First camping trip turned into a nightmare

[Maris]

So sorry to hear about your Buddy. That was what my DH wanted to name our dogs. You will miss your wonderful camping 'Buddy'. Our thoughts are with you.

Ken & Maris

[Witch Doctor]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Our Schipperke had Cushing for 3 years and he had the exact same problems. My heart is out to you, as my eyes tear up and it's been 2 years already. It's the hardest thing I ever did. That dog sailed 1/2 way around the world with us and was always at my wife's side. If we ever got in an argument he use to get in between us. Letting us know then there is more to life then a stupid arguement.

[Captn.Ken]

Even my pastor agrees that all dogs go to Heaven.

[williamsgw]

We have been blessed with not having a pet passing while camping. But we have friends that have and thanks to the some campgrounds they have a pet cemetery which is very good. Sorry again for your loss.

[loumichelle735]

Sorry for your loss. We lost our camping buddy and all around great guy last year very suddenly so I know what you are going through. 1 minute things are great and then less than an hour later we were devastated and dealing with his loss. Hang in. Remember all the good times!


Sent from my iPhone using Forest River Forums

[howie70]

Originally Posted by Captn.Ken

Even my pastor agrees that all dogs go to Heaven.

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”
― Will Rogers

[CNYCamper]

Very sorry for you and your husband. RV'rs probably have more dogs than any other group so many of us have experienced exactly what you are going through. Dogs can put up with a lot of pain without complaining. Your Buddy is now pain free and will see you again.
1 1/2 years later, we still have "Ozzy moments" about our late Boston, but the fond memories start to outweigh the pain. We were going to wait at least 6 months before thinking of another furry companion - we had another dog within 3 weeks and then got another as well. Best wishes

[EdnKat]

Google:
Old Shep
by Roy Acuff
When I was a lad, and Ol' Shep was a pup
O'er fields and meadows we roamed
Just boy and his dog, we both had our fun
And we grew up together that way....

[V-Lite Fun]

Very sorry for you loss. Our camping dog was Buddy also. She was like the boy named Sue, a girl with a boy's name. She traveled all over the U.S. with us and to Alaska and back. She got to bark at moose and bears along the way and sniffed all kinds of things that dogs seem to delight in. She developed numerous tumors this past year and we had to make that awful decision. When Bubby began to show signs of going down hill, my wife decided she wanted to get a little Bichon puppy. I was against it at first but by the time Buddy was gone little Muffie had become part of the family. She has gone on a couple of trips with us so far. She enjoys the same sniffing around Buddy did. Bubby lives in our photos and our hearts just as your Bubby will for you. God Bless.

[Seasonal]

Originally Posted by zinger60

As of right now, I don't think I will ever get another dog. I don't ever want to have to go through this again.

I know what you are saying and I have said these exact words myself. Then six months down the line, I come across a story like this. A cute little girl like this that has a few years on her. Never had a loving home and certainly was never camping. May not get adopted. You may re-think this and share your home and campsite with another little one.

bruce...

[Life Without Whine]

We purchased our TT 2 years ago & picked it based on how the 2 crates sat well inside of it. A year ago we went down to just 1 crate as one crossed the rainbow bridge. Those bundles of unconditional love get a straight pass to heaven .... so sorry for your loss ... know how it feels to have your campsite dynamics shift around ....

[Pilot172]

Sorry for your loss. We went through the same thing two weeks ago. Our little guy was 15 and has camped with us since he was a pup. Our first trip without him was last weekend and I kept looking for him. Like you I hope it gets easier.

[Lexi2007]

Zinger, we are so sorry that you had to let your fur-baby cross the Rainbow Bridge. Sometimes, the hardest decisions for us are the best decisions for them. I hope you read the Rainbow Bridge story in the comments. It has brought us great comfort. RIP to your fur-baby.

[compman69]

Sorry to hear about your loss! Losing a pet is never easy. I do not look forward to that day. My Pug loves to travel and thinks the new Coach is his and I am allowed in it so he has someone to sleep with. They are always a bundle of joy! They are fur-kids that never can be replaced.

[bikendan]

since we lost our Golden, Zoe, a couple of years ago, camping has not been the same. She absolutely loved camping and went with us all of her 14 years.

we lost her at Christmas, while visiting family for the holidays. the following year we didn't camp at all, partially because doing it without her was too painful.

we finally went camping this spring, for 5 weeks and we had a good time.
did we miss her, sure. the DW was always stopping anyone who had a Golden with them, asking if she could pet theirs. it helps her stay connected.
but i still can't bring myself to yet.

but time is healing both of us and when we get settled into our retirement, we plan on getting another Golden and hopefully, it will love camping as much as our beloved Zoe did.

[Single Traveler]

So sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to lose a family member.

[danc]

We also love to take our dog with us.........they so much become a part of our family,so sorry for your loss. God Bless.

[davidl1957]

So sorry for your loss! Keep the faith and know that if your pet loved camping, he/she would still want you to enjoy it!

[Roving Ron]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Try to remember the years of joy and pleasure your pooch gave you and treasure those memories. We have had many dogs over the years and remember each very fondly. The pain of their passing leaves, the joy of the memories lives on.

Give yourself time to grieve, then you can think about adding another set of wonderful memories with another fur kid.


Roving Ron from Forest River Forums

[heavynlori]

We lost our yellow lab named Buddy three years ago to Cushings also

Unfortunately he was too old by the time it was diagnosed but we gave him the best life possible and he knew we loved him - the hardest goodbye ever 💕

As everyone says you think you do not want another dog or cannot think of it....we lasted 33 days without a Lab in our house - we got a chocolate pup at Christmas that year

He will never replace Buddy in my heart (momma's boy does not begin to describe Buddy) but Jackson has sure filled that empty place in our home and camper