Mitch Cronin Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 ....my dog could use a bit right now... Griffon. He's having his spleen removed right now because it has a tumor that was bleeding into his belly... doc says he's got a 50% chance it's cancerous and he'll be toast pretty quick, and a 50% chance he'll survive the surgery. ..if anyone knows any good words, or maybe some voodoo or something, I'd sure appreciate it. That dog is my best friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues deville Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Hope your pal pulls through.......good friends are hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaEH Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Mitch, if it helps.. My dog was born with one testicle, a heart murmur and irregular heartbeat (which required surgery and reappeared again 4 years ago), swollen anal glands (which requres them to be emptied on a regular basis by the vet) and something called reverse sneezing (which basically sounds like he's gagging and unable to breathe for up to a minute at a time). If this dog can survive 9 years with all of these problems, so can yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'm afraid he didn't make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaEH Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Sorry to hear Mitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 "If it's true there are no dog's in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they all went." I don't know who said it, but I'm in. I sure am gonna miss my friend... he sang with me while I played guitar just yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Mitch: Anyone who's spent time on this forum over the past few years knows how much Griffon meant to you and your family. I'm really sorry for your loss. I know this doesn't help much right now, but in time, I'm pretty sure that the heartache will dull a little and you'll look back on many fond memories of him with a smile. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W5 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Very sorry to hear that Mitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plankspanker Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss Mitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deicer Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Mitch,,, From my family to yours, our sincerest condolences. Iceman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 What a beautiful Shep. Had one years ago, so I feel for you. I’m sure he had a good life and master, so, all is not lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp fa Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 So sorry to hear about your loss Mitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specs Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I had to catch a flight early yesterday. That meant I wouldn't have time to walk my best friend. As the time to leave for the airport neared it dawned on me what an a**hole I was and how much I took my best friend for granted. I changed flights and we went for our walk. The sun was beating down, the leaves were turning colour and some of the fall flowers were in full bloom. The trails were clear of crowds, and Highland creek was starting to fill with the salmon running upstream. It doesn't get much better than that for me. Thanks Buddy. These moments are the immeasurables that having a dog brings to a persons life. You can't put a value to them. Buddy’s getting up there in age now but even yesterday he was still chasing every noise and scent in those woods at full tilt. Watching him brought Kips signature to mind - Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body .. but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy crap .. what a ride!" I suspect Griffon lived the same way. Remember him fondly Mitch and be mindful of the lessons he gave you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 My sincerst condolences Mitch. It is hard to lose your best friend. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conehead Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 So sorry, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon The Loon Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Sad news Mitch. The loss of a family member is always difficult. At least you got to say a proper good-bye and be with your buddy. Our thoughts are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newgirl Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 My 11 year old Sheltie was in the hospital for 3 days this spring with a Panceatitus (? sp) attack, on intravenous , meds etc. He pulled through but I still live with the knowledge that the next attack may be his last. Dogs and even cats just seem to sense when their time has come and go the extra yard by singing with you or playing ball one last time or in a cats case wanting to be on your lap. I feel for you. It's not an easy time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDR Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Hi Mitch I'm so sorry. There is something so special about dogs. We are now blessed with two of them. They are so trusting and loyal. Griffon was a beautiful creature. By the way, I do absolutley believe that there are animals in the next life. I wish I could say something to make the pain go away but we both know I can't ,so I can only say that my heart goes out to you. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Hi Mitch, I am so sorry to here of Griffon's passing. I am hoping that with time when the grief passes, that you have great memories of that big guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipped Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Mitch, The dogs in our life are great friends. I am away in PEK at the moment and I miss my dog most off all. All dogs do go to Heaven. What a great picture of Griffon. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest floatrrr Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Sorry about your old pal Mitch. These faithful friends are irreplaceable. The only good part is he isn't suffering any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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