Sad News

Today our Winston passed away.

I've been remiss in not keeping up with his story.

He had a bad spell around Easter last year (2014)but pulled through after 3 weeks of tube feedings around the clock.The chronic anemia was diagnosed as Von Willibrands disease. He gained weight back and tho the hip dysplasia made it slow going, he did well through the summer & fall. His appetite came back, he spent hours in the yard playing with his cone and when snow came, he did his fair share of rolling in it. After Christmas he started going down hill. I'd vowed not to take him back to the vet. He remained pain free untill the last week, at which point I added back in Rimadyl.

He passed away early this morning.

RIP my beloved Winston.

Known to his boy as Winnie

Known on Twitter as WinnieDFluffy

Known officially by the AKC as Devery's Winston

Born September 24, 2006

Died February 22, 2015

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Comment by susan on February 23, 2015 at 3:43pm: My heart goes out to you and to Judith. So hard to say goodbye to our beloved pets.

Comment by Mark Sleith on February 23, 2015 at 3:27pm: I'm so sorry to hear about Winston. Frap free, little man.

Comment by Alison Prasavath on February 23, 2015 at 3:15pm: Sorry to hear about Winston's passing. He was a looker, I love his fluffy hair!

Comment by Wendy McLeod on February 23, 2015 at 11:43am: So, so sorry to hear. You gave him a wonderful life.

Comment by Sarah K on February 23, 2015 at 10:44am: Thank you folks. There will be another puppy...that story will soon be written with the little tyke arriving some time in the summer--the buns aren't in the oven yet :) The story of those little buns will tickle everyone. The last couple of years have precluded writing much. There have been a number of family & business issues that got in the way. Things are much better now. I hope to catch up soon. Winston's illness has been long & draining on all of us. We need the time to recoup from Win's illness & passing. As my daughter said, 'I'm so sad to see him go, but I'm glad he went.' Devery, the dogs owner, was devastated...Win was his first dog & he got him when he was 10. He'll be 20 in April. So....we'll heal. It's going to take time. Thank you all for your kind words. S.

Comment by Denis J. on February 23, 2015 at 7:46am: My condolences for you and your family.
I call my Wally "King of Corgis", as they all deserve but Winston seemed to be truly one unique King of the Breed with a look like that. He's truly beautiful.

Comment by Vicky Hay on February 23, 2015 at 12:53am: Very sorry to hear it. It's so painful...sympathies!

Comment by Judith Andre on February 23, 2015 at 12:39am: I am so sorry. It is so very hard to loose them. My thirteen year old cat Zo died this morning so I really feel your pain. I'm hoping tomorrow will be just a tiny bit better for both of us.

Comment by Diane on February 22, 2015 at 11:49pm: So sorry :-( RIP Winston...

Comment by Lois B. Allen on February 22, 2015 at 11:43pm: I'm so sorry to hear you lost your sweet boy. It is never easy. Please honor him by getting a new baby when you can handle it. Best wishes.