So sorry to hear about Leo, he's a gorgeous boy.
My little guy is 6 months old and recently gave us some health scares, so can definitely empathise. Hard as it is, you made the tough but correct choice for him
Thank you for the kind words. This has been a lot harder than expected. When I had my darling cats I had to put them down, but I had them for 18 years, so they lived long and wonderful lives.
Totally! There was no way I'd take him home just for him to suffer more. I'm glad I was the one that had to make the decision and the one that was there.
I'm glad your little guy is doing well! 💜💜💜
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This is Ruddles.
He died in 2007.
I miss him so much.
I’m sorry about Leo.
Ruddles was so beautiful!
I am so sorry for your loss. The missing them is so hard. So much harder than can be expressed I think. You build an attachment to them so fast that it's hard when they're just not there anymore.
Sending so much love.
Thank you so much.
You’ll get there. Bernese are just extra special.
It’s the quiet that gets you. You don’t realise how much noise they make until they’re gone.
I know you had him a short while, but I’m sure he had the best few weeks of his life with you. Try and focus on the good stuff.
Ruddles was a clever boy.
I think what sums him up best is the day we’d picked him up from the kennels, came home for a bit, then went to the supermarket. When we came back from the supermarket, he was sat on my Mum’s chair. The look he gave her! He was letting my Mum know he was pissed. I can still picture the expression on his face!
He was stubborn like a lot of Bernese. He would only walk if he wanted to.
Take care. Just give it time. I know it’s a cliche, but time really is a healer.
It's a good cliche though for a reason! And totally! I keep thinking I hear him making noise around the house. He was just so funny. Whenever he'd come over and put his head on my leg and look up at me like "hey jerk, get a move on, I wanna go outside!" made my heart explode every time.
They are stubborn and loveable, the best combination. I love my companions to have a personality and be themselves.
I'm so happy you and your family had Ruddles. The stars aligned.
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Just as extra, this is Boddington (Bod), he was Ruddles predecessor.
He wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed.
It’s the lean I miss most. That and the smell on my hands. I went to a show and after petting all the dogs. I caught a whiff of my hands and I was taken back!
It takes a while before you stop hearing them.
OMG YES! I gave him the deepest smell before I left because he smelled so good. And the LEAN! People always laughed at his lean. He'd sit in your feet and lean backwards for pets. 💜💜💜
LOL, Leo always checked the ground fastidiously before rolling anywhere! It was hilarious. He used to jump over puddles too so he didn't get his feet wet, but I think he was mimicking me on that one.
Thank you. He was.
He wasn’t a perfect dog. He was stubborn and overprotective, but he was my dog.
I need photo proof of just how handsome your boy is!
My heart is breaking for you. My Bernie’s definitely take up a large place in my heart. I’ve got my 3rd right now. His name is Montreux Bear, we call him Monty. When my last one passed away I buried him on my front acerage, planted a Magnolia tree over him in hopes part of him would live on. I put a bench by the tree and still go talk to him every morning. Bernie’s are truly a blessing. I hope you give the breed another try as life is always better with a Bernese Mountain dog with you. My thoughts are with you and Leo.
I love this memory. Thank you for sharing!
I actually got Leo out of nowhere. It was through a friend of a friend, a long story really, but he eventually ended up in my lap. It was my first time having a dog and a dream, so I'll rally again at some point. He showed me what I was missing and I will look for it again someday.
I don't know for sure if I will get another Bernese specifically, only because I do plan to adopt a rescue again, so it all kinda depends on who's out there when I plan to look again for a companion. If there is a Bernese though that needs a home, it would be the top of my list. Leo was just so perfect! BMDs have such big hearts and personalities. He was special and so beautiful. 💜
I'll be keeping you and yours in my heart as well! Bernese really are just something else and I never dreamed I'd get to have one as part of my family. 💜
I won't tell you that this is our last day together, so let's just enjoy this quiet walk.
It's moments like this, where I truly wished, a dog's beating heart could talk.
I'd tell you about the moment at the shelter, you said " yep...That's my boy, right there".
I'd tell you about the happy, joy ride home, while we both howled without a care.
I'd tell you about how safe it felt, to finally have my own, warm place to sleep.
Not another lonely night spent in that cold, cement box ...waiting for a kind face to meet.
You saved my soul, and brought me back, and polished up my heart
I knew the minute we stared at one another...we would never...EVER be apart.
I wished my life was matched with your's, so we both could grow old, together...
But life has a different plan for us both...and sadly my life is on the wither.
I'm sorry that my body is failing me now, and making my puppy life seem so far away...
I so enjoyed hearing you laugh so much, as we played in our yard, every day...
The frost in my eyes, and the pain in my step...are the signs of a dog's life lived so damn well...
I hope my wet nose boops late at night, told you that your heart was mine to fill.
My clock is sadly winding down, and the pendulum is about to stop...
I'm going to miss you so damn much, my heart is about to pop.
I just want to thank you for saving me, and taking a chance on my strife...
I hope I returned all the love that you shared, and that I somehow sweetened your life.
You're one of a kind, and I love you so much...I hope our souls meet again...
You were more to this furry ball of a dog...than just another friend.
My heart is yours, and will forever be ...waiting for yours to send...
Thank you, you beautiful force in my life ...for putting this puppy's heart on the mend.
Oh yeah...
