cairnrescueleague Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 A sad email from the person who runs the sanctuary where I had to take Sammy and my fosters when I moved to Delaware last month. Scruffy's heart was in terrible shape. He had a grade 3-4 heart murmur when he came into rescue in June 2009, and it had progressed to a grade 4-5 by this summer, when he had an incidence of syncope, or collapse. He had started to struggle at the sanctuary, and their vet says his murmur was now a grade 6 (on a scale of 1-6). "Scruffleberry Blue did not make it...he died peacefully last night. We had him on a regimen of medication that might have helped him for a little while longer, but he stopped eating about three or four days ago, we couldn't get him to take anything, including the medication. He wouldn't accept anything, not even spoon feeding. I tried last night again to spoon feed him, he chomped the plastic spoon in too, and wouldn't accept a syringe. I was with him right up until the end, he just quietly passed away, some abdominal breathing, but no real struggle. We'll miss him, as I am sure you will or already have. But I think he had decided it was ime to go." Scruffleberry Blue was my pet name for him. I fell in love with him the day he came into rescue, there was something special about him. He reminded me of Cornelius the elephant in the Babar books. He would give the dogs that were not doing so well a hard time, he usually knew they weren't doing well before I did, and he could be a little protective of his personal space, but he really was a very gentle soul. I am so glad that the man who runs the sanctuary was there for him when he died, and he tells me that Larry and Scruffy were able to run together and had made friends with some of the other dogs. I had moments of hesitation about sending him to the sanctuary, but I'm glad I gave him that chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remltr Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 So sorry for your loss. Sassy Jan 22, 2005 AM. CH. THARRBARR LITE MY FIRE ZOMERHOF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindrop Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss as he seems to have been a real sweetheart. It's always difficult for us to lose our furbuddies as they fill our homes and hearts with so much love and laughter. I hope your move went well and you are enjoying your new surroundings in Delaware. I know you will miss New Hampshire as it is such a pretty state. Be well. Husband and dog missing ...25 cents reward for dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn & Lola Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. It hurts us all when one of our forum friends looses a beloved friend. You are in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetsyNoodle Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I am so very sorry for the loss of your special boy, Scruffleberry Blue. What a beautiful nickname you gave him! It sounds like he made quite an impression on all who were graced to know him. I am so glad he was able to make friends with some of the other dogs at the sanctuary before he passed, as I believe the companionship of other pups truly enriches a dog's life. His sweet memory will live on in your heart, and in the hearts of others he touched. I am keeping you in my thoughts and sending hugs to you as you mourn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkcrossley Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 i'm sorry to hear of this, i know that scruffy was special both to you and to larry. i'm very glad that all he knew, since he came into your care, was comfort and company. you did great by him, and i know you will miss him. special guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss...it's always so difficult when we have to say good-bye. God Bless you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScruffynMag Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. www.cairnterriertalk.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomatosandwich Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I hope your happy memories are helping ease your pain. I'm so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsy's Mom Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Sorry about Scruffy. Loved his picture. Elsie, Max, Meeko & Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscar's mom Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I'm very sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hheldorfer Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 RIP, Scruffleberry Blue. You are still loved and will always be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffys Mom Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Scruffleberry B;ue is up there with my beloved Sparky playing. I know how your heart grieves and that we will never forget them. Prayers love and hugs to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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