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Title: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: MacTavish Boys on September 22, 2019, 10:34:24 PM
I have not been on here so much lately. We had to make the vet sad decision of having George put to sleep at the emergency vets tonight :'( a couple of weeks ago, I noticed a lump on his neck, which started to bleed, took him to the vet, but they could not stop the bleeding, so he was sent to the emergency vets, stayed in over the weekend, having numerous blood tests. Picked up the results at my local vet. Was told he was severely anaemic with kidney disease. They decided to do a scan, where they discovered he had numerous masses on his liver and intestines. They asked if I wanted biopsies done and chemo  :luv:  route, but I did not think it was fair for George to through this. I was told he was not in pain and to enjoy the time left. He still enjoyed his walks with Hamish, but did not want to walk at the start of our walks, so we bought him a dog pram, something, I told myself I would never do ph34r
But it has been wonderful with George enjoying strolls with Hamish in and out of the pram. The last couple of days, he really went downhill not eating and staring into space, getting stuck in tight spaces and then crying to be freed, absolutely heartbreaking to watch. I am not very keen on my own vets,
But he was given a peaceful and dignified end at the emergency vet. We were both stroking and cuddling him until the end came. Our hearts are breaking. :'(  :'(
Thank you George for nearly 15 years of love, cheekiness, pickpocket extraordinare
God bless our beautiful little man  :luv: :luv:
Lots of love Mummy, Daddy and Hamish XXXXX
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: bizzylizzy on September 23, 2019, 07:02:48 AM
 :bigarmhug: so sorry its a heartbreaking time when we finally have to say goodbye. George was dearly loved and went over the bridge in the knowledge that he wasn‘t alone. Hang on to those memories, he hasn‘t left you, he‘s just in another place, your heart.
Run free on the other side of the bridge dear George.  :luv:
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: Mudmagnets on September 23, 2019, 08:48:48 AM
So sorry to read of your loss of George  :luv: Here's  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: for you all, I hope it helps at this sad time.
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: Joules on September 23, 2019, 08:49:44 AM
Oh no, so sorry to hear this Steph - you must all be devastated.  :'( :'(

Have loved hearing about George's escapades over the years - what a lovely life he had.  :luv:

Be kind to yourselves and hopefully you will soon be able to think of him with a smile instead of tears. :-\

I hope Hamish is OK without his buddy.  :'(

Sleep tight gorgeous George - lots of COL chums to find over the Bridge  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: lescef on September 23, 2019, 09:58:22 AM
It's such a horrible time. God bless George, sleep tight. Sending love to you all. Xx
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: MacTavish Boys on September 23, 2019, 12:46:27 PM
Thank you all for your kind and beautiful words. Hamish seems to be fine. We will be picking up George’s ashes tomorrow from the pet crematorium. I could not bear to be without him for too long.
I know he will be meeting up at The Rainbow Bridge with all our other precious Girls and Boys
RIP my very special Boy  :luv: :luv: :luv: always loved, never forgotten.
Joules, I remember our very first meet with Coco and others such happy times :luv: :D
Stephanie and Hamish xx
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: Jaysmumagain on September 23, 2019, 01:20:46 PM
So very sorry to read of the loss of George, what a wonderful life George had and in time I am sure you will see the happiness between this sad time.

Thinking of you at this sad time
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: ElaineH on September 23, 2019, 02:17:10 PM
 :'( :'( Oh no! I'm so very sorry to hear that your magnificent George has gone. He went to the Bridge comforted and reassured by your love for him and knew how much you adored him.
Morgan and Hugo send their love to you and Hamish at the loss of their uncle. Remember him always with smiles as well as tears. :bigarmhug:
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: MacTavish Boys on September 23, 2019, 05:27:27 PM
Thanks Elaine, that is lovely thoughts, very much appreciated  :luv: :-*
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: Gromit on September 23, 2019, 06:06:43 PM
So sorry to hear that your lovely George has gone to the bridge. Take care of yourselves. x
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: Joules on September 23, 2019, 07:33:05 PM
Joules, I remember our very first meet with Coco and others such happy times :luv: :D

Yes, I remember that too, all those years ago - all such young pups! What fun they all had   :luv:

I think Coco is one of the last ones left now  :'( :'(
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: MacTavish Boys on September 23, 2019, 08:28:12 PM
Joules, I remember our very first meet with Coco and others such happy times :luv: :D

Yes, I remember that too, all those years ago - all such young pups! What fun they all had   :luv:

I think Coco is one of the last ones left now  :'( :'(
oh bless her, I hope all is well with her, such a beautiful girl with a fab character  :luv:  :luv:
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: Pearly on September 23, 2019, 10:48:04 PM
So very sorry to read this.  My thoughts are with you xx
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: annclare on September 24, 2019, 08:26:49 AM
A heartbreaking loss for you, You will feel better when he is back with you and you can talk to him. I am writing this from a clinic in Corfu where I came on holiday, had a fall on the last day and 1 week later am waiting for repatriation. I left my two cockers in (familiar) kennels, said I would be back in a week and of course they are still there, and likely to remind so as I won't be going home but to a UK hospital. But at least I'll be on home soil and they won't be too far away.Life sends us cruel experiences, sometimes when we least expect them.I am thinking of you, take care.  xxx
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: Joules on September 24, 2019, 08:53:55 AM
Joules, I remember our very first meet with Coco and others such happy times :luv: :D

Yes, I remember that too, all those years ago - all such young pups! What fun they all had   :luv:

I think Coco is one of the last ones left now  :'( :'(
oh bless her, I hope all is well with her, such a beautiful girl with a fab character  :luv:  :luv:

