RandyMarsh Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 13 hours ago, Motor City Sonics said: What kind of treat were you holding the air to get that pose? My Step Dad was a Vietnam Dog Handler so he's almost like a Dog whisperer, she is the 3rd dog I've had as an adult and each one I had him work with from when they were puppies and he trained them to basically do whatever you want on command. That is her "sit pretty" position so if I tell her to do that she will instantly do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Sonics Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 When a dog dies some people ask "How can you put yourself through that again?" Through what, 14 years of absolute friendship, laughs, companionship, comfort, complete joy and a week of mourning? Sign me up. I can't wait to do it again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Gentleman Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Like Biff, I also hate to get up from under cats. Especially when he's snoozing on my arm like this on the couch. I may someday have to get his paw print tattooed on my neck where his paw always rests. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Crazy Cat Gentleman said: I may someday have to get his paw print tattooed on my neck where his paw always rests. It’s funny you bring this up. I got the paw print from the cremation service today, and I had the same thought. Thinking of getting his print tattoo’d on my back, since I know my buddy always had mine. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 As an aside, if anyone in the area ever has to go through something like this in the future, I cannot recommend Pet Passages enough. I’m working with their Lake Orion location. They’ve been phenomenal, from my first tear-filled phone call, to accommodating any special request I had, to making me feel like their only client. I can’t imagine doing that job on a daily basis, but they are truly greater than I ever could have imagined. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMRivdogs Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 My wife just sent this from her "office" 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasTiger Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Max and Mitzi 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 24 minutes ago, VegasTiger said: Max and Mitzi which one got the Canary? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Gentleman Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 25 minutes ago, VegasTiger said: Max and Mitzi gah. so. freaking. cute. I would boop their pink noses all day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Say hello to Remi. Not sure I was fully ready, but one of the boys brought him home from a friend the other day without asking, and then did the thing where they just waited until I inevitably became emotionally attached and couldn't say no. LOL. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigeraholic1 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Aw man what a face! Awesome!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smr-nj Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Sooooo cute!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Gentleman Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 SCRUNGE 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Sonics Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 (edited) I'm having a hard time. My dog is still alive at almost 17, but I already miss him. I miss what he used to be and I know I can never have that back with him. I KNOW what I need to do, but I can't do it. He's been in the house all day. He's afraid to step off the landing and onto the porch. He's afraid to walk down the grass ramp I built him because he's afraid of falling. It's time, but I just can't do it. I'm overwhelmed with grief but also with guilt because I want to have a dog again, a dog that can do dog things and I just have this deep down feeling that I'm getting rid of him for a selfish need. I won't wait to get another dog, I will start looking immediately because my house is not right without a dog - everything is off balance without a dog here, but I can't do it. I'm so torn on this because he had a really good day yesterday (well, as good as you can have at 90 years old). Edited June 24, 2022 by Motor City Sonics 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Mayhem Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Sorry you have to endure that Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Sonics Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I have had a couple of times where I considered calling the vet to come over, but this dog keeps rallying. He had a great weekend, and he's feisty (for a 90 year old) today. I just got home from work at 6:45...........Sitting here at my desk........he comes in with his toy and throws it to the ground at my feet (he does know how to throw). Impressed by this dog every day. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Sonics Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just called the home euthanasia vet and left a message and i could hardly get the phone number out. It's gonna probably be tomorrow or Wednesday. He can hardly walk. I can't let him continue like this. I should have done this earlier. I am kind of mad at myself for letting it get this bad. It hasn't been a good day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Motor City Sonics said: Just called the home euthanasia vet and left a message and i could hardly get the phone number out. It's gonna probably be tomorrow or Wednesday. He can hardly walk. I can't let him continue like this. I should have done this earlier. I am kind of mad at myself for letting it get this bad. It hasn't been a good day. I’m so sorry. I know we are just internet strangers, but know that we are all here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smr-nj Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Motor City Sonics said: Just called the home euthanasia vet and left a message and i could hardly get the phone number out. It's gonna probably be tomorrow or Wednesday. He can hardly walk. I can't let him continue like this. I should have done this earlier. I am kind of mad at myself for letting it get this bad. It hasn't been a good day. I’m so sorry. I’m hoping your experience with the vet home euthanasia will be as comforting as mine was. Don’t get me wrong… it’s still devastating, but knowing your dog will be in his home with you, and that the vet will do all they need to in order to calm your pal, and make his last moments peaceful… it helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gilmore Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 It’s so hard to not be hopeful. And make the call. Been there. Very sorry for your agonizing, and having to say goodbye to a friend you love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Sonics Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Tomorrow at 5:30. I just wish he'd gone in his sleep. The last dog had a stroke, it was an on the spot decision. The dog before that got hit by a car. He still looks at me and tries to look comfortable even though he's in pain. At least he's still eating. He'll get a steak for dinner tonight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Sonics Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 On Diego's 11th birthday. It was the first time I had given him a haircut and we did them at home from that point forward. He hated the buzzing of the clippers but I bribed him with Cherrios. He loved Cherrios. Million-Watt Smile. In his honor, another dog is going to get a great life soon in a house that isn't right without a dog. He rescued me six weeks after the passing of my previous dog Tony and he helped me get over it. I won't wait that long this time. My dog is out there somewhere, I just have to find him now. 5,412 amazing days for 2 miserable ones. That's a good trade. R.I.P. Mighty D. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Mayhem Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Mark, Again you have my deepest sympathies. These next few hours are going to be hard and I am glad you have a plan to go forward and heal. I almost spelled that "heel" 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Sonics Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 29 minutes ago, Biff Mayhem said: Mark, Again you have my deepest sympathies. These next few hours are going to be hard and I am glad you have a plan to go forward and heal. I almost spelled that "heel" 😉 Thanks for allowing me to vent. It helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Mayhem Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 How ya doing Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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