D_mentias Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Maggie passed away this morning about 11 am. Only 3 weeks and 4 days after her diagnoses of a tumour. I had planned to go interstate for Xmas but it became apparent last Wed 21st she was too ill. She had her moments in the last week but I loved yesterday morning when she trotted out when I feed the younger retrievers and lined up for her kibble too! After breaky she inspected her yard then retired to my bed. For lunch she had a few chook necks but was drinking at an odd angle. About 6pm she managed to get off the bed but was distressed it was then I noticed that her R front leg was not working...she had had a stroke. She was quite distressed but I comforted her and elevated her chin as she couldn;t lay on her side. Later I shared my O2 with her and this seems to settle her. About midnight she had a violent convulsion but slipped into a coma after. She continued to have minor fits for a few hours but Imanaged to doze from about 5 am. At 10.30 am I let Aggie my younger retriever out and fed her and George. Maggie's breathing was noisy. As I settled back on the couch to watch the Aussie tail enders fail Maggie stopped breathing about 11 am at the foot of my couch. Maggie was only 7 years on and a Curly Coated Retriever x Labrador Retriever. As a pup she became very close to me and could tell if I was getting ill. Later she alerted me when my O2 delivery failed or sats were low. She also lerant to chek my tenant daily, if she stayed around he would check his sugar levels. Maggie nursed two older dogs as they failed and educated 3 younger retrievers for me. She would let me know if they were naughty or wished to go out etc. In recent years Maggie accompanied me everywhere. Only two weeks ago she sat in the change room of a dress shop while I was at a sale. She was a vetran of shopping, theatres, dances balls and festivals. She is a much photographed dog as often at festivals she would trot around with a teddy in her mouth. If you get a dog in you life like Maggie once you are indeed fortunate RIP Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 so terribly sorry for your loss an extra special angel taken too soon. R.I.P. Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbi Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss.Maggie passed while with you, what a peaceful way to leave. Rest in peace sweet Maggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Gorgeous Girl ... She did her job well, and no doubt will have her eye on her successor, making sure they do the right thing by you ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianed Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I,m so sorry to read Maggie passed away. Hugs to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfsie Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I am so very sorry for your loss......she was beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffles Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I am terribly sorry to hear this. RIP Maggie, beautiful girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Rest Easy and Rest in Peace Maggie xxx Edited December 27, 2011 by k9angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Farewell Maggie. What an amazing dog you were! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Taken far too soon, what a special girl. Hugs to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdog2 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 So sorry for you loss . RIP Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara8430 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 RIP Maggie you georgous girl D - I'm so sorry for your loss, I also lost my lab this year so I feel your pain. She was a very georgous girl in those pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemstone Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 so sorry for the loss of your special girl sweet dreams gorgeous Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
german_shep_fan Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugeanjaam Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Run free beautiful Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheebs Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Maggie was a beautiful girl indeed. My sympathies for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabel964 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Oh what a special she was. I'm sorry she was gone way too soon. I'm sure she will forever watch over you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poochmad Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 What a terrible loss. Thinking of you and your family in this sad period. Maggie sounded like a wonderful dog. RIP Maggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantsapuppy Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Sending you lots of cyber hugs . Run Free Maggie She was a beautiful looking dog May your heart slowly start to mend from her passing ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss, I know the heartbreak you are feelig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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