wagtails
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Cavvie crazy
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Post by wagtails on Apr 2, 2011 10:38:18 GMT
Oh Eileen, my heart is bleeding for Derek and for you - I know how fond you are of him already - and for everyone who has shared his thread. What an awful thing to have to face, and, as you say, on top of the news about Maxasquillion too. Sometimes life in a dog rescue must reach unbearable depths. Thank goodness that you and everyone at FOA RCT are so strong and so caring. I don't know how those of us on the fringes would ever cope without the sure knowledge of your ever-loving kernel. Holding you in our hearts today (and every day)
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Post by eileenspal on Apr 2, 2011 11:22:28 GMT
Yes Marie-Anne this is such a devastating blow for us - particularly Eileen who has come to love this wonderful boy immensely. This terrible news has knocked the stuffing out of her along with that of Max yesterday. To have to come to terms with the fact that two very young beautiful dogs cannot be helped is very very hard. Eileen has done her utmost, as she always does, to give them the best chance of a normal life and to face defeat is crushing for her and us. All I know is that without her they would not be FOA dogs and we would be none the wiser or richer for having got to know them and love them. I am so upset and saddened and as you say, life in dog rescue can sometimes be unbearable, but knowing we have caring supporters helps so much, Thank you for your compassion.
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Post by ilovemycookie on Apr 2, 2011 12:16:26 GMT
I don't know what to say...I wish I could be there to give you all a hug
Katherine XXX
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Post by lesleyw on Apr 2, 2011 12:23:23 GMT
me neither - just sendind hugs too xxxxxx
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Post by r8chl on Apr 2, 2011 13:35:17 GMT
Devastating news, I’m so sad Derek is such a happy lad, the first Dalmatian I actually liked!
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coyoteugly
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My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dog already thinks I am
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Post by coyoteugly on Apr 2, 2011 15:36:03 GMT
Ohhh my heart breaks for you all. I am so very sorry that it was such devastating news and I cannot even begin to know how you all are feeling.
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Post by Martha on Apr 2, 2011 16:02:01 GMT
I am so sorry for all of you that have grown to know and love this special boy, especially Eileen.
If there is anything I can do for you ladies to help ease your work load over the next few days please dont hesitate to ask.
Love and hugs
Aly x
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Post by karent on Apr 2, 2011 17:41:45 GMT
Am so sorry this is one wonderful boy and to think he displays all that love in pain is almost unbearable to imagine and the emotion affects you more than anyone Eileen. You knew all the time how he was feeling and now knowing you have to act must be a huge pressure, it seems it all comes in one go for us xx
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Post by jude on Apr 2, 2011 23:21:14 GMT
This is so sad, life can seem very unfair at times. So sorry Eileen, am thinking of you.
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Post by eileenspal on Apr 4, 2011 11:03:56 GMT
Eileen been back to the vet with Derek this morning and the very sad decision was made to let Derek go to the bridge. Our vet felt that he must have had a really high pain threshold and it was due to being in pain all his short life, that he was able to deal with it. They felt it was unfair to him to let him suffer any more and Eileen stayed with him till he fell asleep, bless you Eileen and Derek - our hearts are very heavy here.
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Post by karent on Apr 4, 2011 11:39:10 GMT
Very, very heavy, out of pain now beautiful little man. So, so sorry. Thinking of you Eileen is must have been f*****g terrible xxx
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Post by mattsdogs on Apr 4, 2011 12:38:49 GMT
So sorry to hear he has gone off to the bridge, Now out of pain though, RIP Derek x
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Post by dogwalker123 on Apr 4, 2011 14:58:07 GMT
Does anyone know what has happened to Derek's sister? Didn't she go to a family member? Was she as badly affected as Derek?
Sorry forgot to say many condolencies to everyone. He had such love in his eyes.
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Post by tomchar on Apr 4, 2011 15:05:13 GMT
RIP Derek. You went to Rainbow Bridge in no doubt that you were loved.
My admiration, and respect, knows no bounds for the people who give so much to these dogs.
Big hugs Eileen.
Sarah XXXXXX
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Post by Martha on Apr 4, 2011 15:25:34 GMT
I am so, so very sorry. My heart is braking for you all, especially Eileen. Sweet dreams Derek, you were very much loved xx
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