badboyz Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) I am just devastated to tell you that I have had to put my darling Charm to sleep yesterday evening. She was injured in a freak accident when a gum tree fell this afternoon. We had horrible gusty wind here all afternoon. I fear the wind here more than anything else, because of the trees. With all the rain that we have had the ground must have been very soft as the tree fell roots and all. It caught in another tree for a bit, giving her time to rush down to see what the noise was. It must have come straight down on her spine and rear. She was unable to walk and had a lot of damage and tearing to her rectum area. At first I thought she was trapped under it, but she wiggled out I guess with her front legs. We managed to load her onto a dog bed and transported her on that to the vet. I don’t think she was in too much pain due to the paralysis. I hope not anyway. At least she went at the hands of my lovely caring vet, and my OH and I were able to hold her and say goodbye, while she was put to sleep. I mean that literally as my vet could not find a vein under all that tough shar pei skin, and there was little blood pressure, indicating a lot of internal bleeding, so she was gassed first and then given the injection under the tongue. She was my heart dog and I will miss her always. Silly lazy old thing rarely ventured away from the house. Why on earth she had to be in that place at that time I have no idea. My heart is breaking. The fence is now also damaged and with my other girl in season, and too young to breed yet, I will have to juggle her and my boy in the front yard until we can repair it. Charm lived up to her name completely. Her wonderful calm, her dignity, her goofiness, everything about her are reasons I fell in love with this breed. She loved everyone and would greet everyone with her beautiful big brown eyes, wiggly butt, and snorts of pleasure. Just to look at her sweet face never failed to melt my heart. She was a wonderful mother to all the other animals, including the 4 litters she whelped with ease. She would happily take on the nanny roll when her daughter and granddaughter had pups as well. She was the quiet and undisputed queen of the place and will be truly missed. RIP my special and most loved girl, taken way too soon (7years). Edited March 12, 2010 by badboyz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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huga Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Oh no I'm so sorry BB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab lady Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 so very sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teekay Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Oh How sad, she looked adorable. My thoughts are with you. It's so hard when it's so sudden. Run free Charm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3shepherds Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss RIP Charm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 So very, very sad for you bb, what a shocking and tragic way to lose your beautiful girl. cry it out bb, and a gentle hug from us. Thank you for sharing those lovely photos, so obviously a loved girl. fifi, danny & hounds xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 What a sad day for you all. Lovely photos, showing us just how full of character she was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarasMum Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 RIP beautiful girl. I am so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poo-Fong Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Oh I am so very sorry - what a freak accident Rest well Charm, what a beautiful Pei you were!! You will live on forever in your family's memories... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 so sad to hear R.I.P. Charm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Such a sad sudden loss. Strength to you and your family as you come to grips with the passing of your much loved Charm. Lovely photo tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Wow Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss of the lovely Charm. Such a tragic accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Bait Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 So sorry to hear bb, it's hard enough when they pass from old age but even harder when you aren't expecting it. Run free charm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTD Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Oh I am so sorry :D What an awful tragic accident , making it so much harder for you to deal with RIP Charm , a very special gorgeous Pei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlibud Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Oh BB that is so tragic Hugs to you, as I also lost my gorgeous girl today :hugs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMD² Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 (edited) Run free Charm. BB. Edited March 13, 2010 by Ams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsKatie Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Sending you our thoughts bb - she was obviously a much loved and treasured member of your family - run free over the bridge Charm and wait for those who love you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pip1981 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I'm so sorry you had to experience this terrible event badboyz, what a freak thing to happen! Charm was a gorgeous girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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