Thank you, yes, she is doing fantastically well.  :luv: 14 in August, totally deaf, but still a norty noisy little thieving minx   :lol2:

Every day with her now is a gift  :luv:

Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: MacTavish Boys on September 24, 2019, 09:28:18 AM
Joules, I remember our very first meet with Coco and others such happy times :luv: :D

Yes, I remember that too, all those years ago - all such young pups! What fun they all had   :luv:

I think Coco is one of the last ones left now  :'( :'(
oh bless her, I hope all is well with her, such a beautiful girl with a fab character  :luv:  :luv:

Thank you, yes, she is doing fantastically well.  :luv: 14 in August, totally deaf, but still a norty noisy little thieving minx   :lol2:

Every day with her now is a gift  :luv:
 

Oh brilliant, I am so pleased, George was a thief and a minx too,   :005:

Such characters. Please give her a snuggle from me. XX  :luv: :luv:


Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: revis on September 24, 2019, 02:13:27 PM
So sorry to read about your dear George.These times are so difficult .
Take care of yourselves and Hamish.
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: Darwin on September 24, 2019, 02:25:25 PM
Thinking of you
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: Gerryjane on September 24, 2019, 04:43:01 PM
I am so very sorry. Really understand how hard it is even when you know you are doing the best xx
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: annclare on September 24, 2019, 05:33:22 PM
I know I went off subject with talk of my own problems and probably I shouldn't have done but I am feeling very isolated in this Greek clinic with little English spoken and in pain from my 4 broken ribs and a broken pelvis. I won't be on again.
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: elaine.e on September 24, 2019, 06:53:37 PM
A heartbreaking loss for you, You will feel better when he is back with you and you can talk to him. I am writing this from a clinic in Corfu where I came on holiday, had a fall on the last day and 1 week later am waiting for repatriation. I left my two cockers in (familiar) kennels, said I would be back in a week and of course they are still there, and likely to remind so as I won't be going home but to a UK hospital. But at least I'll be on home soil and they won't be too far away.Life sends us cruel experiences, sometimes when we least expect them.I am thinking of you, take care.  xxx
Sorry to hear this. I hope you will be back home and with your dogs as soon as possible xx
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: elaine.e on September 24, 2019, 06:54:35 PM
Very sorry to hear about George  :'(
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: annclare on September 24, 2019, 08:58:32 PM
ElaineE Thank you for your concern.You've always been kind to me  - I remember you getting me a COL calendar many years ago as I didn't have a paypal acct. My situation in Greece is bad and I don't know when I will get back to my cockers, missing them so much. Hope your 2 are well. I have decided not to come on here again so goodbye, dear lady. x
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: Ben's mum on September 24, 2019, 09:20:06 PM
So sorry to read about your lovely George    :'(
thinking of you, I know just how hard it is  :luv: xx
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: Finvarra on September 27, 2019, 09:07:16 AM
So sorry to hear about your lovely George. Thinking of you  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:

Lesley and Dylan
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: clairep4 on October 03, 2019, 04:46:56 PM
I've not been on COL for years but thought I'd just check in - Stephanie I know we've already had messages back and forth about George but just wanted to add on here as well. Him and Bella were such brilliant friends back in the day and I really loved those last couple of walks we were able to give them together, one of them just a couple of days before we said goodbye to Bella.

This is my favourite photo of the pair of them and I really hope that they are like this now, wherever they are. Apologies of the attachment doesn't work, it's been a long time!

RIP wonderful George xxx
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: Claire83 on October 03, 2019, 08:21:43 PM
Oh Stephanie I’m so sorry. We lost Roxy just the other evening and it’s utterly devastating. Hopefully, George and Bella (Claire) have Met at the bridge again for one of those amazing romps through the woods like the good old days. Sending you my love & thoughts. Xxxx run free George❤️
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: Mudmagnets on October 04, 2019, 12:13:23 PM
So sorry to read about Roxy, there must be one hell of a cocker party at the bridge   :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: MacTavish Boys on October 06, 2019, 10:20:03 PM
I've not been on COL for years but thought I'd just check in - Stephanie I know we've already had messages back and forth about George but just wanted to add on here as well. Him and Bella were such brilliant friends back in the day and I really loved those last couple of walks we were able to give them together, one of them just a couple of days before we said goodbye to Bella.

This is my favourite photo of the pair of them and I really hope that they are like this now, wherever they are. Apologies of the attachment doesn't work, it's been a long time!

RIP wonderful George xxx
Thanks Claire, that picture has bought back so many happy memories. Let us hope, that they are continuing their wonderful friendship RIP Bella and George . :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: MacTavish Boys on October 06, 2019, 10:32:29 PM
Oh Stephanie I’m so sorry. We lost Roxy just the other evening and it’s utterly devastating. Hopefully, George and Bella (Claire) have Met at the bridge again for one of those amazing romps through the woods like the good old days. Sending you my love & thoughts. Xxxx run free George❤️
oh, I am so sorry to hear you have lost Roxy. I know how you must be feeling :'( thinking of you and sending love. Run free at The Bridge Roxy with all our beautiful girls and boys  :luv: :luv:  :angel: :
Stephanie and Hamish xx
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: ollie nathan's mum on October 07, 2019, 06:53:57 AM
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: Sad update George 12.12.04 - 22.09. 19
Post by: rubyrules on October 10, 2019, 10:54:32 PM
Sorry for late reply and to hear about poor George. Nothing can prepare us for the heartbreak we feel when they leave us, but we are all so lucky to have shared our lives and hearts with our cocker babies. Run free George xx