Khon & BooBooBear tragic ending :(

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Khon & BooBooBear tragic ending :(

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This will take a minute, so bear with me.

BooBooBear's husband arrived in Ohio at our home on Saturday, around 2:30 or so.

Me and Khon were in the back playing,and went into the house. Hector immediately walked to Khon, knelt down, and petted him. Khon wagged his tail, and seemed to like the goings on.

Hector stayed at our house for almost 2 hours, watching Khon, learning his habits, schedules, treat regime, and just getting to know him in general. We loaded up all of Khon's toys, bowls , treats and food, into his box, and said our LONG, sad goodbyes. The tears were free-flowing, but we knew that BooBooBear needed Khon and his love, as much as we did when we "rescued" him from Indiana.

I carried Khon to the van, which was a cargo van full of blankets and pillows, for a comfy ride. I sat him in the passengers seat, and put his window partly down, just the way he likes it. There was no whining, whimpering, or any indications that Khon was uncomfortable. If there was, he would have NEVER left.

Soon after leaving, they were pulled over by the police for "weaving", as Hector was getting Khon situated! The policeman walked up and said, " What the hell is that ?"
Hector explained the story, and of course the amused officer let him go.

During the morning on Saturday, Khon had been panting more than usual, and we figured that he sensed that something was going on. Along with this, Khon drank a little extra water, which is understandable.

Anyhow, not too long after Khon left, we got a call that he was panting, and we assured Hector, that was what Khon did on car rides. He panted for 7 1/2 hours on his rescue trip home. He never seems "nervous" any other time, just in the car.

A while later, Hector called again and expressed concern for Khon's panting, and once again we assured him that this was Khon's normal "car behavior". He was really animate that he thought something could be wrong, but again, we insisted that this was "usual behavior" for car rides.

They frequented rest stops, where Khon would get out and use the "potty" and get some water. Hector had all the rest stops preplanned, so they could be sure tomake everything OK.

On the last stop at the rest stop, Hector climbed in the back with Khon, and layed with him, until he began to settle down and become more comfortable. Then he got all his toys out, to make sure that Khon was as comfy as poosible.

Keeping an eye on Khon in the mirror, Hector observed him looking around, let out a little bark twice, then fell off to sleep.

Around 30 miles later, they stooped at the next scheduled stop, and as Hector went to the back and opened the door, Khon didn't get up. He called his name with no results. When he shook him, Khon was gone. :cry:

Somehow , someway, Khon passed away. My vet seems to think separation anxiety.

Hector immediately called BooBooBear, and she in turn called us. Through her hysteria , we never figured out what was going on, so we called Hector. He explained the story, as I have written it.

We immediately loaded upthe car, and Hector started driving back into Ohio, ( He was at the INDIANA border.)

We met at a gas station, and when I opened the van doors, Khon looked as if he was sleeping. He was a gentle giant,and looked so beautiful and peaceful. He had the blackest, softest coat, and it was SO shiny.

Wy wife rode in the back with Khon on the way home, and fell asleep with him in her arms. We got home around midnite, and I brought Khon in the family room, where we slept on a big mattress. I hugged him until 4AM, then went to bed, hoping that we would doour morning ritual in a few hours.

I awoke at 7AM, and found my Angel where I left him. it wasn't just a horrible dream. We took him to my in-laws house, and buried him with all his toys. ( He loved grandma).

We saved Khonner's life, and he in turn saved ours. When Bear died in July '06, my depression almost cost me my life. I had him 10 years, and found the site AFTER his passing, as I was looking for consolation.

I vowed to NEVER get another Chow Chow, as I didn't EVER want to have my heart ripped out again. My wife thought that another Chow Chow would help, so she conspired and "rescued" Khon from Indiana.

He was such a blessing, and helped me heal inside. With our situation, ( I know Jeff, no excuse), and BooBooBear's situation, I thought that Khon's next mission in life was to heal their family too. He was 9 hours short of making BooBooBear's family the happiest people ever.

Whether he was cryng to "play" with the kitty, eating mounds of Ohio snow, play fighting with mommy, waiting in the window for Dad to return from work, pulling the kids sweatpants down, running like a "crazy man" throughouit the house, throwing his pig ears in the air so he could catch them, keeping watch on the bad neighbor doggie, or just snoring the night away in his "superman pose" , ( front and rear legs both straight out), this boy had personality PLUS !!!

We knew that our future didn't include Khon in person, but we were scheduled to stop and see him, and knew that BooBooBear would keep us updated with pics and videos.

Now we have 2 families that are DEVASTATED !! BooBooBear hasn't answered the phone since Hector returned home.

If any of you know her, PLEASE send a comforting message. We will never recover from this tragedy.

Has anyone ever heard of this happening before ?

We are all beside ourselves, and are all out of "support systems"

Thanks for everyone's concerns in all of our threads.

KHON DEC1 2005 ------- MAR24 2007
Till we meet again, my friend.

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Khon,you were taken WAY too early !
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Post by janet »

omg. i am weeping uncontrolably. i csnnot believe this happened. i am deeply deeply sorry. what a shame for all of you. i cannot post anything more right now. i will say a prayer for khon.
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I am so sorry. What a terrible ordeal for you both. I will light a candle for Kohn tonight....

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So sorry!!

