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RIP Gus
Dec 24^th, 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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seaworthy CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Posts: 706	Re: RIP Gus Reply #1 - Dec 24^th, 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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midwestbeth CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 1123 Edwardsville, IL Gender:	Re: RIP Gus Reply #2 - Dec 24^th, 2009 at 9:51am I'm so sorry for your loss, Carolyn. Beth
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lorac CH.com Old Timer Offline Imagine Posts: 433 Tennessee Gender:	Re: RIP Gus Reply #3 - Dec 24^th, 2009 at 10:07am What a nice looking companion. Sounds like you will always have some great memories of him. condolences lorac
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: RIP Gus Reply #4 - Dec 24^th, 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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QnHeartMM CH.com Sponsor Offline I AM a Phoenix! Posts: 1783 San Diego, CA Gender:	Re: RIP Gus Reply #5 - Dec 24^th, 2009 at 10:10am Will be thinking about you Carolyn.
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LadyLuv CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1495 Champaign, IL Gender:	Re: RIP Gus Reply #6 - Dec 24^th, 2009 at 10:15am Carolyn, it's hard to lose a pet... for they are family.. Thinking of you.... Ruthie
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: RIP Gus Reply #7 - Dec 24^th, 2009 at 10:16am Sorry to hear about this, Carolyn. Best wishes, George
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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: RIP Gus Reply #8 - Dec 24^th, 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.
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Jeannie CH.com Sponsor Offline Live, Laugh, Love.... Posts: 2333 St Louis, Missouri Gender:	Re: RIP Gus Reply #9 - Dec 24^th, 2009 at 11:26am So sorry for your loss........ Jeannie
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Lacey CH.com Junior Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 52 Tennessee Gender:	Re: RIP Gus Reply #10 - Dec 24^th, 2009 at 11:38am Terribly sorry to hear..
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Re: RIP Gus
Reply #12 - Dec 24^th, 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

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Jennifer CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 3265 Supply, VA Gender:	Re: RIP Gus Reply #13 - Dec 26^th, 2009 at 2:29pm I am so sorry for your loss Carolyn.
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Re: RIP Gus
Reply #16 - Dec 26^th, 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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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: RIP Gus Reply #17 - Dec 27^th, 2009 at 9:33pm So sorry about Gus. He looks like a great old dawg. Charlie
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Langa CH.com Alumnus Offline So many donuts, such little time... Posts: 4754 x0\|\|USA\|usa\|0\|0\|NJ,New_Jersey Gender:	Re: RIP Gus Reply #18 - Dec 28^th, 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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