jojoandleo

[doriswe]

I'm sooooooo sorry about your pup. Sending lots of love your way today. ({) (})

[omeomi]

Ditto what Doris said

I'm so sorry you've had to go through this. I've been in the same position with a kitty with renal failure. It's never easy.

Big hugs to you.

[gozf]

Sept 18, 2012 18:10:18 GMT -5 omeomi said:

Ditto what Doris said

I'm so sorry you've had to go through this. I've been in the same position with a kitty with renal failure. It's never easy.

Big hugs to you.

Me too. So sad and awful. Please take care of yourself, JoJo

[jojoandleo]

Sept 18, 2012 17:54:38 GMT -5 doriswe said:

I'm sooooooo sorry about your pup. Sending lots of love your way today.

Thank you. The vet said he had to have had kidney failure before he even got to Second Chance because of how advanced it was. There is no cure for it, just maintenance, so there was nothing we could have done, or a way we could have known until it all went into overdrive. He was VERY sick these last few days and lost 5 pounds. I got to take him on a last walk and hold him and cuddle him. I've been :-( :-( :-( All day, but I know he isn't suffering anymore. I'm just glad he had a good life for as short as it was. He always got to sleep on the bed, left over steak, lamb from my FIL (who was a rancher with sheep and cows until recently), and he was very very loved. I'm glad we got him. ({) (})

[Deleted]

Omg just reading this makes me all teary. I can't imagine going through that! I'm soooo sorry.

[doriswe]

We had to put my daughter's dog down a few years ago and it was honestly, one of the most difficult things I've ever been through.

Huge hugs from my crazy house to yours tonight.

[jojoandleo]

Sept 18, 2012 18:11:41 GMT -5 gozf said:

Sept 18, 2012 18:10:18 GMT -5 omeomi said:

Ditto what Doris said

I'm so sorry you've had to go through this. I've been in the same position with a kitty with renal failure. It's never easy.

Big hugs to you.

Me too. So sad and awful. Please take care of yourself, JoJo

My friends and H have been good. He took the day off work to be with me. We have a German Shepherd as well and she has been a bit mopey, so my friend had her over for a play date and she had a blast, which made me happy. Now H is getting me my favorite food. He's also going to frame my favorite picture of baby Leo for the living room.

He was my first dog who was MINE. I waited until I had a house instead of an apartment so he had a nice yard and he was my spoiled baby.

[jojoandleo]

Thank you guys so much! He will live on forever in my screen name. Sorry if I was harsh on liubot, it's just, what if I hadn't been able to spend that money? It would be so much harder if I didn't know 100% I did EVERYTHING I
Could. And, I'm doggy sensitive now. And I'm kind of a bitch to begin with anyway.

[doriswe]

You know what, you were dead on with everything you said in that post. Pets are fabulous, but they are a HUGE responsibility!

[omeomi]

My heart is seriously breaking for you.

It's so sweet that your H is trying to do what he can to take care of you.

I know it's a very tough time, and you're probably trying to stay strong, but don't be afraid to let your emotions go. I'm sure you need that right now.

Damn, I wish I could be there to hug you and cry with you

ETA- I know the expense that comes with trying to keep an animal alive with renal failure. I did it for a long time. So I don't think you were too harsh on Liubot. I think she needed to hear about the expenses that come with it, especially the unexpected ones.

[Deleted]

So sorry

[makncheez]

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. Our pets aren't just pets, they are members of our family. Sending you lots of hugs and thoughts.

[bullygirl979]

Just read the post. Jojo, I am so, so, so incredibly sorry. I can't even imagine. Huge hugs!

[imalwaysme79]

I'm late to the post, but I wanted to say how sorry I am too. I definitely am not looking forward to the day that I'll have to put my dog down. It's the hardest thing! {hugs}

[BlueBayou]

My heart is breaking for you. Im so sorry for your loss and pain. Huge huge hugs to you.

[starburst604]

I'm so sorry Jojo, my sister lost her dog recently to renal failure. They spent thousands trying to help her but she doesn't regret a dime of it and I'm sure you feel the same. I hope your H and other pooch are able to bring you some comfort.

[jojoandleo]

Sept 19, 2012 6:03:03 GMT -5 starburst604 said:

I'm so sorry Jojo, my sister lost her dog recently to renal failure. They spent thousands trying to help her but she doesn't regret a dime of it and I'm sure you feel the same. I hope your H and other pooch are able to bring you some comfort.

I do not regret any of the money I spent. However, had I been unable to spend that money, I would always wonder if he could have pulled through. Granted, the fluids would not have cured his Kidney failure, but they would have given him more comfortable time with us.

Thank you everyone for the kind words.

[udscoobychick]

*hugs*

[marigoldgirl]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[bowies]

Oh jojo, I am so sorry. You provided him a loving home for the time he got to spend here, and it sounds like he had a happy life. I know how tough it is to say goodbye.

[dakotadangerdog]

Awwww jojo I am so sorry!!!!! Big hugs to you. Losing my dogs is one of my biggest fears

[turtle1120]

I'm so sorry Jojo! **hugs**