Victoria
Im so sorry for your loss of JDog and to hear about Gooses ill health

my thoughts and prayers are with you sweetie
Hugz
Rozlyn

Well just an update on Goose: He seems to be doing better the Vet is just amazed and calls him a wonder dog. He will be 15 in Aug and it looks like at this time he;s going to make it. I soooo miss my J-Dog. We will be moving to AZ soon and the hardest part is that Jay lived his whole life in our house. I feel like I will be leaving him behine. Just one more thing to deal with.

Hang in there Victoria. You will come along just fine.

I was glad to see Goose is still with you too. When you move, you may leave the house behind but J-Dog will go with you no matter where you go, as he lives and is quite well in your heart.

I know the feeling- we are moving out of state in May too. I'm just trying not to think about it even though, I know, deep down, that Beth is right.

I am so happy to hear that Goose is doing well! Thank you for the update.

Wonderful news about Goose, Victoria. Sounds like you did get a true miracle of added time.
We were all praying for Goose and you and it is so great to hear he is doing better.

Each day we have them longer ...we are truly blessed.

Give that boy a big hug from all his aunts and uncles here!

Hugs, Victoria...you took care of him so well and he has shown he is a fighter.

I know J-dog was raised where you are now and you are moving but his spirit is in you and where you go, so does he. He wouldn't let you leave him behind.

Keep us updated...we love to hear the good news that happens..it gives others hope just when they need it and as for the rest of us, I know it always makes me smile...and that makes my day.

Judy

Hi all
How many of you come here ready to say something about your lost pet and then begin to read all the post (well maybe not all but at least 3). And then start to cry because you feel there pain and heartack? I was going to talk to day but just can't. Spring is in the air and it;s going to come in without my J-dog. Feeling very down today. Just got the license renewal today and Jays name is still on it. Makes me sad once again!!

I know what you mean Victoria. Spring means heartworm season and I had to start Gidget & Browser on their cubes. There were still 2 doses for Goliath in the drawer with his name on them. So often I run across something unexpected that catches me completely off guard. At times it is in something that someone says here that hits me once again like a mack truck. The good news is when these times occur, the sadness doesn't last as long as it used to.

There are many things of Goliath's I haven't looked at in a very long time. One of these days I will pull Goliath's little puppy mementos storage box out from under the bed. So far I have not been able to bring myself to do that. In time when I am ready I will though, and when I do I know I will have a good long bout of tears.

Hugs of comfort to you Victoria.

Had a really hard weekend with my friend Judy. Her dog Gunner had to be put down. We drove down to the Vets, which was my same vet. I went in with her to take Gunner to the Rainbow bridge. The table was right next to where Jay-Dog was put down. It would seem that Goose is out living all his buddys. I do know I will be visiting this with Goose soon. Man all the dogs my dogs grew up with are all passing at the same time. And it seem all my friend are calling me to help them through it. Thats ok it help me too! I think real soon I am going to be able to share some really great storys about J-Dog.

Sometimes things work out in very mysterious ways. Taking a big part in helping others through their grief and pain often lends healing to our own broken hearts. I am sorry however to hear that it seems so many are passing so close together. In a way that may be comforting to you, as you will know they are not alone. All of these furry loved ones will be together. I often wonder who Goliath is hanging out with.

I look forward to hearing your stories of J-Dog and rejoice in that you and Goose have had this quality time together. It's good to see you again Victoria. May you be blessed and find peace as you continue your journey of healing.

Thanks so much goliath. I like comming here!

Victoria....we like you coming here also. We always wonder how you and Goose are doing and when you have a moment to stop by, it brings a smile to our faces when you are able to share good news with us...about Goose. Everyday is a blessing and we pray you two have many more days of quality time together. Just remember to always give him a hug from us.

I know it is hard when your friends lose their special ones but I am sure they are glad you are there because they know you truly understand what they are going through as you, just like us, have been there and when we say we understand, there can be no doubt.

We look forward to stories of J-dog when you have the time and are ready.

Don't forget that hug for Goose (and for you, too).

I second everything LoveThem just said. You like coming here and I like seeing you Victoria.

Hugs to you,
Beth

Sorry there has been no update in a while but we have been moving. We moved from Ca to AZ both Goose and Dinky made the move with flying colors. Goose is doing much better here in AZ. In Ca we lived at 8000 ft, and that was a lot for his heart condition. Now we are much lower and he really seems to be doing much better. I thought only cats had 9 lives LOL. Goose is an amazing dog! But today is going to be hard... My husband and I could not move at the same time we still have a business in CA so he will comute every month or so till we sell our other house. So it just me and the dogs. I know Goose will miss his daddy very much, but I will try to make up for him. My job tommorow will be to meet the (possible) new vet. I have an appointment to check out the vet hospital. Hopefully he will be a good vet.

