Canine Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA & IMHA) - Ruger.., My Big Boy,.. RIP

Just wanted to thank you all for your support. Ruger is running free and no longer suffering. I can't stop sobbing so will report more later.

Jaime Parker

I'm so sorry for you loss. It brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear news like this. My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family. Run fast and free Ruger. You're going to meet lots of new friends at the bridge and will get to play as much as you want pain free. Johnny & Tessy

Johnny

Dear Jamie, I am so very sorry to hear you have lost your boy. You both fought such a brave battle, and you did everything you could for Ruger. We are thinking about you. Ruger is no longer suffering, and can run pain free at the Bridge. Take care Sam and Millie

Samantha Geelong Australia

Dear Jamie and Family I am so sorry to read about the loss of your Ruger. You did everything you could possibly do for him and sometimes this disease just can not be beat. Your big boy is now free from any pain and will be met by the best dogs in the world that have succumbed to this disease before him. Godspeed Ruger With our heartfelt condolences, Cheryl & Ginger

Cheryl & Ginger Pineville PA

Dear Jaime, I am so sorry for your loss. Ruger knows how much you love him and it always hurts so much, when we love so much. He is in good company with all the brave friends who went before him. I know Kahlu will have welcomed him at the bridge with an inviting play bow. Let the tears run, but when you feel better go on Joanne's site and to the loss and grief page. It really helped me with my pain. Thinking of you, with sincere sympathy, Brigitte

Brigitte BC Canada

Oh Jaime! I am so very sorry. I know how you feel as it wasn't too long ago that I was in the same situation. You have wonderful memories that will sustain you when the sadness becomes overwhelming. I am thinking of you and share your sadness. Be brave. Ruger is at peace now and no longer in pain and suffering. Take care.

Mardi Northern Calif

Dear Jamie, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Ruger. Run free Ruger! ((Hugs)) Jess

Jess BC

Oh Jamie - I just can't believe it - My heart hurts for you. You and Ruger tried so hard to beat this. Oh dear - I'm sending you hugs and I'm crying with you.

Lisa TX

Jamie, I'm so very sorry for your loss run free Ruger. Rest In Peace with all our beautiful angels over the bridge. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Effie Melbourne Australia

Thanks all I thought the fact of knowing he was no longer in pain would make me feel better but instead I just feel guilty. Like we gave up...even though the dr. said there was no more we could do for him. It just doesnt feel right.

Jaime Parker

Dear Jaime, It is so hard to accept, but there comes a point, when it is just out of our hands. Of course you don't feel good, even though you know Ruger is no longer in pain. It will take a while to accept it and move on. In the mean time please visit Joanne's site: http://www.cloudnet.com/~jdickson/loss.htm It really helped me to plan fundraisers for Meisha's hope. I needed something to bite my teeth into. After all, there was no more pill splitting and counting, checking pee and poop. I felt so useless. After a while you will start to remember the fun times you had with Ruger instead of the last few sad days. With a big Canadian bear hug, Brigitte

Brigitte BC Canada

JAMIE I AM SO SORRY ABOUT RUGER. I AM CRYING HERE WITH YOU. REMEMBER YOU WERE THE BEST MOMMY EVER. OTHER PEOPLE ARE NOT LIKE US. HUGS LUCY

LUCY NY

I'm so sorry for the loss of Ruger Jaime. You two were a brave team and you both fought very hard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. melissa and tiggs

melissa slc

Jaime, I am so proud of you and Ruger. You both did not turn your back on the disease and fought all the way until the end. He needed to rest. He is taken care of now. Please know that you are not alone in your sorrow. I am so very sorry and my heart hurts for you. -Darren

