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« on: November 24, 2009, 07:49:06 PM » |
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Buddy came into rescue in August of 2008 at age 3.5. He was blind and was surrendered for aggression. His foster mother Alison worked with him and we felt that his aggression issues were likely related to his very early blindness and possibly inadequate handling of his fears. He improved a bit, but blew out of his one and only adoptive home in 72 hours due to aggression. His foster mom adopted him. She called in an aggression/behavioural specialist and worked like a demon with Buddy. He was put on anti-seizure meds as some of his behaviour seemed to be focal seizures. Over the next year, several meds were tried, but Buddy continued to have aggressive outbursts and though the frequency did not increase, the violence of the episodes got much worse. His attacks were becoming a threat to Alison, her mother and the other dogs--not to mention any visitor to the house.
His mom and I talked and decided, upon the vet's recommendation, to let Buddy go to the Bridge. Sadly, this little man just wasn't "wired correctly" and our options were limited. We could either let him go to the Bridge, drug him into passivity or keep him crated and isolated. Alison opted, and I agreed, to let him go.
Run free, little man. Now you can see and you don't have to be ruled by a brain that just can't interpret world.
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Mom to Hazel, Tank and Omeshi. Cat: Sonny
Forever remembering Bob, Scout, Pete, Maude, Lola, Theo, Angel
In dog training, "jerk" is a noun, not a verb.
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« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2009, 08:09:10 PM » |
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A candle will be lit for Buddy - run free little guy.
My sympathies to Alison and the resuce team at Pugalug, this must have been an extremely difficult and upsetting decision. Try and take some comfort knowing you did all that could for this poor soul.
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Currently owned by Pug Maude and cat Nelson. Missing Willie, Sydney and Boo all at the Bridge.
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Anna
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« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2009, 08:24:13 PM » |
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Run free Buddy, a candle is lit for you. My Condolences to Alison and to Blanche and those at Pugalug who knew him. It must have been a very hard decision to make and our hearts go out to you.  |
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Anna; Mom to Pug Darwin (5), and cats Maggie (11) & Petra (11), and hairless honorary pug Isaac (2 year old toddler terror)
Forever loving our Adadog and Thor, Dougal & Duchess at The Bridge
"If you can keep your head while all about you are losing theirs, you probably haven't checked with your answering service."
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« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2009, 09:02:50 PM » |
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I am so sorry, my condolences go to you all.
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« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2009, 11:21:01 PM » |
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So sad. Our thoughts are with Allison and hope that Buddy is running free.
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Proud Dad to Gypsy Rose, aka Rosie ( , Cash (5), and Bob at the Bridge (Sept '08)
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« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2009, 06:03:37 AM » |
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My thoughts are with you Allison and find comfort knowing your Buddy is now at peace.
And thank you Blanche for helping Allison through this difficult time.
A candle will be lit for Buddy.
Maureen
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« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2009, 06:12:33 AM » |
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Peace to you, Buddy.
Thank you Allison for taking such good care of Buddy. Your patience and kindness would have meant the world to him. It also sounds like everything you did for him was in his best interest and you had to make several difficult decisions - much appreciated.
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Moms to Mitzi. Forever remembering those who have crossed the bridge; Sally, Peggy, Mrs. B, Mandy, Charlie Bear, Sweet Taz Monkey, Betty, Dodger, Wonderful Winston and Mugsy Murphy and Missy (Detroit Bulldog Rescue).
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« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2009, 08:07:09 AM » |
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My deepest condolences to Allison and the Pugalug team, take comfort in knowing that you did the very best for Buddy. Run free Buddy.
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Kathy
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« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2009, 08:25:49 AM » |
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Our heartfelt condolences. Alison - you did your utmost for Buddy, no one could have tried harder or done more. He is peaceful now, no longer ruled by fear.
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Kathy & puggies Sophie & Bugzy, foster Winston
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« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2009, 08:26:48 AM » |
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A candle is lit for Buddy. Run free little guy...you're at peace. Thank-you Alison for taking such good care of him and having his best interests at heart.
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« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2009, 09:54:55 AM » |
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Poor Alison and Poor Buddy  What a year these two have had Run free little man and know that you will always be truly loved  Lori and the senior pugs |
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Pug-Mummy
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« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2009, 03:15:37 PM » |
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What a truly heartbreaking decision to be faced with. My heart goes out to you both.
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Mum to Reilly and Leila-the-Loon. Pug-Angels Rosie and Pugsley, and Kitty-Angels Bramble and Simon.
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Candace
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« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2009, 04:15:22 PM » |
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Heartfelt condolences to Alison. I will light a candle for Buddy.
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Mom to Rescue pugs, Mocha 12 and Mookie 10. Also, Layla, the kitty born Feb. 6, 2011.
At the bridge, my beloved pug Salvador 12 yrs. and kitties, Rosie 18 and Lily 18yrs. 8 mths., foster pugs Emi 9 and Nellie 6.
Rainbow bridge page http://pugalug.com/rainbowbridge.html
Pugalug Application Coordinator and fostermom
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« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2009, 05:23:44 PM » |
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My condolences to Alison, run free Buddie!
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Dad to Cooper (12) and Chico (10)
Remembering Bugsy who is at the rainbow bridge.
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« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2009, 06:26:41 PM » |
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Buddy was a real special guy.
we had the honour of dog sitting him.
yes he had issues, but I will always remember how he loved to cuddle.
Run free Buddy.
and Hugs to you Allison
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Daddy to Sydney & Sushi at the Bridge, Tonka, Oscar & Dexter
- No animal should be treated as a Disposable Commodity.
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