Spencer
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- BFG
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Spencer
I don't post anything much these days but some of you will remember Spencer my Giant.
I am afraid I had to have him put to sleep last Thursday morning. He had been very quiet on Wednesday and by Thursday morning he couldn't stand properly. Our vet suspected a major problem with his spine/disc or maybe a tumour affecting his spine. He would have been 12 on the 9th of October, he had a good life and after his Cushings diagnosis last Autumn I suppose we should be grateful for the extra time the drugs gave him and us.
RIP - Spencer 09/10/2004 - 22/09/2016
I am afraid I had to have him put to sleep last Thursday morning. He had been very quiet on Wednesday and by Thursday morning he couldn't stand properly. Our vet suspected a major problem with his spine/disc or maybe a tumour affecting his spine. He would have been 12 on the 9th of October, he had a good life and after his Cushings diagnosis last Autumn I suppose we should be grateful for the extra time the drugs gave him and us.
RIP - Spencer 09/10/2004 - 22/09/2016
Spencer the BFG
- Riesen16
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Re: Spencer
I am sorry - it hurts terribly I know.
My German Shepherd, Buster, was lingering physically although each night when I went to bed he'd bring his football and bark for me to play with him for a minute or two.
One evening on the terrace he barked and I told him to be quiet but then went to bring him in. I called him but he couldn't stand up. Whilst waiting for the vet, I gave him a dog biscit or two. He wasn't in pain and even pawed at his football and rolled it to and fro. Our vet said it was probably Cauda Equina. He hadn't been walking well and we took him just round the garden on the lead. He was eleven.
Be well
Gill
My German Shepherd, Buster, was lingering physically although each night when I went to bed he'd bring his football and bark for me to play with him for a minute or two.
One evening on the terrace he barked and I told him to be quiet but then went to bring him in. I called him but he couldn't stand up. Whilst waiting for the vet, I gave him a dog biscit or two. He wasn't in pain and even pawed at his football and rolled it to and fro. Our vet said it was probably Cauda Equina. He hadn't been walking well and we took him just round the garden on the lead. He was eleven.
Be well
Gill
- Champ629
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Re: Spencer
Hi Nicola, really sorry to read your sad news about Spencer, I remember him from the old forum days.
Always such a hard time when we lose our close companions, my thoughts are with you.
Run free in the sunshine Spencer, BFG xxx
Always such a hard time when we lose our close companions, my thoughts are with you.
Run free in the sunshine Spencer, BFG xxx
Miniature Schnauzers: Sophie, Freddie and Dory
RIP Cody 17/02/23
RIP Jake 29/10/21
RIP Jenny 28/01/20
RIP Dee Dee 12/02/13
RIP Cody 17/02/23
RIP Jake 29/10/21
RIP Jenny 28/01/20
RIP Dee Dee 12/02/13
- Eddie
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Re: Spencer
I certainly remember Spencer the "Big Friendly Giant" and I am so sorry to hear your sad news.
They say that our dogs give us the best days of our lives and then the very worst days. It is so true.
Many of us have been where you are and it is just the worst place.
When you feel able you might want to post a memorial to him in the Rainbow Bridge" section.
They say that our dogs give us the best days of our lives and then the very worst days. It is so true.
Many of us have been where you are and it is just the worst place.
When you feel able you might want to post a memorial to him in the Rainbow Bridge" section.
Graham, Judie, Eddie (19-03-07 to 25-07-12), Mouse, Daisy and little Reilly.
- Robin black mini
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Re: Spencer
Hope you are ok..he must have left a huge hole in your lives..I'm sorry for you loss.
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Re: Spencer
I am sorry to hear your sad news, Its gut wrenching isn't it when you have to make that decision. God bless him
- Pottydottie
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Re: Spencer
Hi Nicola, really sorry to hear Spencer has passed away, I remember him from the old forum days.
It’s a real kick in the gut, and the pain is like nothing else. Wishing you and your family healing thoughts and hugs
Run free BFG
It’s a real kick in the gut, and the pain is like nothing else. Wishing you and your family healing thoughts and hugs
Run free BFG
Molly (17/6/2005 - 11/9/2016) the 3 Essex girls Gemma, Dottie and Daisy Mae
- Al T
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Re: Spencer
So sorry to hear this ....RIP Spencer...
Sincerely,
Al.
Sincerely,
Al.
Schnauzers turn you soft in the head!
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Al.
"If a man speaks in the forest & there is no woman to hear him.....is he still wrong"..?? !!
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Al.
"If a man speaks in the forest & there is no woman to hear him.....is he still wrong"..?? !!
- BFG
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Re: Spencer
Thankyou for your replies, I miss him so much, he was my rock when I had cancer 4 years ago. I thought he would outlive me then, he kept me going back then. He was truly one in a million.
Spencer the BFG
- Donald
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Re: Spencer
So sorry to hear about Spencer.