In Memory of our dog Abby!!

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Abby with her puppy dog eyes This is written as a tribute to our dog Abby. We just found out yesterday that she had a massive tumor and we had to put her down today. We brought her home from the vet last night but we could tell she was dying before our eyes. I wish we would have had some signs but by the time we realized something was wrong it was too far gone. She was a wonderful dog and will always be remembered.

We got Abby 9 ½ years ago as a puppy. Our son Tarren had a friend who got a chocolate lab and he decided that he needed one also. My first experience with a Labrador was at the stable where our daughter kept her horse. I just thought that lab was the coolest dog. So when he went on the campaign for a lab I joined in. We finally whittled my husband down and went to check a litter out. As we were walking up we noticed the biggest lab we had ever seen!! This was Daddy!! We went anticipating getting a male but my husband and I were back peddling big time. The owner said "why don't you buy "Peanut? She's a female and the runt of the litter." So we bought Peanut! Abby and Sgt. Tarren J Peterson

As you can see our Abby did not remain a Peanut. At one point she weighed 105 pounds but we found out she had a thyroid condition and by being on her thyroid medicine she maintained about 85 pounds. Our daughter said if she was a person she would be a plus size; she was just a big girl.

She was supposed to be our son's dog but someone forgot to tell her that. My husband started taking her for walks and she was hooked. She loved our son also but she was really my husband's dog. She was his constant shadow. Our son was probably number 2 in her book (although she loved everyone). The picture to the right is from our son's first tour of Iraq. He had just got home from his R & R and she was so excited. I was going to use this picture in a couple of months when he gets out of Iraq again but I'm sure I won't be doing that now.

It was so hard today having to tell our young adult children as it all transpired so fast. Our daughter is a flight attendant; working for a charter airline that moves our troops. She just got back from a Germany/Kuwait trip Abby loved to swim yesterday so I called her this morning. Our son is presently in Baghdad serving in his second tour and I had to email him. I really don't know if either way was good; they neither are going to feel a sense of closure.

I keep a daily scripture on my desk and the scripture for today was from Ecclesiastics 3:7-8 "A time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. " The last few days the scripture has been going through the verses from "A time for everything" but how interesting that this was the verse for today. I have been crying all day. We lost a good friend today and I guess it will just take some time to mend.

We had thought this would be our last dog but our house feels such a loss. We have both always had a dog; including our 32 years of marriage. I don't expect we will do anything right away but we are not going to shut the door entirely. We will just have to see how it goes from here.

I read the book Marley and me when it first came out a few years ago. I must say a lot of Marley's antics reminded us of Abby as a puppy. I had thought about going to see the movie but after this I think it will be a few years before I'm up to that.

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66 Comments on In Memory of our dog Abby!!

JAN

2009

Oh, Marchel...I'm so sad for you, but what a wonderful friend you had in Abby. My little one is almost 14 and I dread the day.

Abby was a beautiful girl and I know your heart breaks. I'm sure she knew how much you all loved her.

Marchel, I'm so sorry -- I know you have had a difficult day today. I'm crying with you now. Abby was a beautiful, loving lady and I know you'll always have wonderful memories of life with her.

Marchel - you and your family are in my thoughts. I lost my Kismet of over 14 years to a tumor, also. I know the pain and loss you are feeling. Please, post the picture of your son and Abby again, it will be a tribute to both when he gets home. Thank you for raising two kids who are doing what they do.

Oh Marchel, I am so sorry about Abby. Our dog Elmo is 13 and we are dreading the day he is gone. Remember the good times.

Marchel, I am sorry for your loss, it is never easy to lose a fur child.

LINDA, Thanks, it has been a long day. I cancelled all my appointments and have spent the day pretty much in tear. This was a family member so I felt that I needed to do that. I would have been a basket case trying to do anything anyway.

JUDI, We always will have loving memories. We just didn't expect anything like this to happen so fast.

MIKE, Our son gets our of Iraq the middle of March maybe by that time I will be able to post the picture again but it would probably be with tears again.

RICH, Thanks! It is hard when a pet dies as they become a member of our family.

