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for those that follow catturd, he lost Smiles today. 😢 https://twitter.com/catturd2/status/1770522480332923259
I don't even know how I'm going to post this.
I lost Smiles a few hours ago.
I'd been doing some yard work, hauling limbs, around the ranch - Pedro and Smiles always ride in the truck with me when I do chores. I needed to get fuel so both dogs went with me to get gas (their favorite thing)
When I came back through the gate, I got out and closed the gate. Then both dogs jumped out and ran to the back gate and was barking at someone walking by.
I got in the truck and started driving to the house. I saw both dogs in my review when I took off and they were still at the back gate. I always drive extremely slow around my property. After I'd gone only about 100 feet I check my left review and noticed Pedro was running up behind the truck really fast, and just as I did, I felt something hit the right rear back side of my truck.
I actually thought a limb had fell from this big tree beside my driveway and hit the side of my truck.
I still don't know what happened, I was only going like 2 mph. He must've caught up to the truck and either tripped and fell under the back rear tire (but I never felt like I ran over anything) or maybe ran into back of the truck as I was watching Pedro.
When I got out, Smiles walked a few steps to me and seemed fine, but then he fell over and pretty much instantly died. There was no blood coming from his mouth and I never could find any signs of an injury. I frantically tried to revive him for 15 minutes, but I couldn't. I still have no idea what happened.
I could use your prayers right now. I'm simply gutted and my heart is shattered into a million pieces. He was the best friend I've ever had. I'm so numb and heartbroken right now. I had him 5 wonderful years and he was a blessing every day, and I tried my best to spoil him every day. He was probably around 15-years-old. He had been on his death bed many times over the past few years but somehow always recovered. He was the toughest, sweetest dog I've ever known.
What a terrible story. God comfort and strengthen CT. Can’t explain the thud to the truck but this sounds a lot like a heart attack. Especially with no signs of injury. My girl lived 7 months in heart failure. No signs of any sickness or pain but she would just collapse from the slightest exertion….. she would recover quickly but each episode got worse and worse. It’s so hard to get thru the loss and 1000x worse when it’s out of the blue.. God bless you CT.
Yes…it reminded me right away of my dog. Perfectly fine until she ran around. After a few month less and less exertion knocked her down, she was 14. I sure hope he doesn’t feel it’s his fault, that’s a terrible thing to have to carry. Hard enough to deal with smiles being gone without taking the blame….maybe he’ll talk to vet and vet will shed some light…..thanks for caring
Oh my gosh! I’m in tears, my heart is broke for the pain CT is feeling right now🥲
Prayers up for catturd's beloved Smiles. May God comfort catturd during this time of loss and pain. 🙏✝️
Dogs truly are remarkable animals, loyal, brave, loving and usually fun, too. I'm sure Smiles is looking down on catturd from above and thanking him for bringing love, kindness and caring into his life for a beautiful five year friendship.