kingfisher7151 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Our valiant little dog lost his fight today. His kidney levels were off the charts. We elected not to hospitalize him, the look in his eyes told us enough. There isn't a strong enough word to express the sorrow we feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I am so, so very sorry to hear this. I know you loved him very much and you tried so hard to help him. I hope there's some comfort in knowing that you gave him a wonderful life full of love when he was with you, and that you gave him the ultimate kindness in helping him pass gently. I can't imagine the heartbreak you must be feeling. RIP, dear Trooper. There's no more pain. roxanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 So sorry. He was a good boy. And you gave him a good life. Guess that's the best one can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I am so very sorry for your loss. You did absolutely everything you could, I know. My prayers are with you at this time . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach BCs Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Awwww. When I saw this 'new topic', I didn't want to read it. I am so very sorry. You tried everything possible. RIP Trooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Oh gosh. I am very sorry for the pain you must be feeling. You gave Trooper courageous and full support, up to and including this difficult decision. Peace be with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon's girl Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I agree with Jovi, when I saw this thread, I didn't want to read it. I'm so sorry you lost this battle, but you did the right thing for Trooper. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chene Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 I think Roxanne said it all. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvw Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 OMG, this was quite a blow to read. My heart is breaking for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisandgabe Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 I'm so sorry. I know too well how much it hurts. Take comfort in knowing you gave him every chance you could, and made the best decisions for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfreda Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Truly heartbreaking... young Trooper has been in my thoughts a lot, and I am just so sorry to hear this... thinking of the times he enjoyed with you (playing, camping etc.) when he wasn't feeling so badly. Such a love... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz P Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 You gave him the best life you could. I know that isn't much comfort now, but some day it might be. Dogs are happy as long as they know they are loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 I'm so sorry. Run free, sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum24dog Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Can add no more to what has already been said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransplantedSpud Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 I've been reading these boards for months, but I have never posted before. I wish my first post could say something more comforting, but all I can tell you is that I too have been following Trooper's story and had to take a deep breath before opening this thread. All I can say is that I am sending condolences and sympathy from another person who was rooting for you and Trooper from afar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 I'm so sorry. I know you are broken hearted. I hope that in time your happy memories of him will help to buffer the grief and I hope that you find peace knowing you did everything you could for him and that the end was also a great act of love. Godspeed Trooper. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxMom Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 I've been reading and following and rooting for him as well. I'm so sorry he's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 So sad to read of Trooper's passing. FWIW, I think you did the best thing for him. You are all in my thoughts. Ruth and Gibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Boots Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 He was so lucky to be part of your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Coyote Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Oh, shoot. Now I'm crying. You all tried so hard. And even then sometimes you just can't save them. I wanted so much for him to make it. When I talked to my vet about this because I was worried about my Tommy's kidneys he told me that autoimmune can attack various organs. You just never know. We were lucky. Her kidneys are fine. But it could just as easily have been us. Oh, crumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfisher7151 Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thank you all for the kind words. I still can't make it very long without breaking down, life just wasn't fair to him. After he passed I asked the vet if she had any idea why he was so sick. She said she has a hunch that perhaps as a pup he got into something toxic, rat poison or something, that did systemic damage. He most certainly had more going on than just the autoimmune disease. He also may be an example of the Darwin effect. He had some genetic mutation that made him incompatible with living and reproducing. He was just so lively, every part of my day reminds me of him. I take a shower and expect him to be at the door waiting to catch the stray drops. Or Keeper barks and I expect to hear him screaming at the other end of the house and come running so he wouldn't miss out on the fun. Or I turn on the hose to water flowers and expect him to bolt between my legs to get the water. I feed the cats and expect to have to yell at him for stalking them. His memory is everywhere. I know I'll enjoy that someday, but it's just breaking my heart right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Oh, I am so so sorry to read this news. You are in my thoughts. Run free Trooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligande Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I am so very sorry to be reading this. I know you tried your hardest for him, when they go too young it is so very hard. As others have said try to take comfort in knowing you gave him the best possible life. My thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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