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Title: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 06, 2008, 06:52:57 AM
Seems like my GSP Koffee of 13 years is now missing and I fear the worst.

I woke up this morning at the end of a repeat of Lettermen with Obama talking about running against Hillary and the dog wanted to go out.

This is S.O.P. and the time was 1:30am. So I let her out the back door to do her business. The temps outside was a raw, still, clear sky 9*. She usually makes the trip back within 10 minutes.

I have been out looking for her since 2am with the Polaris Ranger, and a spot light, and still no sign of her. I have been all over the farm, in the barn, and down to the creek. I drove 1/2 mile each way on the main road looking in the ditch and along the creek.

I even went and took my other dog Duke for a walk and we walk the neighbors property. All we came up with were deer and rabbits.

If she has died, this will be the 3rd dog since September 6th. It sucks to high hell to have old cherished family inside dogs die.

I hope I can find her at first daylight to give her a proper burial, next to the other two.

I guess I should have had a GPS on my GSP

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pretty_Bird on December 06, 2008, 07:26:45 AM
Sorry to hear that she is missing without any clue.
One might think she was in HEAT but age 13 years in human years is rather old for a dog.
 But oddly just to disappear without you being able to locate her makes one think perhaps she may have been dog napped.

especially since you said you had looked all around her normal  space, they usually don't wonder far without being coaxed by some one or thing.
Let us know if you find her safe and sound or otherwise.
 Hoping for the positive!!! Happy ending.

Pretty_Bird
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: ode2god on December 06, 2008, 08:45:09 AM
sorry to hear it i hope she turns up keep us post hun s20
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 06, 2008, 09:23:46 AM
Thanks for the thoughts Pretty_Bird and ode. Still no sign of her and it is 9:22am here.

She is to old to be dog napped. I just don't know where to look next.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Reeves on December 06, 2008, 09:52:31 AM
Hope you find her Steve....I know it's hard when an old friend is lost....
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: CharlieHorse on December 06, 2008, 10:00:17 AM
Sorry to hear it Pheasant Holler.   Dogs around here are going wild over the scent of deer meat in the woods.  I had deer in the back of my truck and could see neighbors dogs heading towards my house with their nose up in the air.  My Golden Retriever took off yesterday after dark for a while, I figure she was out scouting for deer gut piles and such.

Hopefully your dog turns up,  one way or the other.
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 06, 2008, 10:41:59 AM
Still nothing. I went down into the neighbors bottom field along the creek bed there as well. Nothing. I have to taqke a longer ride when my wife gets home from the stores. I don't want to have my other dog Duke following me. Beside, today is the last day of Buck season, I don't need him shot.

Talk to you all later.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: wildergamebirds on December 06, 2008, 11:00:57 AM
Quote from: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 06, 2008, 06:52:57 AM

I guess I should have had a GPS on my GSP

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm

  You know they have those, now.  Problem is, which dog needs it, when.  And when do you take it off to charge the batteries.

  I'd guess that it's about 50-50 between tracking deer, and the long nap in front of the fire.  I suppose, if you have to go, a heart attack while chasing a game is as good a way as any.  That would be my choice Game, or Dame.
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 07, 2008, 04:43:09 AM
Well it was just under 12 hrs that she had been gone.

My neighbor and I took the ride down the road for another mile looking in the ditches and asking anyone that was on the road. No one had seen her and nothing in the ditches either.

When my neighbor and I got to the house, my wife said Koffee was home. My wife was looking out the front bay window and just by chance, saw Koffee on the bridge just standing there at 12:45pm. When my wife got down to the bridge she notice that Koffee was totally disoriented, and her eyes were glazed over.

She seems to be doing fine right now and knows where she is.

Just under a long 12 hours, and I still don't know where she was.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Jake Levi on December 07, 2008, 06:57:06 AM

Hi Steve

I'm glad she is home, thats a bummer to have a family member out and gone.

I'd be scheduling a visit to a very good vet, something isnot right. 

My pup is six mos old today. An English Shepherd, she is the undisputed queen here now, if something happened to her I'd be devastated. Even Tom Underfoot has bought into her rule, and he is incredibly patient with her oafish ways of pinning him down.

