GoldenOldie Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 In November 2006 I adopted 2 oldie labs from separate rescues, Winston, an 11 yr old 'home alone' weighing 53 kgs. and Tammy, a semi crippled girl of 10 weighing 43 kgs., still with her owner awaiting kennel space. They had treatments for various tumours, arthritis, long standing ear problems (Tammy) and careful diets to get their weight down. Through all of this they moved house with me, played host dogs to at least 8 fosters, shared beds with the 4 resident cats and generally loved and were loved by dogs/cats/children and grown ups. They were stoic, good natured and occasionally feisty; I have a lovely photo of Tammy looking very pained having to share her new Cesar Milan bed with Lucy, an Oldies foster ,earlier in the year. In January I lost Winston at the age of 15 and he still very missed, especially by the grandchildren. This week Tammy 's weak back legs couldn't hold up any more and she was tired and distressed. At her 6 month MOT with the vet in June, on her 14th. birthday, we had agreed that when that happened it would be the time to let her go and so yesterday she went on her last journey with peace and dignity over the Bridge, at home surrounded by love, These and so many other oldies are such wonderful ambassadors for their age and can bring so much joy and love. I still have 2 resident oldies, a 14 yr. old deaf collie x and a 10 yr. old yorkie, both full of life and character and have no doubt that in the next few months there will be another oldie foster or adoptee to join the family. In the meantime I am proud to have been owned by those 2 old troupers and to have provided for them in their twilight years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesB Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 I'm so sorry for the loss of your oldies I hope Winston and Tammy are tearing around at Rainbow Bridge, and that you will see them again some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggy.lover Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 I'm so very sorry I had to let my little Molly go to sleep yesterday for the same thing so I feel your pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura_E Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 So sorry. It sounds like she was a very special dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_angel Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 So sorry Sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 I am so very sorry for your loss, but so very happy for all your oldies that they get to spend their twilight years with you, obviously so much loved and well cared for :GroupHug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasmine Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 So sorry RIP Tammy, hope you're having fun at the Bridge with Winston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 im so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 I'm ever so sorry Sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivea Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 It must be heart-breaking to lose two so close together but they will be running around together at the Bridge, glad to be re-united. Hugs to you from me and my two Oldies xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 In January I lost Winston at the age of 15 and he still very missed, especially by the grandchildren. This week Tammy 's weak back legs couldn't hold up any more and she was tired and distressed. At her 6 month MOT with the vet in June, on her 14th. birthday, we had agreed that when that happened it would be the time to let her go and so yesterday she went on her last journey with peace and dignity over the Bridge, at home surrounded by love, I'm so very sorry I had to let my little Molly go to sleep yesterday for the same thing so I feel your pain I'm sorry to read of your losses. I'm sure these "old troupers" appreciated the times they had with you just as much as you loved them. RIP Winston, Tammy & Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 so sorry x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugapup Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Just back from holiday so only just seen this. I'm ever so sorry Sally. It must be heart-breaking to lose two so close together to you all Cheryl & Mike xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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