Rainbow Bridge - MyCorgi.com2024-03-29T15:57:34Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/categories/rainbow-bridge/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=noGwynnie, 4/8/2003 -- 4/1/2017 alpinist extraordinairetag:mycorgi.com,2017-04-09:1150197:Topic:19651832017-04-09T06:55:00.521ZJohn Wolffhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JohnWolff92
<div><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3036625813?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3036625813?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"></img></a> 23rd Most Influential Corgi of 2012 on Buzzfeed (they showed her photo on Mt. Hinman).</div>
<div>First ascent of Fortress Mt., 8750', by a Pembroke Welsh corgi without supplemental oxygen.</div>
<div>She once covered 24 miles (some of it off-trail) in 14 hours with 9000' of total gain.</div>
<div>Nearly 14 years of dedicated performance as Companion…</div>
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<div>First ascent of Fortress Mt., 8750', by a Pembroke Welsh corgi without supplemental oxygen.</div>
<div>She once covered 24 miles (some of it off-trail) in 14 hours with 9000' of total gain.</div>
<div>Nearly 14 years of dedicated performance as Companion Animal.</div>
<div>Pioneered the way for Al's even more remarkable mountaineering and backpacking feats.</div>
<div>Perhaps her greatest achievement was: all the children in the neighborhood loved to pet her and play with her, and everybody knew her name.<br/><br/></div>
<div>Like Lou Gehrig, another gifted athlete struck down by ALS, the human form of DM, she would have said, "I've had a bad break, but I still consider myself the luckiest dog on the face of the Earth."</div>
<p>We always stuck together, but this time I can't keep up with her, and she's gone on ahead. We'll catch up someday.</p>
<div><br/><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/casliborg/sets/72157682335418675" target="_blank">Gwynnhyfvar Haley Foxfield Excalibur 4/8/2003--4/1/2017.</a></div>
<p>There's a little arrow in a box at the upper right which toggles the slideshow.</p>
<p>Special thanks to Corgi Aid and Bobbie Mayer for providing her Eddie's Wheels turbocharged cart.</p>
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<p> With heavy hearts we sent our Maddie girl on her way yesterday. She had DM and did great with her cart for nine months, but it was starting to move into her front end. She had gone from needing nail caps in front, to a front boot, and more recently to stumbling and falling sometimes as her right front leg gave out on her She was coughing when she was drinking as well. We did not want to wait until she went down completely in front and so we decided to let her go while she was still…</p>
<p> With heavy hearts we sent our Maddie girl on her way yesterday. She had DM and did great with her cart for nine months, but it was starting to move into her front end. She had gone from needing nail caps in front, to a front boot, and more recently to stumbling and falling sometimes as her right front leg gave out on her She was coughing when she was drinking as well. We did not want to wait until she went down completely in front and so we decided to let her go while she was still happy.</p>
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<p>Deciding when to finally stop with her is one of the hardest decisions I've ever made in my life. On her last morning she played with a squeaky squirrel, had a nice big dental treat, went out for a little toddle in her cart, and got fussed by one of her many, many fans. </p>
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<p>Having a DM dog was not the life of tragedy that I would have believed by reading about it beforehand. On the contrary, there was a certain sweetness to taking care of her and a series of lessons in watching how cheerfully she faced adversity. </p>
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<p>But the end is hard, because I have never in my life euthanized a happy animal before, and rather than a mercy it felt like I was just killing a dog who very much still wanted to be alive. We wanted to spare her what was to come, and in my head I know we did the right thing. Still it is a hard thing to have your dog still smiling at you and looking for more turkey and chocolates as the sedative takes hold. </p>
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<p>We will never forget you, sweet Madison. You faced life with joyful abandon. We miss you terribly and are so grateful for every moment we had.</p>
