Sunday, July 17, 2011

Rest In Peace, Toopie


Our little dog Toopie passed away Sunday afternoon, just a few days after we found that he was ill.  He went from being energetic, to off of his feed and lethargic very quickly, and our vet looked at him on Friday.  He determined that Toopie had a swollen liver, which could be caused by infection or cancer.  The vet put him on antibiotics in case it was an infection, but the downhill slide never slowed down.  Toopie did enjoy Friday evening, going for a ride in the family car with us. 

Toopie was a challenge with several health problems, but he was a joy to have around.  We had him wormed, cured his mange, and brought him through treatment for heartworms.  It was a real blow when he suffered a stroke last December, but he was a tough little dog and made a complete recovery.  His pal Brat cat stuck by him when he was down last winter, and this weekend Brat sat with Toopie, right up until he died. 



Toopie's recovery from his stroke last year seemed downright miraculous to us.  His rapid decline and death shouldn't be a surprise, given our long history with pets, but we were hoping for a few more years with our little buddy.  We will miss him. 

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8 comments:

  1. Guffaw in AZJuly 17, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    So sorry for your loss.
    gfa

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  2. KurtPJuly 17, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    So sorry to hear that.

    They do grow on you, don't they?

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  3. David aka True Blue SamJuly 17, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    He was a sweetie. He would do anything for a doggie treat, and he was always ready to go for a ride.

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  4. BorepatchJuly 18, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I'm sorry for this, Sam. They're here with us for such a short time.

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  5. strandediniowaJuly 18, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Sorry to hear of your loss, Sam.

    A dog's devotion is a great joy that far outlasts their time with us.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    He was fortunate to have found a life with you, and I think that, somehow, they know it. Both of my critters were brought out of dire situations, and I swear I can see gratitude in those eyes. Every time I lose one, I vow I'll not go through it again, but then, all that's forgotten when the next one makes an appearance. They give so much and require so little. My condolences to you and the True Blue clan. -gsc1039

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  7. David aka True Blue SamJuly 19, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Many thanks for the kind thoughts.

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  8. BeaumontJuly 25, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    My condolences. Dogs are not just "like family" -- they ARE family.

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