CRYSTAL, You are so right they do become our fur children and it is so hard when we lose them.

Marchel ~ Our pets have a way of getting into our hearts and never leaving there, even when they pass onto the other side. I remember when I put my Peaches to sleep and I held her in my arms until she was gone. I felt the Presence of God in the room and I know Jesus carried her away and she is waiting for me to play with her again. She is keeping my father and Bubbie company.

My wife and I thought we would never have another pet, who became our child. But, the house was empty and we got a boy and a girl and they too became our children. Life will be grand in Heaven when we are all together and never to depart again.

Hi Marchel,

I'm so sorry for you losing Abby. It's very difficult, I know. We have lost our Buddy awhile back, and before him, Sadie. Not a good day. Take care of one another. -Scott

Marchel, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Abby. I know it's not easy. I pray for peace and comfort for your family.

Marchy, I'm so sorry! She is so beautiful and I could see how loving she was just by looking into her eyes. I wish I could do something to make you feel better. Please take care and know that we're the ones left with pain and that she is now at rest.

love u my friend,

Deb

OH Marchel, I am so sorry. I know how your heart must hurt. Abby can never be replaced, but there are lots of dogs that can fill that emptiness. We just found out one of ours has hypo thyroidism today. Now he will have to be on 2 pills a day forever.

Lots of (((hugs))) to you.

Marchel, I am very sorry for your loss of Abby. There are not too many things that get me to crying in life but a loss of your dog is one of them. Just remember she had a good life with you guys.

JAN

2009

Marchel, I am all sad inside now. Abby sounded very sweet, you can see it in the pictures. I am very sorry for your loss. Losing a pet can be very hard, especially a Lab (okay, maybe I am just in favor of Labs). They tend to be extremely loyal. I'd recommend a Lab to anyone and everyone. I have a similar story but will keep in brief since this is your post. We had to lay my dog MARCUS down late in 2008. He was a black lab, had the weight issues at some point (just like Abby), and was the sweetest dog ever. He was 12 years old (one year older than my daughter, Sidney). We considered him our first born. As a matter of fact, I would always tell my kids if anyone had to go due to a food shortage, Marcus would be the last to go. He had heart issues, so we put him on this medication. The medication actually gave him the tumor, but it did give him about a year more to live. Not sure if it was selfish to put him on the medicine but it certainly seemed to give him the extra step that he needed each day. I was never as sad as the day we made the decision to lay him to rest and the long drive home. Again, I am sorry for your loss. :'-(

Marchel ~ Just came back to read your tribute once again. Thanks for letting us know how Abby touched your lives.

HI Marchel, I'm very sorry for your loss of Abby, but so very grateful you have known the wonders and love of a dear pet .. they are such comforts sometimes and become so much a part of the family. I hope you do get another dog, it will never replace Abby, but it will fill an empty gap and be its own unique self.

NICHOLAS, Thanks for your compassionate response. We thought Abby would be our last dog but our home just feels so empty right now. It was so sad coming down this morning and not hearing the thump, thump, thump of her tail.

SCOTT, I'm sorry to hear about your losses also. They become such a part of our family.

DOREEN, Thanks so much for you prayers. It is like losing a family member; we become so attached and they are just always there.

DEB, I know we did the best thing for her but it was hard and so hard to walk down those stairs this morning and not hear the thump of her tail. I can already see we are going to have to get another dog. If you know of any labs or lab mixes we will be looking.

MISSY, Abby was on that same medicine and it worked so good. She immediately lost 20 pounds and that was a number of years ago. My husband kiddingly asked the Vet if it worked with people. Before she was on that medicine she was snoring like a locomotive and that helped with that also.

My heart goes out to you. We also had a chocolate lab named Abby and we had to put her down two weeks ago because of a drug overdose by a vet.

I miss her every day.

Marchel,

(((((HUGS)))) to you. Oh my friend the loss of a dog is like the loss of a child. I grew up around animals but have not yet committed to one raising my children- YET.

