In Memory of Milo, The Boxer

Today I found out that my parents dog, Milo (8 year old boxer) had passed away this morning in the kennel he was staying at while my parents were away for the weekend. They got the call this morning. The kennel personnel stated that Milo was a fun, happy boxer while they were gone. They said they loved him and played with him all weekend and one girl stated she laid down on the grass with him. My parents wanted an autopsy and they found out that he died of a bloat which is where a dog gets gas in the stomach and can't release it which causes the stomach to twist around causing oxygen flow to cut off. This is the same condition that the dog had in the movie 'Marley & Me'. The only signs that Milo showed was that he was more thirsty than usual. This condition is common among large dogs as they age.

I am very heartbroken to have lost Milo. I was with my mom 8 years ago when we went to go get him. We bought him from a couple who raised boxers in Riley, TN. I picked Milo out for my mom. I said, 'Look mom, that one right there is the one for you since he has huge paws'. Most puppies with huge paws grow up to be big dogs and Milo proved that theory, weighing over 100 pounds. I even helped name him for my mom (Kingston Milo) German names! Sorry but I had to vent to you guys. Milo will be sooo missed by all our family members. He was one of us :) I LOVE YOU MILO FOREVER!

Here is Milo w. my niece 3 years ago...Rest In Peace Milo!

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Comment by Wilma on April 23, 2009 at 6:09am: Oh this is so sad, I am so sorry to hear this Heather, it is so hard cause they are family

Comment by spacestacy on April 20, 2009 at 8:37pm: aww im sooo sorry heather,my deepest sympathy to you and your family <3...i have a milo too...hes a shitzu...i would be very sad if something happened to him even though he drives me nuts....again im very sorry for your loss .....oxox

Comment by Madchen on April 20, 2009 at 12:19pm: im very sorry to hear of your loss- as with any pet loss, some dont realize that they were actually part of the family- my thoughts are with you-

Comment by Melissa Kelley on April 20, 2009 at 12:12pm: I am so so sorry for your families loss Heather, he looked so precious in those pics! Please pass my sympathies on to your folks. My m/law is going through a bad time with her dog "freddie", he was just diagnosed with Cushings disease, it is an awful thing...our pets are our family and very sad when we lose them :(

Comment by Butterflygirlms on April 20, 2009 at 8:26am: Thanks so much for your sympathy :) My mom is doing better and will get another boxer in due time.

Comment by ❤мι¢нєℓℓє❤ on April 19, 2009 at 10:04pm: So sorry for your families loss. We have 3 dogs and couldn't even imagine losing them. They are like my children. My heart goes out to you and yours.

Comment by Bubblebutt's Playground!! on April 19, 2009 at 9:23pm: SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, THIS TAKES ME BACK TO MY CHIDHOOD AND MY GRANDPARENTS BOXER THEY HAD, SUCH LOVABLE DOGS!! OH SO VERY TRAGIC!!

Comment by Hollyberry on April 19, 2009 at 4:33pm: It's always hard to lose a pet thats part of the family...but to give away part of a movie is way worse especially one i have not seen yet lol j/k!!! I am sorry for your loss sweetie and im here if you need a shoulder to cry on.

Comment by Barbara Mc on April 19, 2009 at 4:15pm: I am so sorry. I know he will be missed. I still miss mine that I lost years ago. A big soft spot in my heart for boxers.

Comment by AnGella on April 19, 2009 at 2:43pm: I'm so sorry to hear this Heather! What a sad thing to have happen, especially while your parents were away.