Goodbye to the best dog ever

[Glacier]

Friday night my Earle wouldn't eat. He seemed otherwise well and he had a healthy fat reserve on him. I wasn't terribly concerned. Sunday evening, I brought him in the house. He was a bit listless and still not hungry, but not showing any other problems. My vet has an evening clinic on Mondays; I planned to take him there.

At 11pm Sunday night, he got up, spun in a circle and fell over on his dog bed, unable to get back up on his own. Woke my vet up and rushed him to her clinic. He could not walk on his own, x-rays showed nothing significant except his liver looked a bit big, blood work only an elevated white blood cell count. Fluids, antibiotics, valium...all the things he needed to be comfortable overnight were provided.

This morning all those fluids were collected in his abdomen. Off to the other clinic in town for an ultrasound which showed tumours in his liver and spleen. I brought Earle home after the test. He spent the afternoon and evening on his favorite blanket in the living room, surrounded by his friends...human, canine and feline. Everyone loved Earle. He didn't move for hours. He would respond to his name, to touch, even drank a bit of water, but he would not get up, didn't even change positions on his bed.

After much discussion with our vet, we decided the kindest thing to do was to release Earle from his failing body...no more tests, no more medications, no spending days hooked up to IVs in a strange place. Our vet came to the house at 9pm and helped our boy on his way.

Earle was the best dog ever, the most stable temperment I've ever seen, calm, sweet, gentle, the dog I could take anywhere anytime without any worries. He was from the moment I met him at 3 weeks old to the moment of his death 12 years later, a good boy, the best dog ever. It was an honour and a blessing to share his life. I will miss him for the rest of mine.

[Karen]

Rest in peace, dear boy.

[Randi]

I'm so sorry you have lost Earle. :( It sounds like he had a good and long life with you, and it was the kindest thing not to let him suffer. Now he's free of pain and will join his friends at the RB.

Rest in peace, Earle! :love:

(((hugs)))

[Queen of Poop]

Farewell dear Earle. You were one special dogger and I know you will be missed immensely.

So sorry for your loss.:(

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm very sorry about Earle.:(

[robinh]

I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Earle :(

[Freedom]

Lovely tribute to a special boy. RIP Earle. I am so sorry for your loss, Tamara.

[Scooter's Mom]

I am so sorry for your loss.
Pets are a physical part of our lives for such a short while, but live on in our hearts forever.

[sasvermont]

I am so sorry you have lost another beloved doggie. May he rest in Peace.

Sas and her campers :love::love::love:

[Bengalz]

My condolences to you and all of yours Tamara - Earle will be so missed by your family.

A good dog who had a great life - what could be better than that. He was blessed to have lived in your world and gave back in kind. Rest in peace sweet boy; come back from time to time and visit your mama - she needs your sweet spirit.

Hugs to you and Stuart.

[Taz_Zoee]

He was a lucky dog to have humans like you in his life and you are lucky humans to have had him in yours.

RIP Earle

[cassiesmom]

Dear sweet Earle, I know Phred met you with his arms wide open.


(((HUGS))) Glacier.

[jennielynn1970]

Lovely tribute to Earle.

I know Pred will meet you at the Bridge. Play hard and long!!!

[Karen]

Oh, Earle, Earle of the Huskies,
Noble, sweet boy
Beloved for so long, and bringer of laughter
Black-tipped ears erect, expecting love
Or treats, or new friends, or ...
Earle of the North
Furry paws forever leaving
Prints in the snow
Prints through the mud
Deep prints on all hearts
Earle of the North, Prince of all hearts
Lover of human and canine and all
Your sweet presence
Will outlast even the drifting cloud
Of husky fur in the spring
That has woven itself into the Yukon landscape
And Tamara and Stewart's home and lives
And that legacy of steadfast love
Will live on, dare we say,
Forever.

[AdoreMyDogs]

I'm so deeply sorry for your loss, Tamara. :(

[Grace]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Earle was such a handsome dog :love:

[Cataholic]

Oh, no. I am so sad and sorry. Earle was so much loved, will be forever missed, and I am just so deeply sorry for another loss to the pack. Hugs to you, Tamara, and Stuart.

[pomtzu]

So sorry to hear that Earle has departed for RB. RIP Earle, and peace to your loving family. :love:

[kuhio98]

Play hard at the bridge, sweet Earle. Run free.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a373/kuhio98/Husky2.gif

[wolf_Q]

I'm so sorry for your loss, I've always loved your Earle he seemed like such a sweet boy. He will be missed by all of us. :love:

[finn's mom]

Tamara, I read of Earle's passing on facebook, but you have a way with words that just reaches deeper into my soul. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your good boy, Earle. :love:

[ramanth]

Glacier, I am so sorry for your loss. RIP dear sweet Earle. Wooos to you all. :( :( :(

[Pinot's Mom]

I am so sorry for your loss. A very lovely tribute.

RIP, dear Earle, and Peace to your family on Earth. Play well at the Bridge.:love:

[lizbud]

I am so sorry to hear of Earle's passing.:( RIP sweet boy.

[Bonny]

Rest in Peace Dear Earle :love: you had a wonderful life with Glacier & her family of humans & fur babies.

[CountryWolf07]

Oh no. :( I am very sorry to hear about Earle. I personally LOVED Earle. He was my favorite out of all, more because he reminded me a bit of Anna. Run hard at the rainbow bridge, you're at peace now. :love:

[slick]

I'm just reading this now and have major leaky eyes. :(

Earle, you had the best home ever for the best dog ever. Enjoy your new body and play hard at the RB. I'm sure Phred rolled out the red carpet for you. RIP sweet boy.

Hugs Glacier...... :(

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry for your loss.:( RIP sweet Earle.:( Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[K9soul]

I am so very sorry for your loss. Earle was a beautiful soul.

[luvofallhorses]

I am so very sorry for your loss of wonderful Earle. :( Hugs!

[Glacier]

Thank you all very much for your support. I appreciate it more than you will ever know!

Karen, thank you for that poem. Such a gift you have!

[Alysser]

I am so sorry about Earle. He sounds like a remarkable animal. May he rest in peace :love:

[prechrswife]

So very sorry...:(

[Karen]

Karen, thank you for that poem. Such a gift you have!

You're welcome - gifts are best when shared, right?

[shais_mom]

I'm so sorry for your loss.
((hugs))

[dab_20]

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of sweet Earle. I know he was so loved. He lived a long, happy life, the most a dog could ever ask for. ((hugs))

RIP Earle. :(

[Roxyluvsme13]

I'm so sorry :(.

Play hard at the bridge, sweet Earle. May you find many friends up there :love:

[gini]

Isn't it something that our release of our beloved pets causes us so much pain, when in fact our pets are now fully released from pain and care free.
It's that cord of love again - it is just being tugged on - but it is never broken.

I am so sorry your have lost yet another special friend.

[Louie and me]

I'm so sorry to learn about Earle. He was a very special dog but as much as it hurt to let him go, take comfort in the fact he has gone to a place free from pain and suffering, together with all his doggy brothers that have gone before and will wait for you.

[Moesha]

Oh my, how sad. I'm sorry that I didn't know about this earlier. I just want to add my condolences to the rest of the ones posted here.

[cloverfdx]

Oh Tamara i am so sorry :(. RIP Earle.

[lute]

I'm so sorry to hear about Earle! I always loved hearing about him and seeing pics! RIP beautiful boy!

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm so sorry, Tamara.

Rest In Peace Earle :( Play hard at the bridge, sweetheart :(