I am sure you have great memories. ONe of my parent's dogs that they had for I think 15 years just passed away a few months ago. My daughter took that one a little hard. I don't know that there is ever an easy way to share this news. Maybe to take comfort that your precious Abby will not be in pain.

Abby was a fantastic dog. She was incredibly smart, caring and affectionate. She was a great companion to all of us. She was constantly brimming with happiness and wanted everyone around her to be just as happy. If you were in a bad mood she would come over and nuzzle you. Then she would demand that you take her on a walk or throw the frisbee to her. I greatly enjoyed growing up with Abby and will miss her dearly. I only wish I could have said bye.

Hi Marchel, we can understand...we had Max for some 14 1/2 years they become family members and are just as important to the family unit as any member including the emotions attachment. Sorry for your loss but you gained the great memories at the same time.

GARY WOLTAL, I have cried for two days now. It was just so unexpected. Our house seems so quiet without her. There's no more racing to the front door to see who can get there first.

JOHN, You do know my PAIN. Marcus sounds like a wonderful dog. Should we get another dog it will be a lab or a lab mix. They are just the most INCREDIBLE dog!!

GAIL, Should we get another dog we will have to remember that this dog is their own unique dog. I would not want to be constantly comparing with our Abby.

CAROL, OH MY you TOTALLY feel my pain!! I'm so sorry to hear about your Abby. Our VET has been wonderful; I'm so sorry to hear about your experience.

Hi there Mrs. Peterson,

You don't know me - well, you do know of me - but I just wanted to say that my family has been through this heartbreak recently and we send our sympathy and empathy. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know Abby meant so much to T, that's why she had pics all over the place. If there's anything I can do to help, please let her know. BFF status extends to families, too. Abby was lucky to have such a loving family, and you were lucky to be loved by such a soulful being.

Look at the shadows, you might find her there when you least expect it. Letting you know that you're still loved, just not in physical form. She'll be waiting until you arrive. It's what treasured animals do.

REBECCA, I grew up with a dog and cat as my children did. It is so hard when you have to put them down as they don't live as long as us but the memories are INCREDIBLE!!

TARREN, I wish you could have been here to say goodbye. One thing we can know is that she is no longer in pain!! It was very sad to see her in so much pain. I'm so happy that you only have 51 days left in Iraq. As you know I'm counting down with you.

GARY WHITE, They do become a member of the family. We have spent several days grieving our loss. It was hard walking downstairs this morning and not hearing that thump, thump, thump of her tail.

I'm very sorry to hear you lost your friend. We have Angel who is a German Shepherd/supposedly chow mix and she too is my husband's dog. She is so smart she's almost human. lol. My family will feel a deep loss too when she dies. I would definitely get a new dog though. The house wouldn't be the same without a pet's antics. WE just added Dutch bunnies to our menagerie. They are friendlier than I thought. Almost like a cat.

Don't do what we did with our cat. We tried to find a replica and it just wasn't the same. The new cat looked the same but had a totally different personality so we've never warmed up to it.

Marchel, my deepest sympathy. Loosing mans best friend is a tortuous act. I lost my little one 3 years ago after 13 years of pure joy. Can't seem to bring myself to get another dog. The loss is great and the memories will remain. Abby's eyes were so loving and thought provoking in the 1st photo...could almost imagine what she was thinking! There is just nothing like mans best friend, is there?

Again, so sorry for your loss.

JESSIE, Thank you for being there for Tarina. It has been hard on her and on Tarren as they did not get to say goodbye. We did lose a family member when we lost our Abby.

CHERI', Thanks for stopping by. It has been a rough few days. It just feels like something is missing as she shadowed all our steps. We got in our hot tub this evening and it was weird that she wasn't laying out in the back yard with us. I hope should we get another dog that we won't be constantly comparing. That has been a concern. By the way I tried to schedule an appointment at your old company Saturday afternoon and they didn't have anyone in the office. I had to call the agent directly to get it scheduled. I think you made a good move.

JAN

2009

Marchel, so sad reading your story...anyone who has lost a pet knows your pain. We had a "big girl" too, also at 85 lbs. When we lost her we cried for days, couldn't stand the quiet. Even now when we think of her we tear up, but are usually laughing with tears in our eyes at how fun/ny she was! You'll always remember the good times!

