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Posted - 08/15/2005 : 4:25 PM
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So, my holiday in the woods with the family didn't turnout so well.
My 5 year old Golden Retriever "Maggie" got her stomache twisted, which caused it to bloat. After a bad, nasty 6 hour ordeal that I don't want to repeat, she died.
I miss you, Maggie.
However. I need a new dog. I'd prefer a younger dog that needs a home, preferably 2 years or less, right down to puppy. Quite happy with a cross of some sort. I do ALOT of XC/FR MTBing and some hiking, so I need a dog that's not afraid to run. Nothing over about 80 lbs, and not a lapdog either.
I'm starting to look around the rescue places, etc, but no luck so far.
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Vancouver, BC
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Posted - 08/15/2005 : 4:40 PM
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I don't have a dog for you... I just wanted to say I'm sorry. Losing a pet is really really hard... I know from experience.
One thing you might want to try, is talking to you vet. We adopted all our pets from my vet's office. Usually, someone finds a stray animal who needs a home, and my vet calls around to see who'd be willing to adopt. Otherwise, try animal shelters.
I hope you feel better soon. |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 08/15/2005 : 4:51 PM
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| I have to echo aka Mountaineer’s words... I wont have another pet after loosing my last two years ago. I just dont feel responsible enough to care for another animal after my last got a kidney infection from something that poisoned it, I kept it alive on dialysis for six horrible months only to watch my best friend deteriorate into a shell of her old self, and then had to put her down anyway. I still haven't got over what I did to her by keeping her alive for very selfish reasons of not wanting to let go. I now strongly believe that every animal deserves a dignified death and every time I think of her, well.. somethings I'm strong about and other things I'm not. Very sorry for your loss Stillgoing. |
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Whistler
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Posted - 08/15/2005 : 4:59 PM
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http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm
I am so sorry for your loss. For those who don't have pets it is hard to understand the depth of the loss.
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Fowl photographin, animal lovin, thread trollin, dry bag humpin, canoe canoodler
Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 08/15/2005 : 7:39 PM
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| I wasn't going to post that link Sharon, but it's good that you did. I had my Curts up there the next day after she crossed the bridge, thanks to a friend who understood, as you so obviously do! |
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Vancouver
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Posted - 08/15/2005 : 8:14 PM
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I am sorry for your loss. It is hard when we lose a dog - they are members of the family.
I wish you well in your search for a dog that is a good fit for you.
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Barriere, BC
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Posted - 08/15/2005 : 8:44 PM
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My wife and I are very sorry for your loss, we to have been through the loss of a loved pet/family member as well and know how much it hurts. When you are ready you may want to check out an excellent animal shelter located in Aldergrove just off 264th St and 56th Ave. I think because it is out in the country more you tend to find more of the mid-size dogs which may make an excellent new companion for you and your family.
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Burnaby, BC
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Posted - 08/15/2005 : 9:17 PM
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I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. The same thing happened to my friends dog out in the woods, it was a 3 hour drive to Williams Lake in the middle of the night for help, my buddy's dog was in so much agony he decided to put her down after her stomach had turned as well.
Good luck in your search for a dog.
I also will be looking for an active breed of dog soon, I have my sights on the Australian Cattle Dog.
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Posted - 08/15/2005 : 9:19 PM
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Sad..
Poohbear and I were adopted from the Surrey SPCA.Sometimes we get shuffled from shelter to shelter.Keep checking.There are alot of good buddies of ours that can make an ideal pet.Lab crosses like me make for excellent active outdoor partners  Woof |
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Vancouver, BC
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Posted - 08/15/2005 : 9:33 PM
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Sorry to hear about your loss  Craigslist has a section for pets and there are many dogs available that need homes. There are also many local rescue organizations that have lots of pets needing new families. Good luck and keep us updated! http://vancouver.craigslist.org/pet/ |
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Langley, BC
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Posted - 08/15/2005 : 10:31 PM
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I, too am sorry for your loss. Seeing as I am a new dog owner, (my airedale is not yet big enough for longer hikes) I'm wondering if Flychucker or Stillgoing can tell me what exactly can make a dogs stomach turn to badly that they die. I would like to do my part to try and prevent this if possible.
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Posted - 08/16/2005 : 08:42 AM
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Wow! Such support. Thank you all for your kind words.
Looks like I've got a line on a dog coming from a shelter out in Agassiz. I'll be out checking on Friday.
The Shelter in Aldergrove is close to where I live. They actiually have a couple of good dogs there, but they have funny ideas about pet care and won't let me adopt. ((Big, active dogs should be INDOOR dogs???!!)
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Posted - 08/16/2005 : 09:05 AM
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I'm so sorry to hear about Maggie.
