Houndwoman Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I am sure a lot of you will remember the old lad as we were often asking for help and healing thoughts for him when he was poorly. Bosun was helped to the Bridge by our vet on the 15th January. I haven't been able to post about him until now as we have had so many sad situations everything was just so raw We were convinced as our two vets were that his heart was so bad it would just stop whilst he was sleeping and that would have been the best possible way for him to go but unfortunately he had acute kidney failure which took him away in just a few hours We called our vet out and he came here to Bosun but nothing could be done for the old lad so we had to let him go before things got much worse. You may remember in November 2007 when we called the vet out to put him to sleep as he was so ill. Our vet said that there was one last thing he could try but it may only keep him going for a few weeks at the most. It did work and he had another 14 months He had the most incredible will to live and confounded both his 'normal' vet and his homeopathic vet who couldn't believe that a dog with such a bad heart could be so strong and cheerful I have never seen any animal try so hard as he did. He came here 8 years before having had a very rough life. He was underweight, dirty, had terrible infection in his ears and rotten broken teeth We thought maybe we could get him through the next year or so but no, Bosun decided he was staying much longer than that and he was 19 when he left us. Never a bit of trouble, always friendly and sociable and just loved life so much I know he is with his little pack now, running free and happy and he will wait for those left behind including us mere mortals. Sleep tight precious boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Bosun was a special boy and I know how much he meant to you and Mike. I am thinking of you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesB Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Oh I'm so sorry you had to let him go. Your heart must be breaking Sleep tight handsome, sweet dreams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy Bear Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Thinking of you at this sad time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Really sorry to hear such sad news, Bosun was indeed a special boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendbert Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'm so sorry Sleep peacefully, Bosun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmb3971 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Sleep tight Bosun Thinking of you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear your sad news, but so incredibly glad that Bosun found your home. Surely it has been all your love and care that have taken him to the grand old age of 19 Sweet dreams Bosun, knowing how much you were loved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elainew Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 What a lovely looking old lad, such a gentle expression. Sleep tight Bosun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'm so sorry My thoughts are with you. Run free Bosun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murtle Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Wow what an amazing dog, and what a will to stay with you guys for so long. Indeed, a little trouper. Bosun and for you all. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasmine Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Sleep tight Bosun for you all xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carole Stitcher Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'm so sorry. It's always hard to lose those that we love, but somehow it seems just that bit harder to lose the ones who fight to stick around and manage to show vets that no matter how much experience they have, there's always a surprise just around the corner. Have a great time at the Bridge Bosun, as strong as healthy in your body now as you have always been in your mind. for all his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 so very sorry for your loss, Bosun looked very well loved, and a lovely boy too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I am so sorry to see this mate. Sleep tight Bosun Lots of you you too Kazz xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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