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shirlblack · 07-26-2008, 01:11 PM

Today is one of the saddest days in my life. At 9:00 this morning we put Scooter down. He woke up around 2 and couldn't settle back down so I got up and when I picked him up, he was jerking all over like someone with a bad case of hic-cups, only faster. He could walk some then but not much. I wrapped him up and held him trying to get him to calm down but it started getting worse. By this time, he would only walk in circles. We took him to the emergency vet, where he did labs and gave him a shot of valium His first concern was because of Scooter's history of seizures that this was a brain tumor.

When we went back to get him the lab report still hadn't come in from the hospital but Scooter was some calmer but still jerking. We left there and took him to our vet who was very much disturbed. When he finally got the lab report everything was ok. He too said everything pointed to a brain tumor.

We could have taken him to a vet neurologist and left him for the weekend but if it was a tumor we would still have to put him down. He had so many health issues and because of his age we decided to not prolong his agony any longer. He had suffered enough and it was time to let him go. After it was over, our vet told us that we did the right thing, that if he had belonged to him, he would have done the same. I'm heartbroken, all I've done today is cry. He was my baby, my life. He was 11.5 years and next month we would have had him 8 years. I hope this makes sense as I can hardly see the letters through my tears. RIP my sweet little Scooter.

abbie's mom · 07-26-2008, 01:24 PM

Shirl ~

I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Scooter. Thank you for giving him a wonderful life, here.

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yorkiesmiles · 07-26-2008, 01:34 PM

Shirl, I am so sorry for your loss and for the difficult decision you had to make. It sounds like Scooter knew true love in your home. May the memory of his sweetness live with you forever.

Ada, what a beautiful video, I had not seen that before and it brought a picture to my mind of my Siamese napping at Rainbow Bridge with my Bichons.

May we all find joy again as we are reunited someday with those sweet pets that have gone before us.

Little Bit · 07-26-2008, 01:34 PM

Shirl, my heart breaks for you! Scooter knew he was loved and you did all you could for him. May he rest in peace.

Hugs,

Nancy

Missiemiss · 07-26-2008, 01:36 PM

Shirl - my heart and prayers go to you. It is a difficult thing to do. As was previously said, you will be together again.

My tears spill for you. *tight hug*

KimberlySRN · 07-26-2008, 01:49 PM

I'm so sorry about Scooter.

But know you did the right think by not allowing him to suffer any longer. Prayers going out to you and your family.

RoxyJosMom · 07-26-2008, 01:55 PM

I'm so very sorry for your loss. As much as your heart is breaking, you did the right thing for you little one. Sleep blissfully in the arms of God, Scooter. Hugs.

zoeybear · 07-26-2008, 02:05 PM

So sorry for your loss. Hope you find peace.

mscat · 07-26-2008, 02:06 PM

I am very sorry about your loss.

RIP. sweet Scooter.

4doggiemama · 07-26-2008, 02:08 PM

Shirl, my heart has been with you all day. Wish I wasn't so far away. My heart is broken for you, and tears have come freely when I think about you. Hugs. Joanne

lizzie1955 · 07-26-2008, 04:55 PM

Shirl, My heart goes out to you. I know too well the pain you are feeling. I lost my fur baby of 14 years yesterday. Be strong. They are both at peace now. Nancy-

southerngal · 07-26-2008, 05:02 PM

I`m so sorry to hear about your little Scooter.

7TimesBlessed · 07-26-2008, 05:42 PM

I'm so so sorry about your little Scooter.....thank you for letting us know so we can pray for God's comfort during this difficult time. You are going through what none of us want to go through but will or already have....you have my thoughts and prayers......I think we all know for sure in our hearts when it's the right time.....God Bless You and may you heal soon and cherish all the wonderful memories.

Yorkieluv · 07-26-2008, 06:51 PM

I am so sorry about your loss...

Rest in Peace, Scooter...

velobabe · 07-26-2008, 06:56 PM

You loved him so much that you knew when it was time to let him go...as hard as it was. God bless you and may you find some comfort in knowing you were a wonderful mommy to Scooter. You will see him again someday!

