Dexter will be missed...he left us Jan 27, 2009

[Angel0809]

My little Dexter was a bright eyed and energetic chocolate and tan mini dachshund. We had the privelidge of having him as our very own for a short 7 months. He was only 2 days shy of his 7 month birthday. He developed pneumonia and showed us no signs of any illness until Jan 21st. My husband came home to a very sick little baby. He cleaned him up..but Dexter was so sick and weak looking. We took him to the emergency vet that evening after I got home. He was lethargic and had diarhea. He would not eat. they did all sorts of tests and xrays. The vet was concerned with his chest xrays and it shows clouding over his right lung. Immediately he was put on an IV with three different antibiotics, nebulizer treatments for his breathing...and put in an oxygen container to receive more oxygen than normal. We had our hopes up and then we would have them dashed. He fought for us for a week as his breathing got worse and worse. To hear him broke my heart. They tried steroid treatments which should have perked him up and opened up his air ways to breathe better...but after treatments every 6 hours...nothing helped him. The vet was so sure it would help..but after all of their efforts...she made the awful call on Jan 27, 2009. My husband was home...when I got home I could see the look on his face. I called my parents and they came with us to the vet to visit Dexter one more time. He wagged his little tail when he saw me. He was my little shadow and would follow me everywhere. We held him and petted him. We spent our final moments with him and I held him tight as the vet adminitered the injection into his little IV tube. He had laid in my arms to comfortably before she came in..as if he knew what was coming and was at peace with it. His little head rested on my arm. He gave us his final kisses and looked at us so lovingly as he always did. I cried like a baby holding him and feeling the life leave his little body. But i know it was better for him as the vet told us...if we would have taken him home...he would have suffered. They did all the could do for him...she tried so hard to get our little guy well again. He passed away in my arms...feeling the love from me, my husband, and my parents in his final moments. He was a great little dog and will truly be missed. My heart aches for him. I am in the grieving state right now and can't believe my little guy will not be waiting on me when I get home anymore. What a horrible feeling to have to make a choice to end a pet's life. That is the hardest decision I have ever made.

[Sadie G]

I am so sorry for your loss. Dexter was beautiful. I know exactly what you mean about that being the hardest decision you ever had to make. My heart goes out to you and your family.

[Burton]

I am very sorry that you have lost Dexter. It is very, very hard to take this decision. We lost our little friend three weeks ago and it still hurts incredible. I wish you that you can take yourself the time to grieve. It always helps us to talk about her, ot to play with other dogs.

[Angel0809]

I know it will take time for us to heal and our hearts will never truly mend from this. It is nice to be able to talk about him and how great he was. My heart goes out to everyone who has a pet and has to make that choice to end their suffering. My heart feels like it has been ripped out. I don't think I have ever cried so much.

[Oliver & Henry's Mum]

My heart goes out to you, and your husband at this tragic time. I know only too well how much it hurts and how the rest of the world doesn't always seem to understand. You did everything you could for Dexter and he was the most loved, little chappy. Bless you for having the strength needed to calm your little man through his most dire time of need. Dexter is at the Rainbow Bridge now and is having fun, running and playing. He doesn't want you to be sad and he hopes one day, you'll have another little friend to help ease the pain of his departure. "Until we meet again...." God bless you Angel.

Hugs from Oliver and his Mummy, Deborah, in London, Ontario

[muchkin]

Hey girly I know it is hard and you know I am here for you. You gave me kind words last year when Konan died and I hope that I can return it to you. I always loved seeing the new pics of Dex that you would post and I will miss them. Don't forget all the joy he brought to your family. Love the memories and cherish them. He is with my Konan now and they are playing and being friends like me and you have been all these years. We will meet them on the Rainbow Bridge in our passing and we will all be friends. If you need anything you know how to reach me. I Love ya, C

[Anonymous15235]

So sorry to hear of your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this tough time.

Marco's Mommy

[freesiagirl]

Giant hugs. My heart goes out to you. RIP Dexter, beautiful baby!

[caramel]

[litlshell]

Awww... how sad. I am sorry you lost him so soon. I can only tell you that you have my sympathies. It's never easy no matter how long or short the time we have with them.