My sister's dog got hit by a car... (RIP)

[StarfishSaving]

I'm so sorry for your family's loss, and the death of your nursing home patient as well.

*hugs*

 

[Sweetie]

I am so sorry for your loss! May God be with you during your grief. I am here if you need to talk via PM. I know how hard it is to lose a pet, I have lost plenty. My brother's dog Little Foot (German Shepherd mix) had a bad hip and was getting worse. Finally it got to the point where they had to put him to sleep. I still miss him. You and Teddy are in my prayers, so is your family! Remember the good times/memories! That will help you get through this tough time!

 

[kherrmann3]

Well, I was babysitting my nephew last night. I guess that my sister and brother-in-law decided to get another dog. They adopted one last weekend and had to return him to the shelter because he shed too much. I know how it sounds, but my brother-in-law in EXTREMELY allergic to dogs. The dog was advertised as a Schnoodle (part poodle = no shedding), but this dog's hair came out in clumps. Mike (bro-in-law) tried to cover it up with Benadryl and such, but no luck. No grooming, bathing, or brushing kept this poor doggy's coat in line. They had to take him back to the shelter (where he was promptly adopted). They went out and bought a little Cockapoo puppy from a breeder. He is 9 weeks old and full of puppy teeth (you should see my arms). It did "fill the void" of Teddy not being there, but it still wasn't the same. I kept looking over to the stair landing where Ted used to sprawl out with his little chubby legs kicked out behind him, and he wasn't there. It was kind of hard to deal with. I'm OK now. I just snuggled on the couch with Lucky (their Schnoodle) and little Oliver (the new one). Little Oliver got out of their yard twice while we were watching him (he is so small, he fit through the bars of their fence). We told them and they are going to puppy-proof their yard today.

I just thought I would share. Thank you, everyone, for your support. It really did help and meant a lot to me. :hug: