suthurnrocke
Boxer Pal
In April 1993 my mom presented me with a very handsome Boxer named Bo. He quickly became my best friend. At that time I lived on a farm in Harrodsburg, KY with my wife and a few cats. We owned 30 acres of property so Bo and I would go walking back on the property just to relax. I would walk a while and then rest. He'd run off to some adventure then run back to me and we'd nap a while in the shade. In 96 he was attacked by 2 Coyote's and almost bled to death before I could get him to the Vet. He was as good as new in a couple months. In 98 my wife and I divorced and Bo and I moved on.
I married again in 2000 and Bo loved my new wife and step daughter. We bought a house and he had a great place to live, with a nice fenced in yard and nice neighbors. One of my neighbors had a little girl (2 years old) that just thought Bo was great. So, they went out and got her a boxer! He's a very handsome boy as well. My wife moved out in Sept 2003 and me and Bo were on our own again. He has helped me more than he'll ever know the past year.
That being said, today at about 12:30 PM Bo left this world. He was having a hard time in several areas. He was on medicine for his heart and Lasix to keep the fluid out of his lungs. His walking was getting slower and slower especially the past week. He had very bad diarrhea and couldn't keep much down. So, this past Wednesday I called the Vet and we agreed today would be the day. Fortunately my Mom came here (Louisville, KY) to spend the weekend with me and help me.
We got to the vet office at 12 noon. He was having trouble walking so I carried him on in. His doctor is a very sweet young lady that was very good to him. She had a technician cradle him while I rubbed his face and head. He looked at me and then at my mom. And then he turned to look at me once more and then I saw his eyes glaze a bit. She listened for a his heart and told me he was gone. After thanking and hugging the vet and tech we left. I cried in my truck for a while. I was so thankful my mom was here to help me through this.
It was very lonely here for me and Bo when my wife moved out. Now Bo is gone. This house is nothing but a shell. I know he is better off and now he's not in pain. I just miss him.
There are so many stories and so many wonderful things that Bo brought to not only me, but all who came in contact with him. I am goin to post a few pics of him that I took of him today before we went to the vet's office. Please take a look at the old boy.
I keep looking for him in the yard. There'll be no more barking when I get home and turn on the lights. There's an empty bowl in the kitchen. An empty spot in my life. I am writing with tears in my eyes.
I'll see you soon buddy. So long best friend.
I married again in 2000 and Bo loved my new wife and step daughter. We bought a house and he had a great place to live, with a nice fenced in yard and nice neighbors. One of my neighbors had a little girl (2 years old) that just thought Bo was great. So, they went out and got her a boxer! He's a very handsome boy as well. My wife moved out in Sept 2003 and me and Bo were on our own again. He has helped me more than he'll ever know the past year.
That being said, today at about 12:30 PM Bo left this world. He was having a hard time in several areas. He was on medicine for his heart and Lasix to keep the fluid out of his lungs. His walking was getting slower and slower especially the past week. He had very bad diarrhea and couldn't keep much down. So, this past Wednesday I called the Vet and we agreed today would be the day. Fortunately my Mom came here (Louisville, KY) to spend the weekend with me and help me.
We got to the vet office at 12 noon. He was having trouble walking so I carried him on in. His doctor is a very sweet young lady that was very good to him. She had a technician cradle him while I rubbed his face and head. He looked at me and then at my mom. And then he turned to look at me once more and then I saw his eyes glaze a bit. She listened for a his heart and told me he was gone. After thanking and hugging the vet and tech we left. I cried in my truck for a while. I was so thankful my mom was here to help me through this.
It was very lonely here for me and Bo when my wife moved out. Now Bo is gone. This house is nothing but a shell. I know he is better off and now he's not in pain. I just miss him.
There are so many stories and so many wonderful things that Bo brought to not only me, but all who came in contact with him. I am goin to post a few pics of him that I took of him today before we went to the vet's office. Please take a look at the old boy.
I keep looking for him in the yard. There'll be no more barking when I get home and turn on the lights. There's an empty bowl in the kitchen. An empty spot in my life. I am writing with tears in my eyes.
I'll see you soon buddy. So long best friend.
