My best friend left yesterday.

[BahCan]

This isn't the way I planned on making my first post on this forum. I've been reading this forum for the past month or so, especially the rainbow bridge and have shed many tears over other peoples stories.
In a matter of five days I've gone from having my best buddy Scully whom I thought was completely healthy to letting him go to the Rainbow Bridge. This past Monday I gave him a bath, he tore around the yard afterwards a million miles an hour looking as healthy as could be and loving everyminute of it, however he did not eat his dinner at all that night, was not overly concerned as he has been a picky eater since he first came to us. Tuesday seemed perfectly fine however did not eat again. Wednesday morning he seemed very lethargic and his gums were very pale.Took him to the vet and ran some preliminary test, although in my heart I think I already knew it was not good, something about the way he looked at me letting me know it was time. The results were not good and the next morning he went in for an ultrasound which only confirmed the worse, he had tumors around his stomach, liver, pancreas and prostate. Saturday morning he finally ate something, boiled chicken and rice, the first thing he had eaten since the previous Sunday. Saturday afternoon I took him to my friends house to say goodbye to his two buddies he loved to play with, somehow he managed to get the strength up to actually chase the ball with them the whole time his little stubby tail wagging and as happy as could be, I let him have his fun with them until he came over and sat by me and let me know he was ready. We went to the vet where he walked in and greeted everyone with his big goofy smile and let them know it was alright, he was ready to go see his best friend Bear who we sadly let go to the rainbow bridge April 21/03 at the all to young age of five.
When we went in the room to let him go he marched over to the blanket on the floor, lay down on his side and put his head in my lap, he never took his eyes off mine, letting me know it was OK, he was ready .
I think I'm still in a state of shock as to how quickly this has happened, from seemingly healthy to five days later having difficulty standing up, other than the amazing burst of energy he showed when i took him to say goodbye to his two pals.
He was 10 yrs old and has been the most wonderful friend a person could ask for. He did not have a mean spirit in his body, loved everybody and everything, amazing with kids,dogs, cats, and everything in between.
I think it hit me today when i came home and like everyday called his name when i walked through the door and he was no longer there to greet me with his infectious smile, his stubby tail wagging and the kisses he used to jump up and give me everyday when i came home.
I am absolutely lost without him here beside me, when I let Bear go three years ago I had Scully there with me to help me with the loss, but this time there is nobody there, no more walks to the park, no more fetch in the back yard, no more taking him to play with his two pals at my friends house, no more belly to rub when I go to bed at night, no more greetings when I walk throught the door each day.
I will miss him forever, he was a one in a million Rottweiler who will never be replaced.
RIP Scully and have fun playing with you best friend Bear again, and Thank You for the joy you bought to so many peoples lives.

[busbysix]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[observer]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My Annie went to the Bridge due to multiple tumors as well. It is shocking when everything happens so fast. Your pain will ease with time, and you will be able to treasure your memories. Rottie angels are powerful things to have watching over you, and you have two. One day they may send you another friend to love as you loved them.

Scully is free of pain now and flying high with Bear.

[TR Young]

You said that you read the posts on Rainbow Bridge and you shed tears for those who lost their friends, and now I am shedding tears for you. I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your friend Scully. It had to be hard, to see him so full of life one day then so tired the next. 10 years was a good, long life for your boy, but it is just never enough for us. I found a saying once that reads, "The misery of keeping a dog is his dying so soon, but if her were to live for 50 yeaers and then die, what would become of me then?" We do get to have these wonderful animals for far too short a time in our lives, but I couldn't agree more with that quote. At least we get to lavish as much training, love, and affection on them for that short while.
Thank you, too, for giving Scully the dignity of a peaceful trip to the Bridge. You gave him the best gift that you had to offer.
Rest easy, good Scully. You deserve it.

[JuneyB]

I am so sorry to read about Scully. Such an awesome companion he was. And time does heal...but its darn slow, especially when you did not have any real warning.

But he's free of pain and reunited with his friend. Thank you for having the courage to do what was necessary.

Hugs to you.....Play in Peace Scully!!!!

[beledi]

Such a sad way to start the morning. I still find it hard not to read the "rainbow bridge" every morning, but it makes me remember to give my friends all the love in my heart before I leave to work. I am so sorry for your loss.

Beledi/Erda's mom

[2rotties2luv]

I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for letting him go with dignity and for not letting him suffer. That is the greatest gift we can give to our faithful companions.

[gail pang]

Oh honey I know that feeling. We lost our Bear 1/19/06 all of a sudden.
First time in 20 years without a rottie. We are going to be keeping
a pit for a few months but I know in my heart it will not be the same.
I still rush home thinking I have to cook and go for our walks before dark.

My heart aches for you. HUgs to you.

[AngelBunny]

I am very sorry for your loss. I hope you find consolation in two fact: Knowing Scully had the best life he possibly could have had because he was your dog and that he lived a long life. I commend you for your caring about him enough to break your heart by letting him go to keep him from pain. You truly are the best owner your boy could have had.

[Gunsey'sMom]

I am so sorry for the sudden loss of your Scully! The time we spend with our beloved friends is never enough. Thank you for the courage it took to let him go before he was in pain. He thanks you to from The Bridge where he is playing with his friend Bear. Welcome to the forums. And again, I am so sorry , and hope you can find some comfort here...

[Dugganmom]

I am so sorry for your loss....as I read your story I just started to cry as I remember not to long ago my parents having to put there rott down due to cancer all of the sudden.

[KatMc]

I am so sorry for your loss of Scully. It sounds like you two had a wonderful bond, a bond that doesn't happen all the time.

Thank you for giving Scully the last great unselfish gift you possibly could have.

Run Free w/Bear Scully and all the others that are waiting for us.

Kathy

[StephanieandToby]

I'm very sorry you lost your friend.

[Sharon Marples]

RIP dear Scully and have fun playing with all of our other dear friends at the Bridge.

I'm sorry for your loss, but you did what was needed and you can be blessed for that.

[BahCan]

Thank You everyone for the very kind words, it really means alot and helps at this very difficult time. This is the first time since I was a kid that there has not been a dog in the house, and the hardest part is coming home from work and Scully is not here to greet me. I've owned many dogs over the years and of course loved them and miss them all, but this loss is going to be extremely difficult as he was very special to me, and I know the bond we had will never be duplicated with another dog again
Once again thank you so much for the kindness everyone has shown