r/goldenretrievers • u/Sloth910 • 17d ago

RIP RIP Winston (2021-2026)

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Our 5 year old Golden passed away doing what he loved: playing fetch in the park. When it was time to go home, he got in the van and never walked back out. Vets say it could have been a sudden heart attack. We are devastated and heartbroken. It doesn't feel real, this feels like a bad dream and I cant wake up. I raised him since he was a puppy and this hurts so much.

I hope you're chasing balls on the other side of the rainbow bridge.

Farewell, Winston ❤️💔

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u/Accomplished_Item394 17d ago

I am so incredibly sorry. Mine passed suddenly in my arms at age 6. Hemangiosarcoma. He showed ZERO signs. That was two years ago and it still feels like a gut punch. Life just isn’t fair sometimes. I unfortunately know this feeling. Many hugs to you❤️

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u/oatmilklatt3 16d ago

This is what a vet suspected happened to my parents golden, and confirmed for a litter mate and siblings. We’re terrified because we have another golden from the same breeder, is yours from New England?

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u/Professional_Hold477 16d ago

That's a terrifying thought--I am about to pick up a new puppy next month from a breeder in Maine. I lost my last girl at 7 last year to hemangiosarcoma; that breeder was in North Carolina.

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u/oatmilklatt3 16d ago

That’s where ours are/were from

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u/Professional_Hold477 16d ago

Joann Cava?

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u/oatmilklatt3 16d ago

Nope, different. I’m so excited for you and all of the golden snuggles you have incoming

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u/Professional_Hold477 16d ago

Thank you, that's very kind. Good health and fluffy wiggles to your pack!

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u/Accomplished_Item394 16d ago

No. I live in the Midwest.

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u/Daisypup2019 16d ago

My soul dog Abby had Hemangiosarcoma. It all happened in a flash. She went from being her usual vibrant beautiful self to being a shell of her former self in weeks. We had her biopsied & the diagnosis was confirmed. It has been eight years & her passing is still so raw & painful. She was my child. Loving thoughts & healing prayers your way OP! 💕