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  1. #1
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    She's gone.

    The specialist said that even if he did the surgery, she'd never, ever be able to walk again. That's no life for her, and anybody who knew her or has met her would agree. He said there's a possibility that she had a tumor on her spinal cord (but wouldn't know unless he opened her up), or she had degenerative disc disease. He's 98% sure it was the latter, and either way, the outcome wouldn't have been good. When I saw her today, she had no feeling at all from about the base of her neck, down her back. It was awful.

    I hope nobody thinks we should have tried harder. We did what we could, and putting her to sleep was our best option and the best decision for her. She wouldn't have been happy at all being stuck in a wheel chair for the remainder of her life - she just isn't that type of dog.

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    I am SO sorry! Not Tango!

    Hugs, lots and lots of (((hugs)))
    -Ellie

    'If everyone else's opinion is what matters, then do you ever really have one of your own?'- Jodi Picoult, Nineteen Minutes

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    I'm so sorry that you had no other choice but to let your girl go. Even when there is no choice, it's a horribly difficult thing to do.

    Godspeed, Tango. I'm sure she's playing fetch, running, happy and healthy again now.

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    I'm sitting here in tears. I'm so very sorry about sweet Tango. Words fail me at times like these. You are in my thoughts. (((Hugs)))

    RIP sweet, beautiful Tango.

    Thank you Kay for the beautiful sig!

    "We can judge the heart of man by his treatment of animals"

    ~Find the seed at the bottom of your heart and bring forth a flower~

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    Oh man, I don't even know what to say

    godspeed Tango

    Huney, Bon & Simba-missed so very much
    Remembering all the Rainbow Bridge Pets

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    Good bye sweet Tango.
    Gayle - self proclaimed Queen of Poop
    Mommy to: Cali (14 year old kitten)
    (RB furbabies: Rascal RB 10/11/03 (ferret), Sami RB 24/02/04 (dog), Trouble RB 10/08/05 (ferret), Miko RB 20/01/06 (ferret) and Sebastian RB 12/12/06(ferret), Sasha RB 17/10/09 (border collie cross), Diego RB 04/12/21

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    Devan, I am soo sorry, I am just speechless. I just wish I could give you a big hug. R.I.P Tango.
    Thanks so much Ashley for the siggy!
    Zoey Marie NAJ NA RN (flat-coated retriever)
    Wynset's Sam I AM "Sage" RA (shetland sheepdog)
    T.j (english setter)

  8. #8
    (((Hugs)))

    Play hard at the bridge, Tango.
    The one eyed man in the kingdom of the blind wasn't king, he was stoned for seeing light.

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    how hard.... I´m so sorry....... really can´t find words...... but you certainly did the right thing despite how hard and hurtful it is......

    RIP Tango girl..... another PT pup I sure wish I had met
    Play hard sweetie........
    Corinna´s Christmas Card Swap ´06
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    she will be deeply missed.......Thank you for letting us be a part of your life, you will surely remain in ours FOREVER........R.I.P. Dear Corinna

    Best Fireman in da House´10
    dedicated to the kindest,loveliest and always helpful dude that one would be honored and proud to know........R.I.P. Dear Phred



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  10. #10
    I am so, so sorry. I know nothing anybody can say will make things better. Just know that all of our thoughts and hearts are with you at this time.

    You did the VERY BEST you could! Don't ever doubt it.

    R.I.P. sweet, beloved Tango

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    I'm at work and fighting back tears. Anna just let me know. I'm so sorry. I wish there was something more that I could say. You know how much I love Tango. I'm really really sorry.

    Rest In Peace, Tango. We love you.

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    I am at work and just burst into tears. I am sooo sorry. Tango is happy and running around like she loves to do up at the Bridge.

    Hugs to you and your family.
    Our goal in life should be - to be as good a person as our dog thinks we are.

    Thank you for the siggy, Michelle!


    Cindy (Human) - Taz (RB Tabby) - Zoee (RB Australian Shepherd) - Paizly (Dilute Tortie) - Taggart (Aussie Mix) - Jax (Brown & White Tabby), - Zeplyn (Cattle Dog Mix)

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    I am so sorry You and your family were selfless and did what was best for her. *hugs*

    Kai [Sheltie], Kaedyn [Sheltie], Keeva [Malinois], Kwik [Malinois]

  14. #14
    You & your family did the best for her. Not every dog is a wheel chair dog. My great grandmother was forced into a wheelchair after a drunk driver hit her.. She was NEVER happy again, she was American Indian & use to walking & hiking everywhere.. taking away her ability to walk destroyed her till the say she died. I could never put a high energy dog in a wheel chair either, it would be hell for that dog.

    Just remember that Tango can play with her brother now & they will keep each other company at the Rainbow Bridge, until its your time to claim Tango once again.

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    I am so sorry about Tango. You did what was best for Tango and she is at peace now.
    (((HUGS)))
    Nikki[human],Zippy[tabby],and Pumpkin[orange tabby]
    Rest in Peace my Sweet Hammie Zoey
    Jan 1,09-March 26,2010

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