Dukes rear leg problem (cdrm)

#1 28-08-10, 09:01 PM

It is with a heavy heart that i am sad to say that duke finally lost his battle against cdrm on wed 25th august 2010 at the age of 13 years & 8 months.
He lost use of his rear legs within hours & lost control of his bodily functions.
He was put to sleep at approx 1645 hrs,to say we are devastated is an understatement, he was our world, we lived for duke, our lives will never be the same, our gentle giant has gone.
GOD REST SON, WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS,UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, MUM & DAD XXX

#2 28-08-10, 11:58 PM

I don't know what to say except I feel for you. It's an awful time... take time to grieve him and remember the wonderful years you had with him.

Run free Duke, sweet fella.

Take care xx

lauraburns · #3 29-08-10, 01:04 AM

IF I SHOULD GROW FRAIL

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain does keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done
For this - the last battle - can't be won.

You will be sad I understand
But don't let grief then stay your hand.
For on this day, more than the rest
Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.

Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end.
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must now be you
Who has to decide this thing to do.
We've been so close - we two- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

(author unknown)

Rip Duke xxx