Sad day for college football and dog lovers.
Kirk Herbstreit’s dog Ben has crossed the Rainbow Bridge
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Sad day for college football and dog lovers.
I can certainly feel for Herbie and his family. We've had to let a couple of our dogs go over the years, and it's absolutely brutal. It just rips your heart out.
That sucks. My 16.5 year pit bull is really struggling with her back end. She doesn’t have cancer and isn’t sick, so we’re basically just gonna try to use palliative care in the hopes that it’s enough for her to go to the bathroom by herself, and she’ll pass naturally.
We had a pit/boxer mix that was struggling with arthritis in his back legs. Got to the point where he could barely walk/stand so we had to make the difficult decision to let him go a couple months back. It is a hole in your heart that never goes away. Our other pit mix still hasn't gotten over it. He hasn't been the same since because I know he misses his side kick. It is the worst part of being a pet owner but the lifetime of joy and memories while doesn't make it easier to say goodbye, makes it worth it to have to go through it.
Very sad. Pet's are family and losing one is emotionally traumatic. Got to be grateful for the years you have with them, and try to feel good about yourself for what you did for them once they pass on.
I’m so sorry. Yeah, we’ve gone through the different meds and shots, it’s just diminishing returns at this point. It’s so sad seeing her go from 80 pounds and healthy just a few years ago to under 50 now.
Yep. When I had to put mine down I felt like I had failed her. The first time I came home and didn’t have her come greet me just broke my heart. I sat down in my chair and cried ugly man tears.
And I’ve shed a few today because I hurt for him today because I know how hard it is to lose your soul dog.
Boy I miss mine today.
To those hat still have their furry friends, love on them a bit more today.
I’m sorry. I watched mine do that and found out her kidneys were failing. She went quick and in my heart I knew she was going. Took her to the vet thinking maybe one last try we could do it. But there was no way. I still remember that last day I came home she just kind of walked up to me and wagged as best she could and went to lay back down by my late mom’s wheelchair I hadn’t gotten moved yet.
God I miss both them.
Had Boxer before my current dog, she was going on 17, face was almost all gray, no teeth left, cancer was all over her. It was a massive effort for her to walk. She had lost weight from about 55, down to 35 maybe. Vet said there wasn't anything to do, the cancer was all over her. Had to put her down. My current boy is my last one, 150lb American bulldog that things i am his mama. Wants to lay in my lap, just too big for that, gentle as can be unless you try to approach me, then he gets between us. Very calm, very loving and if it come to it would be very protective. What more could you want.
I hate to hear this because I know how much it hurts. We just had to put our 16 year old beagle down 2 weeks ago and I cried like a baby.
Losing a dog is harder than losing a person. Dogs have a pure heart and will never intentionally hurt you. The same cannot be said for people unfortunately. I tear up just thinking about my 115 pound lab/dane mix. The sweetest silliest dog ever.