Marchel, I just saw this and am sending a big hug your way!

Marshel: I am sorry for your loss! Abby was a lucky dog! I saw the movie Marley and Me and cried the last 10 minutes of the film.

CHERYL, I was telling my husband this evening that it was eerie quiet. We miss her so much.

PATRICIA, Hugs are appreciated. To us this has been like losing a family member. I know some people find that nuts I had a friend tell me it was just a dog but I informed her that she was a member of the family.

JANE, I read Marley and Me and remember crying through the last part. I expect it will be a long time before I can watch the movie (if ever).

JAN

2009

Marchel... that's so sad. It's hard to put a family pet down, especially since they become part of the family but we can't let them suffer. I'm sure we'll be reading about a new baby in the house before long. It's waaaay too quiet without them. It's easy to see Abby was loved to pieces. God bless!

Marchel - I am very sorry for your loss and sorry you had to go through that.

Patrick

Marchel I can relate. We put down, Sparky, 1 14 year old Golden Retriever 14 years ago. It is truly the loss of a family member, Karen

My dear Marchel...

There is nothing like loosing a beloved pet, especially a dog. When my first poodle died 16 years ago I swear I would never get another dog (that's how I ended up with 3 cats :) don't do that!!! After 3 years or so I was ready and really missed having my loyal companion, so I got Rhett who will was 13 on Jan. 15th.

I know the pain you are feeling and also know there is nothing I can do, except pray your hurt will ease soon. I have a poem about meeting your beloved pets on the "other side", I will try to find it and send to you. Call me if you want or need to talk, OK.

I wrote my fist post last night, "Actove Rain Members are true friends". it's on our group and I tried to replace Judis with mine, but my computer is having some problems. When you feel like it would you please take care of moving mine up to featured post.

Thanks so much again for everything you have done for me, and truly call me if you need to. Love Ya, Liz

JESSE, You are right our house is eerie quiet. Our son has been looking for us a dog while he is in Iraq. He gets back home the middle of March and I would like to have a dog here to greet him. It is still 51 days (not that I'm keeping track or anything) so it will probably be another 30 to 40 days before we get a dog as we want the new member of the family to bond with him also.

PATRICK, Thanks!!

KAREN, It is hard to lose a pet as they become a part of the family. Always there an oh so loyal. We are thinking about getting a golden this time. Do they shed much?

LIZ, Well we already have 2 cats and I don't see us adding a third so that is not going to happen. I love my cats but they are not the same as a dog. Kind of like apples and oranges; I don't like being without either one. This has been really hard on my husband as she was his shadow.

My sweet friend... It took me several days to finally gather all I have to read your blog. Just the photo of Abby made me cry. There is nothing I could say to you to make you feel better. I want to know I feel your pain. People tell me it gets easier but for me, I know I will get to that day at another time.

JAN

2009

Marchel - I feel so badly for you and your family. I've only gone through this sorrow once and vowed never again....I did change my mind! But time does heal and like you said, there's this emptiness in the house that feels so lonely. Abby was so fortunate to have you and she will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. I hope you're doing alright this weekend. You are surrounded here by wonderful animal caregivers and advocates, hopefully that will give you some comfort. Wishing you well :-)

LOREENA,It has been a rough week for us. I had a friend who told me it is just a dog but she just did not get it. To us she was a member of our family. Our son wants us to look in to getting a Golden so today we signed up for two Golden rescue sites and we will see what the Lord has in mind for us. It is amazing at how much we had to fill out and they will also come and make a visit to our home. We even gave our Veterinarian information.

GAIL, I think this post helped me to talk about it. It just happened so fast. We didn't even realize that Abby was 9 1/2 years old. We got her papers out and couldn't believe it. Large dogs don't tend to live but 10 or 12 years but we didn't even think we were close. We had noticed that little bit of Grey but she still acted like a puppy. The Thursday before this happened it was cold and she wanted to play Frisbee. I was a wimp and said no; now I wish I would have played with her.

