Mate viewing crossing the bridge…
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JennA, I am so sorry to hear about your uphill battle. I just put two dogs down a month a apart, and I didn't bring our younger dogs with us. Our dachshund had a really hard time with loosing our first dog and then again a month later when we lost our second dog..if I would've known to bring him I probably would've..or should've.
He is still struggling, I think now 7 months later, he still misses them tremendously, and it doesn't help that he really doesn't care very much for Otis, our newest dog, the Basenji.
I wish you strenght through this and know that Fred will be painfree, running again on the other side .. -
wrote on 4 Oct 2009, 21:24 last edited by
I am so sorry but I think that is up to each family. There is just no way of knowing how or what the other one will do. I wish you the best my prayers and heart goes to you and your family.
Rita Jean
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wrote on 4 Oct 2009, 22:32 last edited by
I'm very sorry. I had 2 Basenjis that lived together for most of their lives. When I had to put Ringo to sleep because of a tumor I left Nika at home. I brought Ringo home and let Nika see and smell him. She seemed OK with doing that. Your 2 sound like they have a closer bond so that may not work for you. I think taking Ginger might be a good idea.
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wrote on 4 Oct 2009, 23:53 last edited by
Oh gosh… I am so sorry. I don't have any personal experience, but I would probably bring my other dog if I had to make a decision like that. I am so sorry. It breaks my heart. :(
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wrote on 5 Oct 2009, 01:01 last edited by
I'm so sorry. When my beagle, Zachary, was suffering from cancer, I was planning to bring Nemo along when we were going to put him to sleep. This crossed my mind from Patricia McConnell's "The Other End of the Leash" where she tells a very moving story about putting one of her dogs to sleep in the presence of her other dogs. In my case, Zachary, passed away at home before we could do that. I had Nemo come over and let him investigate on his own. I'm not sure if it really helped Nemo understand what happened or not, but I'd like to think so. Best wishes in whatever you decide to do.
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wrote on 5 Oct 2009, 02:03 last edited by
I do think it may help Ginger - when we lost our BG, she passed in our arms in the backyard. All the other dogs were still in their crates in our room. I brought them down one at a time and let them say good-bye. Her brother Tex sniffed all around her, especially her face, and then just stood guard over her. We finally had to pick him up. They were best buddies as well as being brother and sister.
So sorry to hear this, we never have them long enough.
Terry
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wrote on 6 Oct 2009, 12:51 last edited by
I am so sorry…please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers...((hugs))...
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wrote on 6 Oct 2009, 15:39 last edited by
You all are so wonderful.
I helped Fred to go meet Jesus today… the vet did an autopsy right after, and he said he had full blown stomach cancer that had spread to the pancreas and liver. So all that I had done was all I could do.I had been writing about some of the trials and meds on the "Basenji Puppy Matters" "Basenji Puppy Feeding" "Should I be concerned?" post. We have been dealing with it since July/August.
I was his mom for 10 months, a BRAT rescue, and he will be missed.
BTW - I did take Ginger, who is always high strung at the vet's office, even after a long walk beforehand. She was pacing the whole time, until the time, and she hung around for a little while, and stopped whining. Then she wanted to leave, and she never looked back, like she usually does, when he is in there getting tested. She didn't let out a peep in the car on the way home, came in, looked around once, and is now sleeping on the couch.
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wrote on 6 Oct 2009, 15:47 last edited by
My heart goes out to you just know Fred is resting not hurting anymore. Fred will always and forever love you that 10 months I bet was the best of his life. Thank you for caring and loving Fred.
Rita Jean
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wrote on 6 Oct 2009, 19:05 last edited by
Oh so sorry to hear of your (temporary) loss. Fred will be waiting for you and Ginger.
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He was a beautiful B. What a great picture to remember him by.
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wrote on 6 Oct 2009, 20:19 last edited by
I'm sorry for your loss. I believe like others here, that having Ginger with you and your dear Fred was best. May your happy memories help you through this time of sorrow. Prayers to you.
Dawn
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wrote on 6 Oct 2009, 20:45 last edited by
Sorry for your loss… and in January when I lost OJ and Mickii within 1 week, that left Kristii as an only dog... considering she was born at our home, she had never ever been withount another Basenji in the house... She too has never looked back... and has quite enjoyed being the center of attention... and honestly that blew our minds.... but we are grateful
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wrote on 6 Oct 2009, 21:05 last edited by
So sorry for the loss of Fred, what a handsome Basenji.
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wrote on 7 Oct 2009, 00:26 last edited by
I am so sorry for your loss. Dogs are very "forward looking" most of the time, hopefully ginger will settle in as the center of attention.
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wrote on 7 Oct 2009, 02:21 last edited by
I'm so sorry, but I'm also so happy to hear that you loved and cared for him even if it was only for a short time.
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wrote on 7 Oct 2009, 12:37 last edited by
I'm so sorry for your loss and at the same time so thankful that you gave Fred a loving home even if it was for such a short time. Thanks for the follow up on taking Ginger with you. I'll be facing that decision myself. Hugs to you and Ginger.
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wrote on 7 Oct 2009, 15:50 last edited by
I am so sorry for your loss, run free Fred.
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wrote on 12 Oct 2009, 02:07 last edited by
Everyone - you are all so kind!
I wrote about it here… http://dancingjenn.blogspot.com/ -
wrote on 12 Oct 2009, 02:20 last edited by
That was very touching. How is Ginger doing now?
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