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I suppose it'd be best for me to be blunt: Gordon, halifax_samuels 's dog, has unfortunately been put to sleep.
I don't live with him just yet, so I was unaware of any problems he was having. I was only given bits and pieces of how Gordon "wasn't doing well," "Wouldn't eat," or "Is at the vet." It was only today that I was treated to the unfortunate news that is Halifax's latest journal entry (halifax-samuels.livejournal.com/47910.html). I was stunned; I was under the impression that Gordon was just a bit under the weather and we were doing some diagnostics to see what was wrong. After a bit of prodding, I found that the vets really had no idea what was wrong with him, but guessed that he was suffering from either an upper GI block or organ failure. Now, I don't want this to seem like I was upset that no one told me about it. I was just surprised as to its seriousness and suddenness of the news of his death.
Gordon was really just a puppy. He had all of the problems that any other pup had: Too much energy, disregard for personal property, misidentification of the proper waste-handling facilities. The thing is, I could see an attachment between Halifax and Gordon. It was funny to watch Hal try to overexcite Gordon who eventually got tired of it and just grabbed his arm. When Gordon played in the backyard, I was witness to several times when they would literally freak out. Running around, spazzing, wrestling - all became the norm around the house. After talking to Hal briefly, he's been trying to find solice in distractions. Finding something else to do besides thinking about Gordon. That will become exceedingly difficult. I don't know how to console him or make him feel better, so I won't try. I've already made the intentions of my support clear, and all he need do is ask and I'll do what I can.
Just give me a call if you need anything Zac.
I don't live with him just yet, so I was unaware of any problems he was having. I was only given bits and pieces of how Gordon "wasn't doing well," "Wouldn't eat," or "Is at the vet." It was only today that I was treated to the unfortunate news that is Halifax's latest journal entry (halifax-samuels.livejournal.com/47910.html). I was stunned; I was under the impression that Gordon was just a bit under the weather and we were doing some diagnostics to see what was wrong. After a bit of prodding, I found that the vets really had no idea what was wrong with him, but guessed that he was suffering from either an upper GI block or organ failure. Now, I don't want this to seem like I was upset that no one told me about it. I was just surprised as to its seriousness and suddenness of the news of his death.
Gordon was really just a puppy. He had all of the problems that any other pup had: Too much energy, disregard for personal property, misidentification of the proper waste-handling facilities. The thing is, I could see an attachment between Halifax and Gordon. It was funny to watch Hal try to overexcite Gordon who eventually got tired of it and just grabbed his arm. When Gordon played in the backyard, I was witness to several times when they would literally freak out. Running around, spazzing, wrestling - all became the norm around the house. After talking to Hal briefly, he's been trying to find solice in distractions. Finding something else to do besides thinking about Gordon. That will become exceedingly difficult. I don't know how to console him or make him feel better, so I won't try. I've already made the intentions of my support clear, and all he need do is ask and I'll do what I can.
Just give me a call if you need anything Zac.