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Post by lils on Jan 17, 2012 17:42:55 GMT
RIP Teazle, poor girl, lots of love Caroline xxx
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Post by cheetham on Jan 17, 2012 20:58:09 GMT
a special doggie, a special friend, who will be so very sadly missed.
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Post by kayjayem on Jan 17, 2012 22:25:10 GMT
So sad at such a young age. RIP sweet little dog.xx
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Post by daizylindsay on Jan 17, 2012 22:40:10 GMT
What a little legend, I'm so sorry for your loss xxxx
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Post by CarolineNelson on Jan 18, 2012 0:29:12 GMT
What a little legend, I'm so sorry for your loss xxxx What a lovely thing to say - so true. Thanks, people, for your lovely words to this darling, so special little doggie. |
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Post by overatdaknee on Jan 18, 2012 8:30:43 GMT
So very, very sorry- know how special Teazle was to you both xxx
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2012 8:35:15 GMT
What a little legend, I'm so sorry for your loss xxxx What a lovely thing to say - so true. Thanks, people, for your lovely words to this darling, so special little doggie. I agree - this little dog was and still is a legend. I wonder if she had a very special job to do in life ? Now that job is nearly done - she needs to go and do another very special job in Heaven? I think she was an "angel" for you and John xxxx |
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Post by CarolineNelson on Jan 18, 2012 9:33:08 GMT
Bless you - I have often called her "my little angel".
Anyone who knows me would say that I'm not usually a soppy prat and many refer to me as 'professional' and 'hard'. Which is, of course, a veneer.
But soft, hard or not, little Teazle touched the hearts of everyone who met her. Right now there is a great gaping hole in my heart.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2012 18:49:25 GMT
She was so beautiful Caroline - so sorry for your loss xxxx
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Post by sd52 on Jan 18, 2012 20:18:45 GMT
I was lucky enough to spend some time with Teazle and see the wonderful bond that she had with John and the joy she gave both John and Caroline- she was so special almost human she seemed to understand everything that ws said to her. Life is so very very unfair sometimes and has no reason as many people on here know xxx
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Post by rufus on Jan 18, 2012 22:46:15 GMT
Aw I am so so sorry to read this - this little person has been invaluable in the love and support she has willingly given....
God Bless Little Teazle x x
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Post by CarolineNelson on Jan 19, 2012 0:16:17 GMT
With the help of the head groundsman, Teazle was laid to rest on 18th January 2012 at the Kelso (Border Union Agricultural Show) Showground.
Shows being her favourite places of all to attend - and this lovely local showground also being a special walking spot for us all.
Perhaps the most difficult thing I have ever had to do and at the most difficult of times.
Goodnight, my darling, darling little doggy. xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Post by CarolineNelson on Jan 20, 2012 13:50:51 GMT
Teazle, today is your fourth Birthday.
At least you are at a "show" - a showground.
Bless you xxx
Today I have written a report of the vet's consultation as it has transpired that vet made an incorrect diagnosis.
My gut hurts, just as much as yours must have done. You had an impaction in the small intestine. With speedy and vigorous antibiotic therapy and an operation, you might, just might, be recovering now.
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Post by viking on Jan 20, 2012 22:18:27 GMT
R I P little Teazle in a place that you loved.
Caroline, so sorry. An incorrect diagnosis - how awful, and how very sad.
Don't really know what to say. Words seem so inadequate somehow. Sympathy and hugs. xx
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Post by diane on Jan 21, 2012 17:33:00 GMT
I feel so humble making a post at all, but follow the thread about John (and so many others) and cannot find words to say how sorry I am to hear of the very too soon loss of Teazle. God give you strengthe Caroline to face the day to day problems you face. Hope all goes well with your lambing, that Phoebe helps you through and that John rallies on....bless you xx
It is my sisters birthday today...she would have been 67 but has been gone for 10 years now. My brother followed her 2 years later at only 60. I do not think for a moment that I know what you are going through but I have a feeling... like so many on here, we have al lost so much....sorry for rambling on x
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Post by bomerang on Jan 21, 2012 17:50:00 GMT
i am so sorry, have just seen this thread and she looked a very very beautiful kind dog, so very sad xx
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Post by CarolineNelson on Jan 22, 2012 14:17:49 GMT
I feel so humble making a post at all, but follow the thread about John (and so many others) and cannot find words to say how sorry I am to hear of the very too soon loss of Teazle. God give you strengthe Caroline to face the day to day problems you face. Hope all goes well with your lambing, that Phoebe helps you through and that John rallies on....bless you xx It is my sisters birthday today...she would have been 67 but has been gone for 10 years now. My brother followed her 2 years later at only 60. I do not think for a moment that I know what you are going through but I have a feeling... like so many on here, we have al lost so much....sorry for rambling on x You are not rambling on. Thank you for your lovely words of kindness and compassion. This is really Teazle's thread but has become a bit distorted. Teazle would't have minded one bit; she was the most understanding and gentle dog I've ever known. To see her in the hospice not only with John (her 'daddy' but with numerous other, very elderly Dementia patients was a salutary lesson in patience and genuine unconditional canine love. They would become calm in her presence. As simple as that. |
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Post by CarolineNelson on Jan 24, 2012 20:50:05 GMT
As a very sad (but very proud) mummy, I've just noticed how many hits Teazle provoked.
