BlueWolf Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Today, at the age of 12 years old, Dana has sadly been put to sleep. She was getting older and older. And although you wish the point of getting "too old" would be just crisp and clear one day but sadly it wasn't for Dana. She's been gradually declining over the past few years. On some days you wonder if she'd still be there next week, but then a few days later she's back herself again. But one thing was always clear, she is really getting older. And at some point you'll have to bite the bullet and decide when the quality of life has declined enough that it's best to decide to stop it right there. Some who've had to deal with this before will probably know how hard it is to make such decision... Before I left the country a few weeks ago I already sort of said goodbye to her. And I was right, because this week it became clear that Dana wasn't enjoying life any more and was getting weaker and weaker. All my support goes to Ruth who has had to made that decision on her own because I couldn't be there. Dana, together with Glala were not only my first introduction to the Siberian Husky breed, but actually to the big world of dogs. I wouldn't be here in life without her. I'm going to miss her greatly... RIght before I left the country I got other sad news though. Dierenthuis emailed me Gijs has suddenly passed away. He was doing great the evening before, and in the next morning they found his lifeless body. He had a heart attack. Although I've already said goodbye to him a very long time ago, it still hit me very hard in the guts. I have sort of had to put it aside which it why I've not mentioned it earlier. I was already missing him, but now I certainly do more. Knowing that him, together with Dana, I'll never see them again. Rest in peace both of you. You were great soul mates and you'll be missed greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 R I P Dana & Gijs... Run Far..Run Fast...Run Free... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Oh no Jos, I'm so sorry to hear this. Run free and run far Dana and Gijs. Xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 So Sad to hear this Jos. I know you said Gijs was your perfect dog, but couldn't have him yourself. and Dana has been a part of the forum pack for as long as you have been here. RIP Gijs and Dana, Run free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBava Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Rest in peace Dana and Gijs. Run free and run fast, beautiful girl and beautiful boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 My heartfelt condolences Jos. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Oh no :-( so sorry jos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 I'm so sorry, Jos!RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 So sad to be reading this. My most heartfelt condolences to both you and to Ruth. I'm so sorry. Its very difficult when you can't be with them, especially when you feel like you owe them so much. I'm very sorry your heart is breaking like this. Many hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Oh Jos i'm so so sorry!! Please send our love to Ruth, that must have been a heartbreaking decision to have made And poor Gijs, he was one of a kind and so special to you. Sending you all my love xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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