My old friend.

[Robocop1051]

Not sure how many of you knew about my dog Marshall. He’s an almost 15 year old German Shepherd with lots of health issues. Last week Marshall had an episode that made us very concerned for him. Jennifer and I took Marshall to the vet Thursday morning to get an assessment on his condition. The vet advised he was very worried about Marshall’s health. Marshall was suffering from a neurological issue that paralyzed his legs. He had almost no pain reaction left. The damage was irreversible and the doc felt there were additional underlying issues that were present and undiagnosed. Marshall’s quality of life was the main priority for us, and we love him too much to let him suffer any more. 

I heard once that a dog should never leave this world without knowing the pleasure of chocolate, so in true Mexican fashion I smuggled a Twix bar into the exam room. Marshall gobbled it up and licked my fingers clean. He even took a nip at my finger, which was funny to me because he bit me the day we rescued him for the dog pound.  A bite on day one , and a goodbye nip on the last day. 

I got to rock my dog to sleep in my lap one last time. Jen rubbed his head and ears till he fell asleep and we rocked him and held him till his last breath. He left knowing how much he was loved and how much he was going to be missed.  He was calm and peaceful through the entire process. He knew how much we were hurting, and he made sure to make it as easy on us as we were trying to do for him. The vet allowed Jen and I lots of time with him, before, during and after. 

On 2/10/2022, at 12:00pm, my buddy, Marshall stopped hurting. He’s finally at rest.

[Matt.Cross]

Y'all excuse me over here, I think I got some sand or something in my eye...

 

Sorry for your loss Rob, Marshall seems to have been an amazing dog. 

[Robocop1051]

He was the miracle dog. I hate animals, aside from those smothered in salt and pepper. I was adamantly against having a dog. God gave me Marshall because he knew I’d shoot anything else. He deserved a better owner than me. That’s for sure.  

[Lonewolf McQuade]

Sorry for the loss of your buddy. 

[sketch]

Gdam I know the last breath of a fury friend, I wish you and your family the rainbow Bridge poem. You will meet again. Sorry for your loss brother. 

[sagebrush]

the very bad part of dogs. sorry to hear this

[DNP]

I’ll bet he had a better owner than you’re giving yourself credit for. It sounds like he had an awesome life and I’d also bet he enjoyed every minute of his time with your family. Having to see them go is the worst part of having a dog in your life, but you gave him one last beautiful memory for the both of you to carry. I’m sorry for your loss and hope his memories continue to bring smiles every time you look back. 

[unforgiven]

Sorry to hear brother

[Armed Eye Doc]

I'm sorry to hear about your companion.  You did him right by not prolonging his suffering.  It is a hard choice to make, but it is better in the long run.  Enjoy your memories with him.

[Magwa]

It is so hard to say goodbye to a real friend, Dogs win our hearts and show us each day how much they love us even when we are not having that great of a day...God bless Marshall and his family .....

[Rsquared]

Stay tough brother. As if you know any other way.

[Sisco]

Sorry Rob, but you never had a chance. A dog hater gets the right dog and your heart melts like that chocolate you gave him. I am really glad you had him in your and your Family’s lives as long as you did. I am just sorry it had to end for you.

[98Z5V]

Sorry to hear this, brother.  I hate the decision, when you have to put a pet down.  It sucks.

[ARTrooper]

Sorry for your loss Rob. I believe pets are more like Family. The love they give can comfort so much and get us through some hard times

[shooterrex]

Sorry for your loss. Dogs hold a special place in our lives.

[Cunuckgaucho]

So sorry for your loss

[jtallen83]

Sorry for the loss Brother. I love dogs but this right here is what keeps me from having "my" dog, hard to even read this stuff.

[Sharpshooter]

I understand the pain. I've felt it too. That said, it's never easy when you're the one who has to give the nod to the doc. Remember the years of love, not the minutes of sorrow. I hope we all get to be reunited with our loves, human and otherwise, when the time comes.

[bubbas4570]

Losing a lifelong friend is never easy, especially when ones' life is much longer than theirs.

 

Keep you spirits high, and remember the good times you shared.