Norm,
My sincere condolences. Last year our 9 year old Rotty, Tucker crossed the Rainbow bridge, in August. His Partner, Ruby Magnolia, (5 year old Rotty girl) was devastated. We had our equine vet come to the farm to help Tucker cross the bridge. Tuckerman was the 4th Rotty that we have rescued and a handsome lad he was. We had learned that having the surviving partner there when one crosses the bridge helps the survivor. Not so, for weeks Maggie was constantly looking for Tucker, knowing he would come back. We rescued another pal for her, Rowdy, a 5 year old that was returned to the breeder by the owner due to a divorce. Totally different buddy, but a buddy he is. They love each other.
On October 13 we learned that Maggie has an inoperable tumor on her lower jaw. We are keeping her comfortable on meds and God bless her, she is still a little piss ant. We had scheduled our horse vet to come over last Wednesday to help Maggie across the bridge. Talked to the vet and decided that as long as Maggie is happy and not suffering she will be with us.
****, I am thinking about naming this place the rainbow bridge farm. We have a 25 year old standard bred that might not make it through the winter. Sorry for the long post. I think you understand Brother. Remember there is a new pal out there waiting to give you it's love.
Best to you,
Pitsword
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