My Miniature Schnauzer UPDATE Jan 4 He's gone now.

[The70RT]

The last few weeks our boy Stumpy wasn't feeling so good. He acted like he was in a lot of pain and just wasn't active as normal. 2 weeks ago we took him to the vet and they said his blood count was low and took an x-ray. They said his ribcage was swollen and things just looked to full in there. He was to go in for a scope today and after seeing this  they ended up having to cut him wide open. 1/10 of his weight was this huge tumor   Anyway it went smooth but he is 12 years old and has to stay for a couple days to make sure he is gonna be ok. He is like on of our kids and thought I would share.

[chargergirl]

Go Stumpy...kick butt buddy!

[skip68]

    Poor Stumpy.      I hope he turns out ok.   Even though he did pee on my wifes horse saddle.        Get well Stumpy.  Love Chuck, Lisa and the saddle....      Man Dennis, you guys are falling apart.   first you and now the stumpster.   Take care guys......   

[The70RT]

   Poor Stumpy.      I hope he turns out ok.   Even though he did pee on my wifes horse saddle.        Get well Stumpy.  Love Chuck, Lisa and the saddle....      Man Dennis, you guys are falling apart.   first you and now the stumpster.   Take care guys......   

Thanks. Yeah aint that the truth. I might be back to work in a couple weeks. At least I will be home till he recovers. Doctor and vet bills = nothing for the Charger though. 

[c00nhunterjoe]

glad he's ok, but i have to say, when i heard the name "stumpy" i couldnt help but laugh as i thought of walter brennan

[The70RT]

glad he's ok, but i have to say, when i heard the name "stumpy" i couldnt help but laugh as i thought of walter brennan

Thanks Joe. Never thought of that....

[b5blue]

Go Stumpy go! I bet he feels much better already! 

[The70RT]

Go Stumpy go! I bet he feels much better already! 

The wife called in and checked on him and they said he was gonna be ok. He might be able to come home tonight if not it will be tomorrow. 

[b5blue]

Good news! I think he will enjoy some turkey soon!

[Sublime/Sixpack]

Glad to hear that he is doing okay.

[The70RT]

Thanks guys. This is the second one he went through this year. He's a trooper and keeps on going.

[The70RT]

After the surgery he was himself for a couple weeks....well evidently the tumor was cancerous. The last 2 weeks he has started acting like he was before the surgery. A few shots again today, now we just gotta figure out when to put him down 

[adauto]

Pardon my original comment... I totally misread your post!!       My apologies! I know it's a tuff thing to go thru.. I lost my last one right after surgery.

[moparsons]

Sorry to hear that man.

[moparsons]

Glad to hear your boys gonna be ok. They are part of the family!

How bout reading the posts???     

[CB]

I kept thinking that my dog didn't deserve to suffer and had to make the same decision a couple years ago. Man, this was the toughest call I ever made. They become part of the family you can't say goodbye
Keep strong !
CB

[tan top]

After the surgery he was himself for a couple weeks....well evidently the tumor was cancerous. The last 2 weeks he has started acting like he was before the surgery. A few shots again today, now we just gotta figure out when to put him down 

aww no sorry to hear this , 

[Cooperman]

So sorry to hear that Dennis.

[RECHRGD]

  So sorry!

[b5blue]

 

[The70RT]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I figure when he doesn't acknowlege us when we come home it's time. When we are gone and come home he runs and greets us. He also enjoys going for a ride. When I grab the keys and he just lays there we will know. I just can't put him down now since he is showing some will to live. It is costing us for him to live but like others have said - Dogs are like family.

[Big Sugar]

Man thats a heartbreaker...Hang in there bud, Keep your chin up. You'll know when it's time.

My Heart goes out to you and your family.




Ron

[69rtse4spd]

So sorry also, they are very much part of the family. 

[jb666]

I am very sorry to hear of this... My heart breaks for you guys...

[nh_mopar_fan]

My sympathies to you and your family as well.

Been there. It was gut wrenching.

[The70RT]

Thanks for the concern everyone. We did what we had to do today. One of the hardest things we ever had to do though.

Dennis

[Cooperman]

Words are never enough Dennis. Just to say, we're thinking of you at this time.

[tan top]

 !! aww crikey Dennis     anyone who has ever lost a pet will know how your feeling Buddy ....

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Sorry for your loss man.......