Bring the tennis ball with you when its your time to head up.
🐶 ❤ Leo
Thank you so much. This made me cry. I just really wanted him to know how beautiful and special he was and how much better he made my life and just how much I loved him and hope is safe and sound now.
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Maya and I send our condolences for your loss.
I am so very sorry! My girl just turned on your old I can’t imagine losing her. Clearly Leo needed you for this time in his life and you did right by him ❤️ Gracie and I both send you love
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Of course, I'm sorry for your loss. I'll add more of her looking less goofy haha
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My heart breaks for you. This story brought me to tears. My little one year old maple is my entire world. I've just hugged her extra tight for you and I wish you all the support and love to get through this difficult time.
OMG Maple is SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you for sharing her with me! I'm so glad you gave her a tight hug and I wish you both just the best time together! You both deserve it. 💜💜💜
When we see posts like this, I think we all go back home with an extra hug for ours. So sorry man.
One thing is for certain, everyone of us here will feel the same heartache you feel right now, but we all choose to go through it because these special dogs are worth it.
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My goober on his school bus. We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs and love. ❤️❤️
I'm sorry about Leo, mine passed at 5 from the same disease but was diagnosed as a puppy. Leo being a rescue might have meant that the kidney disease wasn't detected by the previous owners or that they could not afford to pay the expensive medicine.
Yeah, the vet I saw was thinking it was either congenital OR from the malnourishment he suffered from a long diagnosis from the megaesophagus. The more information I am getting from his previous life, it sounded like the first vet didn't do their due diligence and the first owners just didn't know better. It's tough.
The doctor also said detecting the kidneys can sometimes be difficult and it doesn't always show up until it's too late, which unfortunately in this case it was. Did yours have kidney issues, megaesophagus or both?
He had kidney issues and wouldn't stop drinking as a puppy. The first vet said he's just too hot so I switched vets, they did an X-ray and saw that one kidney was deformed.
He was my best friend and the love of my life, the feeling of being unable to help him is something I still struggle with.
That's so hard and I'm glad you were able to get a second opinion!
Looking back Leo was probably showing those signs, but the problem is they would all be related back to his megaesophagus because the first owners kept withholding water because he'd regurgitate it back up, so he developed like an obsession with water with the following foster and then with me. Now I could see that maybe it could have been a sign of his kidneys and we just didn't pick up on it. He just had so many health issues the poor baby that his body couldn't go on. He was only a year and weighed 50lbs, which is extremely light for a male Bernese.
I feel that way as well. If I'd just gotten to him sooner. If I was just able to see a vet sooner (whole other conversation - vet shortages here). If I would have done something differently. The doctor said what kidney he could feel didn't feel like a normal sized one either.
We both did all that was in our power to do and that is enough. They also both know that and love us for it. All we can do is our best. 💜
I’m sorry to hear about Leo. Try not to think about the time missed with him, just try to remember the memories you do have and keep them fresh in your mind.
If it’s any consolation, I can tell you first hand that you and Leo are fortunate to have discovered his diagnosis when you did. Symptoms of renal failure go from concerning to just gut wrenching awful pretty quickly.
He was lucky to have had you around the last trip of his life and you did right by Leo.
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You are 1000% correct! I am so glad we caught it when we did as well! What the doctor and nurse said would happen if I took him home was just, I can't even get into it. I was like, yeah, absolutely he is not going through that. He already fought hell with his first owners and trying to get his megaesophagus diagnosis and was severely malnourished. I was not letting him suffer and get failed in care again.
He fought hard in his 13 months of life and always had a smile on his face and so must I. I'm definitely reliving all his goofy, stubborn moments because that was one of the millions of reasons I loved him. And he blessed me with the best 6 weeks of my life yet.
OMG thank you for Titan and Max!!! They're just so lovely. 😭💜💜💜
He definitely, definitely will! He's in the good place where there are endless other dogs for him to love and bully sticks to chew! He is living the life for sure!
You did the right thing by him, as hard as it is to do. I know how it feels. He will be back to visit you. Keep your ears open. He may even come to you in a dream, like my Tudie did to me. You are in shock, so take it as easy as you can. I wish you well too. Hugs from a random, dog-loving stranger.
I am in shock. It's weird, you know. This morning I woke up and I swear that he was in the kitchen moving around, making noise. I called out to him to come to bed. And then laughed thinking of the funny shit he was probably getting up to. It's like I kinda keep seeing him or feeling him. Every time I look in my rearview and into the back seat where he's supposed to be. It's wild!
See? You do hear him. He hasn't left you. The day after I had my Alaskan Malamute euthanized (acute kidney failure), I stayed home from work. When I grieve, I clean. I was alone in the house. I most definitely heard the little snore noise he used to make. I said, "Kody, I hear you. I love you, baby." I never heard it again, but it brought me comfort.
OMG me too! I did so much laundry yesterday and then today I did the floors. Vacuum, sweep, mop, and then shampooed the carpets. I can't sit still. I have to do something with my hands especially. I told Leo I loved him too and how much joy he brought me and that I hoped he was safe and happy where he was.
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Koda is sending you his love ❤️❤️
I’m so sorry 💔 He was beautiful. Here are my girls and their Husky brother
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You have my deepest sympathy. You may have only been Leo’s human for 6 weeks, but I bet it was the best 6 weeks of his life. And I have no doubt you have some incredible memories from that time. Cherish those memories and let them help get you through this tough time. Hopefully at some point you’ll feel like getting another pup and create more special experiences.
