My beautiful dog Corey died yesterday.

[DainBramaged]

I had to give her to my ex-wife because I could not bring her to my new apartment. She was very happy there, she was with another English Bull Terrier a Chocolate Lab and a pocket dog of my Daughter's. She was 14 years, 4 months and 6 days old.

Yesterday morning about 4 AM she woke the house up screaming and twitching violently. They gave her a Valium but she wasn't doing well, and she couldn't walk. She had a lot of hemorrhaging in her eyes. When my Daughter took her to the Vet, (the one that screwed up on returning my other dog's ashes to me, who really is a good vet) they were positive she was having strokes and she was suffering.

For her sake, she was put to sleep yesterday morning. I sit here crying my eyes out because I was not with her when she passed. She was a wonderful dog, and I will miss her terribly.

[hobbit709]

1. I am so sorry

R.I.P. Corey. She'll be waiting for you at the Bridge.

[driver8]

2. I am so sorry for your loss.

It just isn't fair that our pets don't live as long as we do.

She looks like a real sweetheart. :hug:

[devilgrrl]

3. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend Corey

:hug:

[malta blue]

4. I am so sorry for your loss.

:cry::hug:

[lukasahero]

5. I am so very sorry for your loss

I hope your memories of many happy years with Corey will give you comfort during this very difficult time.

:cry: :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear DainBramaged...

My heart goes out to you at this very sad time...

It's so damn tough to lose our babies...

And not being there is awful...

I am so sorry, sweetie...

:hug:

[DainBramaged]

11. First time in over 35 years I am without my dogs

I had saved her by adopting her, and gave her an extra 2 and a half years, but it just sucks losing them. I miss Buddha every day, and now with Corey gone it makes it worse.

When you live alone, all you have are your pets.

[Bullwinkle925]

7. I'm sorry.

that's all i can say.

:hug:

[bigwillq]

8. I am very sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[Maestro]

9. My condolences to you and your family.

Losing a pet is so difficult. I hope time will heal the grief that you are feeling now.

[bertha katzenengel]

10. oh, god, DB

oh, i am so, so sorry. :cry:

[Eurobabe]

12. Oh poor thing, RIP Corey

None of us can stand to see or hear our furkids suffer. I am so sorry you couldn't be with your dog when she passed, that is really awful. :hug: :hug:

[Flaxbee]

13. RIP, Sweet Corey

I'm so sorry you weren't able to be with her when she died... :hug:

She's not suffering, and I'm sure she knew she was loved and had a very good doggie life.

[flvegan]

14. I'm sorry for your loss, DainBramaged.

[DainBramaged]

15. She was a three year old in a clown suit

She made people laugh. She is such a rare breed people probably never see one in their life time. I'd take her to PetSmart on Sundays and she'd spend an hour in the chewie isle sniffing everything then she'd pick out one and drag it off the shelf.

She loved other dogs, always made her wag her tail and go into a stretch ready to play.

When we ate it was always 'Give me mine, some of yours, and make me something else'.

Someday I will get another English Bull. She made me smile all the time.

[flvegan]

17. She's a beauty in those pics.

Again, I'm sorry DB.

[Auggie]

27. What a great story about PetSmart

Thanks for sharing

[mnhtnbb]

16. I am so sorry DB for your loss and that you weren't able to be with Corey.

We had to take our 14+ yo Tanya to the vet to be peacefully put to sleep several weeks ago. I called
my oldest son to give him a chance to come say goodbye, and my younger son went with me to the vet.

It's such a sad time to lose a furry member of the family and so hard to make the decision.

I know, when I was divorced almost 30 years ago and got my Honey dog (a golden retriever mix) from the animal shelter, she was all I had since I lived alone.

Hugs to you.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[lost-in-nj]

18. oh DB

:hug:


I am so sorry....
don't worry about not being there
you did what you had to and it was the right thing...

I know you are hurting......

sending hugs to you


lost

[DainBramaged]

23. It has been a tough day

Thank you.

[MISSDem]

19. My heart to you.

I know what you are going through because I had to have my girl Cinnamon put down Monday morning. I feel like a murderer and my other dog agrees. She just stares at me as if to say "what have you done with her". It is so sad.
But their vet says "time heals". THAT IS THE ONLY HOPE HERE. We must survive for the other animals. Pink thoughts go to you.

[DainBramaged]

21. Her bud had to go back in December, he died of old age too

He was my absolute favorite of all of my dogs, and I miss him every day. After he went, Corey spent nearly two weeks looking for him around the house and then when I let her sniff his collar, she stopped as if she knew.

Now there is no one to show her collar to.

[Fran Kubelik]

20. Oh I am so sorry.

:hug:

[applegrove]

22. So sorry for your loss but you have lots of love & support here at the DU. RIP Corey.

[Call Me Wesley]

24. Safe passage, Corey.

Might you be free from suffering. Peace and comfort to you and yours, DainBramaged.