Bless you, my dearest, cleverest, littlest long doggy.
xxxx (one x for each year of your short but wonderful life).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2012 18:50:32 GMT
She touched very many hearts xxx
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Post by CarolineNelson on Feb 3, 2012 12:57:29 GMT
With the Lab. report back and a full discussion with a very senior vet from the Practice, it seems that my dear brave, stoic, trusting Teazle was in fact, her own worst enemy.
It is fair to say that she never once showed any sign of real pain, yelped when she was picked up and in particular, when her tummy was palpated by the vet.
Yet, all this time, her small intestine was effectively disintergrating. She bravely masked her pain even from me.
Which is why what should have been obvious symptoms were not at all obvious.
Apparently, she must have felt the pain, felt the changes (maybe in the same way that we feel crippling pain with gall stones).
I feel awful about it all over again.
Bless you, brave little Teazle xxx
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Post by viking on Feb 3, 2012 14:41:10 GMT
Caroline don't!
You gave her care and love, but you are not a soothsayer. There was nothing more you could do.
Please don't beat your self up over it. I know it's what we all do, but please, be kind to yourself. It wasn't your fault.
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Post by CarolineNelson on Feb 3, 2012 16:26:44 GMT
..thank you. You have touched me with your very quick response. But why, why, WHY didn't she tell me she really hurt? She was so brave and at that time I was, by necessity, so wrapped up in the d**ned Suffolks. Not that it's their fault. She knew when mummy was busy, she knew to keep calm to keep me calm. I just wish she'd wimpered or yelped, even just once - then I could have really laid it on the line to the junior vet that we really had a problem and they might have been able to remove the damaged gut..  |
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Post by viking on Feb 3, 2012 18:02:56 GMT
Sometimes deterioration can take place a lot quicker than we think possible, and , just like my little Scottie (also a very stoical little person), before we know, its too late.
He didn't show in pain either, and I wasn't quick enough before his veins started to close down......... my regret.
Empathy, and sympathy Caroline.
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Post by perfect on Feb 3, 2012 18:17:38 GMT
It is so easy to do our"if buts and whys" and we all cringe in fear that '''''if only'.. we do our best for out pets/friends, but if only they could talk and tell us where it hurts.
we have to remember that we have done the best that we can for them and couldnt have done anymore. I know we ache inside loosing the closest friends, but always remember the good times and smile knowing that they loved you.........................
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Post by CarolineNelson on Feb 3, 2012 18:31:49 GMT
Thanks, both. xx
As the senior and very respected Vet said - his profession differs so very much from the human medical profession, in that the human patient can go to his GP and say"it hurts right here doc" - and point to the spot.
Teazle trusted so much that I think she expected me to KNOW that spot - and that is where I feel (no, I know) I failed her.
And I feel gutted. I let her down.
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Post by viking on Feb 3, 2012 18:45:10 GMT
Not in our gift to be perfect, although many of us try our d**nedest to be just that where our animals are concerned.
Sheep I feel, are the great levellers.
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Post by CarolineNelson on Feb 4, 2012 1:12:03 GMT
Not in our gift to be perfect, although many of us try our d**nedest to be just that where our animals are concerned. Sheep I feel, are the great levellers. Absolutely! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2012 7:15:54 GMT
Caroline - Please dont blame yourself. Its negative energy being wasted. You need all your strenght to be strong for John.
I really believe Teazle passing is all part of a much bigger plan. One day you will be together again xxx
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