Tragic Update

[Monty's Mama]

I'm writing this to all the kind people who urged me to go to the vet with my new guy yesterday. I have incredibly sad news, our little puppy passed away last night. We took him to the vet and he took one look at Monty and said he was a very, very sick little guy. He said he was anemic, and his first thought was parasites. He showed him the worming papers and we gave him a stool sample. He admitted him right away, gave him a blood transfusion and ran all kinds of tests. He called about 2 hours later to say that the stool sample was negative, and that they were keeping him overnight because he was not doing well. At 8:30, the vet called and said that poor little monty had an enlarged heart and the wheezing I heard was actually his lungs filling up with fluid. We had to make the awful decision for them to put him to sleep, or keep trying to stabilize him. The vet was very honest and said that he didn't think Monty would pull through because he was so very small.
Please, if anyone else write in with concerns about their new puppy, urge them to get this checked out to save them heartbreak later. My husband and I are feeling pain we could never have imagined. This was our first pet ever and we loved him so, so much even though we had him for only 3 days.
His breeder is also incredibly upset. Thank god our heartbreak isn't compounded by having to deal with an irreputable breeder. She spoke to the vet directly, and I believe the medical bills are being handled by her (not that I care about money at this point, but it is a comfort to know I won't have to deal with anything else but my grief).
Thank you all for your advice. If I hadn't brought Monty in yesterday, he would have suffered even more than he did. Please say a prayer for my little guy in heaven.
Kelly

[Mickamack]

Oh my! I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I can only imagine how much pain you are feeling right now. I had to watch my Buddy get very, very sick and die suddenly just a few years ago, so my heart knows and feels your pain. Words are almost beyond me right now, so I will only offer my thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

I am so sorry!
Karen

[Wienergal]

Kelly, it's hard to know what to say. I'm just so sorry. I know you must be feeling so sad and upset--it doesn't take long to lose your heart to a puppy, and since this was your first pet, it must be extra hard.

Please don't think me insensitive if I suggest that you try again with a new puppy soon. I think it will help you get past the sadness you're feeling right now to have a healthy little pup to care for. Don't let this terrible experience keep you from the joy of having a dog in your life!

My heart just goes out to you.

[2DogsLong]

Kelly,
My condolences to you and your family. Poor little Monty. Was the enlarged heart a birth defect? I'm glad that your breeder is taking responsibility.

This sounds really cold, but will the breeder replace the puppy? I also think it would be a good idea to get a new puppy.

I can't express how much I feel for you. Puppies get right into your heart so quickly.

Take care
Sue

[wireweiners]

I am sorry about Monty. I hope you do try again with a new puppy. Sometimes these things happen and we don't know why. I'm glad your breeder is working with you.

[Uschi]

I'm so sorry to hear about Monty, and my heart goes out to you all. Losing a dog, even after only a few days just seems so unfair...

Give yourself time to rightfully grieve, then I also suggest trying another pup soon.



In Febuary we picked out a Dachsie pup, brought her home for an overnight visit at 6 weeks, then took her back to her litter, to stay until 8 weeks old. She had done so well here, and we couldn't wait for her to be old enough to leave and come home with us... Sadly, her breeder called two days later to tell us she'd begun having seizures and that she wouldn't sell us the pup, even though we assured her we could handle the medical issues... We were devistated and heartbroken, we all cried ourselves dry, though she'd only been with us a day. We were equally sad when we developed the roll of film we'd taken and found the pictures of her... The way these sweet little faces and warm bodies capture our hearts!

I can say, the best ease for our heartbreak was adopting Ripley through DRWP. Though we've had her just a month, we're so glad she's become a part of our family. We're still terribly sad and angry at the unfairness of losing the pup, but having Ripley-kisses soothes the pain a little...

May good things happen for you and your husband, and I'll light a candle for little Monty as well...

[Mandy]

I am so sorry. But, I do agree that you should consider getting another dachsund (or at least another dog). Dachsunds are full of love an dbelieve in sharing it. I am sure Monty would want you to share your love with someone else. He will never be replaced and you will always love him. But, you can also show your love to some little guy who needs it. Please consider this. My husband and I have two dachsunds. We don't have human children yet and Henry and Jakey are our little babies. Not only do we get to share our love with them, but we get that much love from them.

