Laconia VCA Animal Hospital

Airedale1 · 04-26-2017, 11:59 AM

I just want to say that we have always been treated very well at the Laconia VCA and the staff there is top notch; very professional and their love and compassion for their patients and their owners is outstanding.

Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our beloved Cooper. He had just turned 10 in March and he has been having some medical problems. When I came home today he did not meet me at the door like he always does. Instead he was just standing still and I could see right away that he was very distended. I scooped him right up and drove to our vet at the Laconia VCA. My wife met us there and together with our vet the decision was made to end his suffering. It's never an easy decision.

I'm so grateful for the time that we had with Cooper and grateful that I was able to be there hugging him in the end. He was a great dog. Now our other Airedale, Brody will be getting extra hugs and his presence will be more comforting to us than he could possibly know.

tis · 04-26-2017, 12:02 PM

I am so sorry for your loss!!

ishoot308 · 04-26-2017, 12:05 PM

Very sorry for your loss Airedale1... Rest peacefully knowing what a wonderful life you gave to Cooper while he was here visiting. Your wonderful memories of him will live within you forever.

So sorry...

Dan

brk-lnt · 04-26-2017, 01:33 PM

Sorry to hear about your boy. You did the humane thing, which is never easy, especially when the time comes up on you quickly like that.

Hillcountry · 04-26-2017, 02:35 PM

Toughest thing we humans have to do for our loyal, companions...very sorry for the loss of your pal...

GTO · 04-26-2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Airedale1

I just want to say that we have always been treated very well at the Laconia VCA and the staff there is top notch; very professional and their love and compassion for their patients and their owners is outstanding.

Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our beloved Cooper. He had just turned 10 in March and he has been having some medical problems. When I came home today he did not meet me at the door like he always does. Instead he was just standing still and I could see right away that he was very distended. I scooped him right up and drove to our vet at the Laconia VCA. My wife met us there and together with our vet the decision was made to end his suffering. It's never an easy decision.

I'm so grateful for the time that we had with Cooper and grateful that I was able to be there hugging him in the end. He was a great dog. Now our other Airedale, Brody will be getting extra hugs and his presence will be more comforting to us than he could possibly know.

We lost our 14 1/2 year old Golden Retriever in July so we know the feeling. Sorry for your loss. There a great video on youtube with Jimmy Stewart on the Johnny Carson show about the loss of his dog, a poem he wrote. Really nice

Cindido · 04-26-2017, 03:41 PM

What a handsome boy. it's never easy letting our furry friends go. I miss each and every one of mine that has crossed the rainbow bridge. You were a good friend to Cooper - remember all the happy times you shared.

Biggd · 04-26-2017, 03:47 PM

I have a 8 year old Beagle, I'm dreading that day. Beagles tend to have long lives but at some point you have to decide if the life they are living is worth the pain and suffering, RIP Cooper.

Nagigator · 04-26-2017, 04:14 PM

So sorry for your loss. Our dogs, they just get right inside of your heart.

KennyFromBoston · 04-26-2017, 04:23 PM

I'm so so sorry for you loss. The love and joy pets bring will never be forgotten. RIP Cooper !

Tallyho · 04-26-2017, 04:51 PM

I'm sorry that you lost your friend, but I'm sure that you gave him a good life. They are always more than pets, they are family.

Woody38 · 04-26-2017, 05:07 PM

Sorry for your loss. Such a young partner.
It is never easy. We now have dogs number 9 and 10. Every one is special and unique in their own way.

I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic.

Lakemamma · 04-26-2017, 08:24 PM

So sorry to here about Cooper! It's not easy esp that young. Sending your family thoughts and hugs.

GBGX2 · 04-27-2017, 04:47 AM

We are thinking of you and are so sad for your loss, they go all too quickly!

beantownbaby · 04-27-2017, 09:55 AM

So sorry for your great loss.

donnamatrix · 04-27-2017, 10:42 AM

Dear Airedale: the words you wrote about Cooper are beautiful. Hold him close in your heart. Soon, you will remember all the best times. I will hold you in my heart.

Airedale1 · 04-27-2017, 05:49 PM

Thank you one and all.

Greene's Basin Girl · 04-27-2017, 10:17 PM

As an animal lover I grieve with you.

dpg · 05-04-2017, 06:32 AM

Sorry about your Cooper I also have a "Coop" he's five this summer. Seeing them suffer is the worst. As difficult as it is you did the right thing.

trfour · 05-25-2017, 03:36 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss...

