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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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Re: RIP Gus
Reply #1 - 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.
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Reply #2 - Dec 24th, 2009 at 9:51am
 
I'm so sorry for your loss, Carolyn.   Cry 

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Reply #3 - Dec 24th, 2009 at 10:07am
 
What a nice looking companion.  Sounds like you will always have some great memories of him.
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Reply #4 - 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.
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Reply #5 - Dec 24th, 2009 at 10:10am
 
Will be thinking about you Carolyn.
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Reply #6 - Dec 24th, 2009 at 10:15am
 
Carolyn, it's hard to lose a pet... for they are family..

Thinking of you.... Ruthie
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Reply #7 - Dec 24th, 2009 at 10:16am
 
Sorry to hear about this, Carolyn.   Cry

Best wishes,

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Reply #8 - Dec 24th, 2009 at 11:04am
 
Sorry to hear this, Darlin.... Cry
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.

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Reply #9 - Dec 24th, 2009 at 11:26am
 
So sorry for your loss........


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Reply #10 - Dec 24th, 2009 at 11:38am
 
Terribly sorry to hear.. Cry
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Reply #11 - Dec 24th, 2009 at 12:58pm
 
I'm sorry for your loss.

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Reply #12 - 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....

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Reply #13 - Dec 26th, 2009 at 2:29pm
 
I am so sorry for your loss Carolyn.  Sad
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Reply #14 - Dec 26th, 2009 at 3:14pm
 
Oh Carolyn, that is such sad news to hear Sad

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

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Reply #15 - Dec 26th, 2009 at 10:14pm
 
What a beautiful dog.  I'm sorry for you loss. Sad
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Reply #16 - 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.
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Reply #17 - Dec 27th, 2009 at 9:33pm
 
So sorry about Gus.

He looks like a great old dawg.

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Reply #18 - 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.

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