Rocco

[StarFox]

:( So sorry HF. You gave him a loving home when he needed it most.

Run free at the bridge Rocco. :angel:

[SizzleDog]

Ohhhh do NOT worry about being put on a Do Not Adopt list - as I said before, bloat happens to the best of us. I know extremely responsible breederswho have had dogs die of bloat. Heck, even my breeder has lost a couple dogs to it. It's one of those things that will sneak up on you, even if you're doing everything right. No Doberman breeder or rescue organization will holdhwat happened to Rocco against you. You did what you could, and you definitely did everything that was recommended (getting dog to vet asap, etc.)

I believe bloat is the #2 killer of Dobermans (#1 is cardio) - it's very common - horrible and heartbreaking, but still common.

You'll get another dobe someday, and no one will hassle you about it! :wink:

[rotten_two]

our deepest sympathies HF!

[bk_blue]

I'm so sorry HF :( bloat unfortunately strikes the most diligent of owners, please try not to feel guilty. RIP little Rocco :angel:

(ps: sounds like you've been struck by the Dobe-addiction bug... :wink:)

[courtnek]

oh HF - sweetie, not to worry. Big dogs bloat, unfortunately. One of my close friends lost her greyhound to this. He was boarded, and he bloated overnight when the kennel staff was all gone. yu arent to blame, sometimes it happens and there isnt a lot that can be done once its started. My heart, and Freebee's, Laurel's, PushyCat and Ford's all go out to you.

Be at peace my friend. You gave your all to this dog, like you do all your "kids"....you gave Rocco mucho love and care, you know it and we all know it. Guilt is not necessary. I know how you feel. When I had to put Alex down I felt I had failed him somehow. He was incurable, but still, there should have been something I could do....Kyle summed it up best.
"You gave him your heart, your love, and made his last days as good as they could be...."


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[Smooshie]

I am so so sorry to hear about the loss of Rocco...my heart goes out to you HF :cry:

[imported_nea]

I'm so very sorry. :cry:

[JackieMaya]

HF, I just saw this thread. I'm so very sorry about Rocco. You have absolutely nothing to feel guilty about. You are a wonderful, caring dog owner, and you gave him a wonderful life!

RIP Rocco!