I know that this had to come some day sooner than later. He is probably pushing 14, we havent called him Jesus' dog for nothing, he is that old. He hasnt eaten for a few days and now will only drink a little water at a time. I tried to give him an asprin in some white bread with peanut butter but he wouldnt take it and I felt like it would be mean to force it into him and I dont know if he would hold it down anyway. No vets are open until monday and I dont think he is going to make it that long. Dont know if I would put him in the car anyway since he has always been anxious about traveling. Just feel really sad for the old guy, I am going to miss him, he has been a good dog.

By Jackie on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 03:51 am:

Im sorry you are going through this. We just put our 10 yr old dog to sleep this past April. It is very sad.
Dont you have an emergency vet in the area? I know over here, once the regular vets office's close, the emergency vets are opened all night.

By Karen~moderator on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 04:00 am:

Kris, I am so sorry. It *does* sound like this may be the end for him. Take some pics of you and DH and your kids with him this morning. Give him hugs and kisses. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

By Melanie on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 08:58 am:

((((HUGS)))) I am so sorry.

By Reds9298 on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 09:53 am:

I'm so very sorry.

By Dawnk777 on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 09:58 am:

I'm so sorry. It's hard, when they reach the end of their lives.

Around here, if you want emergency vet service on a weekend, it costs you an extra $90 that they want, right up front. I have been fortunate enough, not to ever need it.

By Tunnia on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 10:16 am:

I'm sorry for you and your family.

By Missmudd on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 11:01 am:

He died in his sleep in the night. I checked him at 1 am, and he was breathing really deep, at 7 am he was gone. He went in his "spot" his fleece pillow and looked like he just forgot to breathe. All in all a good way to go for an old guy.

By Jackie on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 11:19 am:

Kris
Im so sorry...My heart is breaking for you right now. He is now in a better place and not in pain anymore.

By Colette on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 11:36 am:

I am so sorry.

By Rayanne on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 12:48 pm:

I am so sorry sweetie. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

By Bellajoe on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 12:58 pm:

Awwww i'm sorry.

By Kateg on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 01:19 pm:

I am sooooo sorrry. {{{HUGS}}}

By Tink on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 01:22 pm:

I'm so sorry for your family. It sounds like Dutch lived a long and happy life with your family and it sounds like a peaceful death. {{{Mudd Family}}}

By Vicki on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 01:54 pm:

I am so sorry.

By Missmudd on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 03:27 pm:

Dutch came into our lives when his person died. I didn't know if it would work out because he had never been around children, wasnt house trained and he was at least 5. When I brought him home and he saw the boys he just looked so grateful. He loved the boys so much and would fuss if they spent the night away at a friends until he drove me crazy, if a boy left the yard Dutch was the first to let me know. He would always end up in one of the guys room at night, even if he wasnt supposed to, just to sleep near them to make sure they were all right. He was a darn fine dog, I am really going to miss him.

By Yjja123 on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 03:31 pm:

I am sorry for your loss!

By Karen~moderator on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 04:20 pm:

I'm so sorry!

By Mrsheidi on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 06:05 pm:

Awwwwww...that would break my heart! So glad he had some very good years in the Mudd household!! How are the boys handling it?

By Amecmom on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 06:14 pm:

I'm so sorry. A fine dog should have peace.
Ame

By Dawnk777 on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 06:21 pm:

I'm so sorry.

By Annie2 on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 06:43 pm:

I'm sorry for your loss. He sounds like a great dog.

By Kernkate on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 10:12 pm:

{{{Kris and Family}}} So sorry to hear about Dutch.
Dutch sounds like the dog anyone would love to have.

By Bea on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 11:19 pm:

By Bobbie~moderatr on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 11:46 pm:

~~~~~Big warm fuzzy hugs~~~~~

By Paulas on Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 11:50 pm:

((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))

By Nicki on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 01:18 am:

Dutch sounded like such a sweet and loving dog.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
He must have had a wonderful life with all of you.

Nicki

By Janet on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 04:20 pm:

{{{Hugs}}} It's so hard to say good-bye to an old friend and member of the family...I'm so glad it was a peaceful ending.

By Latonya on Monday, August 29, 2005 - 04:49 pm:

I am so sorry to hear that but now you have an angel watching over you. He had a good life with you and he was loved. Rest in the knowledge that you and your family gave him that. I am glad it was peaceful and easy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. {{{HUGS}}}