Thursday 14 May 2015

A very sad birthday!

Tuesday15th May
I was up early as usual yesterday morning but I could hear Buster crying as I walked downstairs, his health has been gradually deteriorating over the last few weeks. he was struggling to get up and wasn't eating properly, he went to go for a walk but then as you got out of the gate he only went virtually yards then would stop and turn to come home. His backbone was quite raised and he was losing weight it was very sad to watch him in the garden as he would stand with his head downwards staring into nothing. Anyway yesterday morning he had messed in the kitchen which is something he has never ever done, I had to ring the vet and took him to see what he thought. The vet said 14years is a good age for a Staffie and examined him he listened to his heart and said it was fluctuating, He examined him and said he could give him some medication but it probably would only last for a few days  and he would deteriorate more I knew the inevitable outcome of this visit! I couldn't stop crying  the vet said it was time to let him go and so with great sadness I agreed to let him put him to sleep.
R.I.P

9 comments:

  1. Run free Buster...
    you will see him again at The Rainbow Bridge.
    So sorry Ann.
    Lesley

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  2. So sorry to read about your sad news.
    Paul and Elaine xxx

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  3. It is heartbreaking to loose such a faithful friend. Their love is unconditional and we are so lucky to have had such great times and much fun and laughter with them. 14 years is a good doggie lifetime, you should feel happy to gave him such a good life and will have many fond memories.

    Take care

    Nev

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  4. It is heartbreaking to loose such a faithful friend. Their love is unconditional and we are so lucky to have had such great times and much fun and laughter with them. 14 years is a good doggie lifetime, you should feel happy to gave him such a good life and will have many fond memories.

    Take care

    Nev

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  5. So sorry to read your sad news. As Nev says, 14 is a good age, plenty of fond memories in that time.
    Keep well.

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  6. Oh Ann, so sorry to hear this you must feel devastated. He's over rainbow bridge will all the other boaters' loved ones, they are all romping up and down the rainbow canal.. What a great life you gave him. Thinking of you

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  7. Thanks to you all for your kind comments, Buster was a little star and gave us years of pleasure. It was awful getting up this morning and not being greeted by him, but I have plenty of good memories.
    Ann

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  8. Hi Ann, we are so sorry to hear your sad news, it will take a long time to get used to him not being there in the mornings. Happy memories though. xx

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  9. Sorry to hear the sad news. Take comfort in the fact that he had a good long life with you, treasure the memories.

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