Really glad Koffee is home.

I'm glad my critters let me live here.
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 07, 2008, 07:23:48 AM
Quote from: Jake Levi on December 07, 2008, 06:57:06 AM

Hi Steve

I'm glad she is home, thats a bummer to have a family member out and gone.

I'd be scheduling a visit to a very good vet, something isnot right. 

My pup is six mos old today. An English Shepherd, she is the undisputed queen here now, if something happened to her I'd be devastated. Even Tom Underfoot has bought into her rule, and he is incredibly patient with her oafish ways of pinning him down.

Really glad Koffee is home.

I'm glad my critters let me live here.

Thanks Jake.

That's what I can't figure out. She is not a runner, and at 9*yesterday @1:30am she would be back at the door within 10 minutes.

Last night she slept in the living room and at 2am this morning. When I woke up in the chair, and move to the bedroom, She followed me in and that is where she is sleeping now.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: ode2god on December 07, 2008, 09:26:20 AM
im so glad she came home j47 steve its really hard to lose a pet...do you think shell wander again ? do you think she chased something and just had trouble finding her way home? she is old as you say ...dogs get oldtimers too j44
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 07, 2008, 10:05:26 AM
Quote from: ode2god on December 07, 2008, 09:26:20 AM
im so glad she came home j47 steve its really hard to lose a pet...do you think shell wander again ? do you think she chased something and just had trouble finding her way home? she is old as you say ...dogs get oldtimers too j44

Ode,

She doesn't chase deer or other animals anymore. I think that old age has finally set in, and Alzheimer’s as well.

Link to Merck: http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/140217.htm&word=Alzheimer%2cdogs (http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/140217.htm&word=Alzheimer%2cdogs)

Third paragraph down. s49

From the Merck Manual:Cognitive dysfunction or senility has the following necessary and sufficient condition: change in interactive, elimination, or navigational behaviors attendant with aging that are explicitly not due to primary failure of any organ system. This is a potential animal model for the age-dependent cognitive changes that occur in humans. The affiliated behaviors may be associated with Alzheimer’s-like (senile dementia of the Alzheimer type) lesions. The syndrome occurs in both dogs and cats. It is important to differentiate early cognitive dysfunction from old-age onset separation anxiety. Cognitive dysfunction sometimes involves age-dependent changes in dopaminergic function and microembolic events and is associated with deposition of amyloid plaques; however, the presence of such plaques is not sufficient to diagnose the condition. Many dogs and people with extensive plaque formation experience no decrements in cognitive function.

I'll just have to go out with her when she has to do her thing.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: slider on December 07, 2008, 09:13:04 PM
Glad you found her Steve You will just have to keep her close....
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 08, 2008, 05:13:57 AM
Quote from: slider on December 07, 2008, 09:13:04 PM
Glad you found her Steve You will just have to keep her close....

slider,

We are putting a call into the vet this morning to get her checked out. Something isn't right.

Her eyes are glazed and she is still disoriented. I took her out yesterday late afternoon for a walk to do her thing, and she started to wonder in the opposite direction. I called her, and it was is if I wasn't even there.

This morning, I woke up to her heavy panting, as if she was in labor. She has also coughed up large amounts of flem.

I let her out on the back deck this morning, and now she is inside laying on her blanket asleep.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm

Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Jake Levi on December 08, 2008, 06:56:41 AM

Hi Steve

The visit to the vet is definitely needed, something is wrong.

Good luck on it.
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: NH/Pete on December 08, 2008, 07:40:55 AM
Glad you got her back Steve. I hope all turns out well.
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: slider on December 08, 2008, 10:05:59 AM
Good Luck with her!!!!!
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 08, 2008, 01:23:37 PM
I've got a 5pm appointment with the vet for her. I will let you know the out come.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: wildergamebirds on December 08, 2008, 01:58:10 PM

  For what it might be worth, my 5 year old Brittany recently eat something that was very moldy.  I noticed that when it came back up on my bed at 3a.m.  He was disoriented, staggering, but also shaking, and even convulsive.  Lost about 3 pounds, almost overnight from dehydration.  $350 later, I had a re-hydrated, active, but weak dog.  Some months back, my best female went through the same thing.  I know for sure she got into some moldy breaded chicken. 

