Hmmmm, seems like I'm on a roll.................

My sweet Mykey, the best protector I ever had

By rebelann1949

@rebelann (113757)

El Paso, Texas

April 7, 2025 9:25pm CST

I came across this shot today and thought that I hadn't written about him in a long time. He was one of 6 puppies about 6 to 8 weeks old that were trolling my street almost every morning back in 2003. I remember seeing 2 of his litter lying dead on the side of the main road out front so when I saw them one Saturday morning I tried to catch all of them, he was the only one that came close enough for me to grab. He was 12 when the vet I took him to told me he had a swollen liver and that he was suffering so the next day I took him to be put down, I hate when I have to do that but I can't bare the idea that he might suffer. Well, before I start to cry I thought I would share this video of Roscoe & Tuffy playing and the funny Carson dialog in the background, I hope you get a good laugh out of it.

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@kaylachan (76891)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

8 Apr

That's rough. No one likes doing that.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Apr

You're right, it's always hard especially since most of us have come to believe their pets are family and not just kritters.

@DaddyEvil (145780)

• United States

8 Apr

I'm sorry that happened. It's always hard when we have to let someone we love go.

Those handsome boys always make me smile.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Apr

Thanks. You're right, it is always hard. I'm just glad I had at least 10 years or more with each one of them before they either got really old and sick or just plain too sick and were suffering.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Apr

I get what you mean. The way I think of it is that everytime I adopt or find a furbaby I'm saving it's life from the hell it might have gone through living in a shelter or on the streets.

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@DaddyEvil (145780)

• United States

8 Apr

@rebelann You're welcome. In some ways I'm glad we can't have furbabies. It's hard enough letting fishies I've grown fond of go when they pass away. I'd really be hurting if we lost furbabies like that, too.

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@celticeagle (173168)

• Boise, Idaho

9 Apr

How sad about the 12 year old doggy. Enjoyed the video.

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@celticeagle (173168)

• Boise, Idaho

9 Apr

@rebelann .......I bet it was. Yes, I did. And Johnny wasn't too bad either.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

9 Apr

Yes, it was hard to have to put him down. I'm glad you liked that video

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@LadyDuck (472839)

• Switzerland

8 Apr

Poor thing. I feel so sad when I see abandoned puppies running near the roads. Animals deserve to be loved and respected.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Apr

I am so sorry you had to give up your house @LadyDuck but I like positive you are given the sad circumstances you are in. I pray you have really nice neighbors

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Apr

I agree with you. I tried so hard to catch the other 3 but I never saw them after that day. How have you been? I look to see if you've posted anything but you must really be busy with everything these days. I hope everything is going well for you.

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@LadyDuck (472839)

• Switzerland

8 Apr

@rebelann - We moved from our home to an apartment Ann. My husband has senile dementia, I could not take care alone of a big house a garden and everything. I am still a bit busy with the paperwork, but I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel now.

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@RasmaSandra (83944)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

8 Apr

Thanks for sharing, I think in my life I am done with animals,

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Apr

That's a shame, I might not have anymore after these two but I'll be in my 80s when they pass and I doubt anyone 80 something is a good fit for most furbabies ..... I might change my mind if I get hold of a senior pet that just needs a little TLC to live out their lives.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

9 Apr

There are some shelters that have older bonded pairs that would mostly want to cuddle each other and could offer lots of entertainment.

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@RasmaSandra (83944)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

9 Apr

@rebelann I'm 68 an old pet might not be a bad idea but it would have to be a cat that just wants to hang out and keep me company, I will see as time progresses,

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@LindaOHio (186650)

• United States

8 Apr

That is so, so sad. We've had 6 dogs and it was hell putting down each one. My husband was the one that took them to the vet. It must have been so hard for him. That's a cute video.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Apr

I've had to do that 8 times in my adult life, most lived a good long life for the big dogs they were but it was never an easy thing to do and it still tears me up to remember those last moments they had with me, I'm just glad I didn't abandon them when they needed me the most.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

9 Apr

It is my belief that they are unless their spirits have decided to inhabit another earthbound being

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@LindaOHio (186650)

• United States

9 Apr

@rebelann I'm hoping they are all waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge.

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@kareng (72498)

• United States

8 Apr

He sure had a better life with you than on the streets! Thanks for saving him! Losing them is always the hardest part.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Apr

Thanks, he was such a happy boy and never let anyone mess with me or our yard.

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@kareng (72498)

• United States

9 Apr

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@snowy22315 (187837)

• United States

8 Apr

Aww, that is sad.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Apr

Yes, it's always sad no matter what the problems are or how old they get.. At least he was with me for 12 years, for that I am greatful.

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@much2say (57420)

• Los Angeles, California

10 Apr

You gave Mykey a chance at life, and many good years at that

. Oh those snuggle buds - that just melts my heart to see 'em like that - best friends forever

!

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

10 Apr

I appriciate that, he did live 12 years and for a 60+ lb pup that's a fair life span. We always wish it could be much longer though, how wonderful it would be if they lived much longer.

@RebeccasFarm (93665)

• United States

10 Apr

Great photo..yes you are on a roll. No one likes doing it I know. So sorry that happened.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

10 Apr

Thank you. If I can I'm going to try to set up a hummer feeder here Thanks, it borke my heart to have to do that to any of my furbabies

@Juliaacv (53065)

• Canada

9 Apr

That is difficult. I think that anyone who has been there can understand the depth of the difficulty.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

9 Apr

You're correct, most anyone whose loved a furbaby and had to lose them would definitely understand

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@JudyEv (350909)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Apr

Tuffy has grown a bit since that time.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Apr

Yes he has not to mention his coat is more brown now then it was back then.

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@Deepizzaguy (108651)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

8 Apr

Sorry to learn that the dog that you were friends with had to put down due to illness and age.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

9 Apr

Thank you

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@Deepizzaguy (108651)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

9 Apr

@rebelann You are welcome.

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@grenery8 (15883)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

8 Apr

you did a good thing; noone should suffer like this.

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@rebelann (113757)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Apr

Thank you.

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