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#4353163 - 04/24/17 06:13 PM We had to put our dog down this weekend.  
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Our 14 year old pug Thomas was a great dog...but he had to be put down on Saturday. frown

He was the sweetest, kindest, good hearted dog that wouldn't hurt a fly and an awesome family dog. The median age for pugs is between 8-12 years old, he made it to 14 so I think he had a good run. He lost his hearing a few years ago but it did not slow him down at all!

Here's some shots:

He never really met any food he didn't like...here he is ordering up some drive-thru

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Letting it hang out!

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A harsh stare is about all he could muster when he wasn't happy with the cat being on the chair

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Not a big fan of water, but he would soldier up to be doing what we were doing

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Back when he was younger

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This is the last pic taken of him the morning we took him in. Basically blind as well now and could hardly walk.

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I'm taking deep breaths while posting this...we're all hurting pretty good.

We will miss you Thomas!


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#4353165 - 04/24/17 06:18 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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I'm so sorry for your loss Force. It's an amazing thing how dogs and cats can and do become part of our families.


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#4353167 - 04/24/17 06:20 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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Force My deepest sympathies...That is one sweet looking pup and I'm sure more than one of us knows the feelings


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#4353169 - 04/24/17 06:22 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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Sorry for your loss Force - we just adopted a new dog from the city pound 3 years after losing our German Shep/Chow mix - it took us that long to recover.


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#4353171 - 04/24/17 06:24 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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My condolences to you and your family, Force10.

I know the pain all too well, and one of our cats may soon share the same fate. It never gets easy, nor should it.

#4353172 - 04/24/17 06:24 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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Really sorry to hear that Force10. It sucks, even when you know it is coming.

I put down my 13 y.o. Beagle nearly 4 years ago and it still brings a tear to my eye every time I think about her.

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#4353182 - 04/24/17 07:01 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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I hate it for you, and I know how you feel. That's one of the hardest things to have to do. You knew him well though and trusting your gut helped make the right decision.
Keep talking about him and sharing memories and he's still with you is the best advice I can give.


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#4353187 - 04/24/17 07:19 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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sorry for your loss Force10, but he obviously got lots of love during his life, and thrived.


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#4353192 - 04/24/17 07:27 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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Sorry for your loss Force10. He's in a better, happier place now. I used to bury my dogs in the vacant lot next to our house... thankfully, I was in the UK when my last dog died but he spent his last 2-3 years with my uncle and I know he was very happy and loved there.


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#4353198 - 04/24/17 07:37 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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My condolences as well, Force10.

I can't relate since I'm on my first (two ~9 year old Jack Russell rescues, had them for ~8), but I know how much an animal can mean to you and how much they become an integral part of your life.

Your pug Thomas sure looks like he was happy and content.



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#4353204 - 04/24/17 07:42 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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Sorry for your family's loss, Force10.

#4353205 - 04/24/17 07:48 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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Sorry to hear that, Force10. Nice pics, it looks like Thomas had a good life!

My girl just turned 14. Not sure how much more she has in her but I'm trying to make sure she enjoys as much as she can.

#4353214 - 04/24/17 08:12 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your companion. But take some comfort in knowing that you gave him a good life.


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#4353218 - 04/24/17 08:25 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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Thanks so much for the warm wishes guys!

Sounds like we've all been in the same boat at one time or another...pets will break your heart...it's inevitable. I doubt we will get another dog anytime soon, if ever.


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#4353223 - 04/24/17 08:36 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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Like I said before, you never know. It's not so much about the time being right as it is the dog being right. Not something to worry about right now though, try to reflect on good times.


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#4353226 - 04/24/17 08:56 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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I put down my 14 yr old Schnauzer last August. Was telling the Wife how much I missed that dog over the weekend. frown

I know it hurts!

And not a dang thing we can say will change that.


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#4353230 - 04/24/17 09:07 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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Losing a beloved dog is terrible. You gave him a good life and 14 is great age for a pug. My current Greyhound turns 11 this July. Please God he has a couple of years left.


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#4353232 - 04/24/17 09:13 PM Re: We had to put our dog down this weekend. [Re: Force10]  
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Sorry to hear that, he was a cute dog.

Hope you get trough the grief and give another puppy a loving home if you feel like it. There aren't enough caring people around.

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My wife and daughter made this stepping stone from his paw prints. I guess you can call it a cover stone as we plan to bury his ashes in the backyard and cover it with this marker.

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About not getting another dog.



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