  The symptoms aren't identical, but it's something to have the Vet consider.
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 08, 2008, 02:12:25 PM
Quote from: wildergamebirds on December 08, 2008, 01:58:10 PM

  For what it might be worth, my 5 year old Brittany recently eat something that was very moldy.  I noticed that when it came back up on my bed at 3a.m.  He was disoriented, staggering, but also shaking, and even convulsive.  Lost about 3 pounds, almost overnight from dehydration.  $350 later, I had a re-hydrated, active, but weak dog.  Some months back, my best female went through the same thing.  I know for sure she got into some moldy breaded chicken. 

  The symptoms aren't identical, but it's something to have the Vet consider.

You know, that sound pretty much like what had happened to Koffee. These are the same symptoms she is having disoriented, staggering, also shaking, and even convulsive. but not a true convulsion, and more of a shiver then shaking. Her heart rate is stable. I don't have a rectile thermometer, otherwise I would have the temp. Her gums are a nice pink color as her tongue. She has also coughed up a huge mass of flem as well. Her eyes are glassy and when she gets up she looks for a corner and noses into it.

She is drinking water, and eating, her urine output is normal as well as her urine color. Her stools are normal as well but, not the normal output that would normally occur after her feeding.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: ode2god on December 08, 2008, 09:04:42 PM
well pleasant ill say a little prayer for her i hope she snaps out of it kinda makes me think of lady bird on king of the hill i9
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 09, 2008, 06:14:14 AM
I'll find out what the blood test show sometime today, but the vet thinks she had a stroke.

He also was looking into the back of her eyes and noticed the fluids that should be gliding across was actually swirling around and had no idea on the cause. He hasn't seen anything like this in his 30 years as a vet.

He did a simple test to see if she could see, by droping a cotton ball on the floor in close proxsimity to which she did notice.

He stated that an optomologist would have to look at it.

So between her eyes and the possibility of a stroke, he feels this is what is causing her disorientation as far as seeing.

She is on medication called Elavial an anti depressive, 50mgs twice daily to help with the disorientation.

He also stated that studies have been made on dogs over 10 years of age that have died and autopsied(necropsy) on the brain all showed signs of stroke.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 09, 2008, 09:25:25 AM
All lab work came back fine. The vet said the lab results looked like a 2 year old. The problem rests in her brain.

Hopefully she will come out of this stroke.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: ode2god on December 11, 2008, 10:28:37 AM
 ILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS ! j2
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 11, 2008, 02:45:56 PM
Quote from: ode2god on December 11, 2008, 10:28:37 AM
ILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS ! j2

Why are you keeping me in your prayers? Koffee needs them not me.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: slider on December 11, 2008, 03:52:44 PM
Man Steve you and I think so much alike it ant funny.... s020
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 12, 2008, 05:48:52 AM
Quote from: slider on December 11, 2008, 03:52:44 PM
Man Steve you and I think so much alike it ant funny.... s020

Yes it is  j45 j45 j45 j45

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: CharlieHorse on December 12, 2008, 09:37:18 AM
Quote from: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 11, 2008, 02:45:56 PM
Koffee needs them not me.

I think you need all the help you can get!                          :evil:
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 12, 2008, 10:26:36 AM
Quote from: CharlieHorse on December 12, 2008, 09:37:18 AM
Quote from: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 11, 2008, 02:45:56 PM
Koffee needs them not me.

I think you need all the help you can get!                          :evil:

Once aginnnn in you azzumpchon CharlieHorse, you are correct. s020

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: ode2god on December 12, 2008, 11:39:52 PM
Quote from: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 11, 2008, 02:45:56 PM
Quote from: ode2god on December 11, 2008, 10:28:37 AM
ILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS ! j2

Why are you keeping me in your prayers? Koffee needs them not me.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
s20 hmm i guess i thought you might be sad and could use comforting that an old freind was getting poorer health wise ..you know trying to be nice ... my bad
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 13, 2008, 05:19:39 AM
Thanks for your thoughts ode but I don't need it, Koffee does.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 14, 2008, 11:24:28 AM
It doesn't look good for Koffee. She has stopped eating and her fluid intake has also diminished. She can no longer stand on her own without assisted help.

