for you

I'd like to share two things.

The first is from Chukchi sled dog lore. They believed that their dogs guarded the gates of heaven, and that the way you treated a dog in this life determined your place in heaven. When the dogs died, they would wait for you at the gates, curled up, and when you arrived they would wake up and pull you across.

The other is something a fellow DUer told me when one of our "family" passed away. Something like "Remember, you know that good dog is going to doggy heaven....which is conveniently located in the same place as squirrel hell."

:) (Hugs)

[corarose]

32. Sorry to hear about her dying

My pug died at 6 years old from epileptic seizures and it's common in bulldogs and pugs.

My heart was broken when my dog died when I was a kid and you did the right thing but not telling your son before he got home.

Sorry to hear about her dying she was a young dog and I feel bad that she died.

[blm]

33. So, so sorry, Mari...

You've had some tough going this past year.

We are all sad with you. Many of us have lost loved ones and cherished pets this year.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

34. I'm so sorry, Mari

My beloved kitty who passed away in 2000 was also named Lulu. It's so sad that your baby died so young!

My thoughts are with you!

:hug:

[corarose]

36. My Dog LuLu died 2 yeas ago

God I miss her so much!

[Mari333]

35. Thanks its just life I know

had many dogs die, but none this sudden except for my doberman..seems like the purebred breeds dont do as well, theres always something wrong..Im more worried now about my sons..my youngest blames himself, (thinks he overheated her on her walk), which the vet says isnt the reason...he is blaming himself, and my other son, who owns the dog, is on his way back from vacation..today..today will be hard, telling him, but I dont think I should tell him til he gets here, since he has to drive back from O Hare...that would be too much for him to hear on the phone..
Lulu was a sweet dog, she always was there, wanting to play, and when I saw her gasping for air, pawing at the ground in fear, and we loaded her into the car praying we could make it on time..I feel like we let her down...if only there were paramedics for dogs, or vets open all day closer to us on the weekend...if only..

[corarose]

37. It's worse if they die suddenly

My Cat Garfield died within 3 days after I took him to the vet and the vet said he was alright and he was getting old.

When you don't expect it it's worse. My dog LuLu was around 16 years old and she had went blind, deaf and had a dogie stroke right before she died. We expected her to die.

My Pug died when I was 8 years old and I never got over it. I kept asking my Dad to wake him back up because he was asleep and I needed him he was my only friend. He died in a seizure and we didn't expect it.
I couldn't get over it and I kept dreaming about him with his little red ball in his mouth playing ball with me.

My heart goes out to you because it's shocking when you don't expect it.

They are kids to us and we love them and it's like loosing a family member.

I hope your son's alright when he finds out. It's very hard to deal with.

[VolcanoJen]

38. Ohhhhhh Mari, I am so very, very sorry for your loss!!!

:-(

Rest in peace, our little buddy, Lulu.

:-(