[rmackintosh]

...and it is killing me. This is my first and only dog. He was 14.

He had been not eating and puking for a week or so....nothing we did would save him. Spent his last 2 hours this morning laying with him and petting him as he wound down......so fucking sad! I called the vet at 7am and the doctor would not be in until 9am....the little guy made it until about 8:35.....

I feel gutpunched today....:sigh:

Rest in peace little buddy....

14 years old!

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The best Beagle EVER.....Howard.

[Shortcutsleeping]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. They become such a huge part of the family that it totally sucks when they are gone. While it is sad that he is gone, revel in the fact that you gave him a good life and he gave you a good friend.

"The Art of Racing in the Rain', by Stein. Find it, buy it, read it. That goes for ALL of you that have animals that are family.

http://www.amazon.com/Art-Racing-Rain-Gart...n/dp/0061537934

My local Barnes and Noble had it. Written from the perspective of a dog whose in the family of a guy who is trying to go pro roadracing. This book will have you laughing and crying (literally) within pages of each other. I finished it in one day while travelling for work (about 5 hours). Incredible. Coming from a house that has always had pets that are indeed family, this book is great.

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