Thursday, January 22, 2015

We Lost a Beloved Crew member today

Last night, as we were anchored quietly off Norman Cay, our dog of 18 years took a turn for the worse.  Her turn actually started a few days ago, but last night she started to seize and was obviously in pain.  We gave her medication to help with the pain, but years of congestive heart failure, and what seemed to be her kidneys beginning to fail was more than we wanted to put her through.  So today we made a run back up to Nassau to get her to a vet's office to make it as peaceful and humane as possible.  She was comfortable for the most part on today's sail as we made really good speed hauling ass and motor-sailing.  We got in a cab as soon as we docked and headed for the nearest vet's office - soon after that, our 18 year relationship was over.  She will be sadly missed by everybody in this family - and that's an understatement.


Daisy having a good time at Gun Cay just 2 weeks ago

9 comments:

  1. Very sorry to hear this, I know how we would feel if our dog died.

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  2. Hey guys, so very sorry to hear that. Having lost ours 5 months ago, the pain is still fresh, so I know what you're feeling. Remember the good times. Those are the memories you'll keep forever.

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  3. Sorry to hear this guys. Take solace in the fact she got to spend a little time on this adventure with you.

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  4. Yeah, that was something Tami had wanted when we first got the boat was for Daisy to spend some time enjoying a couple of beaches or so, and at times we didn't think we get the boat done it time for her to enjoy it. But she's the toughest dog I've ever seen - she survived rat poison at 2 months, tylenol at 2 years, ingesting rotten chicken and the bones at 6 years old, and numerous other dogs we've owned - she outlived and outlasted everything. Even the 2 massive seizures she had the night before we put her down didn't kill her - she survived them and the congestive heart failure she's had for over 5 years - and that's why we couldn't watch her suffer another night like she had two days ago. RIP Daisy.

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  5. Aww guys, I'm so sorry to hear about this. She was obviously a tough girl! I know she'll be missed, but isn't it great she enjoyed the good life you provided!?

    Mike
    www.siochana.us

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  6. So sorry guys. RIP Daisy and enjoy playing with Bonnie. Our babies are finally together again.

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  7. Sorry to hear about Daisy, may she rest in peace up in doggyland.

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  8. Sorry to hear about Daisy, that's a tough spot to be in. We know that you will all miss her, she was a part of the family. Keep in touch
    Chris and Joyce
    www.saltrun.blogspot.com

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  9. Sorry to hear about Daisy. We have had to do that 5 times in our lives. It sucks!

    Best wishes to you.

    Mark and Cindy
    s/v Cream Puff

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