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Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« 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.
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2014, 05:44:07 PM »
Dammit. I hate reading these things. :(
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2014, 06:15:44 PM »
You're a good man, dane, sir.
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2014, 07:05:15 PM »
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2014, 07:19:54 PM »
Sorry to hear that dane,
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #9 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.
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2014, 07:54:27 PM »
Sorry to hear about Sophie!! May she frolic in clover in heaven!!
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2014, 08:41:32 PM »
Sorry to hear about this.  They do seem to find a way into our hearts.
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2014, 11:02:17 PM »
My condolances for your loss, sir. :bawl:
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2014, 06:49:05 AM »
Thanks to you, dane, Sophie was loved until the very end.

And even afterwards.
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #14 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.
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #15 on: August 08, 2014, 09:38:10 AM »
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #16 on: August 09, 2014, 09:52:32 AM »
I am sorry for your loss, my friend.
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Re: Sophie, a Shih Tsu/mini poodle mix, died this morning while I was rocking her.
« Reply #17 on: August 11, 2014, 12:39:46 PM »
So sorry, dane. She was much loved by you and yours.
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