Very sad day for Holmes-Farleys

Randy Holmes-Farley · Nov 9, 2023

Had to take our 17 year old beagle (Fran) to the vet this morning for euthanasia. Long downward spiral, followed by not eating or drinking the past couple of days.

I know how many reefers also have dogs. perhaps folks can post photo's of their happy dogs to make this a cheerier day.

This is a picture of her (left) and another beagle we had for many years (Jake) on the right taken years ago as they sunbathed on our back patio.

Dbichler · Nov 9, 2023

Sorry for your loss here’s my 7 year old yellow and 10 month black labs

JoJosReef · Nov 9, 2023

Sorry, Randy, it's not easy when our best friends get to the end of the line. Here's my old boy doing his old boy thing

And my ol' girl:

Old greyhound getting excited about going outside, even though they can only manage about a 10 min walk:

New video by Joseph Campo

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Snoopy 67 · Nov 9, 2023

Sorry to hear that Randy. I only had to do that once & it brought tears to my eyes, not an easy thing to do.

Waggers · Nov 9, 2023

Sorry to hear that . We lost our frenchie a few months back . He’s sadly missed

MBruun · Nov 9, 2023

I feel with you

BeanAnimal · Nov 9, 2023

Very sorry to hear Randy. It is never easy, especially for those of us who see them as part of the family.

The only solace is the happiness that they bring us and we bring them during our time together.

rtparty · Nov 9, 2023

Sorry to hear Randy. I know the pain all too well and can only wish you well in this difficult time. Nothing we say can fill the hole left when a pup passes away.

PotatoPig · Nov 9, 2023

Very sorry, must have been a tough call but eventually it’s the right decision.

This is my dog after eating a pound of bacon.

In related news, we recently discovered she can reach the far back side of the kitchen counter.

In other related news, I had toast for breakfast this morning.

stevolough · Nov 9, 2023

Very sorry my condolences. Cody’s just turning 12. There will never be another one like him.

revhtree · Nov 9, 2023

I’m so sorry Randy. This hurts my heart as I too have a doggy furry son and I can’t imagine losing him. Thoughts and prayers with you guys.

SPS2020 · Nov 9, 2023

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
Had to take our 17 year old beagle (Fran) to the vet this morning for euthanasia. Long downward spiral, followed by not eating or drinking the past couple of days.

I know how many reefers also have dogs. perhaps folks can post photo's of their happy dogs to make this a cheerier day.

This is a picture of her (left) and another beagle we had for many years (Jake) on the right taken years ago as they sunbathed on our back patio.

Very sorry to hear of your loss, Randy. Please take solace in remembering the good times you had together.

Reefkeepers Archive · Nov 9, 2023

No dogs, but i still hope this makes someone happy

Sorry for your loss. My condolences

Randy Holmes-Farley · Nov 9, 2023

PotatoPig said:
This is my dog after eating a pound of bacon.

In related news, we recently discovered she can reach the far back side of the kitchen counter.

In other related news, I had toast for breakfast this morning.

lol

I know the feeling. While Fran did not get into as much trouble, the other one in the photo above (Jake) worked his way up onto the kitchen counter, and opened one of the cupboards above the counter. He pulled down and ate a whole container of chocolate ovaltine [ edit: wife says it was trader joes protein powder, not ovaltine; not sure who remembers it better. lol].

Poison control told us the iron in it was a bigger problem than the chocolate, be we ended up not being able to get him to vomit, and he was fine any way.

He also got down into the basement once and found a bag of dog food. By the time we found him, he looked 9 months pregnant (or whatever applies to dogs), and paid his own penalty of being bloated.

rhitee93 · Nov 9, 2023

So sorry Randy. 17 years is a good run for a beagle. Take some comfort in that you gave her such a long happy life.

Miami Reef · Nov 9, 2023

Wow Randy, that must have been a very hard decision to make. I never had to put an animal down before. I recently rescued a cat (about 3 years ago). I can’t imagine the pain I will feel when or if I have to make this decision myself.

She lived very long. You must have taken great care of her.