Check Out My Dog

[Rupert Pupkin]

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This is my dog Duke. I found him on the street almost 13 years ago. I found him about 3 blocks from Hollywood Park back in July of 1994.

I finally got some good pictures of him last week.

[randallscott35]

Very cute. Never found something that good at the track before. Lucky guy.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Very cute. Never found something that good at the track before. Lucky guy.

He is the sweetest, friendliest dog in the world. He loves everybody. He is somewhere between 13 1/2 and 14 1/2 years old.

[GPK]

Richi...hows he doing? I know the last time you and I spoke on the phone, he was ill.

I took a day off yesterday and met my Mother halfway between her house and mine to finally get my dog back....so all is well im my world now that I have my baby girl again.

[Gander]

Beautiful dog Rupert. Amazing what you find in Inglewood.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by Gander

Beautiful dog Rupert. Amazing what you find in Inglewood.

When I first found him, I didn't even realize how beautiful he was. He was kind of dishevelled and he was very skinny. He was full grown but he only weighed about 45 pounds. He was somewhere between 1 and 2 years old. He weighs 60 pounds now.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by T3B

Richi...hows he doing? I know the last time you and I spoke on the phone, he was ill.

I took a day off yesterday and met my Mother halfway between her house and mine to finally get my dog back....so all is well im my world now that I have my baby girl again.

He seems like he is doing fine now. I think the vet misdiagnosed him. I think it was just an acute kidney problem, rather than a chronic one. I'm going to take him back to the vet in a couple of days and they will re-do the tests.

His appetite is great. I'm pretty sure he is fine now, but I won't know for sure until later in the week.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

He seems like he is doing fine now. I think the vet misdiagnosed him. I think it was just an acute kidney problem, rather than a chronic one. I'm going to take him back to the vet in a couple of days and they will re-do the tests.

His appetite is great. I'm pretty sure he is fine now, but I won't know for sure until later in the week.

Richi: DON'T take him back to the same vet,for sure! I'm PM'ing you a great vet!

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

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This is my dog Duke. I found him on the street almost 13 years ago. I found him about 3 blocks from Hollywood Park back in July of 1994.

I finally got some good pictures of him last week.

I'm very sad. I had to put my dog to sleep yesterday. He was diagnosed with lymphoma about 6 weeks ago and they told me that he only had another month or two. He actually held up very well for about the first month or so after he was diagnosed. But he started to deteriorate badly the last week, especially the last 24 hours. He was so weak yesterday that he no longer had the strength to walk or to eat.

I still can't believe he's gone. I had him for practically 13 years. He was a huge part of my life. It's so strange when I walk into my living room and he's not there. It will take a long time to get used to.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

I'm very sad. I had to put my dog to sleep yesterday. He was diagnosed with lymphoma about 6 weeks ago and they told me that he only had another month or two. He actually held up very well for about the first month or so after he was diagnosed. But he started to deteriorate badly the last week, especially the last 24 hours. He was so weak yesterday that he no longer had the strength to walk or to eat.

I still can't believe he's gone. I had him for practically 13 years. He was a huge part of my life. It's so strange when I walk into my living room and he's not there. It will take a long time to get used to.

Sorry dude

It's like losing a brother.

[timmgirvan]

Sorry Richi...you had him for a good long time though! Hope you feel better,man.

[golfer]

My condolences, Rupert. My advice, from personal experience, take some time, then get yourself another "best friend".

[skippy3481]

Sorry about your dog man. It's always tough losing someone that shared such a big part of your life with you.

[Mortimer]

Originally Posted by Rupert Pupkin

I'm very sad. I had to put my dog to sleep yesterday. He was diagnosed with lymphoma about 6 weeks ago and they told me that he only had another month or two. He actually held up very well for about the first month or so after he was diagnosed. But he started to deteriorate badly the last week, especially the last 24 hours. He was so weak yesterday that he no longer had the strength to walk or to eat.

I still can't believe he's gone. I had him for practically 13 years. He was a huge part of my life. It's so strange when I walk into my living room and he's not there. It will take a long time to get used to.

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I read back through this.

Anyone who would take in a stray doggie will always rate very high on my very,very short list of board buddies.



You will do what you want to do,but no doggie will ever take his place.

That's the way it should be.I wish you well.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Thanks to all of you for your kind words.

[pdrift1]

so sorry to hear this rupert.its just like losing a loved one , just remember the good times, take care roger

[FGFan]

For Rupert, and in memory of Duke. Not everyone will take in a stray and love him for 13 years, may you have fond memories, he must have loved you very much.
http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html
Hope the link comes up, PM me if it doesn't.

[FGFan]

I'm new here, but I'm very sorry you lost your friend. At least you did get some pics of him, it would have been even harder if you didn't get those pics.

I have lots of dogs but the ones that always pull on my heart are my rescues. I have a poor guy here that was bounced 21 times before he got to me, now he's on my couch, he was so lost in his head when I got him. Now he's full of life and sillyness, and recently went to be the live exhibit at the state musuem as the State dog, one of the symbols of Louisiana.
There's nothing in this world like the loyalty of a dog, I'm sorry you lost your buddy, Duke.

[paisjpq]

Oh man rupert I am so sorry, there is nothing worse than having to say goodbye to a great friend.