Ozzy Fudd Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 I had to get Arnie put down this afternoon. I'm totally devestated. I've had him since he was about 10 weeks old, through thick and thin. He's been sick for a few weeks, lost a lot of weight, but the vet finally got all the test results back this morning and confirmed he had leukemia and an oversized spleen. They could have treated the leukemia in the short term, but if Jess (the other rottie) had hit him in the wrong place his spleen wouldve ruptured and he would have bled out before I could even call the vet, so I decided now was the best time while he still had his dignity. Technically he was a surprise christmas present for my then girlfriend, but he very soon became my dog, and when I left he came with me. I'd always been very wary of rottweilers (believing all the bad press) and at the time I'd been thinking of a black lab, but sheer coincidence combined with good luck meant I arrived home with a rottweiler, and I've never regretted it, because even though as a pup he was a complete *******, because of him I fell in love with the breed, and bought a bitch, Jess. He got called many things over the 3 and a half years I had him (especially the night he broke my ankle), but at the end of it all he was still my dog; he wouldnt accept treats from anyone else, never took his eyes off me even if we were in a room full of people, and loved nothing more than lying on the armchair beside me watching me work on the laptop. Without being too dramatic he once saved my life when a herd of bullocks charged me and I had no way out (or buckshot). I braced myself for the impact and told him to run home, but it never came. Instead he shot out from behind me like a guided missile straight into the lead bullock and knocked it over, before routing the rest of them. As I walked towards the gate he followed me but kept back, anything that came near us got swiftly chased again. I could go on but I wont, firstly because it'd bore you, secondly I dont think I can write much more without flooding the laptop. But I will say one final thing, and that is that I'll never own another male rottweiler again. As his show name says he was top notch, the top notch, andonce youve had the best dog in the world theres no point getting another one. Good bye big fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_mjs93 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 poor little ******, my thoughts rob, i know what its like to lose a dog loved as much as that, absolutlye breaks your heart... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 sure looks a nice example of a rotty,how old was he?.sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 sad news that mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 thanks guys. he was 3 and a half, wouldve been 4 this october. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 I had to get Arnie put down this afternoon. I'm totally devestated. I've had him since he was about 10 weeks old, through thick and thin. He's been sick for a few weeks, lost a lot of weight, but the vet finally got all the test results back this morning and confirmed he had leukemia and an oversized spleen. They could have treated the leukemia in the short term, but if Jess (the other rottie) had hit him in the wrong place his spleen wouldve ruptured and he would have bled out before I could even call the vet, so I decided now was the best time while he still had his dignity. Technically he was a surprise christmas present for my then girlfriend, but he very soon became my dog, and when I left he came with me. I'd always been very wary of rottweilers (believing all the bad press) and at the time I'd been thinking of a black lab, but sheer coincidence combined with good luck meant I arrived home with a rottweiler, and I've never regretted it, because even though as a pup he was a complete *******, because of him I fell in love with the breed, and bought a bitch, Jess. He got called many things over the 3 and a half years I had him (especially the night he broke my ankle), but at the end of it all he was still my dog; he wouldnt accept treats from anyone else, never took his eyes off me even if we were in a room full of people, and loved nothing more than lying on the armchair beside me watching me work on the laptop. Without being too dramatic he once saved my life when a herd of bullocks charged me and I had no way out (or buckshot). I braced myself for the impact and told him to run home, but it never came. Instead he shot out from behind me like a guided missile straight into the lead bullock and knocked it over, before routing the rest of them. As I walked towards the gate he followed me but kept back, anything that came near us got swiftly chased again. I could go on but I wont, firstly because it'd bore you, secondly I dont think I can write much more without flooding the laptop. But I will say one final thing, and that is that I'll never own another male rottweiler again. As his show name says he was top notch, the top notch, andonce youve had the best dog in the world theres no point getting another one. Good bye big fella bye .hes a beautiful dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerChef92 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 im truely gutted for you mate there nothing worse then losing a dog. Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB916 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Had to have a Lurcher, Chance, put down last year, broke my heart and I am 6ft 4" and had a hard life playing rugby....lol: In the end I couldn't do it and my father in law took him in into the vets for me, a very sad day for me. So I know how you feel. BUT then came along a lovely little bitch, Fleur, the brindle one: So as much as I miss Chance, Fleur is a 'God send', to me and my young son, even the wife like's her ....lolol All three were rescues and turned into super dogs. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 theyre all super dogs mate i still have jess, you can see her in the pics, but its heart breaking at the mo watching her run around on her own. the vet came to the house earlier to give him the injection, he died in my arms, then i took her in so she could see him, sounds daftbut i wanted her to know. ormally when theyre seperated she howls the place down but tonight theres not a sound from her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 sorry mate.i got mine put down before xmas. the other one still paddles round the house moaning from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB916 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Get another one asap, it helps everyone get over it, including the remaining dog. I watched the fawn Lurcher, Taz, search for his mate for a few days, even took off to their local haunts looking for him, but when Fleur arrived he settled and stop crying and searching. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Rob lad, I am deeply sorry for your loss, I think I know what Arnie meant to you, you told me he was ill, but I never expected this. You know I'm here if you need me. My thoughts are with you my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 its hart breaking babby when it happens especially when its a young dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Really sorry to hear that chap. Keep your chin up and remember the good times All the best Moses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 It's a tough time and many on here feel sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) aww sorry to hear bout it. Edited April 27, 2009 by EdwardtheloneShooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about this mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanielboy Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 sorry to hear that mate! loverly looking dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan147 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 sorry to hear about your dog, looked lovely. sometimes you have to make that difficult decision and its so hard, I had to do it myself, had a lab gundog Toby from pup and he was nearly 14 when I had to have him put to sleep due to illness, so I know exactly how you are feeling now. You have to think what a good life you had together and your happy memories and at the end of the day if he was ill you have made the right decision. take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronster Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 gutted for you mate i know how you feel,i also fell in love with rotties about 12 years ago and never looked back...this was my first and with his elder mommy to keep him in check but sadly i lost them both about 6 years ago within 2 weeks of each other and was gutted...didn't know what to do with myself as he was my best friend :( so decided there was only one thing to do......and here are my new best mates they are brothers the same age 6 in oct mate and they have caused me loads of hassle but they are great and i wouldn't want it any other way i am sure you will get over it in your own way but 2 make the best companions the little b ugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingercharlie Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 awful news losing any dog,had my german shepherd 12 yrs and still miss her constantly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW80 Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 sorry to here of your loss mate, it's never easy getting a dog pts but especially one so young, bad job all round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Sorry for your loss. It is very hard on everyone in the house including your other dog, i think most people on here have been there, a very sad day. My plan that has always helped me with the loss is alway get another puppy soon as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 sorry to hear that mate, must be gutting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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