Duke -R.I.P.

[Melv]

Dear All

Since some of you had met the fella over the years and I know our Duke (the black and white one) had some fans..

From a thumb nail sized lump on his neck to the size of a tennis ball within two weeks we knew there was a problem.....we discussed it with the vet and at his age decided that, as it didn't appear to be affecting him, we'd leave well alone and let him enjoy the rest of his life.

Unfortunatley, Dukes tumour appeared to have affected his spine while we were on holiday in Ireland and he collapsed in the motorhome in the early hours of 1st November.

He was obviously in pain and the local vet there suspects he may have also had an epileptic seizure. He had no feeling in his legs and was very cold and unable to even lift his head. We discussed the options with the vet and in the end decided the best thing to do was to put him to sleep.

However, he would have been thirteen at Christmas and was running around the beach the day before he died. We understand that when we rescued him from Battersea that he started life in Ireland so it seems just somehow.

He has left a very big black and white hole in our lives.

We have had him cremated and he now resides next to our old Jack Russell 'Fonzie' who passed away about the time Duke was born

Rgds
BLUE, SUE n Julie (the Weimy)

 

[944s2]

We had to have a much loved 13year old bunny put down recently due to breaking it's leg

Our sympthies are with you

 

[paul howells]

Hi Mate
Sorry to see the oh fella has moved on,i know how attached we get to the dam things!

 

[Hacki]

Duke definitely had some fans....
Loosing a pure friend like him always comes too early. I´m glad we saw him in good shape in September enjoying his hard life in your family.

Thoughts are with you and the family.

Hacki

 

[964RS_DAB]

Very sad Melv, it's never easy when you lose your dog. Despite the inevitable sadness the happy memories will be with you forever.

Our thoughts are with you.

 

[millisland]

My heart goes out to you. It is terrible when a beloved pet goes. We have lost two very much loved pets this year so know how you must be feeling.
Harriet xx

 

[carreraboy]

Sorry to hear Melv and Family ..... I will always remember him being around the Porsche Scene and a constant companion for you and Sue when travelling in the camper and working with the Trailer. He will be missed, especially at Bromley Pageant eating my bacon sandwich with George secretly round the back of the van ..... Duke RIP[&o]

 

[spyderman]

Sorry for your loss Mel - I know how attached you are to the woofs.

 

[h_____]

Very sad day Melv, at least he had a good life, and quick end. I agree, we get far to attached to our animals, but they do give so much enjoyment.

 

[RSGulp]

To echo my comments on Facebook, Duke was an honorary member of the 964RS Gruppe. He'll be missed at Porsche events by us all.

 

[jdpef356]

Sorry to hear of the loss of your Pal Melv.

 

[Laurence Gibbs]

sorry to hear that Melv.

I found this shortly after having to make the same painful decision myself.Its not an easy thing to read but it sums up a dog owners feelings so well. It called the dog's prayer. Take a deep breath and read on if you wish.







If it should be that i grow week
And pain should keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this last battle cannot be won

You will be sad, i understand
Don't let your grief thern stay your hand
For this day more than all the rest
your love for me must stand the test

We've had so many happy years
what is to come can hold no fears
you'd not not want me to suffer so
the time has come please let me go

Take me where my need they'll tend
and please stay with me till the end
hold me firm and speak to me

I know in time that you will see
the kindness that you did for me
although my tail it;s last has waived
from pain and suffering i've been saved

Please do not grieve it must be you
who has this painful thing to do
we've been so close, we two, these years
don't let your heart hold back it's tears

extracted from Jakie Stewart the autobiography. It gave me some comfort. Hope it does for you.

 

[Melv]

Thanx guys -all comments appreciated -I'll pass them in to Sue

 

[Barty964rst]

Mel & Sue, so sorry to hear of Duke's passing, so very sad. Thoughts and woofs are with you. Simon and Mandy x

 

[DSCBoy]

It's so tough to lose them Melv, one of the family and they give nothing but unconditional love.
13's not a bad innings and it wasn't drawn out. But right now I'm sure that doesn't help.
Thoughts are with you.
Rick + 2 dogs + 4 cats + 3 kids.

 

[RSGulp]

ORIGINAL: DSCBoy

Rick + 2 dogs + 4 cats + 3 kids.

...in that order! [][]

 

[vitesse]

Commiserations Melv-we've never had dogs but have had 3 cats -lost 2 to car accidents (why do they run across roads in front of cars?)& the current much loved Burman at 16 yrs coming on appears to be getting slightly fragile-also lost 2 tortoises although still currently have 5 mixed types.Tortoises are the hardest-they can't tell you anything so the journeys you have to go on when they are ill seem harrowing.

All the best to you both.

Colin.

 

[Rufus]

As someone who has just had a 13 year old labrador put to sleep I know just how you feel. This is the fifth time I have had to do this - it never gets any easier.

 

[ChrisW]

They say you can measure your life in dog-spans ... Rang my Deer Hound unfortunately only lasted to 5 ... apparently they are prone to cancer of the long bones.

The fact that he broke his leg jumping a dyke whilst chasing a Deer was at least some consolation

The deer always got away !!

But when the vet saw the X-Ray he had to put him down there and then.

So Duke didn't do so bad, and the memories last forever

 

[silver7]

Ian so very sorry to hear this Melv, Oscar said to send you a big hug. Please pass our best wishes onto Sue too. Oscar says he was the best dog in the world.