Swampy442 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Just returned from the vets minus Buster Hes not been in the best of health for a couple of years, had fits, lost weight, skin condition but has always been happy in himself. But today, he just looked, well sad. Took him for a walk which he loved normall but just wasnt interested, then on the way home he just stopped walking and stood there, like he didnt want to go on. Then this afternoon he plodded up to me, drooling, heavy breathing and had that look, you know, he knows its time. We got him from a rescue centre 4 years ago aged 10 after he had a hard life, covered in lumps and bumps, long tail broken on places, wonky ear, so hes about 14 and a half, good time for a boxer. Sorry for rambling, I was fully prepared for the inevitable but when it happens... Heres to Buster, a real character and a local legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 He looks a nice old boy:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 RIP Buster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 RIP.. Buster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I'm sure he's had a happy 4 years with you. Sorry to hear he's gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slater Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 well sad dude sorry to hear bout buster I have a boxer rotty cross exactly the same colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Sorry to hear this mate. RIP Buster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Cheers guys, yes he was a fine old dog, would do anything for a prawn cracker lol, loved his walks and the pub. I always believed in the 'they know its time thing' but when you look in those dark eyes and can see the battle's lost its a different story. Even though he was an old rescue dog and I steeled myself for the enevitable, still tore me up inside Oh well, on the phone to the boxer rescue tomorrow for a new one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Good on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike3.0 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 RIP Buster, say hello to Spike for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 RIP Buster and well done for giving him 4 great years I think you get attached to them after a few hours, never easy letting them go whatever the age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 That's brought a tear to my eye. RIP Buster, so handsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 So sorry to hear that:( At least you can say you made a difference to his life. Good luck finding another one:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Paul and Gordy, my bro and I pride ourselves in the fact we did all we could to give an old dog a great life, even in his last weeks he was happy in himself Charlotte, you and me both He was definately the runt of the litter with his long un-boxer tail, skinny little legs and general small size but his personality more than made up for it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 RIP Buster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_karkie Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Good on you for taking a rescue dog and for going to get another. Here in Mexico City it really pisses me off seeing hundreds of beautiful stray dogs in the street starving and then you go to the local markets and there are scumbags with 50 puppyies in a small cage climbing all over each other and covered in shit. How can the government allow them to sell more dogs when the streets are full of unwanted dogs. Yesterday I was at a cafe and a beautiful, female, maltese terrier came up to me, she was no more than 6 months old, I gave her my dinner and people were looking at me like I was crazy. It infuriated me when a mother walking her daughter passed the dog and said "ten cuidado" to her daughter which means Be Careful! and I responded Be Careful with what, it is a starving puppy. They teach their kids to be scared of animals. Yes it is a poor city but they are obviously not short of food judging by the obesity rate of children here. Thanks god we lived in a civilized country where animals are, in the main, respected and it is thanks to guys like you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Sorry to hear that. Just under a year since my dog died, still not nice to think about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 R.I.P Buster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 i had one that lived to 18 years and i know the feeling, i always had dogs and it's very sad when they pass! R.I.P buster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 RIP Buster, get a hold of Negao for me...! Find a tub of margerine and you will find Negoa..! Good on you to pick them up at a rescue centre...! Kind Regards, Brazil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Thanks again for all the kind words. Currently on the rescue website seeing who's available lol. After taking a rescue dog on Ive no worries or problems about doing it again. You know exactly what youre getting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 R.I.P Buester poor old boy gutted for you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 not sure why but i got well scared when i saw this thread name started to pintch myself to see if i was still here!! soryy about your dog buddy always a shame when one of the "family" as thats how i think of my dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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