Congrats to you for considering a shelter dog. I spent months searching for the right dog on many MANY rescue sites, locally in BC, and Washington & Idaho. I did find the rescue organizations very hard to adopt from, they are very particular about who their dogs go to, rightfully so. Even the SPCA didn't want to let us adopt our current dog, they said our children were too young (she's a border collie cross, they tend to 'herd' young children), but then one of the volunteers did an assessment on her and she was ours
I wish you the best of luck in your search for your canine companion. |
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Rmd, BC
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Posted - 08/16/2005 : 10:11 AM
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I'm so sorry. That must have been very traumatic for both of you.
I have been really happy with my Rhodesian Ridgeback and I notice that are several (including crosses) in PNW area available through the Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue site. They don't have any listed in BC but they say to still apply to adopt as there may be one or two that just aren't on the site yet.
I wouldn't recommend a purebred if it is to be an outside dog.
http://www.ridgebackrescue.org/home.html
If you want to put together a little blurb about what you're looking for, I'll put it up at our local dog park. Just email it to me with however you would like people to contact you.
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prince george, bc
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Posted - 08/16/2005 : 11:37 AM
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hey stillgoing, losing a dog can be one of the hardest things about life. i still get tears in my eyes when i think of the night my best friend ophie (ophelia) died, in 1996. she was a basset hound, everyone in the neighbourhood knew her, and we were inseperable for the 10 years we were together. it took me much longer than i thought it would to let another dog into my life, but my parents couldn't stand the silence all day, so about a month later, bought a little basset hound puppy named molly...and i hated her for about 4 months, i resented her i guess. but before long, she grew on me, and 8 years later, she's my little sister, and the sweetest dog in the world. i'd suggest a basset hound for anybody anywhere, the perfect dog in my opinion, i don't know if i'll ever have anything else. the downside, they don't work well as an outdoor dog, especially in the winter, but molly gives it everything she's got. i even bring her snowshoeing, i just have to break trail for her.
like others, i would suggest getting an older dog from a shelter, a dog normally overlooked by most people. i think i might start doing this soon.
good luck, give it time, remember all the great things about maggie, and she'll live on.
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Manitoba's misadventurin' bushwhackin', dog sloggin', dehydratin', beer drinkin' biggie - who's eager to peak bag Mt Currie in a dress
Squamish
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Posted - 08/16/2005 : 2:04 PM
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If you ever come to Whistler, there's always dog in the pound there that need a good home. A lot of the transients get a dog for the year they are here and then leave it behind. Also we get a lot from the reserve. The great thing about WAG is that they interview you first, and place a dog with you that is appropriate to your lifestyle. That's what I did, and I'm sure many on this site will testify that my dog is a fantastic hiking companion. I can look up their phone number if you like.
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Moxie scambler of pinnacles, tireless leader haunting the CDN/US border climbing everything in sight
Burnaby, BC
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 10:26 AM
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[i]Seeing as I am a new dog owner, (my airedale is not yet big enough for longer hikes) I'm wondering if Flychucker or Stillgoing can tell me what exactly can make a dogs stomach turn to badly that they die. I would like to do my part to try and prevent this if possible.
Thanks
Sorry for your loss SG. I know exactly what it's like to lose a great dog too soon and you have my sincere sympathies. Good luck in your search for a new buddy!
Moses, I had never heard of a twisted stomach before outside of a Simpson's episode in which Santa's Little Helper required surgery for it, so I had to look it up.
This site has a layman's description of the causes and ways to reduce the chances of it happening:
http://www.friendshiphospital.com/health/doghealthyfeeding.php
Hope this helps.
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Vancouver, BC
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 11:59 PM
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| Here is the website for WAG (Whistler Animals Galore) http://www.thewagway.com/ They do have a lot of great dogs and just built a new shelter! Good luck :) |
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Posted - 08/19/2005 : 8:56 PM
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Hey all.
I just came back from Aggasiz with a new addition to my family. We've got a beautiful black Shepard/Border Collie cross. She's about 2, and came from a home that just got the wrong dog. She was with 2 people with infants that just didn't have time for her. She'll be much happier here, we enjoy spending time with dogs.
Worked out well - we actually went out with another dog in mind, but the lady that runs the shelter gave some thought to things (she knows a bit about us) and went out of her way to bring this one in from another shelter, thinking it would be a better match. Time will tell, but so far, I've got a good feeling about this.
My wife said something to the kids on the way home:
"Daisy isn't intended to replace Maggie, she's to make new memories"
I'll post pictures of both Maggie and Daisy later.
Thanks everyone. |
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Vancouver
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Posted - 08/19/2005 : 9:12 PM
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| Congratulations on the addition of Daisy to your family. May she bring you and your family much happiness and many wonderful memories. |
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