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willardthepug
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« on: April 05, 2011, 09:10:20 AM » |
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I have not posted much but have lurked on and off. Nala, the sweet old lady I adopted from Oklahoma, went to the Bridge last Thursday, a few months shy of her 15th birthday.
After nearly a year of dealing with GI upsets, a liver panel showed her numbers were sky high. We started Marin and she recovered. She did well with ups and downs, and then in the last two weeks just stopped eating, including her meds. She went to the vet a couple of weeks ago, and once again her enzymes were high. She got some arthritis meds, and ate heartily Wednesday and Thursday ate less. She nibbled, then on Friday stopped completely. I boarded her Monday nite at the vets as I had a business trip, and picked her up Tuesday. She was still refusing to eat though she drank. She acted as though she did not recognize me. They suggested specialists to ultrasound her liver and I wondered what that could do when she refused to eat. That night I took her out to pee. She squatted and then fell in it.
I decided to let her go. She did not need to suffer pain (and she was so restless like she could not get comfortable) and the indignity of falling down. My NaNa was a proud little puglet.
We made the appointment, I took a day off from work, we spent a great day together though she was incognizant. Then we went to the vet. I held her the entire time. They had barely started the shot when her head relaxed against my shoulder, as though she was saying "thank you, already." I think that was the right decision; she was tired and worn out and ready to be healthy again.
I am just honored to have been able to have given her the last 17 months and hope she was a happy girl. I will miss her kissy monster, her demanding little bark and paw stamps, and miss her every night beside me. She was my heart pug and I miss her terribly.
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Pug son to the bestest pugmom in the world.
Wannabe cat brother to kitties Jezebel and Merlin. Former foster brother to Tasha.
Waiting at the bridge for us: pug angels Nala and Bailey, and kitty Gabrielle.
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Jane aka 71337
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« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2011, 10:11:06 AM » |
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My heart goes out to you!!! I know that you are right and Nala was saying thank you.
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Mom to George, Mackie, Clark & Oliver
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pugmetender
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« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2011, 10:33:30 AM » |
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My thoughts go out to you and your Nala.
You made the kindest decision for your girl.
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Sandy and Debbie
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« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2011, 10:50:43 AM » |
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A very difficult decision to make but it was the right one. They certainly are proud wee ones and it is important to let them leave us that way. To your heart pug, Nala; may she run free in good health and good company.
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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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Candace
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« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2011, 05:10:05 PM » |
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Thank-you for loving her and letting her go when it was time. A candle is lit for Nala. Run free little darling.
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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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RockysMom
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« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2011, 05:13:52 PM » |
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I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious Nala.
You did a wonderful thing releasing her from her pain.
A candle is lit for Nala in Miramichi tonight.
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Rocky's Loyal Servant Angela
Help a pug in need - ADOPT DON'T SHOP
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blanche
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« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2011, 06:12:59 PM » |
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A candle is lit on Dunkirk Rd. for Nala.
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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.
-Dr. Dennis Fetko
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Anna
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« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2011, 06:20:11 PM » |
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I'm so sorry, but thank you for loving her and being strong enough to let her go.
A candle is lit for you in Burlington Nala, run free.
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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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willardthepug
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« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2011, 08:37:57 PM » |
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Thank you all. It was extra hard as I lost my kitty in November, then I lost my foster pug the day before (she had terminal CRF.) We are coping though Will is weirded out...clingy and needing reassurance (though he is still marking, grrr.)
Nala is in a better place...but that doesn't make it easier to deal with. :-(
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Pug son to the bestest pugmom in the world.
Wannabe cat brother to kitties Jezebel and Merlin. Former foster brother to Tasha.
Waiting at the bridge for us: pug angels Nala and Bailey, and kitty Gabrielle.
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Pugpillow
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« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2011, 09:47:05 PM » |
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I am so very sorry. Your love and respect for her shines through your post. I will light a candle for Nala tonight. Until later, wee one.
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Loving mom to pug rescues Denver, Farnsworth, Tina, Murdoch ("Doc") and chihuahua rescue Maximus Spartacus ("Max"). Forever loving pugs Mei-Ling, Kim-Soo, Daisy-Bo, Jake, Betsy and Gooey at the Rainbow Bridge and in my heart.
Pugalug Archivist, Vet Liaison, Transport Coordinator & Foster Mom
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Ben12
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« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2011, 09:17:25 AM » |
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A candle will be lit for Nala tonight.
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Pam
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« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2011, 10:14:45 AM » |
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My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Run free Nala, a candle is lit for you.
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Proud mom of Sullivan
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serenpugity
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« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2011, 07:13:58 PM » |
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So very sorry to hear about your Nala. She was well loved and spent the last bit of her life in the perfect place. Run free at the Bridge Nala.
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keep on pugging
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« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2011, 07:50:29 PM » |
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Our condolences to you and your family for your loss and hope everyone's wishes can help get you through...
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Only a pug, can be a pug.
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Sammers
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« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2011, 05:59:47 AM » |
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So sorry to hear this, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
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What distinguishes a dog lover from a dog owner - Loving them like they are family, and loving them like they are a "dog"
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