It's just a dog.

**liv2ski** · 06-17-2023, 08:36 AM

Looks like she had a more awesome life than most anyone. Thank you for being such a good friend to Etta.

**snoqpass** · 06-18-2023, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by liv2ski

Looks like she had a more awesome life than most anyone. Thank you for being such a good friend to Etta.

It's all we can do while they are with us, give them the best life possible and love them. It was the suddenness of her leaving that hit me

**Djongo Unchained** · 06-19-2023, 08:27 AM

Whoo, man. Just trying to catch my breath here.

That's a great tribute to a life well lived, snoq.

What a beautiful pup and she lived the dream, it's the best you could offer.

So hard to take them from babies to elders and watch the cycle complete itself.
She lives in your memories and love dude, she's never too far away.

**liv2ski** · 06-19-2023, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained

So hard to take them from babies to elders and watch the cycle complete itself.
She lives in your memories and love, she's never too far away.

Quote worthy Djongo

**BmillsSkier** · 06-20-2023, 07:55 AM

RIP Etta, and my sincere condolences Snoqpass; what an incredible life you shared with her.

**Jax** · 06-20-2023, 10:25 PM

Etta was a beauty and lucky to have you as her person. I'm so sorry.

**Norseman** · 06-21-2023, 10:10 AM

Sorry snoqpass. I'm glad to have met Etta.

**AK47bp** · 06-21-2023, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by snoqpass

It's been two weeks since I had to let Etta go, for 12 years she was my constant companion day or night, certified avalanche dog, grouse hunter, mouse killer, fishing partner, pretty much any outdoor adventure you could think of she was up for it and when that was done she would climb up on the couch or bed to be next to me, you were fucking awesome.
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Dammit this thread is always tough.

Sorry to hear about Etta, as an Alpental local for the last 15 years I’ve seen her plenty and always thought “man, that dog is fucking awesome and has the best life!” and I’m sure it was true.

Condolences.

**Yonder_River** · 06-21-2023, 05:14 PM

Sorry to hear that, sounds like an awesome dog.

**gravitylover** · 07-04-2023, 07:59 PM

Our 14 month old lab is having a total meltdown from the fireworks. We had no idea this was going to happen and don't have anything to calm her down. This poor dog

**John_B** · 07-04-2023, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by gravitylover

Our 14 month old lab is having a total meltdown from the fireworks. We had no idea this was going to happen and don't have anything to calm her down. This poor dog

A few benedryl takes the edge off my dog when fireworks are around. Take a look around the internet for dosing suggestions.

**Buzzworthy** · 07-04-2023, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by John_B

A few benedryl takes the edge off my dog when fireworks are around. Take a look around the internet for dosing suggestions.

Max dose is 1mg benedryl to 1lb of dog.

Remember you’re only trying to take the edge off.
Hope the pups is ok. My oldest Dane is hating it this year as well.

**irul&ublo** · 07-04-2023, 08:44 PM

Have a crate? That might help

**nickwm21** · 07-04-2023, 09:00 PM

Make a little den / cocoon in a closet or under a table for them. Buy a thundershirt for next year (I was skeptical, but they work)

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**garyfromterrace** · 07-04-2023, 09:16 PM

Aw shit snoqpass, my sincere condolences man. What lucky dogs both you and Etta were to have each other all those years. What a beautiful dog, what a beautiful life. Take care.

**gravitylover** · 07-05-2023, 03:32 AM

Thanks guys. We looked around and didn't really have the right stuff in the house but I did have an open bottle of red wine. I know she like beer because she'll walk up to a glass accidentally left on the table and start drinking so I figured maybe... She took right to it (proving she really is my dog

) and a few minutes later was all calmed down and snuggled in our bed.

**Mustonen** · 07-05-2023, 05:10 AM

Red wine is probably not something I’d try again. Alcohol is bad for dogs, apparently. And grapes are a big no no too.

Glad your pup was able to settle down though. Fortunately, this morning’s thunderstorm is the worst thing our sensitive dog has had to endure these last few days.

**gravitylover** · 07-05-2023, 07:55 AM

It only took a half ounce or so, less than half a shot glass. I figured a super strong 60 pound dog would be ok with it this time. She literally calmed right down, stopped shaking and panting and slept well even though people didn't finish shooting shit off until after midnight. We're going to get some of the proper solutions knowing what we know now.

**Mustonen** · 07-05-2023, 07:59 AM

We used to feed our dog frozen grapes. She loved ‘em until we wised up. She doesn’t seem the worse for wear, but I worry that we might have caused some kidney damage that becomes a problem later.

She’s got a bad heart that will probably be a problem first, unfortunately.

**unitofstuff** · 07-09-2023, 02:40 AM

Toast up to this king who passed on today. If you’re in the SLC area you may have met him through Intermountain Therapy Animals handled by my legend of a mother. Through the U of U burn wards, spinal injury wards, Pingree, READ program, and I don’t know how many others he has been a light to so many in some dark times. Eleven and a half years of life and seven years of therapy work, this gentleman has earned his rest. Sleep well, Benno, ThornCreeks Mr Bennett (GCH Beowulf av Hiselfoss x GCH Bente)