A different morning

Well today as I get up and make my coffee, things are different in the house. Quiet, almost eery. I have tried to find the way to post this but even a day later I'm lost for words. A week ago our dachshund Lily woke up and couldn't walk. Her hind end was completely paralyzed. After going to the vet we found out what we've always feared- she had IVDD and the surgery is 6 grand. The vet put her on strict crate rest and prednisone till we figured out what we wanted to do. My wife was a wreck and we thought maybe we'd try acupuncture. Friday night while sitting with our poor girl who was still herself mentally we decided to cancel that appointment and make the more appropriate one. Acupuncture was a long shot, even the surgery had a low success rate after being paralyzed for that amount of time with no deep pain sensation. Yesterday at 1130 she fell asleep in my arms. We buried her under the big poplar in the back with her first and favorite toy. My wife is devastated. Only 4 years old. Genetics suck.

So sorry for your loss. They touch our lives so much, but only stay around for too short of a time!

Man.....I'm really sorry for your loss..... Been in your shoes before! Stay strong, time will help out....

been there once to many times. so sorry for your lose. best wishes to you and your family

Sorry to hear that, Cass. Such a difficult loss.

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So Sorry Cass. Only dog owners truly understand how we bond with our buddies. I'm not a religious man but do believe if there is an afterlife our buddies are waiting for us at the pearly gates "tails a waggin". RIP Lilly.

Sorry for your loss , Cass ! --- "Been there" a few times myself already . --- Try to see the positive side : She is not suffering anymore . --- I empathize with you !

Sorry for your loss Cass, its one of the most difficult things to go threw. Time will heal, RIP Lilly

I'm so sorry you and your family has had to go through this. You did the right thing as hard as it was, no second guessing.
deb

Nick .... Very sorry for your family's loss. It is never to lose them in old age, but this was way too young!

Sorry for your loss Cass.

Sorry to hear about your loss, hopefully thing will get better with time.

Very sorry to hear that Cass. Try and keep your mind on the good times with Lily.

Sorry for your loss.

That sucks. Condolences and RIP lily.

My sincere condolences Cass.

My first dog that died of an unnatural death was a teckel; an unpleasant memory that has has been with me for decades and always will. Sorry for your loss,, really sorry

Thinking of you Cass. Sorry.

(Only worse is when someone steals your dog and as Waftrudnir said, it stays with you forever. )

Sorry for your loss, I have been there myself.

Sorry for your loss.

Sorry to hear that. My lab is only 3 but I am very attached to her. She can read my mind kind of close.

I am going to need some serious grief counseling when she goes someday... :(

It certainly is hard to forget your dog when it gave you so much to remember. Mine did so last winter but got a pup though.

Very sorry for your loss, I've been there and about the only thing that brought me comfort was that while your dog was alive you were their companion as well. All good dogs leave us too soon, but while she was here you gave her a great life.

Every time I read about someone losing their dog, the pit just falls out of my stomach.

They are more than just a dog to us. Their love in unequivocal, and pure.

It never is easy, and I'm saddened for your loss.

It's so very hard to lose a young dog in such a sudden way. Condolences to your family. Years later, I still think of a special dog who died too young. Regards, marysburg.

Thank you all for your kind words. Her age made it extremely hard and the fact that we always restricted her jumping and eating specifically because we had read it was common in dachshunds.