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<p>Run free, brave girl. Forever in our hearts.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.gofundme.com/xtg8b7f8" target="_blank">http://www.gofundme.com/xtg8b7f8 </a> I'm looking for a sibling for Sadie. She lost two brothers this year check out my page</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gofundme.com/xtg8b7f8" target="_blank">http://www.gofundme.com/xtg8b7f8 </a> I'm looking for a sibling for Sadie. She lost two brothers this year check out my page</p> Sweet Dreams Beartag:mycorgi.com,2015-11-16:1150197:Topic:19339182015-11-16T13:36:42.730ZAvyonhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Avyon
<p><a href="http://www.feedyournerd.com/corgi-frap/sweet-dreams-bear-bear" target="_blank">Sweet Dreams Bear Bear</a></p>
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<p>We had to let our sweet little guy go around fathers day.. I just now got enough willpower to make a post to let everyone know.. It's amazing how much he touched our lives in such a short time. </p>
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<p>We had to let our sweet little guy go around fathers day.. I just now got enough willpower to make a post to let everyone know.. It's amazing how much he touched our lives in such a short time. </p> RIP Picklestag:mycorgi.com,2015-02-27:1150197:Topic:19064352015-02-27T18:34:25.121ZJennifer Rodriguezhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/JenniferRodriguez
Two days ago we lost Pickles to IMHA. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes while she was fighting. We are heartbroken.
Two days ago we lost Pickles to IMHA. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes while she was fighting. We are heartbroken. My Little Daisy. 15 1/2 years of happinesstag:mycorgi.com,2014-12-09:1150197:Topic:18961852014-12-09T16:21:17.897ZHeatherhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/HeatherThomas
I know I haven't posted in a while but last week my Jack Russell, Daisy, left for her journey over the Rainbow Bridge. I still want my next dog to be a Corgi, but probably will start looking in January or February. It's still hard to turn around from my computer desk and not see her in her bed. She is missed but her arthritis will no longer trouble her.
I know I haven't posted in a while but last week my Jack Russell, Daisy, left for her journey over the Rainbow Bridge. I still want my next dog to be a Corgi, but probably will start looking in January or February. It's still hard to turn around from my computer desk and not see her in her bed. She is missed but her arthritis will no longer trouble her. Fly high little buddy!tag:mycorgi.com,2014-07-05:1150197:Topic:18713572014-07-05T21:21:22.502ZDavid W.http://mycorgi.com/profile/thejaxx
<p>I've had a few dogs through out my life. Shitzu's, German Shepards, Beagles, and then Ein. </p>
<p>This dog came into our home at around 10 weeks old and quickly dug his claws into our hearts. There wasn't much that we did that he was not with us. Be it watching TV, digging weeds (he thought everything was a weed), helped keep rabbits out of the pea patch, and took showers with us.</p>
<p>A few months back he was diagnosed with nasal soft tissue sarcoma and a surgery got a good chunk out so…</p>
<p>I've had a few dogs through out my life. Shitzu's, German Shepards, Beagles, and then Ein. </p>
<p>This dog came into our home at around 10 weeks old and quickly dug his claws into our hearts. There wasn't much that we did that he was not with us. Be it watching TV, digging weeds (he thought everything was a weed), helped keep rabbits out of the pea patch, and took showers with us.</p>
<p>A few months back he was diagnosed with nasal soft tissue sarcoma and a surgery got a good chunk out so he could breathe. He came back with a vengence from that and did a lot more stuff.</p>
<p>Then two week ago I noticed he was starting to sound congested and had that sinking feeling. As the week progressed, it got worse until he could not breathe through his nose anymore. He still acted normal, chasing the laser, rabbits, etc. But the last few days he was starting to slow down, the lack of sleep from not being able to breathe properly was catching up to him. </p>
<p>This morning, he did not want to eat his food. He ate a cookie, but he just sat there looking at me and I knew it was time. </p>
