Light a candle for Cooper....

[luvmydoxie]

A very sad time here in my house. Actually, a lot of conflicting emotions....let me try to explain.

As you all know, Cooper was a shelter pull for rescue. My dh fell in love with him and we made him a permanent part of our family. He has had lots of aggression issues. I consulted 2 vets, 2 breeders and numerous people on how to deal with him. He would go into unprovoked attacks at anyone and everyone. There was no rhyme or reason to it. After a wonderful day on Saturday, (we also had another addition to our family, but that is another story) he was sitting on the couch between my son and myself Sunday morning. My six year old was petting him nicely (believe me, I pay attention to everything that happens to that pupper) and out of the blue, he jumped up and bite my son in the face VERY close to his eye. It took a nice chunk out of his cheek. This was the 6th bite (all unprovoked) in a week. Four were to me (2 to my face and 2 to my hands) and one was to dh's hand.

I knew I couldn't risk him anymore. Today, he went to the rainbow bridge. :candle: I feel sad, guilty that I couldn't fix him, and all around terrible. Please don't flame me, I was so lost in helping him. My only joy is knowing that whatever was tormenting him here on earth, is no longer doing so. Run free Cooper...run free little man. :sob:

Dawn

[willsana]

It is so sad. Sometimes something is just not "right." Cooper knew love with you. :candle: for Cooper. :0204: For you and your family.

[LUVMYGUNNER]

Sorry to hear that hope your little boy is ok. Here is a candle :candle: for Cooper.

[Cocoa and Me]

I'm so sorry for your loss. But he is no longer being haunted by evil anymore. You did what any good parent would do! Don't blame yourself please. :candle:

[fdcutee]

Oh how sad.... you must really be hurting right now. Cooper's free now.... hugs for you and your family; this has to be so hard. Sometimes no matter what you try to do to help, it's just not enough.... bless you for caring so much for him. :candle:

[Joyce]

So very sorry, sometimes no matter how hard we want something it just doesn't happen. I know Cooper knew you loved him, but for some reason he couldn't help himself. Now Cooper is happy running with our other loved ones. Sending hugs for you and your family, and healing :rayz: for your little boy.

[zoeysmom]

I'm so sorry. I know you are hurting, but you tried to help Cooper. You gave him love and tried to help him work through his issues. Please do NOT feel guilty.

I wish we could fix all of our puppers problems, sadly sometimes there is nothing we can do:(

[Peanuttymom]

Dawn,

You have done your best and given alot of love to Cooper. Please don't blame yourself. Cooper is at the rainbow bridge playing with all his friends.
I hope your son will heal soon.

Silvana

[Lambygyrl]

Can't imagine how upset you must be feeling, with your son being bitten and then having to send Cooper to the bridge. :hug2: Sometimes puppers can't be helped no matter what you do. Hope your son heals quickly. :hug2: :hug2: You did the best you could :hug2: Mega :rayz: for your little boy.

[gunther's mom]

I will light a candle for Cooper. I also believe that he knew you loved him very much. And I'm sure he will "tell" you in his own way at the Bridge.

[dutchman]

Dawn of course we won't flame you. Sometimes dogs have issues that can't be corrected and to have one with such issues fall into rescue makes trying to deal with them just that much more difficult. Right now take care of youself and your son. Consider getting some advice from a doctor on the best ways to make sure your son doesn't either blame himself or develop a long term fear of dogs. Use our shoulders to lean or cry on as needed.:hug2:

[doxie4u]

Bless you for trying to make him normal.Cooper is at the bridge now, whole and sane, waiting for you to show what a good boy he is now. I know it hurts now, I am sorry for your loss.

[yolanda]

Dear Dawn

As much as we try we can not help them all sometimes letting them go is the best we can do. Bless you for trying.

[Orchid Crazy]

At least you tried, if you hadn't, he may not have known the love you showed him for the time you had him. Love sometimes hurts real bad, but you did the right thing. Prayers going out for healing for your family. How is your son?

[maddoxies]

Dear Dawn

As much as we try we can not help them all sometimes letting them go is the best we can do. Bless you for trying.

You tried to help Cooper, but unfortunately, sometimes by the time they get to rescue they are beyond help.

You loved him. He knew it. And you loved him enough to give him this last gift - freedom from his demons and a human hand loving him as he went.

:hug2: :candle:

[Susa]

Awwwwww, I wanted to come give you a hug and to light a candle for your baby at Rainbow Bridge. :hugs1: :candle:

I hope your little boy is OK.

[marthooo]

:angel7: Prayers for you, little man on the rainbow bridge, and your son.
I'm so sorry.

[Julian&MistyMom]

My deepest sympathy for you, and your family. Godspeed little Cooper.:candle:

[Meemoo]

Many :candle: lit for Cooper. I'm so sorry for your loss. You are an :angel: !

[Irminsul]

I am so sorry for your loss. You must be heartbroken. :hugs1:

[onebigmickeyfan]

I went thru the same situation with Riley earlier this year and I know what you are going through. As a matter of fact I have not fostered since. You did the right thing and he is free of whatever demons he was fighting. He did not leave this world unloved as so many do. Time will make this easier.:sorry:

[Leslie]

you did all you can do but you also have to protect your family......you did the right thing and he is in a better place now!

