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Posted : 4/8/2011 4:02:57 PM

I know you love him so much . . . . . you are making the ultimate sacrifice to let him find some peace. I applaud you for being so courageous. I hope I have half your grace when it's my turn. You both are warriors.

Deb W.

tacran

Posted : 4/8/2011 4:18:11 PM

Oh, no --- I'm so very sorry to hear this. Deb is exactly right to use words like courage and warrior and sacrifice when referring to both you and One Ton. The fight you both took on for the past couple weeks has had all of us on the "sidelines" cheering and praying for you . . . now our efforts will turn to sending calm vibes for a peaceful goodbye.

Gentle passing, One Ton. You are a noble and strong boy who will be surrounded by a huge group of angel-dogs waiting to introduce themselves to you at the Bridge. You will be in good company until you are joined by your family again.

Nallah06

Posted : 4/8/2011 4:32:04 PM

You have so much support here and love, Karen. Please know that you are doing the most selfless thing you can by sending him to the bridge. One day, you will meet again. Until then, he will be in no more pain, smiling down on you.

Run Free One Ton. Rest in peace sweet boy. ((HUGS))

stardog85

Posted : 4/8/2011 5:19:55 PM

I've been thinking about you guys - know that you, your BF, One Ton, and the rest of your family are being surrounded by tons of positive, peaceful thoughts during this tough time. I'm sure One Ton will be back at the front of the team on the other side of the Bridge while he waits for you. (((((hugs)))))

outdoorschik

Posted : 4/8/2011 6:05:35 PM

Thanks everyone for all the support, it has meant the world to me... he really really tried, but you can't overcome failing kidneys :(. He was comfortable when he went and asking for belly rubs as long as he could, by trying to lift his bad leg just slightly. The kidney levels were sky high (off the charts bad) and the vet shared that he'd never brought a dog back from levels that high he said that even if we recovered them a bit, we'd need to give fluids the rest of his short life and we still needed to treat the neck and remove the leg and that both would send him back into renal failure ... that he truly didn't have the spark to try like he did before. He was telling us he didn't want to try anymore with everything he did just laying his head down and refusing to move or eat. It wouldn't have been fair to force one more meal or pill on him.

Today, he'd lift his head just slightly as we sat with him if we stopped petting so, we petted him until he fell asleep from the sedative and until he was gone after the final injection, it was the most peaceful passing you could ask for. It is never, ever easy to let them go even when you have as many as we do. The techs all shed a tear, they had wanted him to live as much as he and we did and they smiled at his gains in the past few weeks and cried at his loss.

marty_ga

Posted : 4/8/2011 6:19:35 PM

Just sending hugs to you...words fail at the moment. One Ton...rest in peace and contentment with our other passed best friends from Idog...

kpwlee

Posted : 4/8/2011 6:44:10 PM

I am glad that it was peaceful - he had tried and was ready to go.

((((HUGS))))

PurplePets22

Posted : 4/8/2011 6:50:02 PM

I can't possibly add anything more to the wonderful support everyone else has already offered.

I'm glad it was so peaceful. Run free, fast and long One Ton ! You will be missed.

sheltiemom

Posted : 4/8/2011 7:06:34 PM

So sorry to hear the news... he knew he was loved and you did the ultimate BEST for him!

Thinking of you & One Ton tonight.

tiffy

Posted : 4/8/2011 7:12:21 PM

Run free and fast, One Ton. Broken Heart

Johnny&Tessy

Posted : 4/8/2011 7:50:20 PM

(((KAREN))) If I ever have to cross over I want you to be there to scratch my back and rub my belly!!!! :) You're one of the best doggy moms i know!!!! One Ton was so lucky to have you by his side when he crossed!

Run free (and fast) One Ton.