04-26-2017, 11:59 AM	#1
Airedale1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 595 Thanks: 557 Thanked 1,569 Times in 274 Posts	Laconia VCA Animal Hospital I just want to say that we have always been treated very well at the Laconia VCA and the staff there is top notch; very professional and their love and compassion for their patients and their owners is outstanding. Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our beloved Cooper. He had just turned 10 in March and he has been having some medical problems. When I came home today he did not meet me at the door like he always does. Instead he was just standing still and I could see right away that he was very distended. I scooped him right up and drove to our vet at the Laconia VCA. My wife met us there and together with our vet the decision was made to end his suffering. It's never an easy decision. I'm so grateful for the time that we had with Cooper and grateful that I was able to be there hugging him in the end. He was a great dog. Now our other Airedale, Brody will be getting extra hugs and his presence will be more comforting to us than he could possibly know. Attached Images __________________ "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." Nelson Henderson (1865-1943)

04-26-2017, 12:05 PM	#3
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,192 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 5,255 Times in 2,039 Posts	Very Sorry Very sorry for your loss Airedale1... Rest peacefully knowing what a wonderful life you gave to Cooper while he was here visiting. Your wonderful memories of him will live within you forever. So sorry... Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

04-26-2017, 01:33 PM	#4
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,944 Thanks: 544 Thanked 570 Times in 335 Posts	Sorry to hear about your boy. You did the humane thing, which is never easy, especially when the time comes up on you quickly like that. __________________ [insert witty phrase here]

04-26-2017, 03:47 PM	#8
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,058 Thanks: 2,184 Thanked 1,180 Times in 749 Posts	I have a 8 year old Beagle, I'm dreading that day. Beagles tend to have long lives but at some point you have to decide if the life they are living is worth the pain and suffering, RIP Cooper. Last edited by Biggd; 04-27-2017 at 06:33 AM.

04-26-2017, 04:14 PM	#9
Nagigator Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 290 Thanks: 268 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	RIP Cooper So sorry for your loss. Our dogs, they just get right inside of your heart.

04-26-2017, 12:02 PM	#2
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,669 Thanks: 750 Thanked 1,444 Times in 1,003 Posts	I am so sorry for your loss!!

04-26-2017, 02:35 PM	#5
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Toughest thing we humans have to do for our loyal, companions...very sorry for the loss of your pal...

04-26-2017, 03:41 PM	#7
Cindido Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 157 Thanks: 222 Thanked 57 Times in 32 Posts	What a handsome boy. it's never easy letting our furry friends go. I miss each and every one of mine that has crossed the rainbow bridge. You were a good friend to Cooper - remember all the happy times you shared.

04-26-2017, 04:23 PM	#10
KennyFromBoston Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Mansfield, Mass Posts: 17 Thanks: 166 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	I'm so so sorry for you loss. The love and joy pets bring will never be forgotten. RIP Cooper !

04-26-2017, 04:51 PM	#11
Tallyho Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 312 Thanks: 439 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	I'm sorry that you lost your friend, but I'm sure that you gave him a good life. They are always more than pets, they are family.

04-26-2017, 05:07 PM	#12
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 577 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	Sorry for your loss. Such a young partner. It is never easy. We now have dogs number 9 and 10. Every one is special and unique in their own way. I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic.

04-26-2017, 08:24 PM	#13
Lakemamma Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Meredith/Florida Posts: 148 Thanks: 156 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	So sorry to here about Cooper! It's not easy esp that young. Sending your family thoughts and hugs.

04-27-2017, 04:47 AM	#14
GBGX2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alton Posts: 219 Thanks: 206 Thanked 187 Times in 61 Posts	So sorry! We are thinking of you and are so sad for your loss, they go all too quickly!

04-27-2017, 09:55 AM	#15
beantownbaby Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 41 Thanks: 153 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	So sorry for your great loss.

04-27-2017, 10:42 AM	#16
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	RIP Cooper Dear Airedale: the words you wrote about Cooper are beautiful. Hold him close in your heart. Soon, you will remember all the best times. I will hold you in my heart.

04-27-2017, 05:49 PM	#17
Airedale1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 595 Thanks: 557 Thanked 1,569 Times in 274 Posts	Thank you one and all. __________________ "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit." Nelson Henderson (1865-1943)

04-27-2017, 10:17 PM	#18
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	As an animal lover I grieve with you.

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05-04-2017, 06:32 AM	#19
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Sorry about your Cooper I also have a "Coop" he's five this summer. Seeing them suffer is the worst. As difficult as it is you did the right thing.

05-25-2017, 03:36 PM	#20
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Airdale1 Sorry to hear of your loss... Attached Images __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html