tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post4369457665506985380..comments2024-03-18T15:29:55.472-07:00Comments on Done by Forty: To PepperDone By Fortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-66733863931368942042017-09-18T16:50:41.039-07:002017-09-18T16:50:41.039-07:00Thanks for the kind words, and for sharing that st...Thanks for the kind words, and for sharing that story about Monty. Very hard to lose our first dog but, a year afterwards, it's a lot easier to think about. Still miss her though.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-1764596702032810512017-09-14T17:17:09.885-07:002017-09-14T17:17:09.885-07:00So sorry you lost your Pepper DBF. Even though it&...So sorry you lost your Pepper DBF. Even though it's a year on, I know you're probably still missing her like crazy. My first dog was a golden retriever as well, he was the most mischievous dog I'd ever met, and he knew it too. There are so many great memories of time spent with pets, they really become part of the family. One of the hardest things I've ever done was help the vet put my Monty down, jar of peanut butter in hand and carry his body out to the yard where I'd prepared a resting place for him earlier that day. He had a collapsed trachea and for the past few months of his life could barely breath, on the cusp of summer that meant he would have died from heat stroke. Freakin hard man. I know you'll keep her in your heart.wealth from thirtyhttps://wealthfromthirty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-18923770846357666392016-10-03T09:22:17.968-07:002016-10-03T09:22:17.968-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about Gracie, Marcos &...I'm so sorry to hear about Gracie, Marcos & Jillena. That's a sad story, but I'm happy to hear you were able to say goodbye. That's been the hard part for us.<br /><br />Thank you very much for the kind words and for coming by to comment.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-30245512150260772792016-10-02T12:27:41.614-07:002016-10-02T12:27:41.614-07:00I'm so very sorry for your loss. I hope this f...I'm so very sorry for your loss. I hope this finds you well although it has only been 2 months. I came home Friday and my 16 yo Gracie could not walk. It was clearly not just a bad day. Previously fighting any notion of putting a pet down my heart broke for her. I spent the next morning and afternoon with her then took her in and stayed with her all the way. I was able to say goodbye but was no where near prepared for my intense grief. My heart goes out to you both.Marcos and Jillenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523225744352814753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-17862242276715202342016-08-31T12:45:24.196-07:002016-08-31T12:45:24.196-07:00Thanks, FIREstarter. We are starting to get a bett...Thanks, FIREstarter. We are starting to get a better handle on things. I'm not crying every day, so that's good.<br /><br />I think you're right: the risk of anesthesia is low, but I suppose there's always some risk. Just unlucky.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-11646360208716888832016-08-31T08:24:54.975-07:002016-08-31T08:24:54.975-07:00Wow, that actually bought a tear to my eye. Seems ...Wow, that actually bought a tear to my eye. Seems like such an unfair way to leave this mortal coil but you were only doing what you thought best for your dog. The risk of passing away under amnesia must be very small even for animals otherwise they wouldn't do it so it sounds like pepper was very and sadly unlucky.<br /><br />Sending you, Mrs DbF and Jax best wishes from the UK matetheFIREstarter.co.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161550795321520113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-58725938169755853352016-08-15T11:09:04.563-07:002016-08-15T11:09:04.563-07:00Thanks for the kind words, Maverick. I think anest...Thanks for the kind words, Maverick. I think anesthesia is pretty darn safe, from what we're reading, so I think you're doing the right thing with the cleanings. Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-13971648196473553732016-08-15T11:00:49.835-07:002016-08-15T11:00:49.835-07:00So sorry for your loss. We have two mini doxies. ...So sorry for your loss. We have two mini doxies. As you may know, small breeds have more dental care issues. Now our two are middle aged, we have their teeth cleaned every year. We know anesthesia is a risk, we also know dental decay effects other parts of the body.Mavericknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-72633032638102982852016-08-15T09:54:43.020-07:002016-08-15T09:54:43.020-07:00Thank you, Alicia. You never know who's readin...Thank you, Alicia. You never know who's reading the blog, and it means a lot that you've been here and commented.<br /><br />Please give your "Pepper" a big hug from us, and maybe a treat. Thank you for your prayers and support.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-63721223289940281752016-08-13T19:34:47.720-07:002016-08-13T19:34:47.720-07:00My heart is broken for you guys. Have read your b...My heart is broken for you guys. Have read your blog for almost a year, but this post truly touched me. My husband and I have a wonderful dog who looks like an older, heavier version of your Pepper. There behavior even sounds similar. Praying for you and your wife to find comfort. Thank you for sharing. Alicianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-18680822629724636782016-08-09T08:43:50.959-07:002016-08-09T08:43:50.959-07:00That was a really nice comment, Tony, and it broug...That was a really nice comment, Tony, and it brought a smile to my face.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-82389443876946058012016-08-09T07:51:58.720-07:002016-08-09T07:51:58.720-07:00I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is the s...I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is the same to me and to many others as losing a child. Please try to find peace and healing in the good memories and in time. You wrote a beautiful letter to her and she surely knew she was blessed with a family that cared and loved for her as you all have.Tonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-62510329458689692602016-08-08T21:36:40.301-07:002016-08-08T21:36:40.301-07:00Thank you, Evan. We're definitely leaning on e...Thank you, Evan. We're definitely leaning on each other, and I think that's the silver lining through all this: Mrs. Done by Forty and I growing closer.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-80623792396561929172016-08-08T21:36:00.448-07:002016-08-08T21:36:00.448-07:00Thank you, Clint. It's amazing to hear all the...Thank you, Clint. It's amazing to hear all the support from fellow pet owners.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-25586265371611406702016-08-08T21:35:37.377-07:002016-08-08T21:35:37.377-07:00Thank you very much for the thoughts and prayers, ...Thank you very much for the thoughts and prayers, iFreebies, and I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your last dog. I really appreciate your comment.