Had to send our dog to a better place

DukeWayne · 04-20-2009, 02:12 PM

Last thursday me and my dad had to put down our best friend Duke Wayne. We got him as a puppy and he would have been 12 years old on June 10th. Duke had the best life any dog could have. He got to go on car rides everyday with my dad which he loved, and got to go in and out of the house and play in the yard as he pleased. Everybody who met Duke loved him. He had such a great personality. I'm not sure there was a more well known dog where I lived.

Duke was battling siezures for a couple of years. We had him on medication since they began. Over those few years he would still have them where then we would up the dose as directed by the vet. He even had to stay overnight at a 24/hr vet emergency center when he would have siezures and he was on what we believed was enough medication to stop them. So just incase we would bring him there so they could stop another siezure if he were to have one. The last siezure Duke had I think was the last one he could take. The Dog was a tank, and would bounce back from these terrible things. But it came a point where we knew we had to let him go to a better place and end his suffering. He was becoming uncomfortable and I think if he were able to talk he would have told us he was ready.

Me and my dad stayed with him to the end. It was the hardest thing Im sure the both of us ever had to do but something we knew we HAD to do because we loved our dog so much and it was the best for him.

Heres a few pictures of our best buddy in his younger years.

Duke with a Christmas Bone

Duke basking in the sun

Duke blowing bubbles while trying to mooch some food

Duke napping in the truck

HannaBanana · 04-20-2009, 02:16 PM

Welcome to the forums and so sorry to hear of the loss of your buddy Duke.

Anniesmom · 04-20-2009, 02:19 PM

What a beautiful boy, and beautiful owners who loved their dog Duke so much. It is such a hard decision but you knew what was best for him. Welcome to the forum.

SuzyQsmom · 04-20-2009, 02:23 PM

I'm so sorry you had to lose your buddy. Run free Duke.

tootsie · 04-20-2009, 02:30 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. Duke was a gorgeous boy and was lucky to have a family that loved him so much. You and your dad gave Duke the most unselfish final gift of helping him when he was ready to go.
Run free sweet Duke.

owenowlsnest · 04-20-2009, 03:16 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. He looked like such a sweet boy. May happier memories come quickly.

daisy003 · 04-20-2009, 03:54 PM

posting here was a good idea. The kind words thoughts and prayers will make it easier for you and yours. Daisy blows those big bubbles when beggin for food too!! Just one of the things that makes them boxers!! Sorrry for your loss. Daisy and Pam

samsonsmom · 04-20-2009, 07:46 PM

The greatest gift we can give is to let our precious friends go..I am so very sorry for your loss, Duke was a very handsome boy and oy sounds like he was a very special friend as well....

04-20-2009, 08:16 PM

I am sorry that you and your dad had to make such a difficult decision. He was a handsome boy. Run free Duke~

Lailabelle · 04-20-2009, 08:23 PM

So sorry for the loss of your dear Duke. He was so lucky to have a family like you that loved and cared for him all those years. It's never easy to say goodbye, but you were so selfless to let your boy be in a better, more comfortable place. I'm sure you have lots of special memories of him. Cherish them!

04-20-2009, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
DukeWayne New User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3	Had to send our dog to a better place Last thursday me and my dad had to put down our best friend Duke Wayne. We got him as a puppy and he would have been 12 years old on June 10th. Duke had the best life any dog could have. He got to go on car rides everyday with my dad which he loved, and got to go in and out of the house and play in the yard as he pleased. Everybody who met Duke loved him. He had such a great personality. I'm not sure there was a more well known dog where I lived. Duke was battling siezures for a couple of years. We had him on medication since they began. Over those few years he would still have them where then we would up the dose as directed by the vet. He even had to stay overnight at a 24/hr vet emergency center when he would have siezures and he was on what we believed was enough medication to stop them. So just incase we would bring him there so they could stop another siezure if he were to have one. The last siezure Duke had I think was the last one he could take. The Dog was a tank, and would bounce back from these terrible things. But it came a point where we knew we had to let him go to a better place and end his suffering. He was becoming uncomfortable and I think if he were able to talk he would have told us he was ready. Me and my dad stayed with him to the end. It was the hardest thing Im sure the both of us ever had to do but something we knew we HAD to do because we loved our dog so much and it was the best for him. Heres a few pictures of our best buddy in his younger years. Duke with a Christmas Bone Duke basking in the sun Duke blowing bubbles while trying to mooch some food Duke napping in the truck

04-20-2009, 02:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
HannaBanana BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8,168	Re: Had to send our dog to a better place Welcome to the forums and so sorry to hear of the loss of your buddy Duke.

04-20-2009, 02:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Anniesmom Power User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 366	Re: Had to send our dog to a better place What a beautiful boy, and beautiful owners who loved their dog Duke so much. It is such a hard decision but you knew what was best for him. Welcome to the forum.

04-20-2009, 02:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
SuzyQsmom BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Benton Harbor, Michigan Posts: 2,833	Re: Had to send our dog to a better place I'm so sorry you had to lose your buddy. Run free Duke. __________________

04-20-2009, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
tootsie BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 7,773	Re: Had to send our dog to a better place I'm so sorry for your loss. Duke was a gorgeous boy and was lucky to have a family that loved him so much. You and your dad gave Duke the most unselfish final gift of helping him when he was ready to go. Run free sweet Duke. __________________ Lisa Owned by Maddie - rescued fff born 3/19/05 Mom and servant to skin kids Brianna and Brandon and 2 evil kitties. Forever in my heart...My sweet angel Buster romping at the bridge. 8/29/99-3/4/06 CafePress Store \| Boxer Forums Clothing

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04-20-2009, 03:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
owenowlsnest Advanced User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 913	Re: Had to send our dog to a better place I'm so sorry for your loss. He looked like such a sweet boy. May happier memories come quickly.

04-20-2009, 07:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
samsonsmom BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 18,239	Re: Had to send our dog to a better place The greatest gift we can give is to let our precious friends go..I am so very sorry for your loss, Duke was a very handsome boy and oy sounds like he was a very special friend as well.... __________________ --WILLOW---Owned by *Angel 8/8/05 & Flick 3/8/08 Samson, waiting at the bridge 8/27/08 CafePress Store \| Boxer Forums Clothing

04-20-2009, 08:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Had to send our dog to a better place I am sorry that you and your dad had to make such a difficult decision. He was a handsome boy. Run free Duke~

04-20-2009, 08:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lailabelle BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southeastern Mass Posts: 3,432	Re: Had to send our dog to a better place So sorry for the loss of your dear Duke. He was so lucky to have a family like you that loved and cared for him all those years. It's never easy to say goodbye, but you were so selfless to let your boy be in a better, more comfortable place. I'm sure you have lots of special memories of him. Cherish them! __________________ *Suzan and Laila*