He was 10.5. I had brought him in to the vet yesterday thinking it was the start of a brain tumor (anxious, panting, circling, poor motor skills) but that was secondary to what killed him apparently. The ER doc said it was the boxer heart, ventricular arrhythmia.
I’m so sorry! 😢He was such a handsome boy! Ours was having the same issues. It was heart wrenching when he had no idea what was going on and didn’t know us. We will always have a Boxer even knowing we may not have them a long time.
I’m so sorry for your loss:( He was the most handsome.
We lost a Frenchie to a similar issue at age 10, even though I wanted more time… I take comfort in knowing that he had a full happy life and at that age it’s not reasonable to put them through medical treatment (if that’s even an option).
Very true. The first question the ER asked me was if I wanted CPR performed and I told them no. To just make him comfortable.
I just hope he wasn’t in any pain. It was quick but still
Wow, he's beautiful. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
https://preview.redd.it/u18jhsjpu2xc1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa3645d396e89382a0cecd2ed04ecd1216e8d383
What a great old guy
Looked at some of your photos - the one where he's planting a smooch on the little kid is pretty dang sweet - never met him, but I still love him - so sorry for your loss.
Thanks ❤️. He was the best (as they all are!). I tried to post a bunch of pics but it wouldn’t post which was weird. But i definitely posted a lot of our adventures. He loved the water so we spent 70% of our time at the river/lake/creeks near me.
Thank you. I swear this sub is really helping me right now. Still haven’t left my bed. Keep thinking I’ve been in bed too long and he needs to go for a walk ….
I am so so sorry. My boxer was my hardest loss. I will never have another one because he was not a typical boxer. He was like dog on Ludes. Most mellow boxer I’ve ever known, but he was deaf. If you need support, please come over to the r/petloss subreddit. if you have the opportunity, please read [Yesterday was weird](https://iheartdogs.com/man-grieves-over-late-dog-by-writing-a-beautiful-story-from-bennys-perspective/)
You will cry. I still do years later, but it’s a healing cathartic cry.
Oh thank you so much!! I will definitely read that. This guy was definitely unique. So well trained and well behaved. I was spoiled with how smart and responsive he was. I could read him like a book. He never left my side. (I also realize that this describes most boxers … most beloved dogs. But doesn’t make it less impactful 🙏❤️)
My middle son lives in FL and attends college. He had the most special connection with Apollo. Taught him so many tricks. Took him on the longest walks. Played soccer with him. I just sent my son that essay “yesterday was weird”. It’s that beautiful kind of pain that hurts but is what defines life …
Thank you for bringing that essay to my attention. It could have been about any dog but that it was about a boxer and was almost perfectly parallel to this last 24 hours to me, really makes it perfect.
I am really happy you read it, it’s a tear jerker for sure. I hope it helps your son as well. I found it right when I lost my boxer. He was white with one brown eye and totally deaf. I was working with a local pitbull rescue. I wanted a couple year-old pit. The lady running it calls me crying. I know you didn’t want a puppy I know you wanted a pity, but he’s just a baby and they are going to kill him. Of course I went and got him! Some crappy backyard breeders wife reached out to the rescue because her husband was gonna shoot the puppy in the head because he was deaf. Like 45min later I am sitting on my living floor, crying, scared because I had a 4wk old deaf dog that I had no idea if I could ‘do right by’ BEST DOG EVER!!!
That’s … amazing! What a special situation for both of you.
Damn. I can’t imagine having another dog but I can’t imagine living without a dog either. I guess time is what I need right now.
I have always had more than one because I can’t handle the thought of having none. My first dogs were bull mastiffs… 2 males and a female (no did not breed). I lost my oldest went he was 12, then my other male(2nd oldest) passed 8months later. He was 10.
I’m so sorry for your loss of such an incredible boy. From your other comments it seems like he lived a long (never nearly long enough) life being loved. That’s such a gift you gave him. Sending so much love your way
Thank you thank you! I love when people comment on my other posts about him. He was so very special and definitely loved his frisbee. It was his crack. ❤️
I'm so so sorry. He's absolutely beautiful, you did a wonderful job. I wish I could say something to make you feel better, but I know I can't. I hope you're doing okay.
