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Today we had to make that terrible decision again,somehow our Ranger had managed to damage his spine and had lost nearly all the feeling in his back end especially his back legs. A couple of days ago he seemed to limp a little but by last night he could not even stand to go out for his walk.He was carried to the taxi this morning by 4 of us,then when we reached vets he had to be carried into the surgery.The vet said it looked bad and even if we went for surgery there was no guarentee he would ever use his legs again.Seeing him in pain Bill and i decided to let him go. The poor boy was only 8 and it seemed so unfair to lose him so soon after Bare. They are running free together now,both free from pain.we are absolutely broken hearted again. R.I.P.my boy you will never be forgotten.
Ray Jones United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 411 Dogs 3 / Races 2 30 Jul 2011 17:12
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Thats terrible news,R.I.P. Ranger.
Maureen Day United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 1831 Dogs 23 / Races 2 30 Jul 2011 18:27
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My sincere condolences Kathleen and Bill.
RIP Ranger - run free like the wind big man with no more pain xxxx
So sorry for your loss I know how you must be feeling my poor Polar was only 9 when he left me. You did the right thing to end his suffering may he R.I.P
Di Hilsley United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 462 Dogs 2 / Races 1 30 Jul 2011 20:34
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Hi Kathy
I am so sorry to hear this . Having lost 2 within 5 months in 2008 and then my beautiful Treasure 8 weeks ago ,I too know what you are going through. Life seems so damn unfair at times but you can only do what is best for the dogs and cherish the times you had with them .
What hard times for both of you! Keep your head up
R.I.P. Ranger
Douglas Campbell United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 3940 Dogs 0 / Races 0 31 Jul 2011 09:45
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Life can seem so unfair at times Kath ; and it must be so hard with Bare's passing just a couple of months back. I'm sure you have done the right thing - no matter how much it hurts you at the moment...... Thoughts are with you ; take care.
Helen Bowden United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 1300 Dogs 0 / Races 0 31 Jul 2011 14:58
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Oh Kathy I'm so sorry to read about Ranger. What a time you're having at the moment. Think of the good times Kathy he and Bare were loved and had a lovely life with you. Hugs Kathy. RIP Ranger xxxxxxxxxx
Thankyou all for your kind words,Bill and myself are still in shock,it's so empty now with ranger gone too,it was so unexpected. Thankyou all again,i know you care and that helps a lot. Kathy.xxxxxxx
Nicola Duke United Kingdom
Posts 11 Dogs 0 / Races 0 10 Aug 2011 11:14
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Run free Ranger. I lost my boy Shane recently and it was also very quick and unexpected. Thinking of you all as I know how hard it is and how much of an empty space is left. xxx
Nathalie Cloux ALED77 France (Verified User) Posts 132 Dogs 9 / Races 0 18 Aug 2011 13:50
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All my thoughts are flying to you Kathleen Kind regards from France XXX Nathalie
Kathleen O'connor United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 1819 Dogs 0 / Races 0 18 Aug 2011 16:22
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Hi Nathalie, thankyou so much for your kind words,still cannot believe dear Ranger went so quickly and so soon after my darling Bare,we loved them so much and it has left a big gap in our lives. Thankyou again, Kathy.xx
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