I will be putting in a call to the vet first thing Monday morning for a re-evaluation. At the present time we are giving her water one once at a time and as far as any food it has be blended to a slurpy consistency and fed (forced fed)one ounce at a time as well.


Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: slider on December 14, 2008, 08:40:45 PM
Sorry Steve !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Reeves on December 14, 2008, 10:04:51 PM
I too am sorry to here this.
Your friend's time has come, and it's not hard to see you care very much.
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Jake Levi on December 15, 2008, 07:11:07 AM

We all have to go through this with the pets we love, the only consolation is that we have enjoyed a good life with them. 
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 15, 2008, 07:31:45 AM
Quote from: Jake Levi on December 15, 2008, 07:11:07 AM

We all have to go through this with the pets we love, the only consolation is that we have enjoyed a good life with them. 

I know Jake, but to lose another family member within a 3 month period is so hard.

I have been up with her since 1am. The stroke that she had seemed to produce an oncoming drastic seisure activity which started on Saturday evening.. I had to give her my late sons liquid Tegretol in the ammount of 50units lastnight and it took 55 minutes for her to fall asleep.

She woke up a 6am this morning and went right in to seisure activity. I gave her another 50units and a hour later I had to give her another 50units all within that time she had uncontrolable thrashing around. Finally at 6:51 she fell asleep.

I will have to keep her medicated until we get to the vet this morning if there is an opening.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: ode2god on December 15, 2008, 01:08:27 PM
 :cry: im so sorrry pleasant ...iit sounds like its time to let her go though ...sounds like shes suffering now and if shes  been a faithful freind i know youll do the right thing ....my heart goes out to you honey ...ill pray for both of you if thats okay...no matter how tough you try to act i know it hurts, ive lost a few freinds to old age to it never gets any easier...
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: greyghost on December 15, 2008, 09:14:16 PM
Steve, today is the first I read this thread. I have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. I remember the morning after my Golden, Winston was hit by a car. I was 11, I asked Mom if Winston was alive, and She said no.
If Koffee doesn't get better, I would be willing to take some of the grief if that would lighten your load. Dave.
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 16, 2008, 05:19:49 AM
Thanks ode and thank you also greyghost/ Dave.

I have not given up as of yet. We took Koffee to the yet yesterday morning and we were given 3 alternatives:

Going to Ohio for Cat Scans and MRI's to see what is causing the problem, but since see is 13 years old, we may find out what the problem is, but be in operateable, such as brain tumor, brain cancer.

The second alternative is putting her in the hospital (which we have) for a couple of days and giving her steroids, and starting her on an IV regulated Phenobarbital drip, IV fluids even though she wasn't totally dehydrated, for the next few days.

Then bring her down from the  Pheno and see if she comes out of the seizures. The doc’s main concern is whether the stroke has progress further since she cannot stand, or it may be from the side effects of the medication. Normally a dog will start to show improvement after a stroke, after a week’s time.

.........And we all know what the third on is.

So basically it is a wait and see situation at this present time. I have instructed the Doc that I will leave it up to his discretion at this point in time.

If there is no improvement, he will put her to sleep, and she will be cremated. I will then place her ashes in a 3" PVC pipe that is 16" long, and Koffee will then be buried next to Max, and Rescue. Both of my hunting companions, Max and Rescue died this pasted September, 20 days apart.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: ode2god on December 16, 2008, 09:16:52 AM
 :sad: its up to her then ..keep us informed
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 16, 2008, 10:27:31 AM
Quote from: ode2god on December 16, 2008, 09:16:52 AM
:sad: its up to her then ..keep us informed

Vet Doc called at 9:30 this morning to give us an update. He actually didn't think Koffee was going to make it over night. So far she seems more alert and has bowel movement. She has also eaten 1/3 to 1/2 can of food.

She still can't stand, although this could be from the medication. Doc has suggested to give it another 24 hrs and then we will take it from there.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: tweezy50 on December 16, 2008, 10:56:29 AM
Good luck, guy!
We're all pulling for her!! :?:
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: greyghost on December 16, 2008, 10:24:35 PM
You bet we are!
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Jake Levi on December 17, 2008, 07:33:15 AM


She's a tough Gal Steve, thats for sure.