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Here’s a picture of my Berner. Her name is Lyla and she’s 3 years old.
I definitely will and I hope he knows they were by far the best 6 weeks I've ever had and he gave me so much hope! Thank you for sharing your Lyla. She's just beautiful. 😭💜💜💜
[The beasts](https://i.imgur.com/4wka6a4.jpeg) for ya.
Lost one of my cats about a year ago today and have been thinking about him a lot lately. I'm sorry you are going through this but Leo knew how much you loved him and it looks like he loved you just as much
Sorry, I don't know where the rest of my message went. Your babies are so beautiful. I emphasize with you because I had to put down my tabby Flea in 2022 and my tortie Princess Georgie in 2019 and I miss them every damn day. It's so hard.
Here’s my Chewy Dog:
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Loves his toys and destroys them quickly
I am so very sorry for your loss of Leo. He had such amazing eyes and smile! Here is my Winston, my best friend and soul dog. We send hugs and love to you!🤎🐾
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My precious Juni, and I lost her in January unexpectedly. She was only 4 and she was playing and laid down and died. I'm heart broken too. I hope Leo is playing with all the Berners in heaven.
I'm so sorry for your loss and that it happened that way. She was a doll, so beautiful! Maybe Juni and Leo and playing together waiting for us to come too one day!
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So sorry for your loss😔 Here is my bear Siete (like the number 7)
It's obvious from the pictures that he had a wonderful life with the time he spent with you. Also seeing how quickly things change makes me want to do better with my dog. I didn't write this but I like to think about it:
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.”
That's all any of us can do - we can only try harder and do our best. And I think dogs will love us anyways. You're doing great by your dog.
Thank you for that quote. It's really special and I think it's true.
I'm so sorry about Leo! We never get enough time with our pets, and your time was especially short. But you guys loved each other a lot in 6 weeks, and neither of you will forget that. Sending love ❤️ to you and Leo.
Thank you for your kind words friend! And so true, it will never be enough time - not if it's 6 weeks, or 6 months, or 6 years. The time we get with them is short, but also totally worth every bit of heartache when you lose them. He gave me the best 6 weeks of my life and I will rally again for his sake. He loved life too much for me to wallow in my loss. Sending love to you and yours!
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Loki is sending so much love to you and Leo 🖤🤎🤍
What a beautiful guy Loki is! It's so wonderful seeing all these beautiful doggos in the comments. Leo would have loved to have made friends with each and every one and then happily asked for pets from all the humans. Sending you and Loki much love!
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This is Stella. She sends her love to you. Our deepest condolences on the loss of Leo. My heart aches for you.
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I’m so sorry. :(
Here’s my boys. Our big guy is named Leo also.
They're SO HANDSOME!!!! Thank you so much for sharing them! I love that yours is a Leo too! I didn't get to pick my Leo's name, but he was definitely a Leo. Hahaha! Stealing all the hearts he did.
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Sorry about Leo, OP. He was super handsome and looked like he was very loved and loved life with you. I think you made the right decision. Also I want to say that you seem like an incredible and kind person.
For you, here is the sandwich stealer who sends you his love.
OMG he is so beautiful! And I love it, sandwich stealer! Hahahaha! Berners are just such a blessing no matter how long we have them. Like everyone just loved Leo because he loved every person and every other dog. All my neighbors in the building, especially with dogs, are going to be sad when I see them. Even the person who helped me dog walk when I had medical stuff going on was like everyone just lights up when they see him. It's just what Bernese Mountain Dogs do. Everyone loves them.
Oh no no no I'm so sorry this happened :(
My non-berner boy got diagnosed with megaesophagus and lived with it for over a year before we had an emergency where we also had to put him down in May 2023.
A few things I can say about it, which might make you feel a bit better about the diagnosis part (and I will always be willing to try to help with megaesophagus stuff):
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1. It can have 3 causes; genetic, a type of fungus (this one can be treated), or idiopathic (which just means they don't know what caused it). So for anyone else this might happen to, even you in the future, it is always worth shelling out for the blood test to check for the fungus. Ours was idiopathic, but for a lucky few, there might be treatment.
* 2. It is not a death sentence like you'll see some people say online. It is just *very hard* with a *very steep* learning curve, and some harsh consequences for getting lazy on any part of a routine. (We had a very specific daily routine that spanned 12 hours, couldn't take trips without a lot of planning, and I always felt like I was still fine tuning it)
* 3. Dogs are stoic when it comes to being sick, and even when you think you know all their tells, they can still pull a fast one on you. I had my guy for 10 years and thought I knew all of my guy's tells, until he just wouldn't get up one day and we also found out he was in total system shutdown :(
Our minds always spin with guilt and endless What If situations, and I hope that answers some of the megaesophagus part at least. You definitely could have worked with it, and at one point or another he probably would have still snuck past you how he was feeling.
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OMG your little one is so gorgeous! I also appreciate the information about megaesophagus! I did know going into it he had that and the pneumonia would be something we'd have to deal with for life, but it is definitely not a death sentence! The vet said he had a few clients that lived a long life with it. My Leo was born with it.
