Time for another ‘my dog is awesome’ thread

[butthurt 1522]

My dude, Brutus, has a cancerous tumor on his hip. My vet can't remove it due to something about it being in the blood vessel walls and recommended seeing an veterinary oncologist. My question is, what should I expect from chemo treatment? Health wise he's a hyper, healthy 9 year old boxer. Thanks in advance.

[Deej 76752]

Just now, butthurt said:

My dude, Brutus, has a cancerous tumor on his hip. My vet can't remove it due to something about it being in the blood vessel walls and recommended seeing an veterinary oncologist. My question is, what should I expect from chemo treatment? Health wise he's a hyper, healthy 9 year old boxer. Thanks in advance.

My experience is chemo buys you six months. Damn, so sorry. 

[Deej 76752]

I stop using chemicals to clean the floors and don't use an exterminator any longer. My dogs have been hitting 15 or so, since. Also spend lots of money on quality food.

[butthurt 1522]

Dammit. Well I'll be somewhat optimistic and wait to see what the oncologist has to say. Thanks again.

[pch 1259]

On 9/8/2018 at 12:42 PM, Burt said:

Almost 14 years ago to the day we brought Candy home under the guise that she'd be a birthday present for both my wife and son. Within a week she had adopted me, though, following me everywhere I went. She was a very smart dog who learned very quickly that she could milk me for treats by doing all the tricks I'd taught her.

We lost her earlier this morning. Holly let her out and when she went back to get her she had passed away in the back yard. She had been on heart medication for about a year so we knew the time was coming soon, but it still doesn't make it any easier.  She was my football buddy always lay in my lap while watching Horns....right up until I started yelling.  Then she'd hop off the couch and stand at the edge of the room staring at me like in the upper left of this pic until I calmed down. 

This is the second dog I've had to bury on the morning before a Longhorn game in the past two years.

Gonna miss this girl but she had a hell of a 14 1/2 year run.

 

Precious baby girl.  Say hi to Bailey-I know he greeted you when you arrived.

 

[pch 1259]

1 hour ago, butthurt said:

My dude, Brutus, has a cancerous tumor on his hip. My vet can't remove it due to something about it being in the blood vessel walls and recommended seeing an veterinary oncologist. My question is, what should I expect from chemo treatment? Health wise he's a hyper, healthy 9 year old boxer. Thanks in advance.

Agree with Deej-we were told six months maybe but he might not be able to come home because of the stress on him from the treatment.  Just hard to know when dealing with an older dog whether the high expense of these treatments is going to give them a quality of life that is worth it.  The toughest choice I have had to make three times now is to choose to say goodbye.  Good luck on whatever the outcome for Brutus is.

[Deej 76752]

Whatever your decision, when they aren't happy, it's time. It's up to you to decide what expense you are comfortable with. This coming from a guy who is 9k in the hole saving a puppy.

[Wally Pryor 5261]

Not sure if already posted.  Sad but indicative of how loyal dogs are.   Guy was shot off Parmer a couple days ago. 

A large white dog lingered next to Hardesty’s body for over an hour after he was shot, and police have since confirmed that the dog belonged to Hardesty.

On Wednesday afternoon, Austin Animal Services was caring for the dog, and police hadn’t yet allowed the animal center to release the dog to family.

Witnesses saw Hardesty’s dog lying down next to him after he was shot. Detectives at the scene scratched the dog behind its ears as they gathered evidence.

“The dog was laying there with his master,” Calloway said.

Mark Sloat, a program manager for Austin Animal Services, said it’s not uncommon for dogs to stick with their owners after they die.

“There’s quite often times when we go in with EMS to remove pets from homes where somebody has passed away, and the dogs don’t want to leave the decedent,” Sloat said. “It’s kind of sad, but they’re loyal to the end.”

[Deej 76752]

I think my allergies just kicked in. 

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Yeehaw

[sdm 847]

PS - You just may have the finest babysitter on the planet.

Deej & Blue - Wishing the best of luck on the upcoming surgery.

butthurt - Very sorry to hear the news about Brutus. Sending white light to your dude as I write this!

[Sbbruin 21829]

Took the big lug on a walk around the Rose Bowl on Saturday. Halfway around he needed a break. So I took this

[Dewey 3286]

Sonny lives on the edge

[butthurt 1522]

Thanks for the personal experiences, advice, and info for my buddy. We haven't had a steak night in a couple of months and this weekend seems to be a great time to have one.

