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Title: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: dane on August 07, 2014, 05:19:15 PM

She was 14, had her since she was a pup.  Vet said a couple of weeks ago she wasn't in pain, she was just dying.  No diseases other than years.

This morning she was asleep in wife's bathroom when wife went to town.  I was in yard doing stuff, came in for a drink, Sophie was standing unsteadily in doorway of bedroom looking for wife.  She liked to be held and rocked, so I picked her up and went on the porch.

Molly, a long-haired chihuahua, sat by the chair watching us.

After a few minutes, Sophie gave a little chirp, and stopped breathing.  Molly started howling. 

Today was a sucky day at our house.  Tomorrow will be better.

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: thundley4 on August 07, 2014, 05:44:07 PM

Dammit. I hate reading these things. :(

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: dane on August 07, 2014, 05:49:46 PM

Quote from: thundley4 on August 07, 2014, 05:44:07 PM

Dammit. I hate reading these things. :(

Me too, but I'm using this forum as catharsis.  I think.

We have one more old dog, also 14, but he runs around like a puppy, and Molly who is four and will probably outlive us.  Our older daughter will adopt her if that's the case.

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: thundley4 on August 07, 2014, 06:08:51 PM

Quote from: dane on August 07, 2014, 05:49:46 PM

Me too, but I'm using this forum as catharsis.  I think.

We have one more old dog, also 14, but he runs around like a puppy, and Molly who is four and will probably outlive us.  Our older daughter will adopt her if that's the case.

I did the same thing when our Beagle Missy passed away.

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: franksolich on August 07, 2014, 06:15:44 PM

You're a good man, dane, sir.

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: BlueStateSaint on August 07, 2014, 06:38:11 PM

For once, my allergies really are acting up.

But that's not the reason I have tears in my eyes.

She'll be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge, dane.

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: dane on August 07, 2014, 07:03:38 PM

Quote from: BlueStateSaint on August 07, 2014, 06:38:11 PM

For once, my allergies really are acting up.

But that's not the reason I have tears in my eyes.

She'll be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge, dane.

I'm gonna need to carry a LOT of treats - we have a pet cemetary in the back yard with a LOT of patio stones for markers.  And on the stones are various ceramic creatures.  Folks might call us sentimental.

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: dane on August 07, 2014, 07:05:15 PM

Quote from: franksolich on August 07, 2014, 06:15:44 PM

Thanks, Frank.

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: ChuckJ on August 07, 2014, 07:19:54 PM

Sorry to hear that dane,

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: dane on August 07, 2014, 07:34:45 PM

Quote from: ChuckJ on August 07, 2014, 07:19:54 PM

Thanks, ChuckJ.  I was ok with the whole thing, right up until Molly started howling.

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: seahorse513 on August 07, 2014, 07:54:27 PM

Sorry to hear about Sophie!! May she frolic in clover in heaven!!

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: hillneck on August 07, 2014, 08:41:32 PM

Sorry to hear about this.  They do seem to find a way into our hearts.

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: DefiantSix on August 07, 2014, 11:02:17 PM

My condolances for your loss, sir. :bawl:

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: Eupher on August 08, 2014, 06:49:05 AM

Thanks to you, dane, Sophie was loved until the very end.

And even afterwards.

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: longview on August 08, 2014, 07:28:14 AM

So sorry to hear that.  She was lucky to have you and your wife in her life.

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: JohnnyReb on August 08, 2014, 09:38:10 AM

"Ain't but three things in life worth a solidary dime, old dogs and children and watermelon wine"

Tom T Hall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=32wBzneA0n0

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: Big Dog on August 09, 2014, 09:52:32 AM

I am sorry for your loss, my friend.

Title: Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
Post by: njpines on August 11, 2014, 12:39:46 PM

So sorry, dane. She was much loved by you and yours.