We do have some freinds here so it won't be too lonely. I asked today if something was to happen to Goose while my husband was away could they help me bury Goose. They said yes. We have made a plan as to where we will bury him. Goose has given us much more time than we ever thought we would have. We set him up a kiddie pool on the back deck and he loves it. Will try to get a picture of him in it. It will make you smile, it does us every day. I really do miss my j-dog I really thought he would move with us. Guess one never knows when they are going to go. I have worked through most of the hard part and now I'm on the good memorys (for the most part). Anyway thanks for letting me share.
Victoria

It's so nice to see you again Victoria. I have often thought about you and wondered how the move went. Glad to hear Goose is still with you and doing well. My hubby is out of town for close to a month at a time too. It's hard to get used to, but in time you will adapt. That was very insightful on your part to make arrangements with your friends in case something happens to Goose, even though I know it was very hard for you.

It is truly amazing how well Goose is doing after all this time. I'm so glad for you. J-Dog must be watching over all of you well. Sounds to me like he moved right along with you.

I'd love to see Goose in his kiddie pool. Whenever we can let these babies enjoy something they love it bring such happiness. Today is the day my Browser will swim for the very first time. I have a feeling he will love it too because he enjoys the outdoors so much.

Those good memories of J-Dog that you are having now is absolutely fantastic. It feels sooooo good when we finally can get to a place of remembering with a smile and give thanks. This is the gift J-Dog left behind just for you when he passed away.

I hope to see you more often Victoria now that you haved moved and become a bit more settled. Have fun with Goose and Dinky.

Much love to you with a big hug,
Beth

Just another update. Goose is still holding his own. He seem to be stable at the moment. In Aug He will be 15 wow I never thought he would live that long with all his problems. I thought I found a Vet but didn't feel right about it. You know that funny feeling you get but can't put your finger on it. I heard a story of someone taking there dog in to get put down and it took 45 mins for the dog to pass on and it cryed the whole time.
I did take Dinky in to get a blood test so she could begin heartworm meds. It was kind of strange the vet held her and the helper or teck tryed to draw blood, it took her 3 sticks to draw her blood. So I woke up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat think about the other dog. I was wondering if they missed the vein and thats why it took so long for the dog to pass. Anyway I made the choice about finding another Vet. So today I went to another one and met her.I'm glad I did I really liked her she was on the same page as my former Vets that I loved. So I feel much better now.

I am so glad to hear Goose is holding his own. Bless him. 15 years old...what a gift that is.

I am also glad you listened to your inner voice and found a vet you are comfortable with. I can't help but hope that story you heard was wrong somehow. That is unforgivable and no vet should have a license to practice if they don't HELP these sweethearts or don't know how to help them.

I found my inner voice about people has not steered me wrong....everywhere in life but it is so important when it involves a vet.

Hugs to you and Goose.....keep up the good work and I know Goose is always doing his best to help you.

I think I might be going to my new Vet earlyer than I wanted. Dinky for the last 3 days has had blood in her stool. Not alot she had the runs but that cleared up but there is still a little blood at the end of her movement. Should I be worried? She is still eating and does not act like she feels bad. I just get freaked out any time somethings happens because of the loss of J-dog.

To be reassured, I would have the vet check out blood in the stool. Maybe your baby is constipated and straining a little or maybe the vet can prescribe something to help.

It is that old saying about rather being safe than sorry. Blood in the stool should be checked out.
The sooner you ever notice something and have it checked..the better you will feel having done that...and it gives you a chance to talk to the vet about it also...the more information we have, many times will be quite reassuring.

Good luck in whatever you decide. Please keep us updated.

Hi all just another update:
Dinky is fine, but Goose is having a real hard time. He is having alot of bad days in a row. Hope this changes I curled up on his bed with him today and cryed knowing his time is running out. He has been having labored breathing and fainting spells on and off today. I really wanted my husband to see him again before he passes. I really don't want to do this alone. I have had thoughs of putting him down or dying at home. Its just to hard..... If he would go in his sleep that would be the best. I wish our dogs could talk so I would know what he wanted. Well its just a waiting game now. When I think of putting him down all I think of is my little J-dog... Anyway I need some encourgement.

Please call your vet. That breathing and fainting reminded me of the day I had to take Little Guy to the ER and found out it was caused by fluid filling his chest and not allowing his lungs to expand so he couldn't breathe and if I hadn't been home...he would have suffocated to death. At least tell your vet on the phone what is going on or take Goose in for an examination.

I know it is not easy. I have been there and I have been there alone more than once. I could never allow my babies to suffer and if I felt they were....I was at the vet or had the vet come to my home to find out as quickly as possible what was happening.

They are more important than whatever we feel. We just have to find the strength to help them when they cannot help themselves. (I don't believe one can pass with peace on their own).

I don't know how soon your husband can be there but if Goose is having fluid in his chest, it is an emergency..they can put him in an oxygen tent for help right away and maybe buy some time that way.

I just am not strong enough to watch my baby struggle and die..if that's what will happen. It just does not sound like something to tackle on your own without involving your vet.

Please call him. Goose needs you to help him. We find the strength somehow when we see they are suffering. That our way of repaying all that unconditional love they gave us. Maybe the vet CAN help Goose but you have to call him or take him in. I know when I called my vet hospital and said my Little Guy was struggling to breathe...I was told to bring him right in and the whole place was there ready to help him because it is such an emergency.

Hugs and prayers to you and Goose.

I am glad to hear Dinky is okay. That is a blessing.