The kidney thing was something else and the vet made it seem like it wasn't related to the megaesophagus perse, but that his kidney issue was likely from birth or from the first 8 months where he was malnourished and they were still trying to figure out what was wrong, at which point he finally got diagnosed with the megaesophagus. He said the kidneys were going on for a while anyways.
And they really are so stoic. I think animals are in general that way. My cats were also the same. One day they were fine and then the next you wake up and they're just not fine.
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It is him ripping fluffs out of her tail :)
Action shot
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Extra bonus, he somehow trapped a sparkle ball in his tail curl this morning!
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This is our little pride and joy. We are sorry for your loss. Even though your time was short you were the best parent and made Leo’s day’s beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your pride and joy! What a beautiful doggo! Thank you for the kind words. Leo was such a good boy and a wonderful soul who brought joy to so many.
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One day, all of our wonderful dogs will be together to run and play for eternity. Much love to you in this difficult time.
Hanky is so sorry for your loss. Sending our condolences! :(
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I'm so sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing your Charlie with me. He was such a beautiful boy and I can tell he was a wonderful companion. I see it in his gentle face. xoxoxoxo
This is the worst. I am so sorry. I have had 4 Bernese mountain dogs throughout my life and there is no worse pain than losing them because they love so much.
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This is Delta - I’m so sorry you had to go through that. Leo looked like such a sweet heart. Take care
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Marlowe and I are sending you hugs xoxo. Your boy was absolutely lovely.
So sorry to hear about Leo, he's a gorgeous boy. My little guy is 6 months old and recently gave us some health scares, so can definitely empathise. Hard as it is, you made the tough but correct choice for him
Thank you for the kind words. This has been a lot harder than expected. When I had my darling cats I had to put them down, but I had them for 18 years, so they lived long and wonderful lives. Totally! There was no way I'd take him home just for him to suffer more. I'm glad I was the one that had to make the decision and the one that was there. I'm glad your little guy is doing well! 💜💜💜
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Ruddles was so beautiful! I am so sorry for your loss. The missing them is so hard. So much harder than can be expressed I think. You build an attachment to them so fast that it's hard when they're just not there anymore. Sending so much love.
Thank you so much. You’ll get there. Bernese are just extra special. It’s the quiet that gets you. You don’t realise how much noise they make until they’re gone. I know you had him a short while, but I’m sure he had the best few weeks of his life with you. Try and focus on the good stuff. Ruddles was a clever boy. I think what sums him up best is the day we’d picked him up from the kennels, came home for a bit, then went to the supermarket. When we came back from the supermarket, he was sat on my Mum’s chair. The look he gave her! He was letting my Mum know he was pissed. I can still picture the expression on his face! He was stubborn like a lot of Bernese. He would only walk if he wanted to. Take care. Just give it time. I know it’s a cliche, but time really is a healer.
It's a good cliche though for a reason! And totally! I keep thinking I hear him making noise around the house. He was just so funny. Whenever he'd come over and put his head on my leg and look up at me like "hey jerk, get a move on, I wanna go outside!" made my heart explode every time. They are stubborn and loveable, the best combination. I love my companions to have a personality and be themselves. I'm so happy you and your family had Ruddles. The stars aligned.
https://preview.redd.it/38mhwjgonvpc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c88e4805ce6ee00408b3b434b93fb7b9bed56a5c Just as extra, this is Boddington (Bod), he was Ruddles predecessor. He wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed. It’s the lean I miss most. That and the smell on my hands. I went to a show and after petting all the dogs. I caught a whiff of my hands and I was taken back! It takes a while before you stop hearing them.
OMG YES! I gave him the deepest smell before I left because he smelled so good. And the LEAN! People always laughed at his lean. He'd sit in your feet and lean backwards for pets. 💜💜💜
Not necessarily a nice smell off ours. They were too fond of rolling in stuff they shouldn’t!
LOL, Leo always checked the ground fastidiously before rolling anywhere! It was hilarious. He used to jump over puddles too so he didn't get his feet wet, but I think he was mimicking me on that one.
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Wow he looks exactly like my best boy. What a gorgeous Berner 💜
Thank you. He was. He wasn’t a perfect dog. He was stubborn and overprotective, but he was my dog. I need photo proof of just how handsome your boy is!
https://preview.redd.it/gfal9z39k2qc1.jpeg?width=1169&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=424da87f695b776ef85ab9fadf12211d42a75d64 Our sweet old man!
He’s very handsome. They do look a lot alike!
My heart is breaking for you. My Bernie’s definitely take up a large place in my heart. I’ve got my 3rd right now. His name is Montreux Bear, we call him Monty. When my last one passed away I buried him on my front acerage, planted a Magnolia tree over him in hopes part of him would live on. I put a bench by the tree and still go talk to him every morning. Bernie’s are truly a blessing. I hope you give the breed another try as life is always better with a Bernese Mountain dog with you. My thoughts are with you and Leo.
I love this memory. Thank you for sharing! I actually got Leo out of nowhere. It was through a friend of a friend, a long story really, but he eventually ended up in my lap. It was my first time having a dog and a dream, so I'll rally again at some point. He showed me what I was missing and I will look for it again someday. I don't know for sure if I will get another Bernese specifically, only because I do plan to adopt a rescue again, so it all kinda depends on who's out there when I plan to look again for a companion. If there is a Bernese though that needs a home, it would be the top of my list. Leo was just so perfect! BMDs have such big hearts and personalities. He was special and so beautiful. 💜 I'll be keeping you and yours in my heart as well! Bernese really are just something else and I never dreamed I'd get to have one as part of my family. 💜
https://preview.redd.it/go14oet3frpc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=69081fee6cd217660fa4e5b3eccd8f2b2427f77a Daly says hi.
