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Message started by deltadarlin on Dec 24th, 2009 at 9:32am

Title: RIP Gus
Post by deltadarlin on Dec 24th, 2009 at 9:32am
Gus was a *rescue*.  The people who lived in the woods behind my house, abandoned him, his brother and a German Shepherd.  Gus and his brother were left, tied up with no way to get food or water.  His brother died.  We got him and then placed the German Shepherd in another forever home. 

About 5 or 6 years ago, Gus and his new friend, Hanzel (another rescue) dug out of the back yard.  Somehow, Gus ended up with both his front legs broken, but he made it back home (the vet said that he still didn't know how Gus made it taht far with two broken legs).  He was in casts for 6 weeks.  Stubborn dog learned to walk on this casts.

He died sometime yesterday.  Jimbo said that it looked like a massive stroke or heart attack had gotten him.  Gus was apprx. 13 years old.

Here he is, taking it easy after he got injured.  He almost died then.  The steroids he was on caused his kidneys and liver to start shutting down.  For several days, the only way he would eat or drink was out of my hand.

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Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by seaworthy on Dec 24th, 2009 at 9:43am
Ya did good Gus. Your a trooper. Now go play and relax over at the Rainbow Bridge with all your buddies.

Life is easy for ya now buddie.

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by midwestbeth on Dec 24th, 2009 at 9:51am
I'm so sorry for your loss, Carolyn.   :'( 

Beth

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by lorac on Dec 24th, 2009 at 10:07am
What a nice looking companion.  Sounds like you will always have some great memories of him.
   condolences              lorac

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by Brew on Dec 24th, 2009 at 10:08am
And with everything else going on at work...

I hope you guys can find a way to have some semblance of a Merry Christmas.

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by QnHeartMM on Dec 24th, 2009 at 10:10am
Will be thinking about you Carolyn.

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by LadyLuv on Dec 24th, 2009 at 10:15am
Carolyn, it's hard to lose a pet... for they are family..

Thinking of you.... Ruthie

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by George on Dec 24th, 2009 at 10:16am
Sorry to hear about this, Carolyn.   :'(

Best wishes,

George

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by Jackie on Dec 24th, 2009 at 11:04am
Sorry to hear this, Darlin.... :'(
You and Jimbo did good.....Gus had a good run with you all.

Enjoy yourself at the Rainbow Bridge, Gus....say howdy to our Rocky for us.

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by Jeannie on Dec 24th, 2009 at 11:26am
So sorry for your loss........


Jeannie

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by Lacey on Dec 24th, 2009 at 11:38am
Terribly sorry to hear.. :'(

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by Redd on Dec 24th, 2009 at 12:58pm
I'm sorry for your loss.

:'(

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by jon019 on Dec 24th, 2009 at 4:12pm
Carolyn...so sorry for your loss...so grateful for your rescue mission....THANK YOU. Did that once, 15 yrs ago, with a chunky boy cat...he too would only eat
if I got down on the floor with him....remains heart wrenching (couldn't keep him)...

You gave Gus a great life...I'm sure he gave you unconditional love...it don't get much better than that....

Best,

Jon

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by Jennifer on Dec 26th, 2009 at 2:29pm
I am so sorry for your loss Carolyn.  :( 

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by catlind on Dec 26th, 2009 at 3:14pm
Oh Carolyn, that is such sad news to hear :(

I hope Gus can run and have some fun with my Cisco at the rainbow bridge, his troubles are over now

:'(

Cat

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by lhiannanshee on Dec 26th, 2009 at 10:14pm
What a beautiful dog.  I'm sorry for you loss. :(

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by Kilroy 2.0 on Dec 26th, 2009 at 10:20pm

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special to them; who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. YOU have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by Charlie on Dec 27th, 2009 at 9:33pm
So sorry about Gus.

He looks like a great old dawg.

Charlie

Title: Re: RIP Gus
Post by Langa on Dec 28th, 2009 at 9:20pm
It takes a special human being to rescue abandoned animals and care for them. I'm glad Gus had lots of love before he went.

Many hugs,
Langa

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