I had something similar with my last retired sled team leader, he was 14, started having problems, I came close over two weeks to putting him to sleep, finally the vet hit on something that got him back on his feet, it was severe arthritis, and he couldnt stand, finally we got him up and moving, he had two more good years, finally it started getting worse, so one night with a soft heavy snow falling around us I gave him the shot from the vet, and we sat there in the quiet snow until he went over the bridge.   

I miss him still, super tough dog, clown and close friend. He'll be waiting when its my turn.
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 17, 2008, 07:49:32 AM
Quote from: Jake Levi on December 17, 2008, 07:33:15 AM


She's a tough Gal Steve, thats for sure.

I had something similar with my last retired sled team leader, he was 14, started having problems, I came close over two weeks to putting him to sleep, finally the vet hit on something that got him back on his feet, it was severe arthritis, and he couldnt stand, finally we got him up and moving, he had two more good years, finally it started getting worse, so one night with a soft heavy snow falling around us I gave him the shot from the vet, and we sat there in the quiet snow until he went over the bridge.   

I miss him still, super tough dog, clown and close friend. He'll be waiting when its my turn.

That is so true Jake. The reunion will be something that can never be explained or expressed.

I am waiting for the call from the vet this morning to see how she is doing. I am hoping for the best.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: ode2god on December 17, 2008, 09:55:52 AM
 yes sadly sometimes it comes down to cost ...how far we can go to save our freinds , i had to help a freind put her pet down one time because it got to the point where it lingered on so long that she had to choose between spending her last penny or paying her mortgage...i hope she gets better before it comes to that i know youll do all you can i hope she pulls through for you steve  s47
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 17, 2008, 12:51:14 PM
Quote from: ode2god on December 17, 2008, 09:55:52 AM
yes sadly sometimes it comes down to cost ...how far we can go to save our freinds , i had to help a freind put her pet down one time because it got to the point where it lingered on so long that she had to choose between spending her last penny or paying her mortgage...i hope she gets better before it comes to that i know youll do all you can i hope she pulls through for you steve  s47

Ode,

It isn't so much as a cost factor. The issue here is will she pull out of it and maintain some quality of life.

I just got off of the phone with the Doc, and he said that Koffee was doing about the same as yesterday, eating, but not drinking the amount of water they would like to see her drink. The upbeat side being, that she hasn't had any seizure activity since they stopped the Phenobarbital Tuesday morning.

She seems alert but still can't stand on her own without any assistance. She is still on the steroids, and she is not in any pain or discomfort.

She has urinated and has had a bowel movement, but the downside to this is that she is holding it as long as she can, since she doen't want to dirty herself.

My wife and I have decided to give Koffee until this Friday. If she hasn't shown any significant overall improvement, as far trying to stand and walk on her own, we feel that Koffee's quality of life is no longer there, and regretfully, we, or I, will instruct the Dr. to put her to sleep.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: ode2god on December 18, 2008, 12:03:55 PM
thats a good thing... the money situation ... i  have so many human mouths to feed as well as pets and extended family things get tight here ...i continue to lift you bothe in prayer  and heres a hug  hope it helps  i5 a little anyway good luck koffee were pullin for you!
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 18, 2008, 12:21:09 PM
Quote from: ode2god on December 18, 2008, 12:03:55 PM
thats a good thing... the money situation ... i  have so many human mouths to feed as well as pets and extended family things get tight here ...i continue to lift you bothe in prayer  and heres a hug  hope it helps  i5 a little anyway good luck koffee were pullin for you!

Well ode,

Since you posted, I will direct the update on Koffee to you.

12 noon December 18th, 2008

I just got of the phone with the vet, and Koffee seems to be more focused and responsive. Her appetite has pickup since yesterday afternoon and this morning, eating more and taking treats as well. Her fluid intake by mouth has also increase even though they are running IV fluids as well.

She is still getting a heavy dose of steroids in the morning as well.

Her left hind leg has gotten stronger, but the right leg is still the same when we brought her in.

