Mia-Blue Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 We've sent Belle over the rainbow bridge tonight She was only 5 years old My hubby and I are gutted at her very early departure from this world but following a traumatic weekend we were advised to let her go. On Friday evening she went out with Martin lamping, but whilst chasing a rabbit she collapsed with a seizure. She eventually regained consciousness but just wasn't right in herself. As you can see from the picture Belle doesn't have much fur due to a hormonal imbalance. The vet thinks that finally the toil of the condition proved too much for her little body She has been crying in pain all weekend and even the strong painkillers haven't taken the edge off. The vet offered to xray her to look for bone damage but advised against it saying treatment wouldn't help. So at 6pm we nursed her together as she went across the rainbow bridge to join Mouse our beloved cat that we lost to the road a year ago last week The only blessing we have is that she enjoyed her last night of working on the lamp and was on the heels of a rabbit as she collapsed. The vet is certain if she hadn't have been a working dog her condition would have taken her a few years ago. hopefully now she is pain free.....and maybe has a full coat of fur! We're going to miss our little fruit bat <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I"m sorry. Poor little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 RIP Belle...Run Free...Run Far..Run Fast...catch all the rabbit's you can..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 poor baby run free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 RIP Belle run free of pain. Lots of other dawgies to run and play with. Breath easy pretty girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamills1 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I'm so sorry:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia-Blue Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 RIP Belle...Run Free...Run Far..Run Fast...catch all the rabbit's you can..... That really is a lovely thought, Belle was at her happiest when she had the scent of a rabbit xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wy Renegade Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Very sorry to hear - hopefully she is pain free with lots of fur and plenty of rabbits to chase now. R.I.P. Belle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dowdy Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Sad news, so sorry. The Little angel will be running and playing having fun over the rainbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Oh debs I'm so sorry x r.i.p Belle xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia-Blue Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 This is Martin's all time favourite photo of Belle <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 This is Martin's all time favourite photo of Belle <3 IMG_672332306171312.jpeg Doing what she liked doing the most??... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia-Blue Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Doing what she liked doing the most??... Yep it was early morning and she was chasing the smell of rabbits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osinn11 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 So sorry Debs, it's never easy letting them go. It will be 2 years this summer since we had to make that decision for our cat Willow. He was 19 years old and falling apart but knowing he was old didn't help, it stiill hurt like mad and still does truth be told. Run free over the bridge Belle, beautiful little lady. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 So sorry hun R.I.P Belle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia-Blue Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Thanks xxx Poor Martin is lost he just burst into tears when he realised he was drinking from his 'I'd rather be out lamping' mug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia-Blue Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 So sorry Debs, it's never easy letting them go. It will be 2 years this summer since we had to make that decision for our cat Willow. He was 19 years old and falling apart but knowing he was old didn't help, it stiill hurt like mad and still does truth be told. Run free over the bridge Belle, beautiful little lady. xxx It's the first time we've had to make that decision Emma....of our past pets 1 cat moved out and another was lost to the road. Poor Abbie was heartbroken and Brooke made me promise that Mia and Teo wouldn't get ill till they are really old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Such a hard thing to have to do and trust me it doesn't get any easier with experience. the hardest part for me was watching my children grieving and knowing that I can't stop them hurting. Our first time of having to do this was about 4 years ago, one of my son's syrian hamsters had got wet tail. She was a cool hamster, used to sit on my shoulder whilst I walked around and did the housework! We tried medicine to make her better but it failed so we had to take her in. The vet was talking to my son trying to soothe him and he just stood there fine, I on the other hand was bawling my eyes out. Wasn't until we left that my son asked when we would see her again. Turned out he didn't realise that when we said to him to say goodbye it was forever, he thought they were keeping her in to make her better. He just crumpled in the car and I honestly can't tell you how I managed to drive home without crashing into something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mia-Blue Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Such a hard thing to have to do and trust me it doesn't get any easier with experience. the hardest part for me was watching my children grieving and knowing that I can't stop them hurting. Our first time of having to do this was about 4 years ago, one of my son's syrian hamsters had got wet tail. She was a cool hamster, used to sit on my shoulder whilst I walked around and did the housework! We tried medicine to make her better but it failed so we had to take her in. The vet was talking to my son trying to soothe him and he just stood there fine, I on the other hand was bawling my eyes out. Wasn't until we left that my son asked when we would see her again. Turned out he didn't realise that when we said to him to say goodbye it was forever, he thought they were keeping her in to make her better. He just crumpled in the car and I honestly can't tell you how I managed to drive home without crashing into something. Aww Emma, that must have been so hard! I left Abbie with a neighbour, goodness knows what I looked like. She opened the door to my red, blotchy and crying face.....I don't suppose she could say no to watching Abbie for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Aww, I think she'd understand. At least it shows you have a heart and that you cared for Belle very deeply. She may of lived a short life but it was one full of love and that's what counts most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Sorry debs rip belle xxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike101 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Run Free little one RIP Belle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Can I be thick and ask what's lamping?? I'm sorry for your loss she was so young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 So very sorry to hear this Debs Run free, Belle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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