German Shepherd saying MAMA (In loving memory 9/19/03 - 9/23/08)

This is a video of my four year old, female German Shepherd Dog saying Mama, for a piece of bacon.

This video has now become a classic.

Our beloved Shelby had to be put to sleep on September 23rd 2008, due to an unknown illness. In May 2008 I let her outside to play, I meant to change her water bucket for the day, but before I had a chance to, she drank some water from her bucket and developed what I believe was a bacterial infection. A few days later, she started throwing up yellow bile and wouldn't eat, so we took her to the veterinarian. He gave her some medication that appeared to have stopped whatever it was. Then four months later after we moved into our new home, the symptoms appeared again, only this time Shelby went from 80 lbs to 60lbs. She started showing sign of fatigue and wouldnt eat. All she would do is lay around, she had no energy to move.

Two different veterinarians in Florida couldn't figure out what was wrong with her. They did nothing for Shelby, and when her health deteriorated very badly on Monday September 22nd, their response was, we dont know whats wrong with her, but you can drive to Stuart Florida and pay $500 to have them take a look at her. We didnt have $500 upfront, and they wouldnt even look at Shelby without it. Based upon Shelby's condition the morning of September 23rd, we made the decision to put her to sleep. She lost 20 lbs and wouldn't eat, drink or go the bathroom. I wasn't about to let her continue in the state she was in. The decision my husband and I made, killed a part of me inside, that wound will never heal. To have to look at her beautiful face and have to put her to sleep was more than I could bear. I got to hold her and love her before they put her to sleep. I told her how I would never forget her, and how much fun we had together. I still cry over her. I miss her so much. I have so many videos of Shelby and they all bring me great joy. She had a great life and was well cared for by me while she was here. There wasn't any place I could go in my house or outside without her following me and wanting to be by my side. I will miss her laying at my feet, and always being able to look down at her and smile, and rub my feet over her head, always knowing she was there loving me as much as I was loving her. I kept all her babies (stuffed animals), her favorite football, her blankets, leash). I don't have the heart to get rid of them.

This is one of the most painful things I've had to go through in my life. I am so sad without my beloved Shelby. I was so blessed to have had such a sweet, loving, loyal friend. The house is so empty without Shelby. I had to pick up her favorite football from the yard and put away her home. It was torture to see her home when we got back from the vet, knowing she would never sleep there again.

All I can say, is if your going to get a German Shepherd, be prepared for the best friend you will ever have, and also be prepared for the devastation, when that fury warm devoted friend is gone. There is no love, nor pain like it.

In closing, knowing the pain that I feel now because I have lost my Shelby, I would do it all over again, just to be able to spend that time with her again.

I love you Shelby girl, you will always be my puppy. In loving memory of Shelby Taylor 9/19/03 - 9/23/08

John 3:16, For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, (Jesus) that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Category:

Pets & Animals

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• dog and bacon
• german shepherd bacon
• dog wants bacon
• dog talking for bacon
• german shepherd talks

[EartotheSTREETzzz]

So SWEEEEEEEEET!

[MrBlueshunter60]

You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. I lost my girl on 3/22/2011. The most loving and beautiful GSD - such a sweetheart. She lived to 12 1/2 but developed major neuropathy and could hardly walk. Hardest thing I ever had to do was to let her go. I still mist up when I think of her. Best friend I have ever had.

[Sodnal]

Having to put down a loved dog is the most CRUSHING experience you'll ever have. I've had to do it and I don't mind admitting I wept openly at the vets office. You feel awful even if you know you're doing the right thing.

[newhuskytwenty]

GSD are lovely, but they don't usually live for long. My dear husky is 15 y.o. and is leading to his end slowly but still reasonabily healthy.

I understand your sadness.

[KatieMartensens]

this is adorable! i just got one and hes a year old. howd you get her to do that?

[SanchoRodrigoGomez]

she actually wanted to say OKTOBERFEEEEEST, but mama was easier... lol

[jonnyblaze777]

GS are the best dogs period..

[meaghanlee9]

Shelby was a beautiful, loyal dog and had a great,caring best friend.

You will meet once again, I'm sure. Shelby had a great life and I am sure she does not want you to be upset of her death. Think of all the great times you had together and try to not grieve; smile and be thankful for having such a great best friend for those many years you spent together...;)

[MrAwesomevideogame]

sad story dose the vetarain get in prison for that and why did he kill shelby by the way im so sorry ffor your lose i hope you l still so much fun with your new dog

[fifigirlM]

Oh, Shelby was just so sweet!

[zombiesusi]

Shelby is such a beautiful and sweet dog. :') "Mommommommommo." <3

[MrPolishadam]

IM SOOO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, MY GERMAN SHEPARD MAXIMUS IS 8 YEARS OLD SOO FAR HE IS VERY HEALTHY AND PLAYS LIKE HIS STILL A PUPP, BUT FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEAR IM VERY SORRY FOR YOURS AND YOUR FAMILY LOOSING A GREAT FAMILY MEMBER, GOD BLESS YOU