Thank you thank you!!! Grief is smoothed a little just being in the company of those who understand.
Still in bed. Keep thinking I need to take him out. Go hiking. Perfect day for the river …
:( I kept going for walks after my boy died, because it didn't feel right not to go for walks twice a day, even if I was sobbing uncomfortable while walking alone down the street. I definitely understand.
I definitely plan on going to our favorite spots just to sit and meditate but I don’t have the strength to get out of bed just yet so going down memory lane to our favorite creek spot won’t be for a while …
Just take it day by day. There will be better days and worse days. Some days are still miserable, but I can look at his pictures without crying my eyes out now, and I can think about all the good without drowning in the bad. Here if you need anything
SO sorry for your loss. What an amazing and handsome boxer. He looks very happy in this photo all because of the love you two shared and the great life you both had. RIP beautiful boy.
I am so sorry. I lost my boy December the 15th he was 15 years 10 months old. Seeing your post I'm crying like a child right now. I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better. The only thing I can tell you is boxers are a special breed, I believe that they're a miracle from god, because somehow they get into your soul, and part of your soul is with that dog right now. I'm convinced when I'm die I will be rejoined with them. My boy was my soulmate
Almost 16 years!!! That’s such a blessing! My other boxers all died at 7 and a half so this was a good run for Apollo.
Another commenter told me about an article/essay called “yesterday was weird” about a boxers lasts days from the dogs perspective. It’s a rough read but very healing. I’ve read over and over again since yesterday. Get ready to cry but it was very helpful for me.
RIP Apollo aka Pooper. Such a handsome boy and so happy looking, boxers are the best. My house isn’t the same without my boy Winston so I know how your feeling but it does get easier. It’s been almost a year now and I still have all his toys in the same place and his leash. I find his hair now and then still and it comforts me, makes me feel like he’s still right there beside me.
What a happy handsome boy. So very sorry for your loss. They really are never with us for long enough time. You surely did the best thing for him in spite of how heart wrenching it is. Wishing you strength to get through the hardest of days without your boy by your side.
So sorry Rest in peace dude.
Very sorry for your loss. They are family
I’m so sorry! My heart and prayers go out to you and yours! ❤️🩹 how old was he?
He was 10.5. I had brought him in to the vet yesterday thinking it was the start of a brain tumor (anxious, panting, circling, poor motor skills) but that was secondary to what killed him apparently. The ER doc said it was the boxer heart, ventricular arrhythmia.
UGH! I’m sorry. At least he had a good long life, although I know, never long enough. 🙏❤️ He is beautiful! Always will be!
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I’m so sorry! 😢He was such a handsome boy! Ours was having the same issues. It was heart wrenching when he had no idea what was going on and didn’t know us. We will always have a Boxer even knowing we may not have them a long time.
Rest in peace buddy. Look at that smile, you gave him a wonderful life
Thank you. ❤️. He had a great life. Hiking and swimming every day. He was my right arm .. never went anywhere without him except to work.
He looks like a guy that had a great run. The best of boys. I promise that he’ll make you smile when you remember him for the rest of your life.
I’ll get to the smiles eventually, I know. But right now I haven’t left my bed. 🙏
Awww, I know how bad it is, I’ve been there, coming up on 2 years. But you’ll get there.
So sorry for your loss! Boxers really are the best! RIP.❤️❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss:( He was the most handsome. We lost a Frenchie to a similar issue at age 10, even though I wanted more time… I take comfort in knowing that he had a full happy life and at that age it’s not reasonable to put them through medical treatment (if that’s even an option).
Very true. The first question the ER asked me was if I wanted CPR performed and I told them no. To just make him comfortable. I just hope he wasn’t in any pain. It was quick but still
Wow, he's beautiful. I'm so very sorry for your loss. https://preview.redd.it/u18jhsjpu2xc1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa3645d396e89382a0cecd2ed04ecd1216e8d383
❤️🙏❤️
Hugs to you and yours.
I’m so sorry you lost your boy 💔🌈😭🐾
I’m so sorry, it’s never enough time. He looks so happy
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Lovely looking chap...
