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mcmortison
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Yesterday, at 5.25pm, my beloved englisch Bulldog "Rusty" had to be put down due to a stroke. He died peacefully in my arms when the leathal injection was given to him.
For more then 9 years he was part of my life (almost as long as I am married).
The last few weeks his health was breaking down, and the pain I felt in this weeks was far worse then what I feel now. Then I felt helpless (not knowing if he is in pain or not, if I do everything right) now I fell a mix of grief and relief that he wont suffer and pride that I had the strength to stay at his side at his last Moment.
Like all my dogs Rusty was from a rescue programm and it was love on first bite (when I came to pick him up, they opend the door of his kennel and he ran out, grabed my shoe and I knew this is the one dog for me).
Rest in peace my friend, I do miss you.
For more then 9 years he was part of my life (almost as long as I am married).
The last few weeks his health was breaking down, and the pain I felt in this weeks was far worse then what I feel now. Then I felt helpless (not knowing if he is in pain or not, if I do everything right) now I fell a mix of grief and relief that he wont suffer and pride that I had the strength to stay at his side at his last Moment.
Like all my dogs Rusty was from a rescue programm and it was love on first bite (when I came to pick him up, they opend the door of his kennel and he ran out, grabed my shoe and I knew this is the one dog for me).
Rest in peace my friend, I do miss you.