In loving memory of Duncan

[Chele]

I had to let my beloved Duncan (Shadow’s Sentinel) go this morning. I’ve been trying to make him as comfortable as possible this past week while we waited for test results to come back. Well when they did they were not good. I won’t go into all the medical problems that he’s been through, but the final results came back as I feared….cancer. His right back leg bone was deteriorating at an alarming rate and the disease was already affecting his hip and spine. Bless his heart, even with a broken leg, he was so patient and stoic throughout all this. He never cried out in pain though I know he had to be in a great deal. I could see in his eyes just how much he hated having to be assisted outside. This morning, we took him on his final ride to the vet. We stopped at Krystal and picked up a couple of cheeseburgers for him.

I know I did the right thing today. I know in my heart that God was letting me know it was time to let him go, but it’s still so hard. I can’t believe he’s not going to be here to greet me when I come home from work each evening. I won’t have him crawling up into bed at night and curling up next to my legs. No more dirty looks when he’s ready for me to cut off the light and go to sleep or when Bam-Bam gets up in the bed with us. No more midnight howl serenades when the owl that lives in our backyard wakes him up. No more fusing woofs when I’m late handing out nightly cookie treats. No more booty dance when we get butt scratches. No more “I hate the rain” zoomies that always made me laugh. No more grumble kisses. But at least now, he’s no longer in pain and having to bravely try to hide how bad he feels.

I thank God for having him my life. Duncan has been a true blessing these past seven years. And I’m thankful I still have Pebbles and Bam-Bam in my life to help with the healing process. They’re missing him too, but both are surrounding me now with their love as only a Rottweiler can.


Shadow's Sentinel (Duncan) March 7, 1999 - May 12, 2006

[JuneyB]

I am so very sorry for your loss. But you made yourself do the right thing....and your boy will love you from the bridge. It doesn't make it any easier...but hopefully the other 2 rotts will help to console you

Godspeed Duncan....enjoy your many new friends and being able to run and play again!!!

[rottgirl]

I am so sorry for your loss.

No regrets, you did the right thing Duncan is now pain free and making tons of new friends.

Michele

[JudyP]

I am so very sorry. Rest in Peace Duncan.....

j

[Ninasmom]

I am so sorry for your loss. He is pain free at the Bridge.

[ElsasFamily]

I too am very sorry for your loss. I hope the memories will always bring a smile to your face. Thank you for letting him go.

[Anne]

Bless you for sparing Duncan more pain. You have given him the ultimate gift of love. He will live on your heart forever. I feel your pain.

Godspeed Duncan.

[Dugganmom]

I am so sorry for your loss. My parents just put there rottweiler down at the age of 7 due to cancer so i know how you feel. Godspeed Duncan

[DANBUDDE]

Chele,

your in our thoughts and prayers tonight.while it's a tough pill to swallow,you did the right thing for duncan.he is no longer suffering in silence and you no longer have to sit and wonder when the time is right for him to cross the rainbow bridge.

Dan

[Tank's Grandma]

I am so very sorry for your loss, but now he is pain free to run again.
Run with all the other angels Duncan.

[SonnyRott]

The memories that you listed of him hit me in the heart. Especially the one of him curling up next to your legs......something my dog does every night and something I will greatly miss!

Comfort to you in the days ahead, and always, sweet memories of your special boy!

[Rhea's Mom]

I'm very sorry for your loss. Duncan is at peace now, running pain-free across the Rainbow Bridge.

(Send my love to my Daisygirl and Savage, Duncan - they'll take good care of you there. Godspeed).

[tilly]

such sad news.
i wish you peace of mind, and just beautiful memories in time.
RIP Duncan.

[szky]

The tribute you wrote about Duncan told that he was a true Rottweiler. Godpseed Duncan

[MontanaRott]

I am so very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful friend you were to your boy, you loved him enough to let him go when it was time.