07-26-2008, 01:11 PM	#1
shirlblack Bailey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,553	Sad news Today is one of the saddest days in my life. At 9:00 this morning we put Scooter down. He woke up around 2 and couldn't settle back down so I got up and when I picked him up, he was jerking all over like someone with a bad case of hic-cups, only faster. He could walk some then but not much. I wrapped him up and held him trying to get him to calm down but it started getting worse. By this time, he would only walk in circles. We took him to the emergency vet, where he did labs and gave him a shot of valium His first concern was because of Scooter's history of seizures that this was a brain tumor. When we went back to get him the lab report still hadn't come in from the hospital but Scooter was some calmer but still jerking. We left there and took him to our vet who was very much disturbed. When he finally got the lab report everything was ok. He too said everything pointed to a brain tumor. We could have taken him to a vet neurologist and left him for the weekend but if it was a tumor we would still have to put him down. He had so many health issues and because of his age we decided to not prolong his agony any longer. He had suffered enough and it was time to let him go. After it was over, our vet told us that we did the right thing, that if he had belonged to him, he would have done the same. I'm heartbroken, all I've done today is cry. He was my baby, my life. He was 11.5 years and next month we would have had him 8 years. I hope this makes sense as I can hardly see the letters through my tears. RIP my sweet little Scooter. __________________ Shirl and Bailey

07-26-2008, 01:34 PM	#3
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Shirl, I am so sorry for your loss and for the difficult decision you had to make. It sounds like Scooter knew true love in your home. May the memory of his sweetness live with you forever. Ada, what a beautiful video, I had not seen that before and it brought a picture to my mind of my Siamese napping at Rainbow Bridge with my Bichons. May we all find joy again as we are reunited someday with those sweet pets that have gone before us. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

07-26-2008, 01:34 PM	#4
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	Shirl, my heart breaks for you! Scooter knew he was loved and you did all you could for him. May he rest in peace. Hugs, Nancy __________________ Little Bit

07-26-2008, 01:36 PM	#5
Missiemiss Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 651	Shirl - my heart and prayers go to you. It is a difficult thing to do. As was previously said, you will be together again. My tears spill for you. tight hug __________________ Gracie Froto Blair and RIP Bear-Bear 12/31/08 & RIP Roscoe 06/12/08 Free Samples! All-Natural, High-quality Pet food for your Furbaby! http://www.trilogyonline.com/missiemiss

07-26-2008, 01:49 PM	#6
KimberlySRN Twins=double the fun! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,981	I'm so sorry about Scooter. But know you did the right think by not allowing him to suffer any longer. Prayers going out to you and your family. __________________ Kim Anakin Bella

07-26-2008, 01:55 PM	#7
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	I'm so very sorry for your loss. As much as your heart is breaking, you did the right thing for you little one. Sleep blissfully in the arms of God, Scooter. Hugs. __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie [COLOR="Purple"]Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe

07-26-2008, 02:05 PM	#8
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	So sorry for your loss. Hope you find peace. __________________ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

07-26-2008, 02:06 PM	#9
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I am very sorry about your loss. RIP. sweet Scooter. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

07-26-2008, 02:08 PM	#10
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,289	Shirl, my heart has been with you all day. Wish I wasn't so far away. My heart is broken for you, and tears have come freely when I think about you. Hugs. Joanne __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

07-26-2008, 04:55 PM	#11
lizzie1955 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Posts: 185	Shirl, My heart goes out to you. I know too well the pain you are feeling. I lost my fur baby of 14 years yesterday. Be strong. They are both at peace now. Nancy-

07-26-2008, 05:02 PM	#12
southerngal Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 53	I`m so sorry to hear about your little Scooter. __________________ Theresa & Darla

07-26-2008, 05:42 PM	#13
7TimesBlessed YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 311	I'm so so sorry about your little Scooter.....thank you for letting us know so we can pray for God's comfort during this difficult time. You are going through what none of us want to go through but will or already have....you have my thoughts and prayers......I think we all know for sure in our hearts when it's the right time.....God Bless You and may you heal soon and cherish all the wonderful memories. __________________ "Every Good and Perfect Gift is from Above...." (James 1:17)

07-26-2008, 06:51 PM	#14
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	I am so sorry about your loss... Rest in Peace, Scooter... __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

07-26-2008, 06:56 PM	#15
velobabe Mommy's Lil' Piper Cub Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,333	You loved him so much that you knew when it was time to let him go...as hard as it was. God bless you and may you find some comfort in knowing you were a wonderful mommy to Scooter. You will see him again someday! __________________ Tammy & Piper ~Yorkies Are Not Our Whole Life, But They Make Our Lives Whole~