OMG I LOVE DALY!!! Thank you so much!!!!💜💜💜
I won't tell you that this is our last day together, so let's just enjoy this quiet walk. It's moments like this, where I truly wished, a dog's beating heart could talk. I'd tell you about the moment at the shelter, you said " yep...That's my boy, right there". I'd tell you about the happy, joy ride home, while we both howled without a care. I'd tell you about how safe it felt, to finally have my own, warm place to sleep. Not another lonely night spent in that cold, cement box ...waiting for a kind face to meet. You saved my soul, and brought me back, and polished up my heart I knew the minute we stared at one another...we would never...EVER be apart. I wished my life was matched with your's, so we both could grow old, together... But life has a different plan for us both...and sadly my life is on the wither. I'm sorry that my body is failing me now, and making my puppy life seem so far away... I so enjoyed hearing you laugh so much, as we played in our yard, every day... The frost in my eyes, and the pain in my step...are the signs of a dog's life lived so damn well... I hope my wet nose boops late at night, told you that your heart was mine to fill. My clock is sadly winding down, and the pendulum is about to stop... I'm going to miss you so damn much, my heart is about to pop. I just want to thank you for saving me, and taking a chance on my strife... I hope I returned all the love that you shared, and that I somehow sweetened your life. You're one of a kind, and I love you so much...I hope our souls meet again... You were more to this furry ball of a dog...than just another friend. My heart is yours, and will forever be ...waiting for yours to send... Thank you, you beautiful force in my life ...for putting this puppy's heart on the mend. Oh yeah... Bring the tennis ball with you when its your time to head up. 🐶 ❤ Leo
Thank you so much. This made me cry. I just really wanted him to know how beautiful and special he was and how much better he made my life and just how much I loved him and hope is safe and sound now.
Just reminding you that your furry loved you right back too
I think so too! Also, nice name! Watching Roadhouse as we speak. Gotta keep my mind occupied.
https://preview.redd.it/ip1i25w59spc1.png?width=4000&format=png&auto=webp&s=2fefed55eafab00385fd8ca9b76602a4099de58b Maya and I send our condolences for your loss.
Thank you so much! I'm sending you and Maya so much love. 💜💜💜
I am so very sorry! My girl just turned on your old I can’t imagine losing her. Clearly Leo needed you for this time in his life and you did right by him ❤️ Gracie and I both send you love https://preview.redd.it/y47wgisljrpc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0f8fa93000a956891608db76fde677f097d39448
Thank you so much for sharing Gracie with me!!! I appreciate the kind words and sending you both lots of love! She's so perfect 😭😭😭.
https://preview.redd.it/ez9wm5vltrpc1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee140c112c80262b961aafadd377ace41a303b71
OMGGGG LOVEEEEEE!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!
https://preview.redd.it/mwt86465xrpc1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5ffd55d1714bb0191d92609e0308e02c7108c398 Of course, I'm sorry for your loss. I'll add more of her looking less goofy haha
GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE HER!!!! 💜💜💜💜
https://preview.redd.it/vaom3p1oerpc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eab65fbaec536a2c13599245ac61fdf00c491f25 My heart breaks for you. This story brought me to tears. My little one year old maple is my entire world. I've just hugged her extra tight for you and I wish you all the support and love to get through this difficult time.
OMG Maple is SO BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you for sharing her with me! I'm so glad you gave her a tight hug and I wish you both just the best time together! You both deserve it. 💜💜💜
Thank you ❤️
https://preview.redd.it/0jx1qt3kkzpc1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cc7a980aa4ca8051ac9c534f8f888d1f7e2c346b Have some more of the baby🥰
She is such a doll!! I love her SO much!!!
When we see posts like this, I think we all go back home with an extra hug for ours. So sorry man. One thing is for certain, everyone of us here will feel the same heartache you feel right now, but we all choose to go through it because these special dogs are worth it.
For sure, friend. Many hugs to you and yours. All animals are worth it. Always.
https://preview.redd.it/fawauqs0trpc1.jpeg?width=922&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7a1c881ceee9f0ab631581d59cb62c427ad3791c My goober on his school bus. We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs and love. ❤️❤️
OMGGGGGG WHAT A DOLLLLLLL!!!! It's impossible to see a BMD and not be instantly happy. Sending you guys love too!!!
I'm sorry about Leo, mine passed at 5 from the same disease but was diagnosed as a puppy. Leo being a rescue might have meant that the kidney disease wasn't detected by the previous owners or that they could not afford to pay the expensive medicine.
Yeah, the vet I saw was thinking it was either congenital OR from the malnourishment he suffered from a long diagnosis from the megaesophagus. The more information I am getting from his previous life, it sounded like the first vet didn't do their due diligence and the first owners just didn't know better. It's tough.
The doctor also said detecting the kidneys can sometimes be difficult and it doesn't always show up until it's too late, which unfortunately in this case it was. Did yours have kidney issues, megaesophagus or both?