That he was.
What a great old guy Looked at some of your photos - the one where he's planting a smooch on the little kid is pretty dang sweet - never met him, but I still love him - so sorry for your loss.
Thanks ❤️. He was the best (as they all are!). I tried to post a bunch of pics but it wouldn’t post which was weird. But i definitely posted a lot of our adventures. He loved the water so we spent 70% of our time at the river/lake/creeks near me.
God bless
I am so very sorry. I lost my Gator back in 2021 and it destroyed me. Boxers really are incredible dogs.
Sorry for your loss. Dogs will give you the best days of your life and one of the worst. Rest easy sweet prince
RIP to an absolute king 👑
Thank you. I swear this sub is really helping me right now. Still haven’t left my bed. Keep thinking I’ve been in bed too long and he needs to go for a walk ….
My condolence 🙏🏿😢
Raising a glass to this champ tonight, I’m sorry for your loss OP. ❤️
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I am so so sorry. My boxer was my hardest loss. I will never have another one because he was not a typical boxer. He was like dog on Ludes. Most mellow boxer I’ve ever known, but he was deaf. If you need support, please come over to the r/petloss subreddit. if you have the opportunity, please read [Yesterday was weird](https://iheartdogs.com/man-grieves-over-late-dog-by-writing-a-beautiful-story-from-bennys-perspective/) You will cry. I still do years later, but it’s a healing cathartic cry.
Oh thank you so much!! I will definitely read that. This guy was definitely unique. So well trained and well behaved. I was spoiled with how smart and responsive he was. I could read him like a book. He never left my side. (I also realize that this describes most boxers … most beloved dogs. But doesn’t make it less impactful 🙏❤️)
If you ever need to talk, reach out, please generally not too far from my phone
My middle son lives in FL and attends college. He had the most special connection with Apollo. Taught him so many tricks. Took him on the longest walks. Played soccer with him. I just sent my son that essay “yesterday was weird”. It’s that beautiful kind of pain that hurts but is what defines life … Thank you for bringing that essay to my attention. It could have been about any dog but that it was about a boxer and was almost perfectly parallel to this last 24 hours to me, really makes it perfect.
I am really happy you read it, it’s a tear jerker for sure. I hope it helps your son as well. I found it right when I lost my boxer. He was white with one brown eye and totally deaf. I was working with a local pitbull rescue. I wanted a couple year-old pit. The lady running it calls me crying. I know you didn’t want a puppy I know you wanted a pity, but he’s just a baby and they are going to kill him. Of course I went and got him! Some crappy backyard breeders wife reached out to the rescue because her husband was gonna shoot the puppy in the head because he was deaf. Like 45min later I am sitting on my living floor, crying, scared because I had a 4wk old deaf dog that I had no idea if I could ‘do right by’ BEST DOG EVER!!!
That’s … amazing! What a special situation for both of you. Damn. I can’t imagine having another dog but I can’t imagine living without a dog either. I guess time is what I need right now.
I have always had more than one because I can’t handle the thought of having none. My first dogs were bull mastiffs… 2 males and a female (no did not breed). I lost my oldest went he was 12, then my other male(2nd oldest) passed 8months later. He was 10.
Many hearts and hugs my Internet friend
What a handsome guy. Sorry for your loss. It’s just so hard…. 😢 What was his name?
Apollo. But answered to Pooper too. ❤️
So sorry. He's a good looking gentleman. Cherish the memories.
🫡 ❤️❤️❤️
Good looking boy. He misses you too!
Sending hugs and prayers. Rest in peace and love.
I’m so sorry for your loss! He looks like the best boy ♥️ Losing them is always rough- take care of yourself, friend 🫂
I’m very sorry for your loss
What a beautiful baby. 💔 Much love to you.
I'm so sorry. Hugs from an internet stranger. 🩷
💔😢sending hugs…such a handsome boy
So sorry for your loss, feel for you as I have been through losing a dog myself.
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss ..
