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Post by scrappintoee on Dec 29, 2016 7:00:09 GMT
It isn't fair that pets don't live longer !!!   We had to say good-bye to our precious, 12/13-year-old guy that we'd only adopted 10 months ago; but we loved him SO much, we felt like he'd been with us forever. (we say 12/13 since there weren't any papers on him when his Dad or whoever it was hastily surrendered him to rescue ---we go by our vet's estimate.) We knew when he came to us, that 12/13 is considered EXTREMELY elderly for a bulldog. This was hubb's and my first time experiencing that horrible moment when the vet tells you all the facts, gives you alternatives, then asks you to take time to discuss it. Thankfully, there were no doubts in our mind that it was time to let him go. We're obviously so very sad, BUT---also thankful he's at peace now! So happy he met Santa Paws, too  , and that our 2 doggies got along very well with him (unlike some other fosters we've had...lol ) He's the cutie on the far right  |
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Post by nlwilkins on Dec 29, 2016 7:05:23 GMT
So sorry to hear this and kudos to you for taking care of him when he was so old to begin with. That is an awesome photo, love it. I too think it is not fair that our precious pets don't last as long as we do.
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Post by Kymberlee on Dec 29, 2016 7:13:30 GMT
I'm so sorry that you had to say good bye to that sweet baby. He was a lucky guy to be so loved the last days of his life. It isn't fair that thy leave us too soon. Thank you for opening your heart and home to this old man. Every dog deserves to spend his final days basking in love and warmth. Dread sends sloppy kisses. ❤️❤️❤️
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 29, 2016 7:27:35 GMT
I am sorry. They own a huge part of our hearts and they love us so much. Sending you big hugs tonight.
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Post by JoP on Dec 29, 2016 7:41:39 GMT
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Post by leannec on Dec 29, 2016 7:42:11 GMT
Oh, thank you for giving him a loving home in his final year I'm very sorry for your loss  |
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Post by lucyg on Dec 29, 2016 7:47:18 GMT
I'm so sorry.  |
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Post by gryroagain on Dec 29, 2016 7:51:44 GMT
Oh, I'm sorry! We only got 8 months with our last dog, and I felt so ripped off. Loving senior dogs is a hard road, but so worthwhile. Thank you for loving him until the end!
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Post by scrappinsportzmom on Dec 29, 2016 7:51:57 GMT
You are very kind to love that senior dog. I am sorry for your loss
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Post by KB on Dec 29, 2016 7:57:25 GMT
I hope the memory of his kind days makes you laugh and smile for all of yours.
I don't really know what to say here, but I wanted to let you know that I feel for your loss.
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Post by FurryP on Dec 29, 2016 8:22:42 GMT
Aww. He was a cutie. I am sooo sorry for your loss. They leave a big hole in our heart, don't they? I'm sorry your heart is broken right now.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2016 8:37:50 GMT
I'm so sorry.
And you are right, it isn't fair. He looks well loved.
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Post by lesley on Dec 29, 2016 8:41:26 GMT
I'm so sorry. He looks like he's always been part of the family, and I'm sure you'll remember him that way.
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Post by scrappintoee on Dec 29, 2016 9:32:04 GMT
Thank you, everybully!! He was our second senior to adopt, and we love them so much, I'm sure we'll foster and/or adopt another one soon. Sadly, our rescue group always has LOTS of seniors who need homes.  Many people WANT to take them in; but they're so fearful of the sadness of losing them, which we totally understand. And even though it IS painful, DH and I will do it again. Kymberlee---I felt that HUG from your adora-bull Dread---tell him I said thank you, and he's so pawsome and sweet !!! lesley----I hope your sweet Turiff is doing better! |
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Post by Kerri W on Dec 29, 2016 10:45:47 GMT
Oh no! I'm so sorry for your loss. |
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 29, 2016 10:52:35 GMT
Awww I'm so sorry. Big hugs to you!
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Post by gillyp on Dec 29, 2016 11:05:04 GMT
I'm so glad you took him in and so sorry he has gone. |
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Dec 29, 2016 11:12:59 GMT
Very sorry for your entire family.
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Post by gailoh on Dec 29, 2016 11:24:32 GMT
Glad he has you to love him...so sorry for your loss...hugs
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Post by KelleeM on Dec 29, 2016 11:30:29 GMT
Aw...I'm so sorry you didn't get more time with him. You and your dh are so awesome to take in older dogs.
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Post by michellegb on Dec 29, 2016 11:31:37 GMT
I'm so sorry. Big hugs...
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Post by mollycoddle on Dec 29, 2016 11:42:15 GMT
Aww, I'm sorry, and I agree-it is so hard that these wonderful little creatures have such short lives. It sounds like your boy had a wonderful life.  |
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Post by llinin on Dec 29, 2016 12:02:32 GMT
Senior dogs are so worth it, you did a wonderful thing adopting him. Sorry for your loss |
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Post by bratkar on Dec 29, 2016 12:27:02 GMT
I'm so sorry..... Bulldogs are truly amazing dogs. My cousin has had them for as long as I can remember and they are so special.
Its so hard that they don't live longer.... but I do want to thank you for understanding how special it is to adopt a senior dog. They are the best... They truly appreciate the love we give them so much, even if its for a short time.
Big Hugs!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2016 12:47:30 GMT
What a precious photo, and how amazing that you were able to give him such a great home for his last months. He was blessed by you! So sorry for your tremendous loss!
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Post by Nink on Dec 29, 2016 12:50:05 GMT
I am so sorry. Thank you though for taking in a senior, knowing his time may be short. The fact that he felt nothing but love during his last months is so wonderful.
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 29, 2016 12:50:28 GMT
I'm so sorry. How wonderful that his last months were spent in a loving home.
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Post by momto4kiddos on Dec 29, 2016 12:51:29 GMT
I'm sorry for your loss, sounds like his last months were good ones with you and his sibling dogs!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2016 12:53:48 GMT
Adopting an older dog is such an act of kindness. You gave him a wonderful final year.
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Post by scrappert on Dec 29, 2016 13:46:22 GMT
So sorry. Hugs to you.
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, and that our 2 doggies got along very
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