Yesterday was a very sad day for our family. We lost one of our dogs to the extreme heat & one of our other dogs is still at the vets office & we aren't sure if he is going to make it. Drake was Michael & I's first dog together. He was such a sweet dog that we loved very much. Some of you that don't have pets may think I am crazy, but losing a pet you have had for years is heart wrenching. This is the second dog we have lost in 3 years, and it is so hard. When Michael came home yesterday, Rudy was walking around but he noticed Drake wouldn't get up. Drake was barely breathing and wouldn't move. By the time, he got the truck to the barn, he was gone & he noticed Rudy wasn't acting right either. He had laid down & wasn't moving either. He threw Rudy in the truck & rushed to the vet. They said most dogs don't make it if their temperature is above 106...his was 108. He is fighting so hard....please pray for him & our family. This has been really tough on Michael & I...and please pray for a full recovery!
Here are a few pictures of our Sweet Drake over the years!
RIP Drake
September 29, 2000-June 22, 2009
We love you!
22 comments:
I am so sorry for your loose and only hope your other puppy makes it home to you!
Loosing a pet is like loosing a human!
The heat in Minnesota has been crazy as well! 95 degree or more with the heat index the last few days!
I am very sorry for your loss, it is always hard! Praying for the other one!
I am SO sorry for your loss. I can understand your sadness entirely, we lost our dog at the age of 11 this past Spring and she was our baby. I am praying that you have peace and comfort. Drake and Molly (our dog) are probably have a good time chasing cats and eating table food in doggy heaven. :)
Okay, this made me cry. I'm going to make sure we keep a close eye on Diesel. Arkansas summers are so hot. Praying Rudy makes a full recovery.
((hugs))
I don't think you are crazy. Pets are family and they provide so much unconditional love that it's understandable if you are heartbroken. I am very sorry and I hope that Rudy is ok.
Oh, sweetie! I'm so sorry!!!
I am sitting here crying at work as I read your blog. I am so very sorry for the lose of Drake! He will forever be Harley's baby daddy!!! You both are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't even imagine the day Harley is taken from me. Love you both!!
girl yes,,, i just read it.. i am so sorry about your lose.. poor michael... has it really been that hot up there? oh, and did you know drake and harley have the same bday? i dread the day harley passes... gives me chills even thinking about it.. my heart breaks for you both
I'm so sorry this happened! I know how pets play such a vital role in families and I'm sorry that you had to lose Drake.
So So sorry! Your in my prayers with this lose and I hope your other dog will handle things OK.
God Bless your family right now! BUT..... Thoses babies keep getting cuter by the day:) Take care and may you have peace.
so sorry you lost your beloved pet. very sad.
this just breaks my heart! i'm so sorry :( they are soo part of the family. i just wish i could give ya a big hug. so sorry.
What a beautiful boy he was. I'm SO sorry for your loss! I can't imagine my life without my Chewer's so I can just feel the pain you must be feeling. (((HUGE HUGS))) and lots of prayers for Rudy!
You will be in my thoughts and prayers...so sad. My heart breaks at your loss. We have experienced a similar situation; very hard to understand. I hope the other recovers.
Why were they left out in the heat?
Sorry for your loss.
MK,the boys are so sad Drake is gone. I'm not sure Garrett really understands..."Why are his eyes still open?" (in the photos). They were mostly concerned that Charlie is still okay. My boys are so afraid of most dogs, but not yours. It's terrible! "Sorry" doesn't carry the meaning of how sorry I know we all are, but it seems the only thing to say.
Sorry to hear about Drake. I remember when he was a puppy and we were still in College. He will be missed.
I lost my blonde lab from childhood a few weeks ago and it broke my heart. I know how hard it is. They are like family!!! Praying for Rudy :(
I am so sorry for the loss of your pet. I know the pain, gosh they are like our kids.
Looks like he was a really good dog. Sorry to hear about your loss. {HUGS} I will be praying for your other dog that he will be healed.
Lisa :)
Oh...I completely understand your sadness. Pets become a part of the family. It's so tough to lose one.
We had to put our Chocolate Lab down awhile back....it was a very tough time to get through. And...now we're thinking of getting a new dog...but...it's hard...and we're just not sure if it's the right thing to do.
Thinking of you!
Oh, you're not crazy in the least. We are pet owners and recently lost our beloved Chihuahua, Ginger this past May. She was 11 years old and her "bubba" Gateway (our Rat Terrier, dearly misses her as well. They grew up together so it's sad. It is so hard because they are your family and they'll be missed dearly. Im so sorry for your losses. =(
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