Lost my best friend today

waterman · 04-20-2009, 03:12 PM

Well, the time came faster than I wanted. We had to put our faithful girl Nala down today. The cancer she had moved faster than we thought and last night was painful for her. Had to carry her outside to go to the bathroom last night and this morning. I just hated to do it but she was in pain and the pain killers she was on weren't doing it. My wife and I were with her to the end. Tears rolled and I am not an emotional person. She was the best dog I think you could have. She was smart and well behaved. At 9 weeks she was potty trained.

She loved to ride in the pickup truck. Roll down the window and she was in heaven. Kept her collar and will put it on the motorcycle so she will always have that ride. She is now buried on top of the hill so she can look out over her domain and we can see her from our deck. Our exchange student from 4 years ago was back this last week and we told her that time was short for her and she was sad since they were best of buddies also.

Sleep well my precious girl and I will see you again and we can play more.

damark115 · 04-20-2009, 03:31 PM

Sorry to hear. It is never easy.

**Cajunrider** · 04-20-2009, 03:59 PM

I'm sorry, it's never easy to see a family pet go through this. I had to do the same to our 15 year old Dachshund a little over 3 years ago. That was tough. I took the easier way out and had my son in law take her to the vet and be with her. I was working and my wife couldn't do it. I have a Boxer and Maltese now and don't think either could be replaced, especially the female Boxer. She's great and so loyal. Take care and I hope time heals.

pirate · 04-20-2009, 06:26 PM

waterman, I'm so sorry to hear about this. Growing up on the farm, I had to go through that with many of our dogs, cats, and even horses. Having a pet is a great thing, but it's so hard to let them go. Rest assured that you did the right thing, as you gave her peace. I think that is a great gift, even though it really hurts right now.

**trip** · 04-20-2009, 07:07 PM

Been there Waterman. I cried like a baby when my dog had a stroke and we had to put her to sleep.

You're not alone, my friend.

ells · 04-20-2009, 07:38 PM

Sorry to hear about that Joel, I know it can be rough. Interestingly, we were going to take one of our cats for his final vet trip today but got word last night that our brother-in -law passed away and that has taken precedence (thrown things into a state of distress) for a few days at least. Vicki jetted off to OKC during the night to be with her sister and I'll join them in a day or so.

**ringadingh** · 04-20-2009, 08:14 PM

Sorry to here that, its really too bad.

**Cajunrider** · 04-20-2009, 08:27 PM

Sorry to hear of your brother in law Ells. Prayers go out to you and the family.

**coacha** · 04-20-2009, 10:47 PM

Hard thing to do for sure waterman. Went through the same thing with the first dog that my family had and fear I'll be doing the same thing soon with our oldest dog.

Ells, sorry to hear of your family's loss. Prayers go out to you and your family.

chainsaw · 04-20-2009, 10:50 PM

The Peace of the Lord be with you all.

pirate · 04-20-2009, 11:26 PM

Ells, sorry to read of your loss as well.

ballast · 04-20-2009, 11:34 PM

It's hard, but it was the right thing. I had to take in my cat that had been with me for nearly 20 years...

reaper · 04-21-2009, 07:48 PM

My heart felt condolences to you and your family. I had to put down my best friend of 13 years last August. It's never easy.

dougster · 04-21-2009, 07:59 PM

So sorry to hear. My thoughts are with you. I had to put Belle down last year.

kawgirl · 04-21-2009, 09:19 PM

I'm so sorry you had to make that decision waterman, but I know you made the right one. I fear I will be making the same decision before too terribly long with my 12 year old baby. He's my best bud too.

