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Superpup has gone

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RosieLig · 29/07/2013 22:28

Diagnosed with advanced stage V lymphoma at only 15 months. We got him home this afternoon and spent a lovely 3.5 hours with him.

It felt like we were breaking him out of vet hospital. He was so excited to see us and his tail nearly wagged right off when he realised he was coming home Sad

He saw all his favourite people in his last few hours- his dog walker, a friend, me and DH and the kids. He was put to sleep with his head resting on my knee whilst I fed him bits of chickenSad Just a little sigh, I nearly missed it.

I feel at peace with it but devastated all the same. He was so young, had only just begun and we'd only just started to get to know him. He was a lovely, placid, chilled out, loving dog and we're lucky to have had him in our lives even if it was for only a year.

RIP superpup, chasing balls in doggie heaven.

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pigsDOfly · 29/07/2013 22:34

So sorry for your loss RosieLig. You obviously have lovely memories of your pup and it sound as if he brought you so much even if it was just for a short precious time.

Wish you well.

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RosieLig · 29/07/2013 22:36

Thanks, that's really sweet of you. He was my first dog and a revelation.

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MissMarplesBloomers · 29/07/2013 22:37

Oh Rosie how heartbreaking for you all, so glad he went with you holding him and loving him.

kilmuir · 29/07/2013 22:38

run free superpup

ToomuchIsBackOnBootcamp · 29/07/2013 22:41

So sorry for you but you couldn't have done any more, he had a wonderful last day (and many more before that, I'm sure)

Hugs to you all.

catwithflowers · 29/07/2013 22:42

So sad Sad. My dog was very poorly recently but got better. I don't think I realised quite how much I loved her until I thought I might lose her. So sorry for your loss.

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RosieLig · 29/07/2013 22:52

Thank you all, so kind. Yes catwithflowers, I too didn't realise how much I loved him til now. It creeps up on you.

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littlewhitebag · 29/07/2013 23:05

Oh Lordy. My pup is 15 months and I can't imagine her going so soon. I am all teary for you. Hugs for you.

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RosieLig · 29/07/2013 23:12

Thank you, littlewhitebag. Yes too soon. Such a shock too as he only became ill on Friday (although not 100% for a while). Reeling from it.

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Scuttlebutter · 30/07/2013 00:18

So sorry, Rosie to hear this news. Sad

Thinking of you and your family.

tabulahrasa · 30/07/2013 00:26
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MrsFrederickWentworth · 30/07/2013 00:27

Have just.taken our 14 month to emergency vet prepared for worst, and got him back. Cannot think what you must be going through.

But what a lovely end you gave him. I hope when my time comes someone gives me the equivalent.

He is now in the happy hunting grounds.

everlong · 30/07/2013 02:03

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TerraNotSoFirma · 30/07/2013 02:28

I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

1MitchellMum · 30/07/2013 05:38

So sorry ... far too young to go. RIP little one. x

MrsWolowitz · 30/07/2013 07:13

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PseudoBadger · 30/07/2013 07:15

I'm so sorry xx

EauRouge · 30/07/2013 07:28

Sorry for your loss Flowers Superpup must have been so happy to have you, even though it was too brief.

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fanoftheinvisibleman · 30/07/2013 08:15

So sorry for your loss.

Another one here with a 12 month old pup who can't imagine needing to be that brave as to bring him home for such a lovely end.

ClaraOswald · 30/07/2013 08:24

He sounds really special, Rosie.

If you do decide to get another dog, they won't replace him in any way. He will always have that special place in your family's memories.

tompuss · 30/07/2013 09:17

Hi Rosie
A very few years ago, our 4 year old Goldie was diagnosed with lymphoma in very similar circumstances to yours. He didn't have a bad bone in his body. We made the same decision as you and it was the right one. It broke our hearts. We have more dogs now who bring us joy, in a different way. I still carry his tag in my purse. I feel for you.

ChickensHaveNoEyebrows · 30/07/2013 09:54

Oh, I am so sorry that it came to this. Such a young dog :( Be kind to yourself, you gave him a peaceful, pain free end x

bassetfeet · 30/07/2013 13:17

So sorry to read this Rosie . My thoughts are with you and the family .
Run free bonny lad .

Frettchen · 30/07/2013 13:47

I'm so sorry, Rosie - it's such a hard, heartbreaking decision to make, especially with a dog so young. It sounds like you made the end so comfortable for him, and the he was very much loved.

Sending hugs and Flowers