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Sadness...

Hypancistrus

Hypancistrus

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On Wednesday night, we got word that Tara's male whippet, Spin, who would have turned 11 this coming fall, had fallen ill. Spin had been living with Tara's parents due to his difficulties in adjusting to the move to Baltimore. Tara's mom took him to the vets on Thursday morning with him unable to move his back half (his one front leg was already damaged from a car accident several years prior). Poor Spin had a stroke. We drove down Friday and the vet told us the chances of him recovering use of his back legs were very slim. He could not control his ability to defecate or urinate. He could not wag his tail when he saw us, but he knew who we were and seemed happy that we were there. Around 11 AM yesterday, we had to let Spin go. It was horrifically sad. I feel like I lost a part of myself, and I've only known Spin for a bit over a year.

Here's a photo of our three pups together, with Spin on the far right. RIP Spin boy, we will miss you dearly.

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I'm so sorry for y'all's loss. Spin was a beautiful dog. I know he had a great life with you.
((Hugs))
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Tara and Lauren, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that there isn't a whole lot I could say to make it better. I do feel your pain. We are facing a similar decision regarding our 15 year old German Shorthair. She is getting on with age and I think her arthritis is getting too much for her to bear. That doesn't make it any easier. Just know that she lived a good long life and had a great family to take care of her.

Take it easy and I will you two in our thoughts, tonight.

Wayne
 
Thank you for the condolences. Tara especially is feeling very guilty. She feels like we abandoned him at her parents farm, but he was very upset here in the city... stressed out, and the cement kept damaging his bad front leg, causing him to develop sores on the side of hit damaged foot. It was for the best, and I hope Tara realizes that at some point.
 
So sorry, Tara and Lauren, to read here of this. Warm thoughts and feelings are directed your way from way down here.
 
I'm so sorry for both of you. It was for the best and I'm sure he was happy on the farm, away from the noise of the city and the pain of the concrete. Now he's running on four good legs on the far side of the Rainbow Bridge.
 
Tara and Lauren, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how heartbreaking it is to lose them, I just put my girl down last month. I know it was the right decision but I still feel guilty/sad.

My deepest condolences to both of you.

RIP Spin
 
I am sorry for your loss Tara and Lauren. I have been there too and it isn't easy but Spin is much better off now.
Blessings
Gini
 
I'm SO sorry to hear that you lost Spin :(. That must be heartbreaking for you, Tara, and her parents. I'm sending my best wishes your way, and I'm sure you already have, but tell Tara it's not her fault at all. You both care very much about your pets, and it shows. Take care, and may Spin live in your hearts forever!!!
 
Thoughts, prayer and hugs to you both. Pet lose is always hard, it's so unfair they don't live as long as us. Spin was beautiful and will be waiting for you at the bridge, healthy and ready to run to you. My little Bandit will keep him busy until you get there.

RIP Spin, you handsome angel
 
Tara and Lauren, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. It's never easy to let them go. But we know deep inside it is what is best. ((((hugs)))) to you both.
RIP Spin.
 
I am so sorry for your loss!

Tara made the best decision she could for him. Sounds like the stress at her parents' house was less than the stress would be had you taken him with you. We all do the best we can with what is available to us, and that is what Tara did. She will realize that with time.

My thoughts are with you!
 
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