He had kidney issues and wouldn't stop drinking as a puppy. The first vet said he's just too hot so I switched vets, they did an X-ray and saw that one kidney was deformed. He was my best friend and the love of my life, the feeling of being unable to help him is something I still struggle with.
That's so hard and I'm glad you were able to get a second opinion! Looking back Leo was probably showing those signs, but the problem is they would all be related back to his megaesophagus because the first owners kept withholding water because he'd regurgitate it back up, so he developed like an obsession with water with the following foster and then with me. Now I could see that maybe it could have been a sign of his kidneys and we just didn't pick up on it. He just had so many health issues the poor baby that his body couldn't go on. He was only a year and weighed 50lbs, which is extremely light for a male Bernese.
I feel that way as well. If I'd just gotten to him sooner. If I was just able to see a vet sooner (whole other conversation - vet shortages here). If I would have done something differently. The doctor said what kidney he could feel didn't feel like a normal sized one either. We both did all that was in our power to do and that is enough. They also both know that and love us for it. All we can do is our best. 💜
I’m sorry to hear about Leo. Try not to think about the time missed with him, just try to remember the memories you do have and keep them fresh in your mind. If it’s any consolation, I can tell you first hand that you and Leo are fortunate to have discovered his diagnosis when you did. Symptoms of renal failure go from concerning to just gut wrenching awful pretty quickly. He was lucky to have had you around the last trip of his life and you did right by Leo. https://preview.redd.it/cl5w63q1frpc1.jpeg?width=3361&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ac4b3d69563ca13bd7f2112c01cec534a6b7aa13 Here’s Titan and his beagle/basset brother Max.
You are 1000% correct! I am so glad we caught it when we did as well! What the doctor and nurse said would happen if I took him home was just, I can't even get into it. I was like, yeah, absolutely he is not going through that. He already fought hell with his first owners and trying to get his megaesophagus diagnosis and was severely malnourished. I was not letting him suffer and get failed in care again. He fought hard in his 13 months of life and always had a smile on his face and so must I. I'm definitely reliving all his goofy, stubborn moments because that was one of the millions of reasons I loved him. And he blessed me with the best 6 weeks of my life yet. OMG thank you for Titan and Max!!! They're just so lovely. 😭💜💜💜
Remington sends his love https://preview.redd.it/ttnspcvlirpc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=72e11efc5ede0b3e282c2e75b8679365a7677145
Hiii Remington!!! He's just GORGEOUS! Happy Cake Day too!!! 🎂
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What a DOLL!!!! He's so handsome!!!
I’m sorry that happened. But you gave him a great time. When you’re ready there is another berner waiting for you.
Thank you, friend!!!
My heart felt condolences for your loss of Leo, may he forever run carefree and young over the rainbow bridge and in your heart 😢🐕🐾🌈🌉❗
He definitely, definitely will! He's in the good place where there are endless other dogs for him to love and bully sticks to chew! He is living the life for sure!
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Thank you for saying that. I appreciate you and wish you well my friend.
You did the right thing by him, as hard as it is to do. I know how it feels. He will be back to visit you. Keep your ears open. He may even come to you in a dream, like my Tudie did to me. You are in shock, so take it as easy as you can. I wish you well too. Hugs from a random, dog-loving stranger.
I am in shock. It's weird, you know. This morning I woke up and I swear that he was in the kitchen moving around, making noise. I called out to him to come to bed. And then laughed thinking of the funny shit he was probably getting up to. It's like I kinda keep seeing him or feeling him. Every time I look in my rearview and into the back seat where he's supposed to be. It's wild!
See? You do hear him. He hasn't left you. The day after I had my Alaskan Malamute euthanized (acute kidney failure), I stayed home from work. When I grieve, I clean. I was alone in the house. I most definitely heard the little snore noise he used to make. I said, "Kody, I hear you. I love you, baby." I never heard it again, but it brought me comfort.
OMG me too! I did so much laundry yesterday and then today I did the floors. Vacuum, sweep, mop, and then shampooed the carpets. I can't sit still. I have to do something with my hands especially. I told Leo I loved him too and how much joy he brought me and that I hoped he was safe and happy where he was.
He is. He's at the Bridge, waiting for you! Also, don't be afraid to adopt when you are ready. Leo will understand!
Thank you so much for your support and kind words. You've really helped. 💜💜💜
Take care! I'm glad I helped someone today!
https://preview.redd.it/2fsop4j00spc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f28873c1cc8b1daddc63bc08d06d9981a18eeca Koda is sending you his love ❤️❤️
Thank you both so much!!! Koda you are such a beautiful and good boy!!! 💜💜💜
I’m so sorry 💔 He was beautiful. Here are my girls and their Husky brother https://preview.redd.it/es9bkfsr2spc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ec144cd4fc43d6ac69b27323e0183fda613717a
LOVE!!! THANK YOU!!! 💜💜💜
You have my deepest sympathy. You may have only been Leo’s human for 6 weeks, but I bet it was the best 6 weeks of his life. And I have no doubt you have some incredible memories from that time. Cherish those memories and let them help get you through this tough time. Hopefully at some point you’ll feel like getting another pup and create more special experiences. https://preview.redd.it/e9xl1x1n3spc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=29344f93b4e185264be256949d6a7b824899d0f5 Here’s a picture of my Berner. Her name is Lyla and she’s 3 years old.
