Ranger

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BengalcatRVN — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:30:12 GMT

Hugs to you Can't really add to whats been said.

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Mrs Dot Dot — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:30:26 GMT

Sorry Paula... only just come accross your recent posts... so sorry to hear about Ranger..... He had a great life with you and was much loved.... thinking about you xxx

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Saskia Quinn — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:16:44 GMT

Thanks Phrin

Well, I'm still reeling from the shock and sadness of it all to be honest. However, I did manage to drag myself into work all over the weekend and I felt better for it. If I had stayed at home, I likely would have spent the time moping around or in bed with mum looking after the kids.

Due to my ex's bankruptcy and the future of our home so uncertain, I cannot bury Ranger in my garden, so he is going to the crematorium tomorrow for private cremation.

I've spoken with them and have decided on a beautiful tribute frame. Just have to decide now on which photo of him I will place in the frame.

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Phrin Vernon RVN — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:27:27 GMT

So sad. My pooch who went 3 years ago left a HUGE pooch shaped hole in my heart... it has taken a lot of time, and lots of crying, but now that pooch shaped hole is filled with lovely memories.

It won't mean much to say it now, but you will heal Paula.

I phoned a pet bereavement helpline after losing pooch, and they really helped me

I really feel for you xxx

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Vicky RVN — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:56:41 GMT

Your dear boy will still be in that void, in spirit if not in body xxxxxxxxxxxx

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Saskia Quinn — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:52:23 GMT

Its only now that I feel in any way composed to reply, couldnt have done so earlier.

Steph - many thanks for your call and Vicky - many thanks for your text.

Thanks to all of you who have pm'd me and sent messages of support - thats what this forum is all about.

To say I am devastated, would be saying the least. I have 2 number one girls, but he was my number 1 boy.

I saw Ranger advertised in my local paper when he was in the dog pound. For 7 weeks, I saw his photo in the paper. I said to my (now ex) husband that if he was still in the paper the following week, then I was going to have him, so thats what I did.

He was my bestest boy, not once did he even show a flicker of interest in the cats, all he done was love me and love Rosie - my old German SH Pointer. He adored Rosie from day 1, and for some reason, he must have known she had (arthritis) aches and pains as he was always ever so gentle when he was around her.

I would have come home from work in the evenings (mum would have let them out during day) and Ranger always knew the sound of the car. I would pull into the drive, and there he would be, standing, and would escort me into the drive. I always said he was my car bodyguard lol!!

Then, (he always knew the drill) I would get out, greet them all, then we would walk down the lane to my parents to get my boys. Ranger always walked by my side, nuzzling me with his nose to let me know he was there.

Those are the little things I will miss most.

Been chatting to a few of my vet friends tonight, and they both reckon that he must have died from a heart attack or similar as he looks as if he just went in his sleep.

No consolation for me though as I miss him terribly. He really has left a black hole in my heart

Thanks to everyone who got in touch, but sadly, Ranger has left a void that is going to take a long time to heal xxx

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Phrin Vernon RVN — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:09:35 GMT

Oh Paula I'm so sorry to hear that. I agree with everyone else that he had a great life with you, and was priviledged enough to go peacefully in his sleep, knowing he was loved, although I know that will be of little comfort now - my thoughts are with you - huge hugs honey xxx

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Vicky RVN — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:44:02 GMT

I echo Caro, he will also visit my grandad i am sure. For he had a soft spot for anything living (actually, anything living) so will be dishing out tidbits from his dinner plate xxx

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:39:53 GMT

Paula so sorry to hear that at least he had a good life while he was with you and he went peacefully that also means a lot. Now he will be with your brother, family and other animals and keeping an eye on you all along with all the others.

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Kim Buckley — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:04:32 GMT

So sorry to hear that Paula

At least you know you gave him a lovely life and he died peacefully in his sleep xxx

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Steph Worsley — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:02:00 GMT

I am going to say exactly what I said to you on the phone just now, huge hugs, he had the best home possible, and i'm here for you if you need me

Argh wish I lived closer so I can give you hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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hobbits — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:59:28 GMT

oh Paula, Im so sorry to hear, especially as he had rallied through the week. PM me if you need to talk but our thoughts are with you

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Nick Shackleton — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:57:51 GMT

I am truly truly sorry to hear this. You certainly have had a hard time recently. Take good care of yourself and thinking of you

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Vicky RVN — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:57:32 GMT

Oh Paula i am so so so so sorry to hear it. There is nothing i can say to help you...just that i am thinking of you, and wish i was closer so that i could offer physical support. You have given Ranger a fantastic life and he passed away knowing he was very well loved. Take care hun xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Saskia Quinn — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:44:18 GMT

Guys, in need of support here

My darling Ranger done well and by monday he was back to his normal self, eating like a horse and coming to me for hugs.

About an hour ago, I went out to the garage to call them for their supper - my beloved Ranger was lying on the sofa in garage, I said what I normally would have said when I saw him, 'well Ranger son' - no response.

My beautiful handsome Ranger has died

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Mrs Dot Dot — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:55:44 GMT

Hope he's ok Paula

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Saskia Quinn — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:29:52 GMT

thanks Nick, thats appreciated

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Nick Shackleton — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:14:00 GMT

Hoping he is ok Paula. Thinking of him. Hope he gets the all clear tom take care

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Saskia Quinn — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:10:55 GMT

thanks all, he has had a quiet day.

His resting respiration is 40 but his colour remains good and he is in good form but not himself.

Think will get him seen by a vet tomorrow, I'm off work for the bank holiday so wont be my own practice - will keep you all posted

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Helen Freer — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:49:17 GMT

How is Ranger ? I hope he is OK. Thinking of you both

Helen

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Carolyn Edwards — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:01:33 GMT

Hope he's OK, Saskia.

Have you ever taken his normal resp rate? Based on observing my own pets I think greyhounds and other sighthounds have a higher than 'normal' resp rate and also appear to make more effort than some other breeds. I've just checked Marlon (healthy, snoozing greyhound) and his rate is 26 with a significant rise and fall of his chest. I only say this I spent an anxious time observing one of my own dogs once before deciding that she was perfectly normal! I also had a lurcher that developed ascites and oedema secondary to a pericardial effusion and she displayed classic resp difficulty signs - lieing in sternal only, neck stretched forward and flared nostrils - whilst remaining lovely and pink and with normal heart rate and pulse quality! Is he otherwise OK?

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Vicky RVN — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:50:02 GMT

Glad he seems comfortable. Wonder what happened to him? Does he still seem spooked today?

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Saskia Quinn — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:22:30 GMT

Thanks guys.

He seems comfortable this morning but does have increased respiration. I have a stethescope at home and cannot hear any muffled lung sounds.

I will just keep a close eye on him but he is certainly much improved from lastnight.

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Maisy — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:09:22 GMT

Poor Ranger (and you, must have been a worry). Have you a stethoscope to auscultate at home as there is usually muffle lung sounds with hernias.

Don't know what else to suggest at the moment but I hope things are better this morning.

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Vicky RVN — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:40:50 GMT

Oh no Paula, you don't need any more poorly animals! How is he doing this morning? Sorry i don't have any helpful suggestions.

Give him a hug from me x