JAN

2009

Marchel ~ Did you find another friend to help you get through the lonely house?

NICHOLAS, We are in the process. Our son decided we should get a Golden as that would be a dog with a similar temperament but a different breed so we would not be comparing. He has been searching from Iraq. We have made application with two Golden rescues in our area but it is at least a 3 week process. Our son gets out of Iraq the middle of March and I'm hopeful there will be a new friend here to greet him when he gets home.

I appreciate you asking; it has been a difficult week. I had a friend tell me it is just a dog but to us it was a family member. I guess you have to be a bit of a pet nut but we are!!

Marchel, I am so very sorry for your loss. I had to put my beloved 17yr Yorkie down two years ago and I still miss her.

JAN

2009

CONNIE, Today is my first day to be alone in my office without her and it is so lonely. We are looking for a new friend. Hopefully we will find one before our son gets home from Iraq.

Marchel--I am so sorry for your family's loss. Abby was a very lucky dog to have so many wonderful people love her so very much. Our neighbors lost a beloved chocolate lab in much the same way early last spring...we found out when summer came and Dakota was outside all alone...but by fall they had a new puppy, Jackson! It is said that time heals all things but I wonder how long it will take when you love a pet this much. Take care!

Marchel -- I am so sorry for your family's loss. I have seen Abby on ActiveRain before so I am surprised and sad for you. What a pretty photo you have of her; her expression is really sweet. My family has been through this as well and I still miss our little miniature dachschund although his passing was many years ago. xoxo

Marchel sorry to here about your dog. I know they quickly become part of the family. I have lost a few myself over the years to cancer. It is a real bummer.

Hi Marchel,
My heart goes out to all of you, losing a beloved pet is so difficult and leaves a real void in your life. A new pet does not take the place of the one lost but it does help you heal.

TERI, Thanks for stopping by. It has been a rough week for us as we feel that we lost a member of our family. It was so sudden that we did not have time to prepare. Today was my first day alone in my office without her and there was a void. I will be happy when we get a new family member. We have made application to the Golden Rescues in our area.

SHIRLEY,It was a shock for us also. Shoot we didn't even realize that she had gotten fairly old for a lab. Labs have such fun active natures. She was wanting to play Frisbee just a few days before she was not able to move.

BILL, It is a BUMMER!! There's no other way to describe it. We still feel a loss.

CYNTHIA, It does leave a void!! We think we want a Golden this time so we don't compare.

Marchel -- Have you ever come across Cherimie Crane's AR blog? She recently lost her "best friend" Jackson. She had included him in many of her posts.

Oh Marchel, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog :( Those pictures of Abby are really cute; pets are wonderful friends but it is so sad when you lose them.

Marchel - I am so sorry to hear about Abby, she was such a part of your family. Treasure the wonderful memories.

JAN

2009

Oh Marchel, I am so sorry. I just want to say that this is so well done, one of the best and most heartfelt posts I have ever read. Abby was truly a family member and no words I can say will express the empathy I feel for you and your family. I am thinking of you my friend!

I had a chocolate lab a few years after I graduated from Texas A&M. Possibly the most loveable dog I've ever owned, and your Abby has the same loveable look that my Sugar had. I suspect Sugar is waiting for Abby in PDH (Puppy Doggy Heaven).

SHIRLEY, I'm not familiar with Cherimie Crane's AR blog. I guess I need to check it out.

PATRICIA, Our furry friends bring so much happiness to our life and it is hard when we lose them. This was so unexpected we just didn't have time to prepare.

JENNIFER, She was a part of our family and we do have so many memories of her to treasure. It concerns me a little as I don't want to be comparing. We just need to find a new friend and love them for their own personality.

RUSSELL LEWIS, Thanks for much for the compliment. We loved our Abby and our house is quiet without her. I'm hoping we can have a new furry friend to greet our son when he comes home from Iraq. I don't know if you read his comment on my post but I can't read it without tearing up.

RUSSELL RAY, Our Abby was the sweetest dog! We are a little concerned that we will compare so are looking for Golden this time. That way they should have the same sweet personality but it will be a different breed.

