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Took my dog to see the neurologist and they did x-ray of the chest and MRI of the spine. They found a tumor pressing on his spine. I had him put down at 3pm today.

I lost my best buddy today, and I have never felt worse in my life. I am doing anything right now to keep my mind off it but keep breaking down.

My dog was a trooper. I couldn't even get him in the car this morning because of his rear paralysis. He knew I was struggling to pick him to get him to the car so he lifted himself up and literally dragged himself 25 feet to the car passenger door on his own while I moved to prep the rear seat. Next thing I know he is by my side like it was nothing. I could not believe my eyes. I lifted his rear end up with a towel while he gave it his all to get in. He loved car rides.

This dog was the most amazing friend. He literally saved our family from 2 rattlesnakes in our backyard. He has kept our rodent population in check. I never knew how he caught them.

I will miss him like no other. Regardless of my mood, he would always greet me with a smile and his nub wagging. He was even doing this when he was sick.

I was not able to say proper good bye to him like I wish. I got hold of the terrible news while I was at work and had him put to sleep since he was already under from the MRI. I didn't want them to wake him and have to go through going under again.

I will get his ashes and he will be with me always. Please do say a prayer for him tonight.

RIP my best friend. You will never know how much you meant to me.