dentonpyro
Super Boxer
This makes me very shocked and nervous, as I have a 2 yr old daughter and 2 boxers. I will make sure I am always with her while she is playing with them. Stunned in Alabama.
Sad & mad at my boxer!
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Thank You!!!
I am soo sorry it took me this long to respond to all of your e:mails. I was totally overwhelmed by the number of responses, and all of the kind words. I could only read a few at a time - the tears just wouldn't stop flowing! I just had to stop reading them - and stop thinking about the whole thing so much. I just went through and re-read them all again - still a bit teary eyed. Such nice people out there - who totally understand.
It is now Spring, and my baby will soon be three. I just recently took him back to the plastic surgeon, and his scars look really good. It is nice to have the peace of mind that he will truly be okay. It is really strange - I have been seeing Boxers everywhere!! I don't know if I just notice them more - or it is just a sign. Spring reminds me of my dog - how he loved being out in the yard with the kids, how he loved his walks. I just thought getting over him would be easier. But it hasn't been easy! God - I just miss him. He was my dog, my baby, my friend.
I think part of it has to do with putting him to sleep. I know we made the right decision...but I just wish I could have been there with him during his last moments. That is a terrible regret I have - the not knowing what happened, or what he was going through during his last minutes. He was taken to the humane society...but a neighbor said it wasn't pretty. He was a big boxer - 85lbs. of muscle. They had to mace him in order to get him in the truck. Soo sad....but I never saw him....only my husband did. And as he said...at that particular time...he wasn't our dog. Didn't look like our dog...wasn't acting like our dog.
The good memories are starting to replace the bad memories. I just miss him, and I am longing to wrap my arms around a boxer for a nice big hug. Anyone in the Pittsburgh area? Would sure love to hang out with you and your boxer for awhile???
I am soo sorry it took me this long to respond to all of your e:mails. I was totally overwhelmed by the number of responses, and all of the kind words. I could only read a few at a time - the tears just wouldn't stop flowing! I just had to stop reading them - and stop thinking about the whole thing so much. I just went through and re-read them all again - still a bit teary eyed. Such nice people out there - who totally understand.
It is now Spring, and my baby will soon be three. I just recently took him back to the plastic surgeon, and his scars look really good. It is nice to have the peace of mind that he will truly be okay. It is really strange - I have been seeing Boxers everywhere!! I don't know if I just notice them more - or it is just a sign. Spring reminds me of my dog - how he loved being out in the yard with the kids, how he loved his walks. I just thought getting over him would be easier. But it hasn't been easy! God - I just miss him. He was my dog, my baby, my friend.
I think part of it has to do with putting him to sleep. I know we made the right decision...but I just wish I could have been there with him during his last moments. That is a terrible regret I have - the not knowing what happened, or what he was going through during his last minutes. He was taken to the humane society...but a neighbor said it wasn't pretty. He was a big boxer - 85lbs. of muscle. They had to mace him in order to get him in the truck. Soo sad....but I never saw him....only my husband did. And as he said...at that particular time...he wasn't our dog. Didn't look like our dog...wasn't acting like our dog.
The good memories are starting to replace the bad memories. I just miss him, and I am longing to wrap my arms around a boxer for a nice big hug. Anyone in the Pittsburgh area? Would sure love to hang out with you and your boxer for awhile???
frimozo
Super Boxer
I just read again your a heart breaking story, so sorry. I am so glad that your baby is ok. I know that you miss your boxer very much, until that horrible day he was your good boy 6 and 1/2 years. I can feel your longing for boxer hugs and kisses...I would like you to meet my Lukas, but too bad I live in California. Hope one day you will get another boxer…
Laila/Cujo
Boxer Booster
I just saw your thread for the first time. It was such a horrible ordial for you and your family. I am very happy that your son is well and doing much better. I understand your heartache, and not being able to have any closure with you furbaby makes it even harder. Take Care and who knows may be one day you will be able to have another furbaby to love.
LuvDaBabies
Boxer Booster
I just read your story today for the first time (replying through determined tears) and am glad your almost 3 year old is doing well and that your family is healing. What a tragic thing to go through, I can't even imagine.
I also want to thank you for sharing your pain. My fur baby is my skin baby's best friend as some pictures in my gallery show. I will forever keep your story in my heart and take more care when Ty plays with Justice.
Sending boxer hugs and slobbery kisses your way.
I also want to thank you for sharing your pain. My fur baby is my skin baby's best friend as some pictures in my gallery show. I will forever keep your story in my heart and take more care when Ty plays with Justice.
Sending boxer hugs and slobbery kisses your way.
beausmommy
Boxer Insane
Wow! I just read this thread for the first time. The only time Beau is allowed around children without his leash is at the dog park. He doesn't pay any attention to them there. He really doesn't like children. If a child comes in the house, he barks and lunges at them. I can't tell if it's because he wants to investigate them or eat them, so he's always leashed when they are in the house. It will be years before I have children of my own, but I often worry that Beau won't be able to handle my bringing a baby into the house. Thank you so much for sharing. I was bitten by in the face by our family dog when I was three and I still have a scar. I encourage you to allow your son to be around dogs. Often, people that are bitten as children grow up afraid of dogs. Even if you don't have a dog, I hope that you will educate your son about how wonderful they are, even though they sometimes do bad things. I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that things will get easier as time passes.
jazzyboxer
Completely Boxer Crazy
I wish we were near you...our pups would give you all the big hugs and slobbers you could stand.
I am so happy to hear that your son is OK and has made a very good recovery. I hope he won't have lingering traumatic memories about the attack.
Getting a puppy after our family had our second rescue go bad has been a healing experience, especially for my husband (the one our rescue attacked). I know what you mean about the wway you are looking back now; It was hard to find closure on the whole thing even though I was able to know exactly what happened to Beau--how he was treated, and being there with him at the end, so I can imagine that would be difficult to be left wondering about it now. You handled absolutely everything right, and at that time your son's care and recovery rightfully took priority over everything else.
I am so happy to hear that your son is OK and has made a very good recovery. I hope he won't have lingering traumatic memories about the attack.
Getting a puppy after our family had our second rescue go bad has been a healing experience, especially for my husband (the one our rescue attacked). I know what you mean about the wway you are looking back now; It was hard to find closure on the whole thing even though I was able to know exactly what happened to Beau--how he was treated, and being there with him at the end, so I can imagine that would be difficult to be left wondering about it now. You handled absolutely everything right, and at that time your son's care and recovery rightfully took priority over everything else.
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