Rupert Bear has gone to the Bridge

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Sarah83
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Rupert Bear has gone to the Bridge

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Sadly we had to let Rupert Bear go this evening. He was diagnosed with kidney failure on the 23rd, spent most of that day and Christmas Eve at the vets on a drip and bounced back. Unfortunately he started to go downhill in the early hours of this morning, we went back to the vets with him, they gave him painkillers and some meds and told us to wait a few hours and see whether they helped. They didn't and by this afternoon he couldn't stand or walk unaided. The vet feels there was something other than his kidneys going on but given how terrified and panic stricken he was about not being able to get up or change position and how hard he was trying not to let Calvin pick him up despite barely being able to move we felt it kinder to let him go than to cause him more distress.

My heart is breaking. This all happened so suddenly and unexpectedly.

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Ohhh no... So sorry, Sarah. So sorry.....
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You did so much for him - I doubt there are many people in this world who would have given him such a wonderful life as he had with you. Deepest sympathies for you now. :( )))))hugs(((((
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Sarah, I have no words except I am soooo sorry. Kidney failure is how I lost my bird right after I got Jack, it also happened so fast....I feel your pain.

R.I.P Rupert
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(((((((((hugs))))))))) to you, Sarah. I know there are no words that are going to
ease the hurt today, but try to remember you gave Rupert the most wonderful
life a dog could have. Thoughts, prayers, and sympathy with you today.
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I am so sorry, Sarah :(

Run free, Rupert xxxxxxx
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Oh you poor dear girl )))))))))))))))HUG(((((((((((((((((

Nobody could have done more for a dog, and letting him go was the greatest gift of all. His gifts to you were all he has taught you. Nobody can take away the good times, and all those successes you had with him.


When the time comes, and only when you are ready, he will send you another gift :wink: The greatest compliment we can ever give a dog is to have another in due course, but not until you are ready.

We understand. We really do.
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My sincerest thoughts are with you. Thank you for all the stories you share with us about Rupert. X
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Sarah, my heart goes out to you. I've been in your shoes and I feel your heartache. Bless you for always doing what was best for Ruper right to the end. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. (((hugs)))
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I'm so sorry to hear you've lost your lovely boy so suddenly. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. You always did what was best for him right to the end. )))))hug(((((
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Run free Rupert, in fields with no scary Rupert monsters and no pain. We'll look after your mum so don't worry xxxx

So sorry to hear that Sarah, I have been wondering how he was doing, you're so brave and Rupert couldn't have had a better life than you gave him. Big hugs xxx
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Oh Sarah, I wish I could hug you. You were so wonderful to him, and I'm so proud you were strong for him.
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Really sorry you have lost your beloved Rupert, you did the kindest most humane thing for him although it broke your heart. He is at peace now. Sue.
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Sarah, I am so, so sorry to hear this. Cyber hugs going out to you. RIP Rupert. :cry:
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I'm so sorry, Sarah...I don't know what else to say...)))HUGS(((( :cry:

R.I.P., Rupert! :cry:
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