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Words will do no good but i will say them any how
Sorry for your lost And may the sun light up your way in this very hard time
You asked if if this had happen before
Yes( more then what you know) it was from breeding problems and heart problems
It would be my guess that it would have happen any how if not that day some day soon
As the things you said put a red flag for me as i read it
And with his very heavy body it has been know it happen
And it happen to me as well with a heavy boy and nothing was wrong only that i lost him too
so i know where you are coming from
And All my prayers and love from my chows are sent your and with BooBoobear As well
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Post by sit_by_the_beach »

I am reading this, I am crying. A bunch of big hearted people doing the right thing. I am so sorry for all of you involved. It's a real pity, a real shame.

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I am so so sorry for both families. This is just awful. I am crying so hard that I am having a hard time typing. Although you weren't going to be able to keep Khon with you, you still were seeing to it that he went to the best possible home. And poor BooBooBear and her husband. She has been trying so hard to find a chow. I don't even know what to say. My deepest sympathies to all of you. Run free Khon. I will light a candle for you tonight.
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Post by zingara_princepessa »

Wow, Jay, this is the saddest thing I have ever heard. I am SOOO sorry you're all going through this. Poor Khon, poor everyone. I'll remember all of you in my prayers.

I had no idea separation anxiety could be so strong. No more of that for Khon, though. I'm sure he's at Rainbow Bridge right now, running and chasing butterflies, just enjoying the hell out of himself!

Take good care of yourselves, Jay, over the next few days. You've had quite a shock.

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I am so very sorry this has happened to Khon and to all of you who loved him.
My heart goes out to all of you and a special hug to Booboobear who was so excited and waiting anxiously at home for her new furkid. If this had happened along Colonel's journey to Alabama from Ohio, I would probably not have the strength to step onto this website.
If anyone knows Booboobear and her husband, please give them a call and let them know we are all thinking of them and join them in this time of sadness.
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Oh Dear God Above - No! This is the saddest thing I have ever heard. I'm SOOOO sorry! My prayers of healing for your and BoobooBear's family and white light for SWEET KOHN are with you all.
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I'm so very sorry to hear this news. Thank you for posting. I know it must've been very difficult to write as I read it through my tears.

The angels in heaven must've needed a new chow - run free sweet Kohn. You were very loved by all of us.
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Jay,
Words can not express how my heart aches for both you & BooBooBear. I have never heard of anything like this before. I'm heart broken for both families & will keep you on my prayer list. Take care of yourself & know that both Kohn & Bear are togther now.

May your travels to LV keep you safe & healthy.
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I am soo soo sorry for you all. This is so sad. I have heard of them going without warning. It happens, but for this to happen in trasition I am so sad that you could not have been there with him. I know you loved him very much and nothing any of us will say will bring you comfort. Just remember you were wonderful to know when you could not care for him and trying your best to find the best possible home. He will always be with you. Try to get some sleep and just think of the happy times.
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This is so tragic! I'm so very sorry for both families.
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OMG, Omg, I am so sorry for both of you, I don't know what to say other than I am so sorry

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I am so sad over this, I just have to post again, sorry.

I feel confident in saying that when all of us here on this site join our hearts and root for a chowkid to be rescued or saved, that chowkid becomes a part of our family, as well! All of us here on this site are united by a cohesive desire to see our beloved chows in happy forever homes.
You guys did that for Khon.
Please be consoled by the fact that Khon knew happiness.
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I am so sorry for your loss!!! This is so sad!
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Now that the story is out, BooBooBear wrote me Saturday and told me about what had happened with Khon, Needless to say she is devastated and extremity upset with what happened so I thought maybe some of you could PM her some support and help her along with this it might help and maybe get her back on the site or maybe its not the right time. I know I wasn't much help when she wrote me but I'm terrible when it comes to tragedies like this, I suggested she talk to some of the others on the site but apperantly hasn't, I think she is to upset and being new doesn't really know anyone to talk to on here.
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Thanks Jeff, already pm'd her.
I think it is sweet of you to encourage others to help her and her husband get through this awful tragedy.
I know you are right, they could use some chow friends right now. Hopefully, they will know we are here for them.
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I'm so sad for all of you. I thought I would post the whole Rainbow Bridge poem for everyone, it's the only thing that makes sense when a death happens.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

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Post by Chandler »

Jay,...my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Many tears are being shed tonight for you, your family and Kohn. What a beautiful chow Kohn was. I'm sorry for your loss and the pain you are feeling. God Bless All of You.
I will pm Booboobear as well and let her know that all of you are in our hearts and prayers.

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Post by LuLu33 »

Oh that is so so sad. What a sad story. The tears just won't stop. It's so hard to lose a precious chow and the way this one happened is just so sad. Boy, I'd sure like to think maybe he had something underlying medically than to think it was seperation anxiety, ugh! I just don't know what so say expect you are all in thought and prayers. Doing such a great thing and such a tragic ending is really sad. I'm so so sorry!
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OMG, that is just to sad. My deepest sympathies to everyone involved in this. It's just far to sad, biggest hugs and prayers for you all.
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Oh, no. Such a tragic story. We are so sorry for both families.
Khon was so beautiful. Our hearts are with you.
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This is so completely sad... what a crazy set of events for everyone! I'm so sorry for everyone involved...
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I really don't know what to say!

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