Her Majesty Dogmad Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I saw you in Wyong Pound nr Christmas in 2007, most likely a cattle/beagle cross, I loved your smiling face. You were a little chubby with wonky front legs and a lump on the back one but I didn't care, I thought you were spectacular. You sat, stayed, came when called and were a consummate ball player but best of all you returned it and "dropped" on command, right at my feet. I was captivated. Although I'd gone to collect you for another rescue group, when that fell through I decided to rehome you myself. I had nothing but enquiries from people with no fencing and wasn't going to let you go to anything but the most wonderful home. I'd had you about 6 months when you had a total collapse, none of the tests or xrays showed anything except an elevated liver reading which the vet said you could live with. The lump on your back leg had been tested before and again, it turned out to be just a lypoma. Many people said put you to sleep - I had to pick you up (20 kilos or so), about 5 or more times a day and hold you up while you toileted. My vet put you on a radical diet and with chiropractic and acupuncture treatment every week for a few months, you got up and eventually came good. I couldn't rehome you after that because noone knew the cause of the collapse. You've been in great health for the last 2 years until the last few weeks. You were doing some odd things but last week you became very sick. It was diagnosed as liver failure. You lost interest in everything except your ball and you still got a spark when you saw it. You got snappy with my other dogs and so I had to keep you separate when I was out, you didn't understand, you didn't know what you had done and it was cold for your arthritic old legs. And so today we said our last goodbye. I love you Sally and will always miss you, you were the best dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzat Xolo Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 (edited) Dogmad I am so sorry for your loss of Sally, but remember she had a great last few years and I bet they were the best of her life, people like yourself that take on the wonky wobbly old fatties that nobody wants, are granted so much love from them others that overlook them really miss out BIG TIME because they never share that rare love that they so freely give. Hugs to you and run free all day and every day Sally at that great big bridge in the dog Sky xoxoxox Edited June 21, 2010 by Wazzat Xolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Wow Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Run free Sally. I am sorry for your loss dogmad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthdog Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Sorry for your loss. She sounds like a real champ. Run free Sally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiona mills Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 R.I.P Sally, hope there's lots of balls to chase at the bridge. Hugs to you dogmad, she looks like a lovely old girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss of Sally. You gave her a beautiful quality of life. Godspeed Sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumsy Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySoaringMagpie Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Run free Sally, thinking of you dogmad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 A lovely tribute to a gorgeous old girl. Fun free Sally - where your legs are young again. Condolences for your loss Dogmad - she was clearly a treasured girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugUrPup Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss dogmad. Run free Sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzer Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Dogmad My heart breaks for you and your beloved Sally. I am sure my Oscar will welcome her at the bridge. RIP gorgeous girl. You will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellies mum Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 DogmadMy heart breaks for you and your beloved Sally. I am sure my Oscar will welcome her at the bridge. RIP gorgeous girl. You will be missed. Dogmad you do such wonderful things in rescue..and its sad you have to experience this....but know Sally loved you and will be waiting one day at Rainbow Bridge.......it doesnt get easier does it..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 oh I am so sorry dogmad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haylz27 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I am so very sorry about your loss. She sounded like such a sweetheart. ;) R.I.P. Sally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyd Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss, Sally was lucky to have you Dogmad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendall Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Sorry for your loss :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbear Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Dogmad, My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.Always remember it quality of life not quantity and the time Sally was with you, she only had the best and a 2nd chance.You are a true legend for your love, care and total devotion to the older dogs.God bless.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemstone Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 sorry for your loss of an obviously much loved girl run free Sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peibe Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Run free Sally, free from pain You are lucky you got to live out your last few years at doggy haven So sorry for your loss J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baifra Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Rest easy gorgeous Sally What a terrible loss for you. You obviously gave her the most wonderful home and she will always love you for that. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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