A Sad Day At Pawpaws Kennels

CAINCUTTER · Post by **CAINCUTTER** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:42 pm

It looks like my very special hound "Peaches" is in her last hours. She has not eaten well for more than 10 days and yesterday she started to vomit up what little she did eat. This morning I took her to the vet and after a lot of test and most of my money spent, he said that Peaches' kidneys have stopped working. He did not give her much hope for survival and recommended that I allow him to put her down.

I was not yet ready to give up this fine hound that has served me so well. The vet taught me how to administer an IV drip and sent us home. I have been giving her 50 to 100 cc of IV every two hours. The vet said that I did not need to try and get her to eat until she was able to pee. Along with the IV, I have been giving her pedilite with a syringe. I know she understands that I am doing all I can for her. Every once in a while I hear the thump, thump, thump of her tail.

Lacey came by today and had a chance to spend time with Peaches and say her last goodbyes. This was one time that she got to see a few tears in her old Pawpaws eyes.

Unless some miracle should come our way, Tomorrow I will be taking Peaches back to the vet and show this wonderful old hound one last act of kindness as he helps her to pass from this life. If there is a dog heaven, she will be there and if there are any rabbits she will be running them.

bellboxes · Post by **bellboxes** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:48 pm

Cain,
sorry to hear about Peaches. I know she has brought you many wonderful days of hunting and some very good offspring.

marr24 · Post by **marr24** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:48 pm

Sorry for your pain Caincutter, she sure is a beautiful hound.

Honey Pot Hounds · Post by **Honey Pot Hounds** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:02 pm

What a beautiful headpiece Peaches has.
My condolences

bluemouse · Post by **bluemouse** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:42 pm

sorry to hear sad news, I know how you feel sir and know that the good ones have a way of bringing tears, hope you have some stock to carry on for her.

ChadCaslte · Post by **ChadCaslte** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:51 pm

Sorry to hear that. I know it's hard to deal with when one is so special. She sure is a fine looking hound.

Clyde Gott · Post by **Clyde Gott** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:11 pm

Mr. Cain…may the good Lord bless you with fond memories of your special hound. Here’s hoping Peach’s offspring…give you years of enjoyment.

buddy_line_kennels · Post by **buddy_line_kennels** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:47 pm

Sorry to hear about Peaches. I know what you must be going through. We had to put one down a month ago for kidney failure as well.

It was one of the hardest things we have ever had to do. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Amanda

danny vansickle · Post by **danny vansickle** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:57 pm

man,that is a tough one to read,best wishes from dutch hollow

bradadkins · Post by **bradadkins** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:03 pm

Peaches is in our prayers.

LR Patch · Post by **LR Patch** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:32 pm

Sorry to any good hound with a uncuring condition , yourself and her are in our prayers as well. I would be saden if you didn't shead tears , to me that show's your love for your little pal.
Regards , Randy

Brittany H. · Post by **Brittany H.** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:15 pm

Sorry to hear about Peaches. You both are in our prayers...

WestmorelandsKennel · Post by **WestmorelandsKennel** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:29 pm

Sorry to here about peaches its a shame
thoughts and prayers

wvduece · Post by **wvduece** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:52 pm

hate to hear that you must be going through a very tuff time ill be thinking about you n peaches jb

Kenny VanHoose · Post by **Kenny VanHoose** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:11 pm

Sorry to hear about your hound! I was down at the Miss. St. hunt this past weekend, did I meet you?......kenny