[Scottysmomdad]

Dear Dawn:

You should not feel guilty about what you did. You in fact did the best thing you could for him and that was giving him peace. He knew you and your family loved him but that evil little demon in him but him be a bad boy. I feel so sorry for you and your family.

I am lighting many :candle: for Cooper and sending lots of hugs and prayers to you and your family.

You are truly an :angel: for doing what you did for Cooper.

[SirOliversMom]

Dear Dawn, you must be so heartbroken. I am so sorry for your loss and for what you've had to go through.

I hope your son's face is going to be okay and that he won't end up with any scars..physically or otherwise.

You at least TRIED and gave it your all.

My very sincere sympathies to you and your family.

[MomToMazzy&More]

:Candle_4: for Cooper :angel5: . Bless you for trying to help him. So sorry that your son was hurt. I hope he is O.K. :hugs1: for all.

[dnrs]

Oh Dawn, bless your heart. I know exactly what you're going through. I know it probably doesn't help right now, but the guilt and hurt do lesson over time. It's been 4 months for us and I can now talk about it objectively, and without tears.
My prayers are with your entire family that there are no lingering effects, especially for your son.
Run free and whole little Cooper, you longer have anything to fear.

Debbie

[schroeders mom]

Oh Dawn, God love your heart!! You did the best thing for him, you set him free from his pain. But please remember, that Cooper left this earth knowing he was very much loved and you did the best you could.
You are a real angel :angel1: !

[tpatrick]

I am lighting candles for cooper, :candle: :candle: :candle: :candle: . It seems so unfair what some of us have to go through. You did the right thing, honey. always remember he is with all the other "angel dachsies" May God be with you and your family, and God bless Cooper. :candle: :candle: :candle:

[MicheleS]

I'm so sorry to hear that you are having to go through this. :0204: and :bighug: and :comfort: for you and your family. I hope that everything is OK with your little boy.

A special :candle: for your baby Copper. He is happy and at peace now up at the Bridge, and the demons that tormented his poor little mind can not follow him. He wanted so much to be a good boy, and now he can.

[Bo_JJ_DaMama]

aww i am sorry :sosad:

[FourOrchards]

I knew I couldn't risk him anymore. Today, he went to the rainbow bridge. :candle: I feel sad, guilty that I couldn't fix him, and all around terrible. Please don't flame me, I was so lost in helping him. My only joy is knowing that whatever was tormenting him here on earth, is no longer doing so. Run free Cooper...run free little man. :sob:

Dawn


Oh Dawn....I am so sorry. We don't blame you for Coppers problems...and you did everything you could to help him. God only knows what demons were in his poor heart. You did the best thing for him. You showed him love and let him go to be free of his demons. :candle:

[DavidS]

:candle: I'm very sorry for what happened. I am really more concerned about your six year old boy. A child that age should not have to live through an experience like that. I've had a lot of people tell me aggression really runs in some lines of many breeds.

I just hope your boy still grows-up to be as big a dachsie lover as you are!!!!

[luvmydoxie]

I just hope your boy still grows-up to be as big a dachsie lover as you are!!!!

Thankfully yes, yes still loves and snuggles with our puppers. He is more vigilant about any growling, wether in play or warning. He has at this point seemed to think that Cooper just had a 'brain problem' that couldn't be fixed. He knows he did nothing wrong. We will be discussing it with his therapist on Tuesday (he has ADHD so we go in to regular dr appointments).

His face is healing nicely, if he has any scar it will be a small dot. I have been vigilant about keeping it clean (not easy with a 6 year old active boy!) and keeping neosporin on it. It has seemed to really help.

Thank you for all your kind words.

[doxunzX3]

I am so sorry that this happened but you did the right thing. I know how hard it is to deal with dogs with temperment problems. I hope that your son heals with out any scars emotionaly or physcially.
You did all you could for him and he had some one that cared about him. I am sure he is up at the Bridge just being free of his monsters in the closet so to speak.
Thanks for being there to give him the love and caring before he went to the bridge. :hearts: :candle: :angel:

[Heidi's Pam]

but am so sorry to hear about your son's injury and the heart-wrenching decision that you had to make to end Cooper's suffering. :bighug: to you and your family as you deal with this and :candle: to help Cooper over the bridge.

[Suzanne R]

I am so sorry, Dawn, that Cooper had issues that you couldn't resolve. Please don't feel guilty - YOU know you did everything you possibly could, and probably more than most, to try to turn him into a loving, dependable dog. Sometimes, no matter what we do, that isn't possible, and that is nobody's fault - not even Cooper's. We all know that; many of us have been there. I hope your son's injuries will heal and he will have no lasting scars of any kind. Cooper is free of his demons, running happy, strong and normal. :candle: to light Cooper's way. :hug2: :hug2: to you for all you've been through.

[billytommymommy]

I feel for you, but I feel that it is better that you were able to be with him on his last day instead of letting him be passed around to others who thought they might be able to fix him. A baby with something in his past that would cause him to do this doesn't need to pushed on to others, where he might get locked away from family.

You gave him love, and I think that is best gift you could have given him. My prayers are with you, your husband and your son, in this time of grieving.

:candle: