hello, well we did decide to go ahead with the Erbitux.. first treatment was friday.. took him for that, then to eyedoctor, which is also at the same facility.. very long day for dad.. get to my parent's house after a 9hour day.. let our dog out, she barks once and collapsed! stroke.. 11 years old, best dog in the world! she ran around every day with a stick or ball like she was a puppy.. she's gone now.. i cannot believe this! my poor dad doesnt even know what's going on.. what's next.. i cant take much more.. horrible..

My wife and I have 2 3 yr old dogs, 7 cats (8 to 20 yrs old) and Marvin the bunny. I can't imagine what we will do when one of the dogs die. My heart goes out to everyone that loved that dog.

Nicki, Im so sorry about losing your dog! Pets are such a comfort and huge part of the family.

Awww so sorry bout your pup. That's weird how that happens. My brother had a Golden Retriever and he was bout 10 or so, night before they went on vacation, they let Jake out around 11pm and called him to come in, nothing, they called again, pulled on his runner and felt it was tight but he didn't come. He had died just like that too. I had to put down my 16 yr old mini pin a week before Ron's 2nd surgery last month the 25th. So I know how you feel.

Thank you both :-(.. she was a huge part of the family.. i just dont understand much of anything lately.. i just think about my poor mother, the dog that consoled her at night and layed by her feet is just one day gone.. thanks for listening.. dad has been in bed since first round of Erbitux, but he actually got up today and walked around which never ever happens!
God Bless you all..
nicki

Time for a new puppy!! There are so many sad pups needing good forever homes I hope your parents feel up to it. That's what I always did when I lost a pet, I'd give myself a couple months or so and start looking at Petfinder.com to see what pups were looking for a good home. I got my cockatiel from that website from a rescue here in my area. Nothing like a new dog to brighten up your day with new antics!

Yep pleanty of rescue dogs out there in need a love. All of our cats and dogs and even Marvin were throw aways.

I have been involved with Rescue of Mini Schnauzers for 10 years. If I can assist in any way PM me and I will give you my phone. Once you go Schnauzers you never go back But if you are going through a rescue group of any type we all seem to work more or less then same way and knowing what to expect will make it easy.

aww thank you all so much.. as of right now, my mom can't bring in a new pup.. poor dad said he did see the dog the other day, i am assuming it was a dream.. i still cannot believe it myself.. my sister has worked at the Animal Welfare League for about 15 years, that's where we got little Gizmo :-(, my dog and my cat, so i am sure she will be on the lookout.. haha.. but with my dad going tthrough treatments now again, and my mom as his caregiver, she probably isnt ready for a dog just yet, BUT eventually she will.. i will keep all these websites fresh in my mind though.. i know those pooor babies need homes.. ugh i cannot even watch the commercials! haha.. thank you all again for your support... this week will be round 2 of Erbitux for dad, he seems to be hanging in there.. still in bed, but still here.. so i pray that he responds well..
God Bless
Nicki

I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. It is never easy to lose a beloved pet. Glad to hear your father is tolerating the Erbitux well. I hope you and your mother are doing well, too.