JAN

2009

Marchel, I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your precious Abby. It is a hard thing to lose your best friend. I had a cat for 18 1/2 years. It was like losing a child when she died. Thinking of you...

Hello Marchel...I am so sorry for your loss but I am also so happy that you and your family had all those wonderful years with Abby. Nothing can take those away from all of you.

Kate

JAN

2009

I had to take a deep breath... I'm so sorry for your loss, I love the top photo of her...

FEB

2009

Oh Marchel, Words are not enough to express the sorrow for your family's loss. Pets become our children and it can be so very hard to say goodbye..... especially for your kids when they were away.Her pictueres show that she is such a sweet soul.

Marchel.... As I read your post I had a hard time doing so as it seems we have something in common once again. We too put down our Lab a few years back after he was hit by a car. He was paralyzed in the rear portion of his body, and could not possibly be put back together.

We love him dearly, Cyndi was his best buddy. Now we have a little Schnauzer named Heidi, and she is such a joy to be around. She love us unconditionally, oops...did I really say unconditionally? OK, she does require a treat two times per day at least, called a Greenie. She loves them.

My hear goes out to you for you loss of your companion. I do believe in Doggie heaven, so maybe someday we will all be reunited. I hope so. God bless.

Marchel, on another note, what a great looking soldier you have there. He is quite a man to be proud of. Still in our prayers, and always will be till this war is over.

RICKI, Thanks! We also have cats which have been a lot of company but I do miss Abby. They do become our friends.

KATE, Abby was a wonderful dog. We do have precious memories of her.

DEBBIE, Come next Christmas our daughter is planning on having a picture of Abby framed for my husband. I am sure it will be very special.

MARIAN, Our pets do become a part of our family and we miss her.

BOB, It is so hard when we lose one of our furry friends. On another note only 39 days left until Tarren gets out of Iraq. He told us today he will be getting out of the Army May 1st. He is ready to move on with his life.

FEB

2009

I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. That is never an easy thing to deal with. I lost one of my dogs a few months ago and I still cry about it.

KARYN, Our house seems so empty. I'm hopeful that we can find a Golden before our son gets home from Iraq. I had no idea they would be so hard to find. My husband works for an airline so we are even considering flying somewhere else to find one. I had a friend who brought a Golden puppy back in a carrier under her feet and said that worked fine.

FEB

2009

Marchel, Oh what great news. I am pleased to hear your son is on his way out of Iraq, and coming home. May is just around the corner. I will be praying for his safe return home, and much more.

Hi Bob: He is pumped about getting home. I was just talking to him on instant messenger. He is a little concerned as he has spent his entire adult life in the Army but he is also excited. This little guy to the left will be here waiting for him when he gets out. He is a Rescue Golden about 10 months old. He is being neutered today and we will be bringing him home on Saturday. He has some bad habits like walking on the furniture but we will quickly get in to Obedience training. Since I work out of a home office I'm here quite a bit to train also.

MAR

2009

Marchel, I feel so awful I am just seeing this post for the first time. My heart breaks for you over the sudden loss of your precious Abby. I know your pain. Dessie was my only Dog, like a child to me, and even though she lived a long healthy life, the day we lost her was one of the worst of my life.

You are doing the right thing getting a dog so soon. Unfortunately I vowed I could never go through the pain again. God and Roger had other plans! We have our sweet 8 year old Bella almost 3 years. I am sorry I wasted so many dog-less years. She and Abby sound like soul sisters!

GINGER, It takes a dog person to truly understand the pain. My husband took the week that we lost Abby off. One of my friends could not understand she said "it is just a dog". To us it was a member of the family. It was so hard to have to tell our young adult children, especially our son. If you read through the comments you will see his comment. I cried even more when he wrote that.

I am presently helping our Veterinarian with a house and she told me the best way to get over the pain was to jump right in. Well that and our son started searching on-line from Iraq. He couldn't stand the thought of coming home to a house without a dog. Only 3 days until he gets out of Iraq and Dundy is here waiting for him.

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