[71ChallengeHer]

I'm so sorry for your loss 

[RECHRGD]

I know how hard it is.  Very sorry for your loss.  You'll meet up again.  A year or two ago I posted a writing called  "The Rainbow Bridge" for someone going through the same thing.  I'm out of town for awhile so don't have access to it now.  Maybe someone can find it and post it for you.    Bob

[71ChallengeHer]

       The Rainbow Bridge

        inspired by a Norse legend

By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,

Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.

Where the friends of man and woman do run,

When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,

Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.

On this golden land, they wait and they play,

Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,

For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.

Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,

Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,

Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.

All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,

Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met;

Together again, both person and pet.

So they run to each other, these friends from long past,

The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,

Has turned into joy once more in each heart.

They embrace with a love that will last forever,

And then, side-by-side, they cross over......... together

[b5blue]

Very nice....

[mikesbbody]

So sorry to hear that  I know how attached you become they are part of the Family.

[Silver R/T]

sorry about your loss.

[69bronzeT5]

Really sorry to hear that Dennis

[RECHRGD]

       The Rainbow Bridge

        inspired by a Norse legend

By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,

Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.

Where the friends of man and woman do run,

When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,

Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.

On this golden land, they wait and they play,

Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,

For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.

Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,

Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,

Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.

All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,

Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met;

Together again, both person and pet.

So they run to each other, these friends from long past,

The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,

Has turned into joy once more in each heart.

They embrace with a love that will last forever,

And then, side-by-side, they cross over......... together

Yep, that's it!  Thanks.  It still brings tears to my eyes.  Bob

[skip68]

So very sorry to hear about your loss of Stumpy.   To those who may not know, Chuck & I met this adorable dog, (and his proud parents ) when they did a road trip to our area. Cutest, sweetest, best mannered pup!! You're family and Stumpy are in our prayers.  

Lisa & Chuck

[ipstrategies]

Sorry to hear. Our family went through a similar situation with Rusty (golden ret. cocker mix) was 17 when he started having some problems it was a hard last ride to the vet. He loved cars and would sit for hours in the car while I worked outside.

[The70RT]

Thanks, you guys are the best. I remember the poem.....sad but sweet.

[Nacho-RT74]

sorry to heard that. We had to make the same on our Cocker spaniel sometime ago... is heartbreaken!

I'm with you Dennis

[Chad L. Magee]

Sorry about your loss, Dennis, I feel for you.  We had a salt-pepper miniature Schnauzer named Chauncy when I was growing up years ago.  He died the same way (cancer) at the age of 14.  Great dogs to have.....

[Neal_J]

Condolences to you & your family.  A tough loss.

[BB1]

I met the little guy before, so sweet he was. 

Maybe you guys can find another miniature Schnauzer down the road. 

[The70RT]

Condolences to you & your family.  A tough loss.

Thanks Neal.

Sorry about your loss, Dennis, I feel for you.  We had a salt-pepper miniature Schnauzer named Chauncy when I was growing up years ago.  He died the same way (cancer) at the age of 14.  Great dogs to have.....

Thanks Chad. I have had other dogs but he was someting else. He would sometimes throw a fit if he couldn't go with us somewhere. He would wait on the back of our couch by our bay window all day waiting for me or the lady to get home. We once left on vacation for 10 days and had a niece stay at the house with him. He hardly ate or slept the whole time we were gone. He would be excited to see us if we were gone for just 30 min.

sorry to heard that. We had to make the same on our Cocker spaniel sometime ago... is heartbreaken!

I'm with you Dennis

Thanks Nacho. Pretty tough today at work with hardly any sleep. He slept at the foot of our bed since we got him at three months. I sometimes take a nap when I get home from work and he is right there. Today I just couldn't do it.

I met the little guy before, so sweet he was. 

Maybe you guys can find another miniature Schnauzer down the road. 

Thanks Ed. We may get another someday but not right away. My wife is taking it pretty hard too. She almost got fired today because she took off yesterday just for a dog! Her boss is a bastard.....a millionaire cheap skate SOB. He gave her a dollar raise in the last 5 years. She has an interview Thursday....we are praying hard.


Here is a winter and a summer pic. I kept him short haired in the summer.

[hemi-hampton]

Cute dog, I've had 2 Pugs allready & love little dogs. Lost one of my Pugs 2 years ago day after Christmas. Real Bummer. Sorry to hear of your loss. LEON.

[The70RT]

Cute dog, I've had 2 Pugs allready & love little dogs. Lost one of my Pugs 2 years ago day after Christmas. Real Bummer. Sorry to hear of your loss. LEON.

Thanks Leon.