<p>On our way we stopped at Jack in the Box and got him a burger, which he gulped down happily. When we got to the vet, he walked right in like he always did. The only dog I've had that I didn't have to drag in. He walked into the exam room, onto the lift table and laid down. That is where he left us, peacefully, after giving me a kiss on the nose. </p>
<p>For the short time we had him, this dog lit up our lives and kept us going. I will sorely miss him and remember him every time I mow the lawn, pick the blueberries, raspberries, greenbeans, etc And I will look for him to toss him a few like he loved.</p>
<p>I know you will be waiting for us, until then, have fun little buddy!</p>
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<p>Goodbye my girl - i will love you forever....</p>
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<p>Goodbye my girl - i will love you forever....</p>
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<p>Hello, my name is Lynn and I'm sorry if I'm not posting this in the right place since I joined this group 3 days ago. Unfortunately at that time I had no idea I would lose my Jack the very next day. </p>
<p>He was rushed to the vet, bleeding internally from an un-diagnosed liver mass and I was forced to put him down. He was 13 and the doctor said the chances of them being able to help him were slim and at his age the surgery was risky. <br></br>I lost my girl Sarah ... also 13 .. to the same…</p>
<p>Hello, my name is Lynn and I'm sorry if I'm not posting this in the right place since I joined this group 3 days ago. Unfortunately at that time I had no idea I would lose my Jack the very next day. </p>
<p>He was rushed to the vet, bleeding internally from an un-diagnosed liver mass and I was forced to put him down. He was 13 and the doctor said the chances of them being able to help him were slim and at his age the surgery was risky. <br/>I lost my girl Sarah ... also 13 .. to the same thing. I never heard Corgi's were more prone to liver disease and they were not related to each other so I'm just completely heartbroken. <br/>Jack was my boy, my shadow and I feel his absence every minute of the day. </p>
<p>I found the poem below and wanted to share it with anyone going thru a similar loss. <br/>Love them as long as you can ... <br/>Lynn </p>
<p><span>IF IT SHOULD BE </span><br/><br/><span>If it should be that I grow weak </span><br/><span class="text_exposed_show">And pain should keep me from my sleep, <br/>Then you must do what must be done, <br/>For this last battle cannot be won.<br/><br/>You will be sad, I understand.<br/>Don't let your grief then stay your hand.<br/>For this day, more than all the rest,<br/>Your love for me must stand the test. <br/><br/>We've had so many happy years.<br/>What is to come can hold no fears. <br/>You'd not want me to suffer so;<br/>The time has come -- please let me go. <br/><br/>Take me where my need they'll tend,<br/>And please stay with me till the end.<br/>Hold me firm and speak to me, <br/>Until my eyes no longer see.<br/><br/>I know in time that you will see <br/>The kindness that you did for me. <br/>Although my tail its last has waved, <br/>From pain and suffering I've been saved.<br/><br/>Please do not grieve -- it must be you <br/>Who had this painful thing to do. <br/>We've been so close, we two, these years; <br/>Don't let your heart hold back its tears.</span></p> Buddy Has Crossed The Rainbow Bridgetag:mycorgi.com,2012-12-02:1150197:Topic:16627102012-12-02T12:40:07.014ZPatti & Buddyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/PattiClark
<p>I haven't posted on here much lately, as Buddy's health rapidly declined after he was diagnosed with HGE. Later this year, I noticed him sort of dragging his back paws when he walked, scraping his toenails on the concrete....He was diagnosed with DM. He did well for a few months, with the use of a cart, but on 9-20-12, we had to make the decision to allow him to cross The Rainbow Bridge. Many heartfelt thanks to all of you who listened and commented on our stories. Buddy was a very special…</p>
<p>I haven't posted on here much lately, as Buddy's health rapidly declined after he was diagnosed with HGE. Later this year, I noticed him sort of dragging his back paws when he walked, scraping his toenails on the concrete....He was diagnosed with DM. He did well for a few months, with the use of a cart, but on 9-20-12, we had to make the decision to allow him to cross The Rainbow Bridge. Many heartfelt thanks to all of you who listened and commented on our stories. Buddy was a very special boy who will forever hold a special place deep in my heart.</p>