ellieangel Posted January 30, 2004 Posted January 30, 2004 This is by far the saddest thing I have ever had to write. My beautiful boy Rio left us yesterday afternoon.....I can't bring myself to tell you what forced our decision....I don't want anyone to get the wrong impression of him,so many people don't understand,he wasn't nasty,he didn't have a nasty bone in his body but the anxiety and panic that he lived with everyday were all consuming to him. The grief is more than I could ever have imagined,the gap he leaves is massive,and the anger that I feel towards the breeders who created the situation rages in me,to me they are the scum of the earth. I'll let you know what he was to me..........to me he was a huggable goof ball who was gentle and obedient,he had a circle of people who he trusted,and those people he adored. All his favourite people were with him yesterday my best friend Kerry and her husband,my hubby and Lannie my sister,and of course Ellie,while he lay in his bed and I held his head in my arms telling him over and over that he was a good boy and we loved him. I miss him so badly and the pain is a physical one he was such a huge character,I am finding it so hard to cope. Rio was my big gnu,my big clumsy oaf my face licker when I was sad,my companion every day goofing around with Ellie and making me smile. He was my gorgeous boy Quote
imported_Kat Posted January 30, 2004 Posted January 30, 2004 Oh goodness Zoe, I am so so sorry to hear this sad news. What happened? *hugs to you* Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted January 30, 2004 Posted January 30, 2004 Zoe, I'm sooooo sorry. :cry: I don't know what to say, may he run free at the rainbow bridge, free from those horrible breeders! You gave him the best life ever, remember all the good times you two had. You gave him a sister (Ellie), loads of friends, walks in the park, everything a dog loves! You truly have a place in his heart, and mine. You were, and still are his guardian angel. Dogo will be the shoulder for you to cry on hun, you know where to find us! :wink: Quote
abker17 Posted January 30, 2004 Posted January 30, 2004 OMG Zoe I don't even know what to say! :cry: I'm like in complete shock. :cry: I know that u gave him the best possible life he could have though, and I'm sure for whatever reason u made the right decision. :angel: Be strong, I know it's painful but I'm sure he's happy at the bridge playing with all the other doggies. :angel: Quote
kendalyn Posted January 30, 2004 Posted January 30, 2004 Wow, I'm terribly sorry. You did give him a wonderful life and I'm sure he knew that. Quote
Queen Bitch Posted January 31, 2004 Posted January 31, 2004 Oh Zoe, I am so terribly sorry, I have tears running down my face for you right now. I'm here anytime you need me dear. Quote
Daisysmom Posted January 31, 2004 Posted January 31, 2004 Zoe, I know what you have been going through with him, and how hard you worked. You're an angle for taking care of and understanding him and loving him. Know that you did all you could and enriched his life and made him happy :angel: Run free Rio......... RIP :cry: :angel: Quote
marion Posted January 31, 2004 Posted January 31, 2004 Zoe, I am so sorry, be sure I know the grief you are going through right now. :cry: :cry: :cry: I know you loved Rio more than anything and you did your very best for him and he knows that. Share your grief with us, I can assure you it does help and remember we are here for you anytime you need a shoulder to cry on. And if you're anything like me who just wants to talk about mum all the time be sure I will listen with compassion, love and sympathy. :angel: Run free at the bridge Rio :angel: God Bless :buzi: Quote
imported_nea Posted January 31, 2004 Posted January 31, 2004 I'm so very very sorry. :cry: I don't know what to say, but I am really sorry. :cry: Quote
Crested Posted February 1, 2004 Posted February 1, 2004 I'm so sorry for you Zoey!! :cry: Run free amongst the clouds on the Rainbow Bridge Rio, and have lots and lots of fun! All the best for you, angel! :angel: Quote
ellieangel Posted February 1, 2004 Author Posted February 1, 2004 Thank you so much for all your kind words. My boy is home now,his casket is watched over by 2 beautiful Weimaraner figures...........not as beautiful as my Rio though. Quote
bk_blue Posted February 1, 2004 Posted February 1, 2004 Oh that is so sad. I'm crying. RIP dear Rio and hugs to you Ellie :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: Quote
Horsefeathers! Posted February 1, 2004 Posted February 1, 2004 I'm so sorry. This is the first I've read of this. I know that whatever decisions made were made based on love and the welfare of Rio. I'm so sorry for your loss. :( Quote
Malamum Posted February 2, 2004 Posted February 2, 2004 Zoe, I am so so sorry. I am sitting here at my desk in tears and in utter shock. I noticed you mentioned Rio's memorial in another thread and my heart lept straight into my throat having not seen this thread yet, I did a frantic search and my fears were confirmed.. :cry: again I am so sorry Lots of hugs to you. Quote
ellieangel Posted February 2, 2004 Author Posted February 2, 2004 Mel it is a comfort to know that he has touched the lives of people all over the world who never even met him. How can anybody scorn technology when it brings people together like this,when I think of the people I have chatted to on the webcam,who have saw my big gnu goofing around like he did,I can't imagine life without my doggy friends. This forum has been such a source of strength for me especially over the last few days. Sometimes I can see the light at the end of the tunnel,other times I feel like I will never be happy again,I know I will come through this but I never imagined it would hurt so bad. :( Love you guys :buzi: Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 I have only just noticed this I am so sorry Quote
imported_Debbie Posted February 5, 2004 Posted February 5, 2004 :( Zoe, I saw your post about Ellie being sad and lonely....... I couldn't believe it :o I'm in shock and utterly heartbroken. :cry: This is the first I knew of Rio's passing. I just want you to know that I always thought he was the most beautiful boy ! And I'm heartbroken that he's gone, and what you and your family must be going through...... :cry: I'm in a state of shock and can hardly accept that it's true........ :( :( :( :( May you meet again :angel: Love you, ~Debbie~ Quote
ellieangel Posted February 5, 2004 Author Posted February 5, 2004 Thanks guys you are all so lovely. It is a week today that he left us I will be lighting a candle for him at 2.20pm to remember him,not that I will ever forget him. :( What I wouldn't give to have him here...... Quote
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