AWDRI Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 We got Gabrielle out of HP on Friday but she deteriorated in her health significantly over the weekend. We first took her to one vet to get vaccinated and he refused to do so on the basis of her poor condition (underweight and tumours all along her mammary chain), giving her a poor prognosis. After discussing this with Linda who was temp caring her, and Nic, we arranged for her to go for a second opinion and chest xray to determine if there were any secondaries. When she developed liquid diarrhoea and vomiting overnight we suspected the worst and the xray confirmed she had tumours in her abdomen and lungs as well. We gave Gabrielle her wings as she had suffered enough. The people who allowed her to get to this condition and end up in the pound should be ashamed of themselves but we doubt they would give her a second thought. I cried many tears over this lovely girl and her fate but she is at peace now and no longer in pain. Thank you so much Linda and Nic. I couldn't have gotten through this without you both. I know she was in loving hands at the end. Run free over the bridge gorgeous girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthdog Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Poor girl. Thankyou for helping her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Thank you so much Linda and Nic. I couldn't have gotten through this without you both. I know she was in loving hands at the end. As hard as it is, try to let this be of comfort to you. The main thing is that Gabrielle didn't die alone and cold and wet and frightened. Beautiful girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sing Song Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I am so sorry Di. This is one of the hardest parts of rescue. Her sufferring is over and there is comfort and dignity in that. Take care Di. A quiet understanding ear is here if you need one Sing Song Poor girl. Thankyou for helping her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Oh no I am so sad to hear this, I was so pleased to see that you gave her a chance Belgrael, you did a great thing, thank you to everyone who helped her to end her life with dignity and love. Fly free beautiful girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeshondKrazy Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I'm so sorry Di, I just read about her in the HP thread and was so glad you were taking her out of there, am very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I am so sorry to hear this. Run free sweet girl. R.I.P. Thank you both for doing your best with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz1 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Poor darling Sorry for your loss Di RIP lovely girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Poor Gabrielle. Thank you for allowing her to feel a little love before her early departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdogs Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Oh how sad Run free sweet Gabrielle. I'm so sorry she wasn't able to have a second chance at a better life. She seemed such a beautiful girl. Thanks so much for helping her and for being with her when she went over the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzat Xolo Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Thank you for finding this girl and giving her the love and dignity that she deserved, people that can make the right but hard decisions like this in such an unselfish manner are the true Angels. Run free at the big bridge dear Gabrielle and watch over Belgrael and all those others who do so much for so many! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hugs to Nic and Linda, no matter why we have to do this, it is still so distressing. Thank you to all for giving her a chance and then nothing but love and tenderness, especially when she needed it most. RIP sweet Gabrielle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graysmum Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Run free sweet girl with the soulful eyes As you slipped away peacefully I whispered in your ear about the the lovely dogs who would be there to meet you. You had two quiet peacefull days with lots of cuddles and good food. You had grass under you feet, sunny blue sky above and bush next door to look at. A much better way to spend your last two days here on earth. May you have good memories of this as we do. Rest In Peace sweet Gaby I am sorry we couldn't do more for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 (edited) Run free sweet girl with the soulful eyes As you slipped away peacefully I whispered in your ear about the the lovely dogs who would be there to meet you. You had two quiet peacefull days with lots of cuddles and good food. You had grass under your feet, sunny blue sky above and bush next door to look at. A much better way to spend your last two days here on earth. May you have good memories of this as we do. Rest In Peace sweet Gaby I am sorry we couldn't do more for you. Exactly so, graysmum. But it is still heartbreaking as so many rescuers and fosters have experienced. ;) Edited August 10, 2010 by Mother Moocher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mina Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 (edited) I am so sorry to hear this... Rest in peace Gabrielle, you are now free of any more pain and suffering, but as Graysmum has said, you had a lot of people who showed you love on your last few days with people who really care. I briefly saw you on Monday at the vets, it was so hectic and so much going on at the clinic, I did not get a chance to speak to Nic or Graysmum... but I felt sick in the stomach when I saw the vet go in the consult room with the dreaded green syringe. I was hoping I was wrong and I saw the wrong thing but when I saw this thread, I knew. You had a lot of love around you and hope you are now resting in peace. Thanks Nic and Graysmum for being with Gabrielle and doing all of this for her. You guys are angels. I have not even met you but I am sitting here in tears..... Edited August 10, 2010 by Mina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curlybert Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Poor little lambkin - sleep now, little one. Thank you Nic, Graysmum and Belgrael for evrything you did and for her peaceful end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 All has been said. What a sadness for all. Hugs Di. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baifra Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Rest easy gorgeous Gabrielle What amazing people you all are to try everything to save this beautiful little girl. The hardest thing to do is always the kindest and Gabrielle would have loved being cuddled by such wonderful and dedicated ladies. Di you did everything you could. Know that you do so much for these deserving dogs and so many have wonderful and loving homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Thank you to all who saved her. At least she left this world with some dignity and is free from the pains of this world. You are all angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 something in my eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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