In Memory of Gouda our Boston Terrier
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Today we had to make the tough decision to put down our almost nine year old Boston Terrier named Gouda Emmenthaler Germino. He started having severe seizures for nearly four hours straight starting at three in the morning and had lost all sight and hearing and lost all coherence. We took him to the vet as soon as they opened and it was just best to put him out of his misery as he was clearly in pain and hurting. This has been a devastating day, especially for my wife since this was her dog. I bought this dog for her back in May 2001 as a gift and this was her first child and he has been such a loving member of our family, welcoming both of our children into this world without any jealousy at all.
Here is a small photo gallery in memory of Gouda our beloved Boston Terrier.
Fortunately, since we knew Gouda had been sick for a while on and off with pneumonia and a spinal stroke, we knew this day would come eventually. We had gotten another Boston Terrier named Porky in the beginning of the year who is only a 1 year old. So having a 2nd Boston Terrier helps ease the pain of losing our older one. One of the many reasons why two dogs are better than one in the family.
-Justin Germino
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What an unusual name for an animal. Often there are stories behind why people name their pets the names they do. Do you have one? Sharing it might be cathartic for you.
You made a good decision. Good decisions often aren’t easy; but you made his comfort upmost rather than you’re feelings of wanting to keep him the goal.
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My wife was in culinary school when we got him, Gouda is a type of cheese, as is his middle name Emmenthaler. Since he came from show dog lineage we had his AKC name registered as Gouda Emmanthaler Germino the Connoisseur of Cheese
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So sorry about your poor dog but you did the right thing. It’s heartbreaking losing a pet.
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Thanks for your sympathies.
Dear Justin,
I’m very sorry for your lost. I’ve got a 3.5 year old Boston who is my best friend in the whole world so I understand what you pup meant to you. Here are some short stories about other Boston Terriers that might cheer you up and give you an “I’m not alone” feeling. http://happytailsbooks.com/images/Boston_Terrier_Book_Preview.pdf
I’ll keep Gouda and your family in my thoughts.