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Post by Ilana on Aug 13, 2007 21:39:44 GMT 1
Today my love "Zippo" -World Winner 2006,Int Ch. Multi BIS/BISS champion of 11 countries 3 times European Winner Grayshar's Honor Bound Crossed the Rainbow Bridge . In a C.T scan we found a tumor in his brain and the location was bad, He start to suffer yesterday and as i always promise to all my dogs that i will not let them suffer for myself, My dear vet let him go, he was only 9 years old,it is not fair! Zippo carried the name of the breed around the world with great nobility . At the age of 9 he was shown for the last time. He was titled as: Best Veteran In Show,BOB,Best in Group R.BIS ! i will miss him, his death broke my heart My dear Zippo i love you! rest in peace . Ilana and Roy
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Post by sieglinde on Aug 13, 2007 22:07:26 GMT 1
Ilana & Roy, I am sooo sorry to read this. How very sad, but your promise to your dogs is the same as mine. You obviously love your dogs a lot and that is why this is even harder. No pain or suffering for Zippo at Rainbow Bridge! I'll be thinking of you all.
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Post by Alkemist on Aug 13, 2007 22:11:51 GMT 1
RIP Zippo, so sorry Ilana.
We have a saying, the best always die young, and I think this is a time when this saying is true.
Thinking of you........ Nina x
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Post by sledgehammer on Aug 13, 2007 22:24:36 GMT 1
As a owner of just a puppy Weimaraner I can just guess the pain you are feeling.... But we are all thinking of you and Zippo Remember that past the rainbow bridge only love exist... The same love you gave him in life that make him the champion that he was...
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Post by Wetdog on Aug 13, 2007 22:52:53 GMT 1
I'm very sorry about your loss Ilana. Having met Zippo, I know how special he was. You have my sympathy about the suddeness of it--I know how it feels. I always liked the name you gave him--Zippo. I'll miss him too.
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Post by narelle on Aug 13, 2007 23:04:46 GMT 1
I am so sorry for your loss Ilana, he was a great dog well representing the breed - im thinking of you.
narelle
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Post by tasha on Aug 13, 2007 23:11:24 GMT 1
So sorry for your loss
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Post by szarasfora on Aug 13, 2007 23:19:02 GMT 1
Ilana, We are very very sorry to hear this bad news. Zippo was really a great dog. It must be a difficult time for you. But think he is happy now without suffering and pain. We are very, very sorry. RIP Zippo....
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Post by Cheryl on Aug 14, 2007 1:12:04 GMT 1
Dear Ilana & Roy, big hugs to you and healing thoughts are sent your way, also...^Zippo, may all our tears feel as soft kisses on the wind to you^
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Post by Kobie on Aug 14, 2007 6:06:04 GMT 1
R.I.P. Zippo ... Thinking of you Ilana
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Post by imperiumstar on Aug 14, 2007 6:51:17 GMT 1
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Post by sian on Aug 14, 2007 6:51:36 GMT 1
I'm so sorry to hear this news. He was a fine dog, and that picture shows a handsome face, so full of character....
But you did what was right for him, rather than what you wanted. A small comfort now, I know, but as time passes...
Our thoughts are with you.
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Post by simona on Aug 14, 2007 8:51:43 GMT 1
Ilana my thoughts flyes to you. Zippo was really a great boy, nice body hidden even nicer heart! Be strong. Simona
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Post by Weimy on Aug 14, 2007 9:39:08 GMT 1
I have never met you or Zippo but I have always followed your spectacular wins at the shows and now I feel very, very sorry for your loss. But....this is life....step by step you will feel better but you will never forget him because Zippo was really a great dog! Eros and me are thinking of you. As Simona already said- be strong!
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Post by greyghost on Aug 14, 2007 10:15:04 GMT 1
If it be I grow frail and weak And pain should wake me from my sleep, Then you must do what must be done, For the last battle cannot be won. You will be sad, I understand, Don't let your grief stay your hand, For this day more than all the rest, Your love and friendship stand the test. Take me where my needs they'll tend, Only stay with me to the end, And hold me firm and speak to me, Untill my eyes no longer see. I know in time that you will see, It is a kindness you do for me, Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suff'ring I've been saved. Do not grieve that it should be you, Who has to decide this thing to do, We've been so close, us all, these years, Don't let your heart hold any tears.
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Post by greyghost on Aug 14, 2007 10:20:18 GMT 1
The tears are streaming down my face for I know just how you feel. Time is a great healer and you didn't let him suffer - so brave of you. Big healing hugs are on their way and Zippo thanks you for the kindness you have done to him.
What a spectacular boy and what a life he had. He will be waiting for you at the RB and meantime I am sure my girl Abbie and all our forum dogs will watch over him.
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Post by Faust on Aug 14, 2007 10:24:05 GMT 1
Dear Ilana, omg, what a sad news this morning ... Zippo was so special. When thinking about Ilana, I am always thinking about Ilana AND Zippo, a true dreamteam! The hard decision was the best for him, even if it must have been a very heartbreaking decision for you to make. My deep condolences. But he will never be forgotten... This is not a goodbye, this is just until we meet againBe strong, Ilana... Thinking of you and sending you a big comforting hug... Kristina
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Post by casadejuno on Aug 14, 2007 11:00:23 GMT 1
I know exactly what you must be feeling at this moment, but just think Zippo is now in a better place, away from pain. He will be waitting for you at the rainbow brige and you will meet again some day. Be strong and be sure you made the right decision. Our toughts are with you. Rute & João and all the grey ones
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Post by Weims on Aug 14, 2007 11:41:20 GMT 1
RIP Zippo
So sorry for your loss Ilana and family.
Lynn
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