[Bogeywon 2519]

Had to take my Dog (Kat is her name) to the vet today. She’s 13 and having liver problems. Also she has to have a tooth pulled. What freaked me out was that a biker dude came in sobbing right after me saying his dog needed to be put down. It was in a laundry basket covered but now I think that was a sign my dogs going to die. 

[NorthLoop 14180]

I'm sure some of the world's toughest men have broken down and cried at a vet's office. 

[Deej 76752]

Sorry, Bogey. It's a tough time.

Spent the day at A&M with Blue. The want to wait until she's about 8 months old to do her surgery, since she is doing so well on the meds. Said that at her age, once they insert the coils into the vein and the liver starts getting blood flow, they can have a big growth spurt, and the vein gets larger and may require a second surgery to insert more. Her prognosis is pretty positive, though.

[High Plains Drifter 11026]

We had to put down Jack. He was old, hips were bad due to living on three legs his whole life, deaf, starting to get senile.

My youngest daughter has been sleeping with an old picture we had of him as a puppy. Jack didn't like strangers, but once he got to know you he was the sweetest dog you ever met.

Note: I named him Jack The Tripper when we got him as a puppy because he was so clumsy on his three legs.

 

tldr: Jack was a good dog.

[Deej 76752]

Rest in peace, Jack. All the squirrels you can chase are waiting for you.

[High Plains Drifter 11026]

16 hours ago, High Plains Drifter said:

We had to put down Jack. He was old, hips were bad due to living on three legs his whole life, deaf, starting to get senile.

My youngest daughter has been sleeping with an old picture we had of him as a puppy. Jack didn't like strangers, but once he got to know you he was the sweetest dog you ever met.

Note: I named him Jack The Tripper when we got him as a puppy because he was so clumsy on his three legs.

 

tldr: Jack was a good dog.

Family is already talking about a new dog. Fuck me.

[Jack Straw 2954]

chillin

 

[Deej 76752]

Yum.

[happyfunball 481]

A break in the rain let’s dog go play at the park

[Deej 76752]

Beautiful dog, happy 

[Player 4575]

Bluto the bloodthirsty bulldog.

[Paco 1934]

These two...

[Chad 1728]

 

Unfortunately I have to put my Sully down on Wednesday just shy of 8 years by several months which is far too early in my opinion. He developed liver cirrhosis and has ceased eating entirely and his entire demeanor changed, he was always my shadow now he's reclusive and looking into his eyes is painful. I spent several thousand dollars trying to delay the inevitable the last year, but unfortunately his time has come and I'll have so many fond memories of him. In the final pic when he was a shell of himself and a skeleton he still managed to catch a rather large groundhog and shake it around like a rag doll.

Edited September 24, 2018 by Chad

[Deej 76752]

Give 'em hell, Sully.

[ChickenSandwich 9824]

Rest In Peace Sully

sorry for your loss 

[AUS-97HORN 11756]

I liked the pic Chad, not the post,   sorry for the loss of your boy.

may he find many groundhogs and squirrels at peace.

[butthurt 1522]

On 9/12/2018 at 8:09 PM, butthurt said:

My dude, Brutus, has a cancerous tumor on his hip. My vet can't remove it due to something about it being in the blood vessel walls and recommended seeing an veterinary oncologist. My question is, what should I expect from chemo treatment? Health wise he's a hyper, healthy 9 year old boxer. Thanks in advance.

I meet with the oncologist today and the prognosis was radiation treatment and surgery. My options are treatment at college station or baton rouge. My question is, is there any other other place in Houston besides oncology of the Gulf coast to do it. PS I live in Port Arthur. Thanks in advance.

[Deej 76752]

Emma is 15, now. Looking good. Sweetest dog ever.

[High Plains Drifter 11026]

On 9/19/2018 at 7:55 AM, High Plains Drifter said:

Family is already talking about a new dog. Fuck me.

 

Got a new puppy (~3 months old) from the shelter that looks exactly like Jack did when he was a puppy. Youngest wanted to name him Jack, so...

 

Jack is dead. Long live Jack.

 

I know this thread is about the pics, so sorry for that.

[Chewbacca 7766]

 
Got a new puppy (~3 months old) from the shelter that looks exactly like Jack did when he was a puppy. Youngest wanted to name him Jack, so...
 
