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My precious old lady, I can't believe she has gone. I adored her Monday she was her usual bright self, jumping around, went for a walk, ate her dinner with gusto and enjoyed a pigs ear. Early Tuesday morning I found her colapsed in a pool of her own wee and poo, then agagin a few hours later. Something had changed at that point, she didnt look the same or respond to me like usual and Ruger didnt want to leave her.Ruger lay beside her,cleaning her and nuzzling her. She had a quiet Tuesday, she could stand if I put her on her feet but seemed lost. She wouldnt eat, not even a treat. Last night was long as I felt I couldnt leave her and by this morning she was unable to walk and her breathing was very shallow. I knew it was time for me to give her her wings so off we went. She had her first car ride where she wasn't on her feet excitedly looking out the window. She was cradled in my arms with her head against my chest, I stroked her and talked about all the lovely times we has shared. She passed very peacefully. How incredibly grateful I am to have had her in my life, my queen bee, our nana, our old fart She has taught us all so much, given us so many laughs and evoked tenderness and admiration from the toughest of people. I am a shattered mess of tears. Run free my beautiful girl and thankyou for sharing your last years with us,you were a true blessing.

Togetherness One of my biggest joys is seeing the love between my dogs. Yes some of these were fosters but while they are here they are taken under the wings of the pack and loved just the same.

I love this thread!! She is just toooo cute Rach. I love your scrapbooking, I just want to know where you get the time to do it

Thats fantastic Vickie, thanks for posting it, so lovely to watch.

What a beautiful family! Well done CJ

We are celebrating my darling old Tammy having been with us 2 years this weekend!! Talk about blessed. You all know how much I adore this pretty lady and I can't believe we have been lucky enough to have her for 2 whole years and she doesnt look like going anywhere yet! Her hearing has now gone but she can still see enough to navigate her way around trouble free even when we are out. She pops straight up when she wakes up, no stiffness or trouble getting about, no incontinence and a very healthy appetite. She loves going out in the car and sits up watching out the window the whole time, she wouldnt want to miss a single thing. Her coat is still soft as ever and I think she is the prettiest dog on earth, Im so proud of her! She has had little Dine senior single serve dinners today and I am cooking a leg of Lamb tonight as she loves it, she is excited even by the smell of it cooking, she's tottering around under my feet in the kitchen as she knows whats coming We went to the beach late this afternoon when it stopped raining, she loves loves loves the beach! Pics below are from today. She turns 19 next month and that will be a special celebration too!

How wonderful garnali! That has made my day. Way to go Jake

What a wonderful read that was lilli, heartwarming. Can't help but feel envious of the writer being able to share such a precious experience and witness CAS at work like that. Such special dogs

I have used a tether between one of my large calm dogs(Rocko or Ruger) and either a scared or untrained foster dog to help them learn to walk on lead. Im always at the end of the lead though. I have found a scared dog or pup gains confidence from being with Rocko or Ruger and are happy to be guided by a calm confident dog. They learn to walk on lead more easily. Rocko and Ruger are much better teachers than me. Once they have their confidence and the basics then they progress to their own lead. Thats the only time I use the dual tether, I dont use it for general walking... I wouldn't do it while riding a bike though

Oh garnali how terribly sad. You will know in your heart when enough is enough, Jake will help you Im sure. So difficult after all the battles you have faught together. I will be thinking of you both today, sending strength and hugs

Dear little man What sweet pics

Oh Garnali I would hug you if I was closer!! What wonderful wonderful news! Thankyou for sticking it out with him, dear little soul has been such a battler, Im thrilled to hear he is home and happy. Just too good Hats off to your vet too for taking on the challenge of trying to help him.

A nice surprise. My thoughts are with him, come on Jakey boy!! Hats off to your vets, its lovely to see such caring generosity.

My darling old Tammy will be 19 in a couple of months. I adopted her from Canterbury pound not quite 2 years ago thinking she maybe had a few months left at best. We have been blessed with almost 2 years so far and she is showing no signs of going anywhere. No arthritis, she hops straight up of a morning and totters outside to wee, she still eats very well and can outwalk my big boy Rocko. She is deaf but that must be a blessing living here and she has enough sight so as not to bump into things. Given the opportunity she's off into the surf for a swim and absolutely loves going in the car. She is amazing and I love her bits!! If the girls are mucking around Nana is all over them I also adopted Buddy the Golden Retriever from Renbury recently after his elderly owner had to go into assisted living and couldnt take him, that must be so horrible Buddy turned 13 on August 1 So we have a Nana and a Pa now

So sad garnali, I will be thinking of you both. You have done so much for him, he was lucky to have landed in your lap. He has known love and amazing care. Its so hard to let them go but aren't we so lucky to be able to help them on their way peacefully and with love. Run free brave little man, you'll not be forgotten Hugs to you garnali

What wonderful news! and what a Gorgeous pup garnali

You are amazing garnali, poor little pup it sounds terrible. Lucky he has you fighting for him. Im watching this post so please keep it updated when you can, Im sending him lots of healing thoughts and strength to you both.

This forum is such a wealth of knowledge and experience, absolutely wonderful work you two

She is so beautiful! I love the oldies so much

Oh Rachel Im so very sorry for you, thats sooooo unfair! :cry: , what a terrible time of it you are having. My thoughts are with you, sending you big hugs. Be gentle on yourself. RIP Gypsy, Run free with Whitey and watch over your mum, she has lost too many too soon...

How wonderful Rach! Gives me hope for Lani, she is such a gorgeous girl but with special needs and having been here well over a year now I have almost accepted she is here to stay. Even though her own special family would be much better for her. Maybe Lani's happy ever after is just a while coming like Alaska's has been. Well done Rach & Alaska!

I loved it! I havent laughed that hard in ages, I have tears rolling down my face, how clever!

This is so sad, the poor little dog and pups

I do the same, I have heaps of dog washing every day with 10 plus dogs and usually a few puppies as well (rescue) I will never forget the first time my dogless girlfriend saw me vacuuming the washing machine I had forgotten that not everyone has the need to do this

I love reading updates, what a beautiful old girl Bonnie is. Thankyou for taking such wonderful care of her and making her twilight years so comfortable and secure.