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Grieving Collie - Any suggestions, please!
Beath Anim.Shelter:
My male bloodhound, Buck, died 2 days ago.
His lifelong yardmate has been Gypsy, a female Collie.
I've always felt Gypsy was not MY dog, as much as she was the
bloodhound's dog!
She reacts with hysterics if I even try to take her out of the yard
where he is, to go to the groomers. I had to stop! Even used a vet
who'd come here, so Gypsy didn't have to leave Buck's side...
Now, she wont' eat and is very lethargic. It's been 2 days. I've tried special treats, inviting her to come in the house, or for a walk. Now, I'm just letting her have her quiet space.
I'm scared. I don't want her to starve to death.
Has this ever happened to you?
jabear:
Oh my gosh! That is terrible news. I have no idea what to do other than to let her grieve and give lots of love an support. I hope that someone else can help. Please know that our prayers are going out to you and Gyspy.
jan n nori:
sounds like Gypsy bonded to buck more than u. maybe a pup would help
GR8DAME:
When I lost my 7 yo doberman, my 2 yo dobe, Bandit, was inconsolible. He wouldn't eat, paced the house and cried, looking out the windows, and wouldn't sleep. He wouldn't even stay on the beds with us. Within a week, someone told us about a female dobe that was being horribly neglected and abused (I am the neighborhood dog lady) and I went to see her. She was only a year old and when I knocked on their door and told them they needed to make some changes or I would either call animal cruelty or they could release her to me and I would find her a decent home. They gave her to me and we never found her a new home. When we walked in the door with her my dobe thoroughly sniffed her over, knocked her over and proceeded to clean her ears. By the time I took her into the bathroom for a bath, he had eaten and laid outside the bathroom door, waiting for us. Bandit has since passed away, but I have always kept at least two dogs at all times, and currently have three because Raven (my rescue) is getting up there in age. If they are used to the companionship of another dog, it's really hard on them to be alone.
Stella
Beath Anim.Shelter:
Thanks, all, for your compassion and suggestions.
Yeah, it's pretty clear that "Buck" the bloodhnd was most important to her.
We have another dog, but Gypsy just ignores him.
My vet called, suggesting I take a couple ice cubes out to her, trying to
keep her from dehydrating. She's not touching the water.
Losing Buck was a blow to us, but we just kept our focus on "what's best for him". Now, poor Gypsy needs our help, but we just can't reach her.
I'll keep at it. My vet says some dogs come out of it after a couple days.
Thank you all, again.
Connie
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