# RIP Spike - A Golden Teddy Bear 'till the End **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [September 14, 2005, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728 "2005-09-14T17:45:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cal](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cal/32/5505_2.png) [@Cal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cal)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/1 "2005-09-14T17:45:44Z")
Today, September 14, 2005, we lost an icon. Braehall Etiquette Brenna (Spike) born September 26, 1997 passed away at 2:30 PM during surgery to correct Gastric Dilatation Volvurus (Canine Bloat), and liver complications, despite the effort of our wonderful veterinarians. Spike fought a hard battle but could not win! GDV is most commonly found in deep-chested dogs of large breeds. The stomach becomes distended with air blocked by the twisting of the stomach. In Spike’s case it went one step further. His intestines wrapped around his liver, causing it to tripple in size. As the few who had the chance to meet him already know, he was the biggest suck you would ever find. He was the pride and joy of all of us. He was a true golden teddy bear, all 107 lbs of him! Our constant guardian when we went out on walks, Spike was no more than 15 feet away. He would constantly check back with us as if to say, “are you okay?..can I go back to running now?” We cry when we think of him and realize we will not hear his strong voice again, he was such a huge part of our lives. Any of you who have lost such a pet can emphasize when I say how much I miss him. Goodbye buddy! We will miss you with all our hearts! Spike Vladut Sept. 26, 1997 Sept. 14, 2005 Royalty among canines. RIP ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike007.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike007.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike008.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike008.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike013.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike013.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike009.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike009.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike014.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike014.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike015.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike015.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike016.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike016.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike017.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike017.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike001.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike001.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/spikeinside.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/spikeinside.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spikesad.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spikesad.jpg) This pic was taken today before his last trip to the vet. He knew what was awaiting… ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike003.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v180/s12_gotBoost/Spike003.jpg) Life is not measured by how many breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ---
**Author:** ![Original\_Nutta](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/original_nutta/32/5474_2.png) [@Original\_Nutta](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Original_Nutta)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/2 "2005-09-14T17:56:22Z")
:sadwavey: :grouphug: Sorry to hear man, Spike looked like a beautiful dog. ---
**Author:** ![Doba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@Doba](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doba)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/3 "2005-09-14T17:58:22Z")
Im soo sorry ☹ he was a beautiful golden retriever !! ---
**Author:** ![DR1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8c91f0/32.png) [@DR1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DR1)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/4 "2005-09-14T17:58:54Z")
RIP So sorry to here that Cal… I can only imagine how hard it is to lose a pet that has been a part of you and your families life for that long. I have some pets of my own, and I know that I would be devastated if they were to pass away too. You have my condolences Darren ---
**Author:** ![SDragon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9e5f3/32.png) [@SDragon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SDragon)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/5 "2005-09-14T18:01:59Z")
Sorry buddy ☹ Condolences ---
**Author:** ![nocwage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nocwage/32/5489_2.png) [@nocwage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nocwage)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/6 "2005-09-14T18:08:27Z")
Golden retrievers are such beautiful dogs, losing a pet hurts as much as any family member. ---
**Author:** ![240sxfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/dec6dc/32.png) [@240sxfan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/240sxfan)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/7 "2005-09-14T18:11:38Z")
Sorry for your loss i know what it feels like… Our poodle passed away while we were in Portugal this year, we only had her for 4 years but she was my mom’s best friend, unfortunately she was too hyper and ran after a bird into the middle of the street, you can guess what happened next. Again I’m sorry for you loss and you have my condolences. ---
**Author:** ![Skyline](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5a626/32.png) [@Skyline](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skyline)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/8 "2005-09-14T18:15:18Z")
goood looking dog sry to hear the loss ---
