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My beautiful Butch didn't make it. He started having seizures at 10am the meds hadn't made any difference, by the second seizure I rang my oncologist and she said to get valium and phenobarbitone. I got them from my local vet and by the time I got home he was having his third seizure in 3 hours. We got the new meds in to him and waited. We thought the seizures might be over after sitting and watching him for an hour and ten minutes, then he had the biggest seizure yet. It was like an invisible giant was throwing him about absolutely heartbreaking to watch. This time when he came to he didn't recognise us anymore and he had ticks in his head and no control of his back end. The oncologist had warned me he would possibly go the neurological way rather than the lung cancer way when he goes, who would have thought it could be so aggressive and so quick? We got the vet back and he helped us let him go, he never even realised there was a vet there I just held him until he was gone.
My Butchus Beautifulus is on back on four legs and eating Danish meatballs in heaven. My God we'll miss you and your kissable mush. It's my time for rivers of tears now.
Annie
Our tears will mingle with yours Annie 
Butch - enjoy your meatballs at the bridge and send your Mum a sign when you can, to let her know that you're always close by.
Until you meet again 
Darcy – tripawd since 16th October 2007.
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Annie - I'm so sorry...our hearts are breaking for you this morning. Butch runs free with Jerry, Lalla, Genie and all the other special angel tripawds. I hope him being pain and seizure free will bring you some peace...eventually.
We are sending love and hugs your way. You are not alone in this.
Love Heather and Zeus
Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together
Annie,
I'm so sorry. I've been reading about the seizure's and they sounded heartbreaking. At least he is at peace now. Its sad how fast the cancer spread. Your Butch is not alone he is free and among other beautiful doggies that were there to greet him.
Sending condolences to you...
Deepest sympathy,
Kim&Buster
Kim & Angel Buster
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
–Anatole France
Annie,
I am so sorry.......
Treasure your memories of him and soon your memories will become your treasures.
GodSpeed Butch.....
Janie & Calamity
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Dear Annie,
I am very sorry. My heart aches when I read about Butch's seizure. How heartbreaking it was for you to watch him deteriorating.
He is now in Heaven where there is no tears no suffering. Butch is meeting new friends, and been shown around the beautiful place.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs.
Annie:
Take some time to reflect and grieve over Butch. In between the tears try to remember the good times you had with him, as I am sure there were many. Butch is finally out of pain and resting in peace.
Annie and Family
Titan and I's hearts are breaking for you. Just remember you did EVERYTHING you could to help Butch. I am so sorry it was so aggressive. I don't know what else to say but sorry and we are thinking about you. Butch is in a happier place. We Love you
Heidi and Titan
Annie
If you ever need to talk please feel free to email me at heidi.willette@comcast.net. I am a late night person so I am usually up if you feel alone and want to talk. These giant breeds are beautiful, loving and take a giant space in our hearts so I know how hard this must be.
Heidi
[Image Can Not Be Found]Annie I am so very sorry for your loss of big beautiful Butch. It seems like this cancer was very aggressive and you truly did everything that could be done for him. At least now he is at peace and is running up with Jerry and the other wonderful tripawds.
Pam and Tazzie (and Loki)
I hope that this picture turns out!
Annie,
We grieve for your loss of Butch, and share our tears with you. It's so hard to lose our friends like this, so suddenly. If you find yourself becoming overwhelmed with grief and heartache, try to bring to mind all of the times Butch made you laugh and smile. Sometimes it's hard to dig those memories out when you feel so sad, but it helps ease the pain a little if you can manage it.
You did everything you possibly could for him, and he knows it. For whatever reason, his journey ended far too soon, but he is now running free and out of pain. Rejoice in his memory and his love. Be well, and if you need to talk, we are here.
Your friend,
Spirit Dog Jerry, Jim & Rene
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Today, I will cry with you.
I hope you can feel a bit the love and comfort that is going out to you. For now, it is pain and we all will hurt with you but soon it will be good memories and looking forward to seeing Butch again.
I am so sorry.
Sincere condolences to you. I a so sorry to hear that you have lost Butch. Cry those rivers of tears for sure, but cherish all your wonderful memories of your time together.
Thinking of you.
Alfie
I feel just terrible for you, Annie. Who could have never known that Butch would have such an aggressive cancer. I'm sorry it ended the way that it did, and now you must grieve, but please try to remember all the good times you and Butch shared with each other. You never have to worry about him being in pain every again. We are so sorry it ended like this.
Love, Blazer, Kitty Kimber & Mom (Vicki)
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