Bye Old Friend Part 2

[Master Splinter]

I didn't want to hijack Sage Ninja's thread so I created my own...

Originally Posted by Master Splinter

Pitbulls are a very strong breed, they rarely will ever let you know something is wrong. My pit got a hold of an aluminum baseball bat once and broke 7 teeth, blood was everywhere but she still shook her butt like she was the happiest camper... Like the AC lady said, there was probably something wrong internally. It is definitely sad, I will keep you in my thoughts, as I love my pit and I know I will be devastated when her time comes.

You did everything you could do, don't dwell on what could have been done because you never know exactly what can be done, your love for your dog is huge and I wish you and your family the best through all of this.

-ms

It is so sad that not even one month ago I said the above in Sage Ninja's thread and last night my own pit passed away. We went swimming and she was running around like her ol' crazy self just like she always is and when it was time to come inside she came in and laid down under her blanket cause she was all wet. Nothing out of the ordinary at this point. Later in the evening my wife and I notice she is still laying there and seemed a little lethargic. We checked her out and nothing seemed wrong so we thought she was just tired from all of the fun she had, again this didn't seem odd at all, this is normal behavior for her. At around 1 in the morning she got out of bed and laid next to my side of the bed and whined. I lifted my blanket thinking she would crawl up but she couldn't. So I helped her up not thinking much of it and about 30 mins later she was whining even louder. My wife and I were really worried now because she felt colder and was staring off into nothing. So we took her to the emergency vet where they gave her some medicine to help her heart beat and put her on oxygen but it didn't help. The doctor said that her spleen had ruptured and she had bleed internally. There wasn't much that they could do other than make her comfortable. She went away at 2:30am. I am still in shock that it happened, never did I think it would happen so unexpectedly, but I guess that is just how life is.

R.I.P Baby Girl Brooke November 22nd, 2001 - July 12, 2011 - 9 years old

-ms

[rufus]

Sorry to hear about the passing of your dog,Master Splinter. I had a cat pass away unexpectly two months ago so I know how much of shock it is.

[Donnie]

I'm really sorry Master Splinter.

My family and I lost our pug not too long ago, and that story sounded all too familiar.

[Voltron]

I'm so sorry Master Splinter. It's really hard to say goodbye.

[Revan]

Those pictures of her are powerful. But she seems to have had a good life and was loved by her family. I am sorry to hear about your loss as I too know how it feels to loose a friend and family member like this.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I'm really sorry for your loss Master Splinter. my condolences

[Roseangelo]

So sorry.

[Raph's Girl]

So sorry for your loss!!! It's always hard when a pet dies. They're part of the family!

This is one of my fave poems:

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

[Shredder]

Master Splinter, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss (and the same to Sage Ninja on hers). Losing a beloved animal is never easy.

[Eiko]

Very sorry Master Splinter to hear about your loss it is very hard when you lose a member of you family.

[Luzmagica]

Im sorry ...

Always hard to loose a part of our families that give so much love...
My condolences for MS and Sage ninja too.

[Master Splinter]

Thank you everyone for the nice comments and everything. It is definitely different not having her around... My wife and I have had Brooke since she was a week old and had to bottle feed her and everything... She was like our first child who just happened to be very furry... Everything I grab something to eat I'm expecting her to be there staring me down wanting a piece of food...

-ms

[NameGoesHere1066]

I love the picture of your dog in the tub. I love animals.