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Dexter RIP

#1 Post by CharlieOneSix » Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:40 pm

Dexter had been gradually declining for three weeks but for his last four days he had refused his usual food and spent every day asleep, not even barking when the Postie arrived. The Vet gave hin a check up a week ago and did blood tests etc but they were all okay and she said he was a good age and that we might have to make a decision soon. We managed to get a little fish and brown rice into him each day but on Thursday it was obvious that he was not going to recover. We called the Vet and in the afternoon Dexter peacefully crossed Rainbow Bridge. He was 12 years and 4 months old, so around the average for a Labrador. Mrs C16 and I are devastated and the tears have flowed freely - he was such a loyal, intelligent and lovable friend who is greatly missed.

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#2 Post by Fox3WheresMyBanana » Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:46 pm

My sympathies, C16.

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#3 Post by Woody » Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:46 pm

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#4 Post by Karearea » Sat Feb 25, 2023 5:01 pm

What a handsome dog, C16. My sincere sympathy to you and Mrs C16
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#5 Post by TheGreenAnger » Sat Feb 25, 2023 5:16 pm

I have only just noticed this C16!

:(

Dexter....

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#6 Post by PHXPhlyer » Sat Feb 25, 2023 5:20 pm

I'm sure that Dexter appreciated the good life you both provided him with. ^:)^ o:-)

RIP Dexter :O3

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#7 Post by llondel » Sat Feb 25, 2023 5:22 pm

Condolences, always hard to lose a faithful friend.

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#8 Post by Wodrick » Sat Feb 25, 2023 6:56 pm

Sincere condolences, as you know just been through it with Punto.

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#9 Post by tango15 » Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:55 pm

I would like to add my condolences. Dogs and cats - especially - are family members, and to lose one is very upsetting, whether they walk on two legs or four.

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#10 Post by CharlieOneSix » Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:25 pm

Thank you kind people. Your posts are much appreciated.
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#11 Post by Mrs Ex-Ascot » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:49 am

Condolences from us both. :YMHUG:
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#12 Post by Pontius Navigator » Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:16 pm

So sad. At least you had time to nurse him to the end. We had one that we bred, the older, and two others (the next generation) when the older started on the path.

She would fit and the others were clearly distressed. I used to hold her while this went on. When she recovered you could see she was confused, yet she seemed to be aware and grateful for the care.

Very sad when they do go however

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#13 Post by Rossian » Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:36 pm

You have my sympathies. Having had to to this a few years ago is why we don't have a dog anymore. I couldn't face the distress of having to do it a second time.

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#14 Post by CharlieOneSix » Sun Feb 26, 2023 7:58 pm

Thanks for the posts - this was our second Labrador and we lost the first one at 8 years old to cancer. We have decided not to have another as with our increasing age and possible increasing mobility issues it wouldn’t be fair on the dog….. plus we don’t think we can cope again with the heartache of loss.
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#15 Post by Alisoncc » Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:32 pm

CharlieOneSix wrote:
Sun Feb 26, 2023 7:58 pm
increasing age and possible increasing mobility issues it wouldn’t be fair on the dog….
Hence reason why still looking to share a dog with neighbour of similar age to self. RIP Dexie.
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#16 Post by k3k3 » Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:46 am

Condolences, it is always hard to lose a member of the family, irrespective of the number of legs they have.

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#17 Post by OFSO » Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:36 am

Only just seen this thread, again, condolences and sympathy. Know how it feels.

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#18 Post by Rwy in Sight » Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:08 pm

Not an easy time for you. You have my sympathy for losing a soul so close to your heart.

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#19 Post by limeygal » Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:24 pm

Mr. & Mrs. C16-Hugs to you both :YMHUG:

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