One of my fosters died Saturday!

calgal · 05-26-2006, 06:58 PM

When I got Gabriel he was almost dead. He couldn't walk and had very little hair. The Vet. did not know for certain how old he was, but his best guess was 4 or 5 years. He came from a puppy mill. I carried him in a pouch and sang to him all the time. I fed him home cooked meals, took him outside to play every couple hours to try and strengthen his legs. After 4 months he opened up like a rose. He was going to make it. Finally a wonderful gal adopted him into her little family. She had a little boy Yorkie. Wasn't too long that we both decided that Gabriel looked more like an Australian Terrier than a Yorkie. He kept getting more thicker hair and it only grew to a certain length. Gabriel was one in a million. He touched everyones heart that knew him. He was a very special angel for sure. He died in him mommys arms with his brother sitting beside them. I got this picture today in the mail and thought I'd post it.

PawNclaws · 05-26-2006, 07:07 PM

Aww such a sweet picture.. Atleast he knew what love was and got a 2nd chance at life, he looked very happy in that picture. RIP sweet Gabriel..

froggiedog · 05-26-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by calgal

When I got Gabriel he was almost dead. He couldn't walk and had very little hair. The Vet. did not know for certain how old he was, but his best guess was 4 or 5 years. He came from a puppy mill. I carried him in a pouch and sang to him all the time. I fed him home cooked meals, took him outside to play every couple hours to try and strengthen his legs. After 4 months he opened up like a rose. He was going to make it. Finally a wonderful gal adopted him into her little family. She had a little boy Yorkie. Wasn't too long that we both decided that Gabriel looked more like an Australian Terrier than a Yorkie. He kept getting more thicker hair and it only grew to a certain length. Gabriel was one in a million. He touched everyones heart that knew him. He was a very special angel for sure. He died in him mommys arms with his brother sitting beside them. I got this picture today in the mail and thought I'd post it.

That is a cute yet sad story. and he DOES sound like an angel to me.

k9hullio_sam · 05-26-2006, 07:35 PM

Awww! That is soo sad! May he rest in peace! My condolences to you and this little man's family.

What did he die from?? Did they know he was going to die, did they put him down?

Shadowkins · 05-26-2006, 07:38 PM

Rest in peace, little darling!

Crossfire Bulldogs · 05-26-2006, 07:47 PM

My heart goes out to you and his adoptive family.

calgal · 05-26-2006, 08:34 PM

He was diagnosed with cancer 15 months ago and given 3 months to live. His mom was so incredible at how she took take of him. Thank you all for your condolences. It's so appreciated and I will pass it on to Gabriel's mom.

Estie · 05-26-2006, 09:16 PM

That is so sad, but the great part of the story is the life he had at the end! He was loved, had lots of food, and had friends!

bigdoglover · 05-27-2006, 06:27 AM

He got a second chance, with you and his adopters, he was given a life that some only dream of. RIP

05-26-2006, 06:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,568 Rep Power: 220	One of my fosters died Saturday! When I got Gabriel he was almost dead. He couldn't walk and had very little hair. The Vet. did not know for certain how old he was, but his best guess was 4 or 5 years. He came from a puppy mill. I carried him in a pouch and sang to him all the time. I fed him home cooked meals, took him outside to play every couple hours to try and strengthen his legs. After 4 months he opened up like a rose. He was going to make it. Finally a wonderful gal adopted him into her little family. She had a little boy Yorkie. Wasn't too long that we both decided that Gabriel looked more like an Australian Terrier than a Yorkie. He kept getting more thicker hair and it only grew to a certain length. Gabriel was one in a million. He touched everyones heart that knew him. He was a very special angel for sure. He died in him mommys arms with his brother sitting beside them. I got this picture today in the mail and thought I'd post it.

05-26-2006, 07:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
PawNclaws Labrador Crazy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North West Posts: 1,886 Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 106	Aww such a sweet picture.. Atleast he knew what love was and got a 2nd chance at life, he looked very happy in that picture. RIP sweet Gabriel..
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05-26-2006, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
k9hullio_sam R.I.P. Baby Girl Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,717 Rep Power: 93	Awww! That is soo sad! May he rest in peace! My condolences to you and this little man's family. What did he die from?? Did they know he was going to die, did they put him down?
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05-26-2006, 07:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shadowkins Shadowkins Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 2,726 Rep Power: 124	Rest in peace, little darling!
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Crossfire Bulldogs Sourmug Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snuggled Between The Snorts & Snores. Posts: 7,844 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 280	My heart goes out to you and his adoptive family.
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05-26-2006, 08:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,568 Rep Power: 220	He was diagnosed with cancer 15 months ago and given 3 months to live. His mom was so incredible at how she took take of him. Thank you all for your condolences. It's so appreciated and I will pass it on to Gabriel's mom.

05-26-2006, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Estie estie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 222 Rep Power: 59	That is so sad, but the great part of the story is the life he had at the end! He was loved, had lots of food, and had friends!

05-27-2006, 06:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
bigdoglover Giant Schnauzers Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West-Central Illinois Posts: 3,624 Rep Power: 172	He got a second chance, with you and his adopters, he was given a life that some only dream of. RIP
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