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So it's in with the new and out with the old... (chuffy)

Posted : 6/19/2010 6:55:21 AM

In the middle of our happiness at the arrival of Louisa....

Max collapsed last night when he was let out at bedtime. He yelped and soiled himself and couldn't get up again. Three of his four legs were not working, although he still had a little feeling in them. We took him to the vet first thing this morning, they think he had a heart attack, which caused him to fall on our back steps and injure his back. The prognosis was very poor, and we made the decision there and then to help him gently on his way rather than put him through lengthy explorations and treatments at his age (he would have been 15 in a couple of months). We are all a bit numb.... other than a little general slowing down due to age, he has been completely "OK" until last night, so this has been very sudden and come as a shock.

Please light a candle for my little dog. Who knows, maybe there is something After.... and he will be young and whole again and running to meet my Dad even now. Dad always was his favourite. Goodnight Max. Rest well. Broken Heart

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BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 6/19/2010 7:00:41 AM

Oh Chuffy, I'm so sorry.

Run free, Max.

3girls

Posted : 6/19/2010 7:49:52 AM

Run free Max

(((Chuffy)))

aerial1313

Posted : 6/19/2010 7:58:47 AM

Run free, Max.

(((hugs))) Chuffy

Truley

Posted : 6/19/2010 8:19:37 AM

Run free Max.

Kindredspirits

Posted : 6/19/2010 12:01:12 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss.

kpwlee

Posted : 6/19/2010 12:53:56 PM

run free Max Broken Heart

He a good long life and at least he didn't suffer a long illness

huskymom

Posted : 6/19/2010 12:56:47 PM

Run Free Max.

{{{hugs Chuffy}}}

Chuffy

Posted : 6/19/2010 1:54:36 PM

Thank you everyone for your support and kind words. it means a lot. I am grateful that there was no slow decline... One day he was fine, and the next he was very obviously ready to go. Not so great for us, but good for him, that he got as much life as possible, right until the end. I'm also grateful that we didn't have to make a difficult decision as to WHEN to help him on his way.... that would have been very hard. As it was, the decision was very obvious and very stark.

Thank you again.

JackieG

Posted : 6/19/2010 1:55:54 PM

Run free, Max. I'm so sorry, Chuffy. (((hugs)))

jenn52

Posted : 6/19/2010 2:21:55 PM

Run free, Max!

willowchow

Posted : 6/19/2010 2:27:51 PM

Run free, Max.

calliecritturs

Posted : 6/19/2010 3:08:45 PM

Candles if anyone else wants to light one for Max and Chuffy. Enjoy all the sun in the Meadow Max -- it feels SO good on your coat whilest lying in the cool green grass!

georgie4682

Posted : 6/19/2010 3:25:11 PM

I'm so sorry Chuffy. Run Free Max.

4HAND

Posted : 6/19/2010 3:27:14 PM

Very sorry to hear this Chuffy.He sure was a cute little dog.

Tena

So it's in with the new and out with the old... (chuffy)

Rainbow Bridge

So it's in with the new and out with the old... (chuffy)