update: warm thoughts requested as my good old border collie passes

[grasswire]

Last edited Wed Mar 11, 2015, 08:39 PM - Edit history (1)

Update: Duffy rallied a bit last night, eating a piece of roasted chicken skin. This morning he ate another piece of it, and was strong enough to go outside and up the walk and down the driveway by the river. Ate a few pieces of kibble, but he didn't keep those down and is very very tired once again but alert still. So glad I didn't give up on him yet. I will support his enormous will to live.

Thanks everyone, for the good wishes.
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It will be soon. He's comfortable, still cognizant of surroundings and responsive to voice and touch, but it's coming. Good old boy. Duffy, rescued by us from a shelter where he had lived for two years. He's been part of this family for about nine years since then. Constant companion, faithful friend. One thing I appreciated about him was that he was ALWAYS ALWAYS up, always "in", always cheerful and happy.

Good dog.

[NYC_SKP]

1. Good old boy, Duffy. Sending vibes and remember, Duffy will always always be with you.

[rurallib]

2. so tough to lose an animal friend

but you do have wonderful memories to keep him alive in your mind.

So sorry.

[oldandhappy]

3. Love to all of you

and a few scratches, smile.

[Kali]

4. aww

[RebelOne]

5. My heartfelt sympathy to you.

I know the pain of losing a beloved pet.

[Blue Owl]

6. Warm thoughts

[femmocrat]

7. Sending love to Duffy.

[fizzgig]

8. my love to you

it is so hard to say goodbye to them, even when we know it's coming

[riderinthestorm]

9. Such a good boy Duffy!!

Hugs to all thr family during this terrible time...

[dixiegrrrrl]

10. Awww. man, it is always so damn hard to know we have to let them go.

I am watching my 10 year old Goldie slow down. He has cataracts, and is getting stiff and moving slow, and i know that time is coming too quickly.

Being there for them at the end seems such a wee thing to do, in light of all they give us, but damn, it IS hard.

[brer cat]

11. Warm and caring thoughts for you, grasswire.

It is always tough to lose our furbabies. Good dog, Duffy. Pass gently.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. I am so sorry to hear this sad news coming, my dear grasswire...

It's so hard ...

But it is our last gift to our beloved pets, to be able to release them from the pain they're having...

Who's a good boy? Duffy!

[roody]

13. Duffy, what a love.

[AnotherDreamWeaver]

14. Warm Thoughts, and thankful for the many blessings a border collie can be... nt

[roguevalley]

15. you have them, grasswire. I hug you and your baby

[Solly Mack]

16. ((Duffy & grasswire))

[lovemydog]

17. Great dog Duffy.

He loves you all grasswire. You'll carry him in your hearts forever.

[Are_grits_groceries]

18. Sigh....

You will always love each other.
Tater and Moonpie are sending warm thoughts.

[magical thyme]

19. good boy, Duffy, good doggie...