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-60524891167777603802016-08-08T18:29:22.179-07:002016-08-08T18:29:22.179-07:00I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a dog can be ...I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a dog can be harder than losing a family member in certain cases. Glad you two can pull each other out of the shitty hand you've been dealt and come out strongerEvanhttp://www.buildingincomeinvestments.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-7665433075360230802016-08-08T07:24:33.768-07:002016-08-08T07:24:33.768-07:00Sorry for your loss. When I lost our family dog o...Sorry for your loss. When I lost our family dog of 12 years it tore me up too. I hope that you find peace. Your family is in our prayers. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227271175465203787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-26563910818220507592016-08-06T09:05:29.332-07:002016-08-06T09:05:29.332-07:00I am so sorry for your loss. We too are huge dog ...I am so sorry for your loss. We too are huge dog lovers and still mourn the loss of our last dog at 16. It was and continues to be four years later the most difficult loss so far in our life. Our current dog just had this same procedure done and this was my fear going into it. Words can't describe how sorry I am for the loss of your beloved family member. The hurt will be there for a long time but so will the good memories. Pepper will be waiting for you in Heaven. This was a beautiful post and have us as I'm sure many others in tears. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.iFreebieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10591944222625878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-45262827236876351172016-08-05T18:06:27.863-07:002016-08-05T18:06:27.863-07:00Thanks so much for that note, Erica. I know what t...Thanks so much for that note, Erica. I know what that woman meant. My grandmother's passing, while hard, wasn't really anything like this...which brings its own guilt, of course. But like you said, it's a unique relationship we have with our animals. They rely on us so completely, and love us so unconditionally.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-79106644723059398432016-08-05T18:05:07.191-07:002016-08-05T18:05:07.191-07:00I really hope everything goes well for your pet th...I really hope everything goes well for your pet this year, Daizy, both with the anesthesia and the tumor treatment. We'll say a prayer for your dog.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-27458975330610662142016-08-05T18:03:07.201-07:002016-08-05T18:03:07.201-07:00Thank you for the words of encouragement, Femme Fr...Thank you for the words of encouragement, Femme Frugality, and I'm sorry to hear about your kitten. Losing a friend suddenly is especially hard: you don't have time to prepare or say goodbye.<br /><br />Today's the first day I haven't really been blaming myself, so I think it's going to get better. And like you said, maybe Pepper is bringing us closer together.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-83167774136995560682016-08-05T14:24:53.466-07:002016-08-05T14:24:53.466-07:00What a beautiful and wonderful dog. You can just t...What a beautiful and wonderful dog. You can just tell. <br /><br />Several years ago, I was having a coffee and two women were sitting near me outside. At first, I was kind of shocked by what one of the women said: "I feel terrible about this, but Fido's death was more difficult for me than my mother's passing was."<br /><br />But after a day or two, I realized that the woman was being honest, and that many people (including myself) can feel the same way. Who's caring for the other, human or canine? We both are, with all the love we have. The relationship is so strong that we'll never quite get over it. <br /><br />The beauty of it is that so many dogs are almost magical in their loving and devotion. It's so difficult to reconcile. But I'm sure that Pepper had a great run, and you made it so. And that's a huge deal.<br /><br />It will get better, I promise.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02687396465686233695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-37873573949217020912016-08-05T13:12:18.429-07:002016-08-05T13:12:18.429-07:00Oh wow, I really sympathize as this was my biggest...Oh wow, I really sympathize as this was my biggest fear when I took my dog in for dental work this spring. I knew the risks of doing it and the risks of not doing it and paid the high price for a vet that I trusted with dental xray capabilities. Even so, I was in tears leaving the dog knowing he might not come home. He did survive but if he hadn't, I would have been a mess for months. Even my Dad's passing the year before did not make me cry like the thought of losing my dog. Now I have a surgery consult for my other dog and I am in the same position, knowing he could die from anesthesia except this time it is for a tumor so it is life threatening. We love our companions so much. I grieve with you. Daizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508550128007940488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-82372893691962165672016-08-05T09:48:25.841-07:002016-08-05T09:48:25.841-07:00Oh, Brian, I'm so sorry. We recently lost a ki...Oh, Brian, I'm so sorry. We recently lost a kitten very suddenly, and that pain isn't something I'd wish on my enemies, nonetheless people I like and respect. I think you're right.... It's something I've struggled with, too... Money is definitely not the most important thing in life. It's a fun little tool, but matters so very little to our souls. I'm sorry this happened. Don't blame yourself, although I know it's hard not to. Maybe, though the pain is horrific, this was Pepper's parting gift to the family she loved: bringing everyone closer together. I'm sorry it has to be born from a place of such terrible pain, though. You guys are in my thoughts.Femme Frugalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258982361804942329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2980246226076317453.post-32664137989576305212016-08-04T22:27:49.322-07:002016-08-04T22:27:49.322-07:00I'm sorry you lost Peanut, Jason, and we'r...I'm sorry you lost Peanut, Jason, and we're definitely thinking of when we should bring a new pet into the home. Our other dog, Jax, definitely knows something is wrong. He's Mrs. Done by Forty's dog from before we even met, and he's ten now, so he was the pet we were mentally preparing to say goodbye to. Anyway, he knew Pepper half her life, so he seems about as depressed as we are right now. Our vet thinks a companion would be good for him.Done By Fortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246597867355460723noreply@blogger.com