Farewell Recon, May you run pain free forever more.

sarnewfie

New member
jason is gone to school for two weeks, i havee been telling him recon is dying for a while, i know he had heart failure, his chest was gurgling horribly, and when given lasix it subsided. jason did not want to bring him into the vet, most likely denial,,,,whatever, now that he is gone, i needed to know what we are dealing with.
i found out today, along with EVERYTHING else that could go wrong that did, that he has pullmonary Bullae, it is rare, doc has not seen this very often in his career.
recon is at the vet now, and will be put to sleep either soon with me there, or if he can hang on, on saturday, the vet does not want him here with me, becouse when the balloon explodes his lungs will collapse and he said it is a horrible way to die, recon is over 11 years old and the surgery is to risky and involved for a dog this age.
Recon and i butted heads more than i can say, he was truly devoted to his jason, so much so that i could not walk into the same room as jason, without recon growling at me or standing in between jay and i.
i am very sad, and i hope that he hangs on, jason will be home saturday and leaving again on sunday.
doc said that when i bring the pups in tomorrow aft that i will have to decide, how do i ???
i am going to email jason, and bring something with jasons smelll on it for recon, he will be passing on to the bridge soon.
say a prayer for the growly cranky rottweiler please.

[ 09-16-2003, 06:30 PM: Message edited by: sarnewfie ]
 

Giddyuppy

Inactive Member
Poor Recon! I wouldn't want to be in your position! Surely, you won't need to wait til Sat.! I'd rather he go as peacefully as possible.
 

sarnewfie

New member
You and me both, but jason loves him so, i want to put him to rest now, jason wants to be there, so here we go, cat and mouse, this dog is so devoted to jay it is not funny.
i will NOT let him suffer and i told the vet not to let him, that i will be there at the drop of a hat and to call me.
 

Sound Bay Newfs

Active member
Even though they are cranky and a pain sometimes, it is sad to see them go when the time comes. I would tell the vet that Jason wants to see him, so see if he can wait a little longer. Tell Recon that daddy will be there soon and I bet he will wait for him.
 

sarnewfie

New member
Thanx NY
i ran jasons pillow into the vet a bit ago, that will help him to hang on, i think also it is best that his master put him down.
it will be closure for both of them, and will help jason to accept that his friend is finally ready to go to heavon.
 

tonkatruck

Active member
Awww C, we are so sorry for Recon. We hope he passes with a minimal amount of pain. Hope j will accept it within time and our prayers are with you guys. sorry again.
 

sarnewfie

New member
Thanx everyone, Recon helped recover a few missing persons, he has a few finds under his name that brought closure to families.
he was a good SAR dog, and jason and he went all over to seminars, he even went repelling with recon under him, dont know i ever showed that photo, i will dig up the link to it.
jason and he had such a special relationship that i know recon will hang on till he gets home.
 

NewfLove

New member
I'm so sorry - this is so sad. Could the vet sedate him or something to keep him feeling "ok" until Jay gets home? I understand completely Jay needing to be there.

I hope you can get this worked out with as little pain possible...

d
 

ChestersNewfyMom

Inactive Member
My heart goes out to you and Jason...Recon sounds like a very special furbabie....I hope Jason can make it home in time...my prayers will be with you...
 

Liz

New member
Sorry to hear about your dilemma and poor Recon. I hope Jason makes it in time too - sounds like he really needs to be there......
 

NewfMom

New member
Sorry to hear about Recon. It's so hard balancing all the needs in a family. You're doing a wonderful job balancing Recon's needs and Jason's. I hope Recon is able to hang on comfortably until Saturday. Prayers are coming from here that Jason gets to say good bye.
 

Annie Milliron

Alpha Goddess
I hope for Jason's sake that he makes it there to see Recon... and I pray that if Recon continues to suffer, that Jason will accept that you had to do the humane thing. I am so very sorry for all of you, and you are in my thougts and prayers...
 

alexmaddy

New member
SAR this is so sad. I really hope he hangs on and waits for Jason. The way you describe his bond with Jason is very touching. I'll be thinking about him. mj
 

dogger

New member
Sar, so sorry you are going through this. I understand what it is like when the one who is sick is your husbands dog. That is the way it is with Max. He was brians dads dog. His meds help, but he is losing wieght hands over fists but I make no decissions with him,, it is all brian.
I will keep Recon in my prayers
 

IrishMist428

New member
Oh Sar this is so sad. What a position to be in. Poor baby Recon. I hope he hangs in there for all of you. What a sad situation. We will be thinking of you guys and hoping for the best.
 

AngusMcDubhsMom

New member
Sar, more prayers coming for Recon to hang in there for his master and for you to have the strength to do what you need to do to ease his suffering. This is just too sorrowful for words. Bless you for your strength and compassion, trying to balance the needs of both Recon and Jason. We're all with you.
 
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