Darren

Hi Jaime, I am so sorry to hear that you had to say goodbye to Ruger. It certainly was not without giving it a valiant fight. The feelings you are having are totally normal. When I had to say goodbye to my AIHA boy due to kidney/liver failure, there was a feeling of incredible guilt. Could I have bought him more time some way....somehow? Then I soon realized, that would have been for my benefit, not my boy's. You did the most loving act for your sweet boy....you set him free from pain and sickness. You will go through all the emotions but know you are a terrific mom and did right by your boy. Your heart might tell you different but in time you will realize you did it out of love and put Ruger first. Take time to grieve and be kind to yourself. Take care, Teresa

Teresa va

My heartfelt condolences to you Jaime and to your family-Ruger was, is and always will be your big boy and nothing can take that from you,not even death.Even though you had so much heartache latterly with Ruger's illness,I am sure you feel glad and blessed to have had him in your life...so no regrets. Take care of yourself, In my prayers... Kathleen and Nollaig

Kathleen North Ayrshire

Jaime, I'm so sorry to hear about Ruger. Don't feel guilty; nothing that happened was your fault. You did everything that you could do for him. Hang in there; you and your family, and Ruger, running happy and free, will be in my prayers. Elizabeth

Elizabeth Baltimore

Dear Jaime, I am so sorry to hear about your great loss. I do believe many of us here were "with you" in spirit yesterday when Ruger passed from this world. Please accept my sincere condolences. Patrice

Patrice NYS

Dear Jamie, You have our heartfelt sympathy in your loss of Ruger. Ruger was fortunate to have someone who loved him so much and did everything possible for him. I pray for a cure for this disease. Barb & Tootsie

Barb Ohio

Dear Jaime What can anyone say to you? I am so very sad to read of your loss of Ruger - my sincerest condolences to you - and its a loss to all of us as we fight this battle. Rest in peace and run free now Ruger, your mum fought hard to keep you. Take care Jaime Silka

Silka Melbourne Australia

Jamie, I am so sorry to read your news. It is so hard to let go when you have tried so hard. Don't feel as if you gave up. Instead acknowledge you did what was right and best for your boy. I had to come to grips with it with my Salome when I realized what we were doing was more for us than her and that sometimes they just get to tired to fight. Ruger is at peace and running free at the bridge. Take care Penny

Penny Lytle Creek Calif

so sorry to hear of your loss :( rest in peace ruger...

josh california

We are so sorry Ruger did not make it. Sending hugs to you.

leslie ca

Jamie, Rugar was blessed to have you as his caretaker and soul mate. You both did all you could and now he is pain free and enjoying the eternal good life with all that has passed before him. Our heart felt condolences go out to you and your family. Ron & Cooper

Ron Florida

Dear Jaime, My heart aches for you, and I cry with you, as does everyone else on this site.......so so sorry Ruger didn't make it........it's infuriating and mind-boggling what this disease does to our beautiful, healthy, wonderful fur-babies. I truly wish there was something I could say to help ease your pain.....please know we all share in your sorrow.....I pray for your heart to heal, and to always feel Rugers unconditional love and presence......With deep compassion, Tammy and Cody

Tammy/Cody N.J.

Dear Jaime -- your news moved me to tears. Like so many others here, I've been in the place where you are now. The pain from losing a dog to this damned disease is terrible, and you will hurt, and you will feel guilt, and you will second-guess yourself. The guilt and second guessing are inevitable, but try to let those emotions pass. You did all that you could do. Let your memories of the wonderful life you shared comfort you and know that your sweet Ruger is in a better place. You did the best for him by making the hardest decision of your life. Over time, try to think of Ruger with happiness, because it's not fair to remember him always in sadness. Our dear dogs provide so much love and joy to our lives, and we can't define their time with us with sadness. Please take care and let us know how you're doing. It has helped me to stay with the forum here, because members are so understanding of the losses we've suffered and help with the pain.

Brenda VA

Jaime, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Ruger was indeed blessed to have your loving care (((Hugs to you))) Laurie

Laurie CA

Jaime, You and Ruger are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care Chris & Alex

Chris Pa

I am so sorry, Jaime, for your loss of Ruger. I know it must be so painful. Please take good care of yourself.

Leslie Philly

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