04-20-2009, 03:12 PM	#1
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Lost my best friend today Well, the time came faster than I wanted. We had to put our faithful girl Nala down today. The cancer she had moved faster than we thought and last night was painful for her. Had to carry her outside to go to the bathroom last night and this morning. I just hated to do it but she was in pain and the pain killers she was on weren't doing it. My wife and I were with her to the end. Tears rolled and I am not an emotional person. She was the best dog I think you could have. She was smart and well behaved. At 9 weeks she was potty trained. She loved to ride in the pickup truck. Roll down the window and she was in heaven. Kept her collar and will put it on the motorcycle so she will always have that ride. She is now buried on top of the hill so she can look out over her domain and we can see her from our deck. Our exchange student from 4 years ago was back this last week and we told her that time was short for her and she was sad since they were best of buddies also. Sleep well my precious girl and I will see you again and we can play more. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-20-2009, 03:31 PM	#2
damark115 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Methuen MA Posts: 349	Lost my best friend today Sorry to hear. It is never easy.
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04-20-2009, 03:59 PM	#3
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Lost my best friend today I'm sorry, it's never easy to see a family pet go through this. I had to do the same to our 15 year old Dachshund a little over 3 years ago. That was tough. I took the easier way out and had my son in law take her to the vet and be with her. I was working and my wife couldn't do it. I have a Boxer and Maltese now and don't think either could be replaced, especially the female Boxer. She's great and so loyal. Take care and I hope time heals. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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04-20-2009, 06:26 PM	#4
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Lost my best friend today waterman, I'm so sorry to hear about this. Growing up on the farm, I had to go through that with many of our dogs, cats, and even horses. Having a pet is a great thing, but it's so hard to let them go. Rest assured that you did the right thing, as you gave her peace. I think that is a great gift, even though it really hurts right now.
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04-20-2009, 07:07 PM	#5
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Lost my best friend today Been there Waterman. I cried like a baby when my dog had a stroke and we had to put her to sleep. You're not alone, my friend. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-20-2009, 07:38 PM	#6
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Lost my best friend today Sorry to hear about that Joel, I know it can be rough. Interestingly, we were going to take one of our cats for his final vet trip today but got word last night that our brother-in -law passed away and that has taken precedence (thrown things into a state of distress) for a few days at least. Vicki jetted off to OKC during the night to be with her sister and I'll join them in a day or so.
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04-20-2009, 08:14 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Lost my best friend today Sorry to here that, its really too bad. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-20-2009, 08:27 PM	#8
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Lost my best friend today Sorry to hear of your brother in law Ells. Prayers go out to you and the family. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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04-20-2009, 10:47 PM	#9
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Lost my best friend today Hard thing to do for sure waterman. Went through the same thing with the first dog that my family had and fear I'll be doing the same thing soon with our oldest dog. Ells, sorry to hear of your family's loss. Prayers go out to you and your family. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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04-20-2009, 10:50 PM	#10
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Lost my best friend today The Peace of the Lord be with you all.
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04-20-2009, 11:26 PM	#11
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Lost my best friend today Ells, sorry to read of your loss as well.
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04-20-2009, 11:34 PM	#12
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Lost my best friend today It's hard, but it was the right thing. I had to take in my cat that had been with me for nearly 20 years... __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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04-21-2009, 07:48 PM	#13
reaper Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 591	Lost my best friend today My heart felt condolences to you and your family. I had to put down my best friend of 13 years last August. It's never easy. __________________ Doug 08 1600 Nomad FI Metallic Ocean Blue / Neutron Silver Web Slinger's Speedo face, Chuckster's Air Kit, Jay's LED Tail light, dshelly's throttle mod, Kuryakan Deep Bezel lens, Headlight Modulator, Kuryakan Run/Brake/Turn, DWG 2" speakers and amp, Stebel Air Horn Fire & Iron, Red Knights, ROK, VBA, VRA, VROC, IAFF
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04-21-2009, 07:59 PM	#14
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Lost my best friend today So sorry to hear. My thoughts are with you. I had to put Belle down last year. __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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04-21-2009, 09:19 PM	#15
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Lost my best friend today I'm so sorry you had to make that decision waterman, but I know you made the right one. I fear I will be making the same decision before too terribly long with my 12 year old baby. He's my best bud too. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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