**Author:** ![Fobwall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ea924/32.png) [@Fobwall](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fobwall)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/9 "2005-09-14T18:21:36Z")
damn i’m sorry to hear about your loss… [-o\< i’m sure he’s in a better place now… ---
**Author:** ![QuincyRedS14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/dbc845/32.png) [@QuincyRedS14](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/QuincyRedS14)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/10 "2005-09-14T18:32:07Z")
So sad. my german shephard also died last month. ---
**Author:** ![Jesse\_Jericho](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jesse_jericho/32/5533_2.png) [@Jesse\_Jericho](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jesse_Jericho)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/11 "2005-09-14T18:34:22Z")
Brings a tear to a mans eye ☹ RIP Spike ---
**Author:** ![\_M\_aurice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/c5a1d2/32.png) [@\_M\_aurice](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_M_aurice)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/12 "2005-09-14T18:43:32Z")
If there is one thing beyond losing family to make a man cry, its losing a pet. I can’t imagine how I’d feel without _any_ of my birds, never mind the one that has attached itself to me… May he sleep peacefully, and always be by your side in spirit. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![GT1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5e925/32.png) [@GT1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GT1)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/13 "2005-09-14T21:13:52Z")
😢 i actually got teary over that pets are one thing i hold very close to my heart… im sorry to see you loose such a beautiful dog cal. rip. GT ---
**Author:** ![Luis240sx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luis240sx/32/5530_2.png) [@Luis240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Luis240sx)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/14 "2005-09-14T21:37:33Z")
:tear: :grouphug: im sorry to hear about it, i know how it feels to lose such a close pet ---
**Author:** ![sidewaze](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sidewaze/32/5497_2.png) [@sidewaze](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sidewaze)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2005, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/15 "2005-09-14T21:42:42Z")
Brother I am so sorry. I was lucky enough to meet him and both Tanya and my self thought he was just great. I laughed watching him carry his little stuffed toy around. You know Brayden had a great time playing with, he tired poor Spike out. I understand how it is to lose your best friend as I had to give my dog Shadow away. In some ways I think I would have delt with better if she had died rather then giving some other family the joy, love and devotion she gave me. I know she’s fine and happy where she but still, not a day goes by I don’t think of her. This is nuts, my Nana just had to put her dog Joey down last Friday as he had bone cancer. The first few days are always the hardest but it will get better. There’s no time table for that and you get over it when your ready and NOT before. It’s not fair this happened but remember all the great memories you have and it will make you smile and you laugh a little thinking of times he did silly things. Spike’s spirt will always be with you as he is always going to be in your hart. Again I’m very sorry and pass on my families sympathies to your parents. If you feel like talking at all just give me a shout or hit me up on MSN and I’ll be happy to listen. Take care my friend. Bruce, Tanya and Brayden. ---
**Author:** ![jjm\_240sx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b77776/32.png) [@jjm\_240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jjm_240sx)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2005, 3:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/16 "2005-09-15T03:45:24Z")
Sorry to hear! I lost my doggy about 2 months ago. She could not walk anymore. She was 11. Now they can play together. ---
**Author:** ![newbieracer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e47c2d/32.png) [@newbieracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newbieracer)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2005, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/17 "2005-09-15T05:36:59Z")
Hey bud im Truly sorry to hear about your loss man. Im sure it hurts like hell, i could not emagine life without my dog. Spike was very beautiful, very elegant. Sorry again man. Sean ---
**Author:** ![Ed1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/958977/32.png) [@Ed1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ed1)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2005, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/18 "2005-09-15T06:06:36Z")
sorry to hear that cal RIP spike ---
**Author:** ![S13GG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13gg/32/5506_2.png) [@S13GG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/S13GG)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2005, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/19 "2005-09-15T06:15:48Z")
> [@got\_boost\_S13](#): > > Life is not measured by how many breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. thats touching and my condolences go out to you, Cal. Always focus on the good times, memories. This GDV is similar to torsion, or the clinical name for it? ---
**Author:** ![slipperysilvia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slipperysilvia/32/5485_2.png) [@slipperysilvia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slipperysilvia)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2005, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728/20 "2005-09-15T09:04:13Z")
sorry to hear about that CAL…i know how it feels, animals can be more important to certain people then human relatives…RIP SPIKE… [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rip-spike-a-golden-teddy-bear-till-the-end/88728.md?page=2)