Jack is dead. Long live Jack.
 
I know this thread is about the pics, so sorry for that.

You should call him OJ. Other Jack.

[Deej 76752]

25 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

40 minutes ago, High Plains Drifter said:

 
Got a new puppy (~3 months old) from the shelter that looks exactly like Jack did when he was a puppy. Youngest wanted to name him Jack, so...
 
Jack is dead. Long live Jack.
 
I know this thread is about the pics, so sorry for that.

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You should call him OJ. Other Jack.

And buy him a white Bronco.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Sunday morning cuddles with Fu dog.

[happyfunball 481]

Finally got doggo UT gear

[hookem48 4687]

On ‎9‎/‎18‎/‎2018 at 2:22 PM, NorthLoop said:

I'm sure some of the world's toughest men have broken down and cried at a vet's office. 

Adopted a Catahoula mix from a rescue place 9 months ago when he was 10 weeks old, named him Dozer because he ran over everything. 9 months that dog was tied to my hip because he was destructive  (70 pounds at 10 months old) and would damn near kill my wife's Australian Shephard just trying to play but I loved that dog.  Lost him yesterday to I believe twisted stomach with no warning, he had thrown up in his crate overnight and couldn't shit when I took him outside at 5:30. I made a vet appointment for 11 am and cleaned his crate because he wanted back in, he was dead by 10am. I'm 55 years old and known as a hardass but I cried like a little baby burying Dozer. Damn it sucks.

[NorthLoop 14180]

Sorry to hear man. 

 

Not to make you dwell any more, but is it possible he was poisoned? 

[Deej 76752]

Stomach flipping takes them quick. Can't believe the vet didn't say to bring him in immediately.

I'm so sorry.

[Player 4575]

Condolences 48, and RIP Dozer.

Hang in there, man.

[riloh05 107]

You, Me, & Dupree-

Dupree was our French Bulldog of 12 years and 3 months...Early this morning he crossed the rainbow bridge to spend his eternity in Heaven. The thought of not having him around leaves a void in our hearts. I love him and he loves me & I am good with that. The memories we made will never be replaced and until we meet again manman. Thanks for letting me grieve...Lastly, last thing he told me is ousux & Let's Go Stros! RIP Dupree.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Hook ‘em Dupree!

[Deej 76752]

Good boy, Dupree.

[hookem48 4687]

On ‎10‎/‎4‎/‎2018 at 6:37 PM, NorthLoop said:

Sorry to hear man. 

 

Not to make you dwell any more, but is it possible he was poisoned? 

He stayed tied to a long lead when in the yard, I live in the country and have no fence, I just don't see how he could have been poisoned. I don't know but damn it hurts.

[Dewey 3286]

Chuy has a perch, for the longest time I'd go outside and not see her. I'd call her name and eventually she'd come crashing through the front door. Never knew where she was hiding. Now I know, she sits up there, can see the entire alley, whenever human and dog walk by, shes down the stairs in seconds, barking up and down the fence. Then back to her perch. Lol, I would go outside and call her name, I couldn't figure out where the fuck she was. She's up top, behind the tree.

[hookem48 4687]

On ‎10‎/‎4‎/‎2018 at 6:15 PM, hookem48 said:

Adopted a Catahoula mix from a rescue place 9 months ago when he was 10 weeks old, named him Dozer because he ran over everything. 9 months that dog was tied to my hip because he was destructive  (70 pounds at 10 months old) and would damn near kill my wife's Australian Shephard just trying to play but I loved that dog.  Lost him yesterday to I believe twisted stomach with no warning, he had thrown up in his crate overnight and couldn't shit when I took him outside at 5:30. I made a vet appointment for 11 am and cleaned his crate because he wanted back in, he was dead by 10am. I'm 55 years old and known as a hardass but I cried like a little baby burying Dozer. Damn it sucks.

Thank you Horns for beating OU , damn I needed that.

[Paco 1934]

Gotdamn I miss my dogs. I've been working in the bay area since May and I've only seen them in person three times since then. My old coonhound Rocco has kind of become an asshole to the two young mastiffs, even though they could kill him in a second. I hate to say it, but they need their alpha back.

[PenelopeWitherspoon 19100]

We have had a lazy Sunday.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

Talk to the finger Fu. You can’t have my blueberries.