[WillParkinson]

25. Oh my...

I'm terribly sorry for your loss.
:hug:

[graywarrior]

26. Very sorry to hear this.

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

28. I'm so sorry.

I just lost my oldest cat last Friday; I know how very much it hurts.

:hug:

[DainBramaged]

31. I went this week to visit the cat (Picasso) I had to give up to move

He jumped out of his cubby and ran and jumped his fat ass in my lap and spent about an hour with me. Corey I got to visit last week. She was happy and enjoying her new friends. I just wish I had been there. I really wanted to be the last person she saw.

[QueenOfCalifornia]

29. tears

are all I have.

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved dog. She had a kind owner and she loved you. Dogs are by far the best people on the planet.

[livetohike]

30. I'm so sorry for your loss Dainbramaged

:hug: Corey sure was a cutie and I hope your memories of the good times of her life will soon ease the sadness. Our pets never stick around long enough....that's true. RIP little Corey sweetie.

[femmocrat]

32. I'm so sorry, DainBramaged....

She was a beautiful girl. :hug:

Unfortunately, 14 is elderly for a dog. If they could only live longer.... :cry:

[Wcross]

33. I am so very sorry for your loss and not being able to be with her.

:hug:

It's hard losing a good friend. Rest in peace sweet girl.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

34. I'm so sorry...

:hug: May she rest in peace...

[I Have A Dream]

35. I'm sorry that you couldn't be with her at the end, DainBramaged.

I'm sure that she knew how much you loved her though.

I'm sorry for your pain and your loss. :(

:hug:

[warrior1]

36. Bless her heart

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Faygo Kid]

37. 14 years, four months. I don't have to tell you how fortunate you were.

And I know how much it hurts (been there). But the right thing was done here.

Damn, we love them. Almost as much as they love us.

Beautiful friend you had there. Beautiful memories forever. Thanks for giving to her as much as she gave to you.

[NewEnglandGirl]

38. I am so sorry for your loss

She was a beautiful dog. It sounds like she had a wonderful, full life and you will eventually find peace and comfort in knowing that. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[DainBramaged]

39. Thank you everyone, I needed this

It was a shitty day today. I had no one else who would understand.

[Raster]

40. Hey Buddy, my sincerest condolences. I think I like dogs more than I like most people.

There relationship between a person and their best friend is one of the most satisfying, nurturing relationships.

My heart truly does go out to you. <virtual hug>:hug:

[DainBramaged]

44. It is so hard realizing the loss. I picked up her collar this morning

I cried as hard for her as I did for my big guy and my sinus hurts from the grief.

Some people will never understand the attachment we have for our pets. But that's OK. They fill that hole that humans can't, and it is as difficult when they are gone.

[Raster]

49. I am so sorry. They become more than just pets to us. Faithful friends and companions.

My heart just goes out to you.

[GreenPartyVoter]

41. I am so sorry *hugs*

[nadine_mn]

42. I am sooooo sorry for your loss... what a sweetheart

:hug:

[mitchum]

43. My thoughts are with you and everyone who knew and loved Corey

[UrbScotty]

45. Aww, DainBramaged...

How terrible. I am so sorry.

:hug:

[Withywindle]

46. I am so so sorry.

I know words can't ease it right now. :hug:

[ceile]

47. So sorry, DB.

:cry: :hug:

[Dogtown]

48. I'm sorry, DB

:grouphug:

[spoony]

50. That's awful, I'm very sorry for your loss

I recently lost a pet, too, and I know how much it hurts. At least they're not in pain, they'll never be in pain. I know that doesn't make up for the loss but little positive thoughts can help soften that sadness. :hugs:

[yellowdogintexas]

51. I remember how upset you were that you had to adopt her out because of

your move and also one of your kitties. So very sorry to hear this. What a lovely doggie

[DainBramaged]

52. I didn't expect her to go this quickly

I visited with Picasso, he isn't mad at me any more, and he gets a lot of attention.

[LeftyFingerPop]

53. Safe passage Corey...

She's a beautiful dog.

I'm so sorry for your loss. :grouphug:

[ThomCat]

54. I'm very sorry.

:(



I hope your daughter is okay. That must have been a traumatic experience for her.

I hope Corey wasn't in too much pain for too long.

So many of us seem to have lost beloved pets recently. :(

[DainBramaged]

55. My Daughter is a very strong person, and it wasn't the first time

for her. Our beloved 11 year old Pogo died of a heart attack while we were eating in 1997. I think she realized then that our furbabies don't live forever. Then her Lab Zoe passed in 2004 and that really bothered her because Zoe was Pogo's replacement.

She now has a pocket dog named Brady. He is a sweetie, but I will forever be a large dog person.

[B3Nut]

56. Condolences from the WI PitCrew

:hug:

She sounds like she was a wonderful dog...I love Bull Terriers. Heck, I like dogs better than most people most days... :-/

Todd in Cheesecurdistan, with the WI PitCrew

[DainBramaged]

57. When the time is right next year I'm getting another Bullie

That was the last photo I took of her before I moved.