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Post by atticus on Aug 18, 2009 13:21:14 GMT -5
Hi all, I just wanted to let you know that we will be letting Atticus go today. He finally sucumbed to the arthritis in his knee and hips and he foundered on his other good leg yesterday. With no good legs to stand on left we decided it is time to let him go. We will put him down this afternoon. It is very sad since his mind is very much there, but his body just can't go any further. I am having a hard time reconciling that. We will miss him terribly, he is truly the greatest horse we have ever owned, there is no other like him. Thank you all for thinking good thoughts about my boy today. Ashley One of my favorite pics of Atticus - he is a character. Rest In Peace sweet boy.   |
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Post by paintedlady on Aug 18, 2009 13:35:39 GMT -5
Oh no Ashley, I am so sorry to hear this. He is a wonderful, beautiful horse/friend. This breaks my heart. I know you have loved him dearly. He is an insperation to all of us. My thoughts and prayers coming for Atticus and for you to be strong for him. Im really sorry that his time has come. Thinking of you, Atticus and family. Take care Susan
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Post by wildwoman on Aug 18, 2009 14:16:24 GMT -5
SO SORRY to hear this-very difficult when we take these rescues in and they have pre existing conditions and other factors from thier former lives. Thank you for taking him into your heart and caring for him so deeply.
Lisa
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Post by gratefulknits on Aug 18, 2009 14:19:49 GMT -5
I'm so very sorry that you have to face this decision, and release this being you love so much. I know that a perfect body awaits him on the other side, and that your spirits will meet again someday. Blessings to you both.
Hope
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Post by bridgetah on Aug 18, 2009 14:24:50 GMT -5
I'm so sorry. Godspeed, Atticus.
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Post by michellep on Aug 18, 2009 18:00:13 GMT -5
Im so sorry to hear about your loss, he was truly beautiful. Thank you for loving him so much, take care of yourself
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Post by jenm on Aug 18, 2009 18:15:20 GMT -5
Oh Ashley, I'm so sorry to hear this! I will send extra prayers and special jingles your way.
You have given a very special horse some wonderful years; may your fond memories of him help ease the pain in your heart...
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Post by swissgrl on Aug 18, 2009 19:14:22 GMT -5
Ashley, so sorry you have to let this beautiful boy go. It's especially hard when the mind is not ready, but the body is.
Keeping you in my thoughts
RIP sweet boy!
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Post by emjay on Aug 18, 2009 19:50:59 GMT -5
so sorry for your loss.
it's always hard saying goodbye to a best friend. In sadness we must remember all the joy they brought us in life.
take care.
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Post by atticus on Aug 18, 2009 20:27:46 GMT -5
Thank you to everyone for their good thoughts. Atticus went very peacefully and quietly. He just laid down and basically went to sleep. He seemed very ready to no longer be in pain. He was the best.
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Post by halfwayhome on Aug 18, 2009 22:10:19 GMT -5
 So sorry to hear you had to let Atticus go. I am glad to hear that he went peacefully and quickly. He was a special boy that was happy to be able to live out his days with you I am sure.
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Post by calypso on Aug 19, 2009 0:20:02 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear he is gone, but grateful for a loving life with you and a peaceful passage. It is hard to let them go, but he will live on in your memories and in who you are. Everyone we love - 2 legged or 4 legged - leaves their impact on us long after they are gone.
Blessings to you
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Post by pnp4kidz on Aug 19, 2009 0:42:45 GMT -5
Fly free Atticus, you were loved by many here
may we see you again with your full and painfree body running like the wind
take Care Ashley, it is the greatest gift we can give them to be strong and let go.
He knew you loved him til the end...
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Post by jtjedi on Aug 19, 2009 20:51:44 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about Atticus, but you did the right thing. Take good care of yourself and let me know if you need anything.
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Post by icehorse on Aug 19, 2009 20:55:31 GMT -5
So sorry for your loss. I know he was very special.
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Post by lorsadoon on Aug 19, 2009 22:41:51 GMT -5
My thoughts are with you, Ashley, at this difficult time in your life. At least you have the satisfaction of knowing you gave him some very good years and had the kindness to know when it was time to let him go. That is always a tough decision. Bless your heart.
Laurie
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Post by toeps on Aug 20, 2009 0:52:44 GMT -5
I am so sorry Ashley! Hugs and thoughts and prayers for you. May your memories of him help you through the pain of losing him
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So sorry to hear you had to let Atticus go. I am glad to hear that he went peacefully and quickly. He was a special boy that was happy to be able to live out his days with you I am sure.
