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    My beloved, beautiful Tommy

    I thought maybe it would be easier to write this now while I am exhausted and the shock of it has me in a feeling of unreality. My Tommy is gone. There was no gradual decline, no signs of warning, no ending of a prolonged illness. Yesterday my big sweet goofball was squeaking his toys, dropping balls in my lap, eagerly eating his dinner, and tonight, he’s gone. Just gone.

    This morning at about 12:30 a.m. I awoke to sounds of Tommy with labored breathing and the smell of stool in the room. Tommy was moaning and breathing heavily. I turned the lamp on and stumbled up to find he had been incontinent of stool and could not get up, would not even lift his head. I called the emergency vet number and left a message and then had to just wait. I managed to get him pulled onto a comforter and using that drag him into the living room where I could more easily examine him and sit with him. I took his temperature and found it to be low, a sign of shock. Gradually his breathing got less loud and his moaning stopped and he even staggered to his feet and moved to the dog bed I keep near the sofa.

    As soon as the vet got back with me I managed to get him up and lift him, front half and then back, into the Jeep and take him in. There an x-ray was done which showed that his intestines were either dilated or twisted. Blood work was drawn. He was dehydrated so I held him as they gave him IV fluids and then put his blanket into a kennel and helped him settle there. We decided they would watch him and wait on blood work and they would call me with any changes/news.

    Later the vet called me and told me Tommy was deteriorating, vomiting more, and the vet felt it was time to do an emergency exploratory surgery if I okayed it. I did so and waited to hear back. I received a call while he was still on the table. The vet told me then he had a mass on his spleen but he was too unstable to remove the spleen. There was no visible sign of spread at that time but we decided to close and revive him and see what the blood work showed as far as tumor markers and get a better idea of prognosis and the next steps to take.

    It wasn’t to be. Tommy’s heart stopped before he recovered from the anesthesia. They were unable to revive him.

    I went there to hold him one more time. To see him and touch him once more. To say goodbye.

    My boy is gone. Just like that, he’s gone. Yesterday he was a happy, playful, cuddly boy. Tonight, he is gone. I will never hear him squeak his toys again. I will never hear his playful woo-woo growling again. I will never see his tail swishing as he looks at me with his doggy grin. I will never feel his head resting on my leg as he relishes being petted and hugged. He’s gone. And a part of me went with him.
    Mom to Raven and Rudy the greyhound

    Missing always: Tasha & Tommy, at the Rainbow Bridge

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    Oh Jess, my heart breaks for you. Play hard at the Bridge Tommy, you were so loved.
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    Unhappy

    I don't know what to say. I am so very sorry for your loss of Tommy. You, Tasha, and Raven will be in my thoughts and prayers. (((hugs))) RIP, handsome Tommy.
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    So sorry to hear of this. Dogs are too good, sometimes, at masking that anything is wrong until it is too late for us to intervene. I know he had a long, wonderful life with you, and was loved as much as any dog could be. And we know you will hear his woo-wooing in your dreams, and their echos in your heart will always be with you. The next few days will be hard, so know that we are here for you, and thinking of you.
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    I'm so sorry

    I will miss you forever, my sweet Scooter Bug. You were my best friend. 9/21/1995 - 1/23/2010
    Goodbye, Oreo. Gone too soon. 4/2003 - 9/12/2011.
    Farewell & Godspeed, sweet Jadie Francine. You took a piece of my heart with you. 11/2002 - 8/8/2016
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    Oh my goodness. My heart is breaking for you. It is never easy to lose them but this was so sudden. Prayers and thoughts are with you.

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    Thank you for being my friend...

    Just looked at your second tribute and you know... "Thank You For Being My Friend"..goes both ways. You were his friend while he was here and I'm sure he's thanking you too. What a wonderful friendship and time you both had! What a beautiful dog Tommy was! Can't help you with the pain, but that's the risk we take when we give away our hearts. And your heart you gave him indeed!

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    I brought my boy home today. I had a dream early this morning that I went out in the yard and when I called the girls, Tommy came out with them. In my dream I called his name and he ran to me. It was so vivid.

    I woke right after that and soon went to the vet's office to bring him home for good. I just wish it could have been like my dream instead.

    Mom to Raven and Rudy the greyhound

    Missing always: Tasha & Tommy, at the Rainbow Bridge

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    It's good to see Tommy home. When I was waiting on Mandys ashes (these people delivered) I was so afraid I'd lose it all over again. I was so happy to feel like she was home again. I hope it brings you some comfort Jess.
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    This is so weird. It really is.

    First of all, my apologies for not posting sooner. I am so sorry for your loss of Tommy. I remember Tommy and Tasha pics so well. Tommy always reminded me of the typical Golden stereo-type, goofy, sweet as can be, always smiling, beautiful, handsome, and oh so smiley. He reminded me of Shadow form Homeward Bound. I remember seeing your two back when I first joined. I always always enjoyed the pictures you posted. I am so sorry, Jess, that you are so heart broken. I agree, losing a dog is always hard, but so unexpectedly makes it worse.

    Maybe this is cliche, and so many people say it, but when I say Tommy lived the best life he could have, I mean it. He was always so happy. Rest in peace dear boy.

    I just recently thought of Tommy. I started reading a book called "Until Tuesday" about a Golden who changed a soldiers life. His picture is on the cover and he reminded me so so so much of Tommy. Just his grin alone. I have started reading it and am really enjoying it. Maybe it would be a good book for you to read to? I know it's strange of me to suggest a book in this thread for you, but the picture of Tuesday on the cover really did make me think of Tommy.

    Also I am glad he is home now, where he belongs with you

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    I'm glad for you that Tommy is home now. {{hugs}} I hope having him there helps, I know having my Bobs back has helped me tremendously.

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