Alias Detective 1,179 Posted March 27, 2018 It was a good run Spencer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,727 Posted March 27, 2018 Hope he had a long and healthy life. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted March 27, 2018 Sorry to hear it man. RIP Spencer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12th Man 884 Posted March 27, 2018 Sorry to hear that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted March 27, 2018 Sad. You getting a new puppy? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted March 27, 2018 Sucks, but good timing. This Sunday you'll prolly get a chocolate Easter bunny !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,179 Posted March 27, 2018 Was 14 and had 3 legs since he was 4. Just couldn't keep it going anymore. Got a bad uninary infection and it was time. Have a 5 year old boxer and GSP that is 2. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 994 Posted March 27, 2018 Worst thing I've ever had to do. Not shitting you. Sorry for ya. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted March 27, 2018 So sorry. My dogs are both ~11 so I'll be facing this in a few years. It's going to absolutely crush me when it happens. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,179 Posted March 27, 2018 It is tough I can't lie. Thanks for the T's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted March 27, 2018 Sorry AD. one of the worst things i have had to do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,639 Posted March 27, 2018 Awww. Sucks. He was lucky to be loved til the end. You did good. He'd tell you that if he could. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,171 Posted March 27, 2018 i was going to make some sort of Willy Wonka joke but don't have it in me. My black lab is 14 and nearing the end. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,639 Posted March 27, 2018 Damn, they never even gave me that option when Mom got a UTI. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,144 Posted March 27, 2018 And boy are my arms tired. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Blue 06 195 Posted March 27, 2018 Pets become part of the family. Im sorry to hear about yours. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,639 Posted March 27, 2018 Sorry AD. one of the worst things i have had to do. Why did you have to put his dog down? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted March 27, 2018 Always sucks but it's part of owning a dog. Their lives are too short for how much they become part of the family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,179 Posted March 27, 2018 Why did you have to put his dog down? Sepsis or so believed. Putting him through the test to confirm was too much for his position. He had a fever of 105 too. It was time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted March 27, 2018 Sucks, but good timing. This Sunday you'll prolly get a chocolate Easter bunny !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted March 27, 2018 Why did you have to put his dog down? he didn't like peanut butter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted March 27, 2018 Worst thing I've ever had to do. Not shitting you. Sorry for ya. Heartbreaking to be there with them until the end. Sorry for your loss AD. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted March 27, 2018 We had a samoyed when I was a kid. We ultimately had to put her down when she ended up with cancer. After that my Dad never wanted to get another pet EVER. This was over 30 years ago. I'm wondering if I'll be the same way. We've had a few cats over the years when the kids were little -- and putting them down were hard -- but not the same as a dog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted March 28, 2018 Sorry for your loss man. Having to put down a pet is always hard. You have them for so long and they are part of the family. Always tragic 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the s is ilent 69 Posted March 28, 2018 Watch your boxer for heart problems. Pale gums and fatigue/fainting all symptomatic of cardiomyopathy. I've lost 2 of the best dogs I've ever owned to the boxer genetic heart disease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 917 Posted March 28, 2018 Sorry to hear that man. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,639 Posted March 28, 2018 he didn't like peanut butter Well it's not like he was hooked on cilantro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,914 Posted March 28, 2018 Was 14 and had 3 legs since he was 4. Just couldn't keep it going anymore. Got a bad uninary infection and it was time. Have a 5 year old boxer and GSP that is 2. Sorry my friend. I feel your pain. Just know that he's in a better place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted March 28, 2018 Well it's not like he was hooked on cilantro. if only he was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,914 Posted March 28, 2018 My Dalmation died Easter Sunday.Sixteen years old. Daughter was five at the time. Crushing to wifey and me. A few months later, Katrina hit. I found a black lab/German Shepard running around one of the worst hit areas in NO. Brought him home. Greatest friend I ever had. Bogey. Had him for nine years. Had to put him down when he got rectal tumors. I still cry to this day when passing the Vets office. Blow a kiss, say thanks for the memories, and give him his respects. From my prospective, it's the easiest way to morn. To your friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 816 Posted March 28, 2018 Generally speaking, labrador retrievers and black labs are very smart dogs. Yet surprisingly, chocolate labs are incredibly stupid. I'm sure yours was the exception. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
29 Guests 29 Posted March 28, 2018 Sorry to hear that, man. Our Rocky, min schn, ended up dying at home. He lived 15 years. My better half didn't want to spend the money to prolong things. We then got Lucy, min schn mix, about a year ago. She's awesome, though still miss my boy. He passed away 7 months before mom did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,914 Posted March 28, 2018 Generally speaking, labrador retrievers and black labs are very smart dogs. Yet surprisingly, chocolate labs are incredibly stupid. I'm sure yours was the exception. You're all heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted March 28, 2018 Ugh, that's the worst. Really sorry AD - happy trails to Spencer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,311 Posted March 28, 2018 Watch your boxer for heart problems. Pale gums and fatigue/fainting all symptomatic of cardiomyopathy. I've lost 2 of the best dogs I've ever owned to the boxer genetic heart disease. Lost mine to a brain tumor, which they are also known for. Great dogs but some breeds werent meant to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,639 Posted March 28, 2018 After magnificent bastard and then hard-core troubadour and God knows how many aliases before all of that, I'm pretty sure his next to Alias will indeed be rectal tumors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,639 Posted March 28, 2018 My cousin just adopted a three year old chocolate lab. Such a good boy. So incredibly sweet. But when he wants to be he can be a fun spaz. Pretty amazing lines. Has to be pretty close to purebred if not the real deal. Such a sweetie face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted March 28, 2018 Lost mine to a brain tumor, which they are also known for. Great dogs but some breeds werent meant to be. Best dog I ever had was a boxer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 927 Posted March 28, 2018 Bummer, now when you piss on the floor they're gonna know it was you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites