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My wife called today and said keep an eye on Duchess as she was just laying around. I got home and she was laid out on front room floor. I rushed her to emergency vet. Had to carry. As I'm giving info I looked down and said, She's dying. They took her back but she passed. They think it was Boxer cardiomyopathy which caused sudden cardiac death.

Yeah I cried like a baby. 7.5 yrs old. Sept Ohio dirt is hard to dig. My hands are scarred but I know she is at home in the backyard. My male boxer doesn't know what to do right now. Damn lonely feeling....

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I'm so sorry this happened to you. Losing a pet is always hard, and suddenly can be hardest. We lost our family dog similarly three years ago... Our vet even called home to talk to my Dad, my Dad rarely gets emotional but losing our dog that way tore him up. You're not alone, there is support if you need it. Feel free to PM any of us if you'd like to chat.
 
I know how heart wrenching it is to lose a beloved pet ... who is, actually, a family member.
You have my deepest, and most heartfelt, condolences.

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So sorry to read about this. Some may think I'm uncaring, but personally, I've had a harder time dealing with the deaths of my dogs than I have with some human deaths.

We are truly ourselves with our dogs. They see us at our worst, and we allow them to see things we would never let other humans see. Their loss cuts even deeper because of that bond.

With time, you will remember the good times with her, and not those final moments.

Kathy
 
snowgyre said:
I'm so sorry this happened to you. Losing a pet is always hard, and suddenly can be hardest. We lost our family dog similarly three years ago... Our vet even called home to talk to my Dad, my Dad rarely gets emotional but losing our dog that way tore him up. You're not alone, there is support if you need it. Feel free to PM any of us if you'd like to chat.
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Thank you. I am same as your father. It just kills me. 24 hours and stomach still in knots. She was in no pain so I am grateful for that. Thanks everyone!
 
Joe, I am so sorry. Losing a "baby"; no matter if it was an animal or not; is always hard.

I know you already know this, but pay special attention to your male. He is probably going to worry about you more than you know, so make sure you and him are doing good!
 
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