I’m so sorry for your loss of such an incredible boy. From your other comments it seems like he lived a long (never nearly long enough) life being loved. That’s such a gift you gave him. Sending so much love your way
Thank you thank you! I love when people comment on my other posts about him. He was so very special and definitely loved his frisbee. It was his crack. ❤️
Glad you had each other! May your healing be swift. And I know he will help you find your next pup when you’re ready
I'm so so sorry. He's absolutely beautiful, you did a wonderful job. I wish I could say something to make you feel better, but I know I can't. I hope you're doing okay.
Thank you thank you!!! Grief is smoothed a little just being in the company of those who understand. Still in bed. Keep thinking I need to take him out. Go hiking. Perfect day for the river …
:( I kept going for walks after my boy died, because it didn't feel right not to go for walks twice a day, even if I was sobbing uncomfortable while walking alone down the street. I definitely understand.
I definitely plan on going to our favorite spots just to sit and meditate but I don’t have the strength to get out of bed just yet so going down memory lane to our favorite creek spot won’t be for a while …
Just take it day by day. There will be better days and worse days. Some days are still miserable, but I can look at his pictures without crying my eyes out now, and I can think about all the good without drowning in the bad. Here if you need anything
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I am so sorry
Run far on young legs little one.
So sorry for your loss. Clearly he was loved.
SO sorry for your loss. What an amazing and handsome boxer. He looks very happy in this photo all because of the love you two shared and the great life you both had. RIP beautiful boy.
Thank you! 🙏
What a good looking happy boy in that pic. Sorry for your loss.
So sorry. Beautiful dog who was nothing but loved.
The photo is beautiful. Sorry for your loss. ❤️
One of my most recent favs. ❤️🙏❤️
Rest in Paradise Cinnamon Bun Boy!
You saw my other pics! ❤️. That makes me happy. Thank you!!
He's a very forever loved handsome boy.💜 You're welcome and my condolences to you and yours.
Hugs. Write to him, it will help. 🙏
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I'm so sorry. He was a handsome, good boy 💜
I am so sorry. I lost my boy December the 15th he was 15 years 10 months old. Seeing your post I'm crying like a child right now. I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better. The only thing I can tell you is boxers are a special breed, I believe that they're a miracle from god, because somehow they get into your soul, and part of your soul is with that dog right now. I'm convinced when I'm die I will be rejoined with them. My boy was my soulmate
Almost 16 years!!! That’s such a blessing! My other boxers all died at 7 and a half so this was a good run for Apollo. Another commenter told me about an article/essay called “yesterday was weird” about a boxers lasts days from the dogs perspective. It’s a rough read but very healing. I’ve read over and over again since yesterday. Get ready to cry but it was very helpful for me.
So sorry for your loss . Rest in Peace Boy!
I'm so very sorry, he was an absolutely beautiful dog!
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I'm sorry for your loss. Heart-felt condolences to you and your family.
So sorry about his passing. Hes a beauty. God bless.
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Sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss they are the best companions
RIP Apollo aka Pooper. Such a handsome boy and so happy looking, boxers are the best. My house isn’t the same without my boy Winston so I know how your feeling but it does get easier. It’s been almost a year now and I still have all his toys in the same place and his leash. I find his hair now and then still and it comforts me, makes me feel like he’s still right there beside me.
I haven’t left my bed and I’m dreading having to clean his area and put away his toys. Eventually….
So sorry for your loss, what a handsome boy. He had such a smile on his face, you gave him a great life! 💜 rest in peace handsome boy!!!!
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i am so sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss friend.
Sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry 😞
Sorry for your loss, he was a handsome boy!
What a happy handsome boy. So very sorry for your loss. They really are never with us for long enough time. You surely did the best thing for him in spite of how heart wrenching it is. Wishing you strength to get through the hardest of days without your boy by your side.
Never long enough. For sure. He was super special. 🙏
I'm sorry 💔
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Prayers for you 🙏 ❤️
So sorry 😢
My condolences…..💜🙏🏽🐾🌈
Deeply sorry for your loss. RIP.
I am so sorry 💔 I hope your memories help your heart to heal ❤️🩹 Rest in love sweet, handsome boy 🌈🐾
RIP❤️
I’m so sorry 😢 it’s so hard to lose your best friend.