Juggernaut 11,054 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 13 years is a good long life for a white boxer... Pete has had diabetes for around a year and a half... and was nearly blind. his organs just started shutting down..... Still, it don't make loosin' your best bud any easier... He was a gentle giant and a big baby... Dumb as a box of rocks in all the good ways... I got to laugh at least once a day for 13 years. he was afraid of just about everything... at 100lbs... it was cute and pitiful. like the old saying goes... God, help me to be the person my dog thinks I am... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Bless his heart... Drew like I told you this morning man, I'm here for ya bro. It hurts to lose such a loved one. Anytime you want to chat just give me a call. I'm really sorry man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtnichols 51 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 juggernaut, I am sorry for your loss,. I offer my condolences,.. it's like loosing a trusted family member,.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 thanks Shannon... and I will.. once i can talk for more than five words without blubering like a school girl... just give max an extra hug tonight.... and you guys.. give Willie and Sampson (And all the other doggers I forgot names of) hugs as well Gun people (most the time) are dog people as well.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6500rpm 670 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Dogs can be very special friends Juggs, and I honestly feel your pain when I think about it. Just the fact that you posted shows just how much Petey means to you. Hope when we go all our buds will be there to meet us and show us the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I am so sorry to hear of your loss Drew! I just gave Samson a steak bone and am giving him lots of lovin'. Read Ecclesiasties 3:21; all dogs may go to heaven. LMK what if anything I can do, you got my number. May you receive blessings & grace in your loss. 1911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Drew... my sympathies... I just lost my Zoey last week... she got loose... never returned... so I can share your sorrow... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fast911ray 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'm so jorry Juggernaut, and my heart goes out to you. No words I can offer will ease the pain of losing Pete, that is something only time can do. Be thankful for having had those 11 years, the love you shared for each other during that time. I dread the day when I must face the loss of Yukon 'Bill', my siberian husky. He is just 7.. we have maybe 5-6 years left together, but that time will fly by in the blink of an eye. Be well brother. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koliadko 207 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'm so sorry. I know it hurts when you lose a buddy like that. You, and him, are in my prayers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Franky 2 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Sorry about the loss Juggs. I'm sure he made your life that much better. My heart goes out to you bro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azrial 1,091 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I am sorry for the lost of your family friend. A loss like this is one we never "get over." Eventually. we just learn to move around it and get on with our lives. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lorie Ann 11 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I had to post on this thread the Drew started. Petey was THAT dog. AAww...a sad day. But it really was for the better. He took a huge turn for the worse yesterday. We knew we were getting close to the end. He was not suffering at all, because if he was suffering we would have put him down earlier. He still had a great quality of life.... heck he laid on the couch all day and slept. He would get up to eat, go potty outside and bug the heck out of you for his treat in the evening. He will be sorely missed!! Petey let us know that it was time for him to go. Not to be graphic but When he threw-up black/maroon paste we knew it was not good. (I guess it was blood.) And later on like 1:00 am it came out the other end and once again around 3:00 am. He hung in there until the very end. We called the vet first thing this morning. He could not even walk. The vet had a hard time finding a vein with blood in it. His blood pressure was real low. It was just time. We had a lot of time to say goodbye and get some closure. So that is good, where as Indy......you had no idea your dog would be gone....sorry for your loss!! Petey outlived all his siblings by a year or so. We were hoping that we could do it after James (Drew's son) came home from U of M for Thanksgiving break but Petey just got too bad.....so we had to tell James over the phone. So that was our last 24 hours. I was able to stay home from work, which was good for Drew because this hit him hard!! Drew and Petey were together 24/7. He is hanging in there and me too, he was like our kid....13 years day in and day out. Tomorrow morning will be weird for me, because I always let him out in the morning and gave him breakfast and his insulin shot and a pain pill and now that part of my routine is simply gone!! Too weird!!! We are very thankful for the years we had with Petey and we will see him in heaven one day. Thanks for all of your support.....you all are the best!! Have a GREAT Thanksgiving. Take care and God Bless, Lorie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elvis christ 451 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Sorry for your loss. Those pictures and your description of him made me smile. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Lorie we are here for you too gal. I'm so sorry for your loss. 13 years is a long time. Sending good thoughts your way now.... You and the rest of the family have a great Thanksgiving and God bless. BTW Max got a special treat tonite in Pete's honor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
read_the_wall 614 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'm very sorry for your loss guys. It sounds like like your dog had a great family and a great life. He probably wouldn't have traded it for anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutjoe 276 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Drew and Lorri, While I haven't had to go through what your going through my heart goes out to you. It does come down to a quality of life issue for them though. If you need anything don't hesitate to drop me a line Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superhawk138 202 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'm sorry to hear about that. just remember Pete is in a much better place now and he will live on in your memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adavid02 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 beautiful boxer. i cant imagine losing mine. sorry for your loss Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Don't know what else to say, things like this are always hard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernaut 11,054 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 thanks all you guys for being there... I can't think of better folks to share the good times and the bad times with than all y'all.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joelrod47 373 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 He'll be sitting on the steps into Heaven waiting on you, Drew.............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sudaevpps43 31 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I am sure he had as full and happy a life as any dog could want. Still, no matter what it isn't easy losing a friend. Best wishes and take care. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SoloS 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 If you'll accept condolences and sympathy from a noob, you got 'em from clear out in the Rockies. Had a boxer/bull mastiff mix that was the goofiest, gentlest, and strongest dog I've ever known. Found him running around stray in Chicago one Christmas Eve, and we always hoped we managed to balance the hardship of his earlier life with the good years he had with us. The vet figured he was maybe 5-y-o when we found him, 6 years later he developed lymphoma and it got bad fast, maybe a month. My heart goes out to you, they're family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ck43001 12 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 You have my sympathies. Craig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Sorry about your loss, Juggs and Mrs. Juggs. He looked like a sweetheart, and I'm sure he was, by the way you guys talk about him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gothmog 24 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) You have my deepest sympathy, the loss of a friend is always the hardest. From the pictures he looked like a character and a half. But, life goes on, just remember him in the best of ways, everyday think of the silly, goofy, funny stuff that he did, and he will always be with you. My best friend is named Odin, he's a shepard/lab mix and 10 years old this christmas and he has been my rock through thick and thin. So I know what you mean by your best bud. Here he's getting his favorite ear scratchin. All I can say is it gets better bro, it will take time and a major adjustment, but always think of the good things. He's in heaven waitin on his treat. Edited November 25, 2008 by Gothmog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobAsh 582 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 My deepest condolences Drew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evildog 20 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Sorry to hear about your loss. At least you had that time together and the memorys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sunset_Va 2 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I know how sad you are and my sympathies to you. I have gone through the same feelings as you are going through, our animal friendships are much deeper than our human friendships. But to not let him suffer anymore is a hard but wise decision to make. You will always remember him and thats what is important. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Franky 2 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 He'll be sitting on the steps into Heaven waiting on you, Drew.............. This one really shed a tear in my eye Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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