She was able to stand when assisted and remained standing on her own for about 30 seconds.


As long as she continues to show progress we will go day by day at this point.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: ode2god on December 19, 2008, 09:34:58 PM
 yeah go koffee hang in there steve  j2
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: tweezy50 on December 28, 2008, 10:43:52 AM
What is th elatest on koffee?

I see last posting here was upbeat and hopeful.....Is she still doing well?
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: ode2god on December 28, 2008, 09:14:23 PM
yeah me too steve im sorry been so busy forgot bout yer ol gal how is she?
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 29, 2008, 06:36:25 AM
I am said to say that we had to put Koffee to sleep on December 20th. She was progressing well enough for us to bring her home on Saturday morning of the 20th, but due to Verizons requirements on being home for repairs in the morning, we had scheduled to pick her up in the afternoon.

When we got there, we were informed that Koffee had two massive seizures and was now being given Valium and Phenobarbital via, IV.

I, following the Drs recommendations, on the prognosis’s, that she had a brain tumor and the likelihood that she will ever recover, made the decision.


To all that loved and lost, Rainbow Bridge…


This is for Koffee and to all the other dog owners that have lost their family pet member, whether it is a working breed or just a housedog.

May she rest in peace 1995 –2008

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm

The Author is unknown.

  Rainbow  Bridge


Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here,
that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills
 for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine,
and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old
 are restored to health and vigor;
 those who were hurt or maimed
are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in
 our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing;
they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together,
 but the day comes when
 one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers.
 Suddenly he begins to run from the group,
flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted,
 and when you and your special friend finally meet,
you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head,
 and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,
 so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….

Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: tweezy50 on December 29, 2008, 10:17:34 AM
I am sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: NH/Pete on December 29, 2008, 03:39:24 PM
Sad to read Steve
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: birddog on December 29, 2008, 08:03:12 PM
sorry to hear this Steve! 
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: ode2god on December 29, 2008, 09:05:52 PM
 she sure was a good looking pup steve sorry to hear it ...my sympathys are with you :cry:
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on December 30, 2008, 04:51:29 AM
I want to thank all of you that had should concern..

That Rainbow Bridge sure does put a lump in your throat.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Jake Levi on January 01, 2009, 06:01:22 PM

Shoot, I was hoping for good news,  there's plenty of welcome for her over the bridge. Lot of good friends over there.

She'll live here in your memories my friend, and be waiting.
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: Pheasant Hollow Farm on January 02, 2009, 04:38:10 AM
Quote from: Jake Levi on January 01, 2009, 06:01:22 PM

Shoot, I was hoping for good news,  there's plenty of welcome for her over the bridge. Lot of good friends over there.

She'll live here in your memories my friend, and be waiting.

I know Jake, I have more than my fair share on the other side. She is coming home this Saturday. When the weather breaks, she will be next to her partner, Rescue, and her son Max.

Steve
Pheasant Hollow Farm
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: wildturkey on January 02, 2009, 04:13:25 PM
I'm sorry for your loss! I lost Diasy this last Thanksgiving. A local deer hunter decided to shoot her, then dump her in the ditch. As of yet I don't know who did it, probally a good thing for him! She was my best friend for three years. She looked after our family everyday! It is sad that there is people out there that thinks deer hunting is more important than someones pet. These hunters hunt within a few hundred yards of our home, so seeing dogs and cats is common. I hunt, but not pets.
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: tweezy50 on January 02, 2009, 07:20:20 PM
So sorry,  Wild.     It's terrible that a few s80 rotten hunters have to give all a bad name.  Thats exactly why it's hard to find a place around here to hunt.  Farmers know that too many humters will shoot their cows, dogs, or cats just to have something to shoot.

These types of people can NOT be called true humters!
Title: Re: Another sad day at the farm
Post by: MtBullion Gamebirds on January 04, 2009, 12:49:27 AM
Steve,
So sorry for your loss.  We actually had to put our 15 year old lab "Jet" down on the same day Dec 20th.  She was my hubby's best bird dog and we miss her a lot.  Thanks for posting the Rainbow Bridge, I have not seen that in a long time. 

Thoughts are with you.