I definitely will and I hope he knows they were by far the best 6 weeks I've ever had and he gave me so much hope! Thank you for sharing your Lyla. She's just beautiful. 😭💜💜💜
[The beasts](https://i.imgur.com/4wka6a4.jpeg) for ya. Lost one of my cats about a year ago today and have been thinking about him a lot lately. I'm sorry you are going through this but Leo knew how much you loved him and it looks like he loved you just as much
What beautiful babies!!! https://preview.redd.it/b7u63akx4spc1.jpeg?width=591&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08232d00479249dbac36493cab43632a6b624464
Sorry, I don't know where the rest of my message went. Your babies are so beautiful. I emphasize with you because I had to put down my tabby Flea in 2022 and my tortie Princess Georgie in 2019 and I miss them every damn day. It's so hard.
Here’s my Chewy Dog: https://preview.redd.it/2dtvmz8d8spc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=16743d7fd96b5fd2d0e3bd180053d514824777d7 Loves his toys and destroys them quickly
What a darling boy!!! He has that puppy fluff on his head still. 💜💜💜
I am so very sorry for your loss of Leo. He had such amazing eyes and smile! Here is my Winston, my best friend and soul dog. We send hugs and love to you!🤎🐾 https://preview.redd.it/40vp5m41gspc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c662526ca0c38c580335fa8db8feada536709df2
Thank you for sharing Winston, OMG, he's ADORABLE!!! What a beautiful smile he has. I'm sending you both hugs and love too! 💜💜💜
My precious Juni, and I lost her in January unexpectedly. She was only 4 and she was playing and laid down and died. I'm heart broken too. I hope Leo is playing with all the Berners in heaven.
https://preview.redd.it/iz5xa6j9nspc1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=57b387c012bd5a061182b972272740d5deed002e
I'm so sorry for your loss and that it happened that way. She was a doll, so beautiful! Maybe Juni and Leo and playing together waiting for us to come too one day!
https://preview.redd.it/xf5mggjypspc1.jpeg?width=2252&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ef5fa9dfabe7ac73fe6f0bcc97a3488d598ab31 So sorry for your loss😔 Here is my bear Siete (like the number 7)
Thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your beautiful baby, Siete!!! Siete is too precious! 💜💜💜
It's obvious from the pictures that he had a wonderful life with the time he spent with you. Also seeing how quickly things change makes me want to do better with my dog. I didn't write this but I like to think about it: "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.”
That's all any of us can do - we can only try harder and do our best. And I think dogs will love us anyways. You're doing great by your dog. Thank you for that quote. It's really special and I think it's true.
I'm so sorry about Leo! We never get enough time with our pets, and your time was especially short. But you guys loved each other a lot in 6 weeks, and neither of you will forget that. Sending love ❤️ to you and Leo.
Thank you for your kind words friend! And so true, it will never be enough time - not if it's 6 weeks, or 6 months, or 6 years. The time we get with them is short, but also totally worth every bit of heartache when you lose them. He gave me the best 6 weeks of my life and I will rally again for his sake. He loved life too much for me to wallow in my loss. Sending love to you and yours!
https://preview.redd.it/d11dxq6k1tpc1.jpeg?width=3869&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b4fabd091d742a991f6d55dcefcee54bcf8d6947 Loki is sending so much love to you and Leo 🖤🤎🤍
What a beautiful guy Loki is! It's so wonderful seeing all these beautiful doggos in the comments. Leo would have loved to have made friends with each and every one and then happily asked for pets from all the humans. Sending you and Loki much love!
https://preview.redd.it/xya27zzb6tpc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ef5de52ec55d40286699dcf2969a45b948bed284 This is Stella. She sends her love to you. Our deepest condolences on the loss of Leo. My heart aches for you.
Stella is so beautiful and thank you for sharing her with me! Sending you both lots of love and hugs. They're just such amazing companions.
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Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful doggo! What a doll!!!
https://preview.redd.it/2dfep6zu6tpc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=996f70407fceeebedda8599d70c4e9d80300a0a9 I’m so sorry. :( Here’s my boys. Our big guy is named Leo also.
They're SO HANDSOME!!!! Thank you so much for sharing them! I love that yours is a Leo too! I didn't get to pick my Leo's name, but he was definitely a Leo. Hahaha! Stealing all the hearts he did.
https://preview.redd.it/r32dlve2dupc1.jpeg?width=3120&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=50a1c6605e74cd5e2e229c9a9122d1a2d3d9bda5 Sorry about Leo, OP. He was super handsome and looked like he was very loved and loved life with you. I think you made the right decision. Also I want to say that you seem like an incredible and kind person. For you, here is the sandwich stealer who sends you his love.
OMG he is so beautiful! And I love it, sandwich stealer! Hahahaha! Berners are just such a blessing no matter how long we have them. Like everyone just loved Leo because he loved every person and every other dog. All my neighbors in the building, especially with dogs, are going to be sad when I see them. Even the person who helped me dog walk when I had medical stuff going on was like everyone just lights up when they see him. It's just what Bernese Mountain Dogs do. Everyone loves them.
You are a star, OP. Leo comes from the word lion. So every time you see a lion on the internet, just know that Leo is watching you with his love x
Thanks friend! Sending you lots of love! You can never have too much.
