sas Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 (edited) Turbo our beloved Great Dane came to live with us 6 months ago, we were to be his 3rd home, last month he turned 2. Turbo brought some emotional baggage with him in the terms of what appeared to be fairly mild fear aggression, from day one we started working with him along side proffessionals to assist him. Sadly each month he became more aggressive then 2 months ago he started acting neurotic whilst at home. He eventually became on edge 24/7 and highly fear aggressive, he was continualy stressed and nervious. The only dogs he could be around without attacking them was our other dane Leila and overtime he became more accepting of my parents labrador given he had enough space to escape if needbe, he was unable to tolerate a dog 200 metres away. Medical tests were conducted and nothing abnormal was found, it was thought his condition was more genetic rather than a learnt behaviour of course not assisted by his previous lives with other families where he didn't have the best life. We didn't want to go down the path of medicating him however we felt we were out of options, again we hit a brick wall and he continued to get worse. Quite simply life was too stressful for our beautiful baby boy, his eyes darting constantly even when chilling out on his bed and it wasn't fair after trying all the options we had not to let him be at peace. Turbs, we love you and we'll miss you and you'll always be our little baby boy and we'll miss that giant head of yours resting on anything available such as our heads! Edited March 5, 2006 by sas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula- Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Oh no!!! I'm so sorry, sas. Run free, big fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayGee Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Oh sas, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I can imagine how difficult this decision would have been for you. Turbo was entitled to some peace in his life without living in fear, and he is now at peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 aww that is a real shame thinking of you sas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Sas - As I said last night - ALWAYS remember you did the best for him - You gave him a chance when most people wouldn't - you did everything you could for him... RIP Little man.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Sas, you gave him love till the end. He knew it....chin up lovey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tramissa Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Oh god Sas. I am so sorry Thank god he found you and got to live out the rest of his life with you. Such a hard decision and one that would have torn you both apart. I am thinking of you. RIP Turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LittlePixie Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Hey sasquatch. I know I've said this to you already but... I'm so sorry. I'm here if you need anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Oh, no, not the beautiful Turbo! You've worked so hard, sas But sometimes the demons are just too great for love and tlc to overcome. It was definitely a case of third time lucky for the gorgeous man. Hugs to you, Mr Sas and Leila. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inka3095 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Sas you poor thing. He was gorgeous, and now he'll be a beautiful memory forever. Rest in Peace Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I'm sorry to hear that Sas, you tried so hard with Turbo. My condolences to you and Leila. RIP Turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 RIP Turbo... :rolleyes: My thoughts are with you Sas, Mrs Sas and Leila. He will never be forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel 45 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 So sorry... Such a hard thing to do to let the big ones go... Hope Leila copes ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJack Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 so sorry for you. At least he had a lovely last few months with you. Poor Leila, she will miss him. I'm going home now to hug my Dane. I realise how lucky I am to have him, he turns 11 this year. (Also from cordy's, like Turbo.) thinking of you Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 Thank you everyone for their thoughts, Leila is looking for him but she has settled a bit more. Tiger, Leila is from Jacks, Turbo was a private adoption, give your dane a hug from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clicking Mad Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 (edited) I'm so sorry for you Sas :rolleyes: Edited January 7, 2008 by Clicking Mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 At least Turbo had a wonderful life with you towards his end and that everything was done possibly for the poor big boy Rest in peace Turbo and sending hugs to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catzatsea Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 (edited) Oh Sas, I am so sorry! I know how much you wanted this!! Condolences to you, Mr Sas and Leila. Edited March 6, 2006 by catzatsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbell Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Sas im so sorry to hear about your loss. I read many of your posts and you gave him 110%. Run free Turbo :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Grey Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 He was a beautiful boy, you tried so hard. So sorry sas. Be in peace Turbo. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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