[isobelsmom]

Oh Kelly, my heart goes out to you and your husband. Dachsies do have a way of wiggling themselves into our hearts so very quickly, don't they? When you are ready to do so, please consider another dog. Try not to cut yourself off from canine love . . . you have so much to give as your posts about Monty show. I'll light a candle also for you, your husband and especially for little Monty.

mary

[doxielover]

Kelly,

I want to send my sympathy. Right now I'm dealing with the loss of my dad who passed away 2 days ago. It helps greatly having a dog companion. I agree too, after your grieving, please consider another dachshund. They're simply the best! I'm so sorry this had to happen. Please know that my thoughts are with you.

Susan

[Mickey Ocken]

Dear Kelly,

I am so sorry for your loss. I cant imagine what you must be going through right now. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Jan

[Penny's Aunt]

As soon as you're ready, there will be another little guy out there waiting for you to find him.

[WOTANSMUTTI]

I'm so saddened to hear of Monty's death.The intesity we feel doesn't have anything to do with the amount of time we have our pets, it's the quality of love they instill into our lives while they are with us.

I can't help thinking it wasn't Monty's time to stay with you long. He came to do what he had to:teach you how deep your care and emotions can run for a small creature like him. Though you're hearts are raw and the heavy feeling in your stomach continues,do think about another pup soon. Monty left a vacuum and it needs to be filled soon.

with sadness but hope, http://dachsie.org/ubb/frown.gif
Sonja

[Mark]

Kelly,

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Everyone is right that it doesn't matter how long or short the time is that you had Monty. We lost Double Bump a few days after Duck Butter gave birth and we couldn't believe how deeply it affected us.

Our sincerest condolances . . . I hope you will consider another puppy at some point.

Mark

[Monty's Mama]

Everyone's words of comfort have been so helpful in this healing process. My husband and I are doing better. We're able to watch dog food commercials without bawling or changing the channel immediately. I agree so much with what was said, Monty chose us to give him a family in his last days, and he taught us so very much about unconditional love. I know I would go through it all again if it meant feeling that love once more, no matter how short the time is. My husband will need a bit longer. He never had any childhood pets, not even a fish, so for him to open his heart for the first time and have this happen, he's going to need longer to heal. However, when I briefly mentioned trying again, he didn't say no, he just said not now. I thought I'd never even think about another little doxie, but there really is something about those little weiner guys that won't let them out of your heart. I know Monty called us to get him, so I know he'll send us the signal when it's time to open our hearts again.
Thank you and bless you all.
Kelly

[Tanya]

Kelly, I am new to this board and just read your post. I am so sorry about Monty. My little girl Punkin died Dec. 24 (yes, Christmas Eve) after surgery to repair her ruptured disk and my heart still breaks. My vet says she just gave up which made me feel awful. I wonder if she would have lived without the surgery. The whole thing is a sad sad story. I can really understand your grief. I have 4 dogs (1 is another dachshie) and they did/do help me when I feel down about Punkin. My poor dachshie, Josephine cried for Punkin for a good 2 weeks so I think we helped comfort each other. You are in my thoughts and I will remember your sweet baby Monty.

[loving two dachsie's]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I lost my Abby at 4 years old . It was 2 years ago this May, time does make it eaisier, but I still and will always have her in my heart.

I agree that getting another dog does help. We got our little Ginger only 3 months after Abby passed on. No dachsie will ever take Abby's place in our hearts, but these lovable dogs add so much to your life.

God Bless,

Linda

[Lisa H.]

I just replied to your earliest post, and then I saw the "Tragic Update" post! I'm so very sorry about your loss.

[Boonech]

I'm so sorry to hear about Monte, and glad that you are beginning to recover from "some" of the pain.

I lost my Molly at 4 yrs old on Halloween 99. That night, my husband said "no more dogs, I will never go through this again". Two weeks later HE started talking about getting a puppy and mid December, we got Annie. Annie has not replaced Molly but she has her own sweet disposition and we love her just as much as we did Molly.

You and your husband may feel like getting another pup sooner than you think. They just melt your heart.

I'll be thinking of you guys.