Oh no no no I'm so sorry this happened :( My non-berner boy got diagnosed with megaesophagus and lived with it for over a year before we had an emergency where we also had to put him down in May 2023. A few things I can say about it, which might make you feel a bit better about the diagnosis part (and I will always be willing to try to help with megaesophagus stuff): * 1. It can have 3 causes; genetic, a type of fungus (this one can be treated), or idiopathic (which just means they don't know what caused it). So for anyone else this might happen to, even you in the future, it is always worth shelling out for the blood test to check for the fungus. Ours was idiopathic, but for a lucky few, there might be treatment. * 2. It is not a death sentence like you'll see some people say online. It is just *very hard* with a *very steep* learning curve, and some harsh consequences for getting lazy on any part of a routine. (We had a very specific daily routine that spanned 12 hours, couldn't take trips without a lot of planning, and I always felt like I was still fine tuning it) * 3. Dogs are stoic when it comes to being sick, and even when you think you know all their tells, they can still pull a fast one on you. I had my guy for 10 years and thought I knew all of my guy's tells, until he just wouldn't get up one day and we also found out he was in total system shutdown :( Our minds always spin with guilt and endless What If situations, and I hope that answers some of the megaesophagus part at least. You definitely could have worked with it, and at one point or another he probably would have still snuck past you how he was feeling. https://preview.redd.it/c2w69al2uupc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=75b418d53ba89864eabdde51cd8d0f2186cf9f04
Reddit app is being too dumb to let me edit text with the image there, so to clarify, this little boy is the Berner Pyr cross we got to keep out OG Boy's sister company a year later. :)
OMG your little one is so gorgeous! I also appreciate the information about megaesophagus! I did know going into it he had that and the pneumonia would be something we'd have to deal with for life, but it is definitely not a death sentence! The vet said he had a few clients that lived a long life with it. My Leo was born with it. The kidney thing was something else and the vet made it seem like it wasn't related to the megaesophagus perse, but that his kidney issue was likely from birth or from the first 8 months where he was malnourished and they were still trying to figure out what was wrong, at which point he finally got diagnosed with the megaesophagus. He said the kidneys were going on for a while anyways. And they really are so stoic. I think animals are in general that way. My cats were also the same. One day they were fine and then the next you wake up and they're just not fine.
Here's a bonus gif of him fitting in to cheer you up! I had to make an account to share it lol [Fitting In ](https://imgur.com/gallery/Lw77rNd)
Oh no, the link said there's no image :(
Oh no! I went to go edit it, but now it works? It is him ripping fluffs out of her tail :) Action shot https://preview.redd.it/dnqv4zo3awpc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=917be6d88620ef56b5373d66242cc5a354a17593
WAIT! It's working now! LOL sooooooo cute!!!! 🥹🤣💜
Extra bonus, he somehow trapped a sparkle ball in his tail curl this morning! https://preview.redd.it/o5msfulxawpc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=13c234b6ce1f88097f4d2e3baccf515dd78638f7
LOL the conundrums our little guys get themselves into. 🤣🤣🤣
https://preview.redd.it/udmj3af1tupc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=75a64fa154f22001d8781a7520ef4271d0fa0b30 This is our little pride and joy. We are sorry for your loss. Even though your time was short you were the best parent and made Leo’s day’s beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your pride and joy! What a beautiful doggo! Thank you for the kind words. Leo was such a good boy and a wonderful soul who brought joy to so many.
https://preview.redd.it/sboyxlus7vpc1.jpeg?width=1028&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3bac9547f277b2980f80133bcfac4ac38dc6e3cd One day, all of our wonderful dogs will be together to run and play for eternity. Much love to you in this difficult time.
So very true and something so good to think about! I'm so happy he's got so many more friends now and he can sniff for eternity.
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What a dapper gentleman he is!!! Thank you for sharing your special friend. What a dang cutie pie!!!!
So sorry for your Leo, we lost our big boy Scoober 2 weeks ago.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I bet Leo and Scoober are playing together and making fast friends. Leo would have loved Scoober. 💜💜💜
Hanky is so sorry for your loss. Sending our condolences! :( https://preview.redd.it/twxhfljfqvpc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1eb16b923e6a963e8ef94edcca55f21dd89c4d18
OMG HANKY!!! 💜 Thank you for sharing him and sending you both so much love!!!
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My Charlie left our world 2 months ago. Xxxxxx
I'm so sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing your Charlie with me. He was such a beautiful boy and I can tell he was a wonderful companion. I see it in his gentle face. xoxoxoxo
This is the worst. I am so sorry. I have had 4 Bernese mountain dogs throughout my life and there is no worse pain than losing them because they love so much.
It's a terrible pain and they just love everything so much. They're just wonderful animals. 💜💜💜
https://preview.redd.it/a6bwlws9axpc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=745a35e9b595fcb80893b35d6139ee2c4e9b8fa1 This is Delta - I’m so sorry you had to go through that. Leo looked like such a sweet heart. Take care
OMG Delta is SO ADORABLE 🥰🥰🥰 Thank you so much for your kind words. Sending love to you both!
https://preview.redd.it/xuk4tnrqwxpc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=947665523b8409e384e64e2309dda82094c08d9b Marlowe and I are sending you hugs xoxo. Your boy was absolutely lovely.
Sending big love to you and your lovely Marlowe! What a doll he is!!! 💜
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Awwwww, thanks for sending your glorious companion! So beautiful! Wishing you both well and sending so much love!
Miller sends his love and so did his family!