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Post by Matt 2 Sat Apr 07 2012, 12:15

12/20/2007 - 4/6/2012 Run Free

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Post by janey Sat Apr 07 2012, 12:57



Erm, whats happened?
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Post by Matt 2 Sat Apr 07 2012, 13:41

vet said helping Herman's health would take a long time and his behavioral issues ruled out foster options. vet even offered to help look into foster care, but found no one willing to take Herman. obviously the choice was mine alone. Herman' suffering is over. Mine has just begun.

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Post by janey Sat Apr 07 2012, 13:53



I don't know what to say, I'm quite shocked.
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Post by Matt 2 Sat Apr 07 2012, 14:09

janey wrote:

I don't know what to say, I'm quite shocked.
me too janey. Herman's health had deteriorated faster than the vet ever thought. treatment was possible, but not in Herman's best interest. "all dogs go to heaven" is more than a trite saying, i firmly believe it's reality. i don't take life for granted, so i didn't assume Herman would go before i did. i'll always miss my lil' guy. my only consolation is knowing that when i get there, he'll be there waiting for me.

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Post by Guest Sat Apr 07 2012, 15:13

Oh Matt how really awful for you. My heart is broken at this news. Rest well little Herman. Tyson & I will miss you more than you will know.

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Post by Guest Sat Apr 07 2012, 15:17

So so sorry for your loss Matt. I was shocked to read this as well, I had no idea Herman's health was so bad.
Such a handsome boy. Run free Herman

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Post by Ben Sat Apr 07 2012, 15:49

I'm so sorry Matt. I know how awful it feels and the void it leaves behind. Rest well Herman.
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Post by Guest Sat Apr 07 2012, 16:00



Matt.. I don't know what to say either.. well what can I say really.... broken heart

Sending you a >Big Grin< , thinking of you and knowing that Herman is running free at Rainbow Bridge....

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Post by Steve Sat Apr 07 2012, 16:09

sorry i cant believe what i'm reading I dont want to s

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Post by Kathy Sat Apr 07 2012, 16:47

I cannot really add to you sadness Matt, take care xx

RIP Herman, run free
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Post by Guest Sat Apr 07 2012, 17:32

Matt this is really hard to digest, I'm too stunned for words.
Please tell me how to understand this broken heart

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Post by lmjc90 Sat Apr 07 2012, 19:26

awwwh Matt im so sorry! me and scarlett be thinking of you! R.I.P Herman Run Free xxxxxxxxx
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Post by Matt 2 Sat Apr 07 2012, 19:57

vet took one look at Herman and reacted with great saddness. Herman had skin infection, which could be treated. neurological problems were evident and that was hard, if not impossible to cure. vet said he could deal with the surface stuff to some degree. the deeper issues were another story. the treatment required to lessen the allergy and skin issues was a long, drawn out process. with Herman's health re homing him was not an option. came down to taking Herman home to suffer a little longer or humanely releasing him from what he was going through. in the end, we all agreed that letting him go was the kindest thing to do.

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Post by stella Sat Apr 07 2012, 20:05

so sorry for your loss matt
rip herman Sad
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Post by Guest Sat Apr 07 2012, 20:10

But Matt, I don't understand - if he could be cured, no matter how long it took, why would you choose to have him pts? I'm not trying to add to your pain or make you feel guilty, I'm just trying to understand.

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Post by Matt 2 Sat Apr 07 2012, 20:25

shontelle wrote:But Matt, I don't understand - if he could be cured, no matter how long it took, why would you choose to have him pts? I'm not trying to add to your pain or make you feel guilty, I'm just trying to understand.
Herman's more serious issues were not "curable". the surface stuff could be treated to lessen the severity, but Herman's long term prognosis was the bottom line. options were discussed, including chiropractic treatment. vet said Herman could be at that indefinitly with little benefit. medication could possibly ease the discomfort somewhat, but didn't solve the problems. i could've brought Herman home, and let him suffer. i chose instead to do the compassionate thing and let Herman go. the void it created is hard to put into words. it's painful for me, but it was the kindest thing i could do for him.

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Post by Guest Sat Apr 07 2012, 20:32

What did he have, that could not be treated? these days its hardly anything even cancer.

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Post by Matt 2 Sat Apr 07 2012, 20:53

Herman's biggest issues were neurological. it's when, not if, Herman's body would give out. i chose to stop it now. watching him suffer was tearing me apart.

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Post by Guest Sat Apr 07 2012, 20:58

Erm neurological problems can be managed? my Chance now would never be able to be rehomed from us due to his mental state, we manage it, it's difficult but i would never dream of putting him down

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Post by Guest Sat Apr 07 2012, 21:03

Ok, this is a memorial thread so let's treat it as such. We may not understand, but it wasn't our decision to make. Matt's explained why he made the decision and I think we shoulld leave it there.

RIP Herman, run free at Rainbow Bridge

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Post by Matt 2 Sat Apr 07 2012, 21:04

i had a choice to make and i made it. hard as it is, i still believe i made the right call. >Big Grin< to Chance

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Post by Matt 2 Sat Apr 07 2012, 21:08

shontelle wrote:Ok, this is a memorial thread so let's treat it as such. We may not understand, but it wasn't our decision to make. Matt's explained why he made the decision and I think we shoulld leave it there.

RIP Herman, run free at Rainbow Bridge
thank you, that means a lot to me.

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Post by steve76 Sat Apr 07 2012, 21:14

sorry you had to make such a hard choice matt
RIP Herman
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Post by Matt 2 Sat Apr 07 2012, 21:26

thanks Steve. i was with Herman when he took his last breath. i stayed for a while after, holding him tight, kissing him while i sobbed. i tried to work today, but i couldn't stop crying. Herman's popular where i work,. and will be remebered fondly by many for a long time to come.

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Post by Guest Sat Apr 07 2012, 21:37

Matt 2 wrote:i had a choice to make and i made it. hard as it is, i still believe i made the right call. >Big Grin< to Chance

I didn't mean anything by it duck! and thanks Smile

RIP gorgeous boy xxxx

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Post by Matt 2 Sat Apr 07 2012, 21:50

we're cool, Ella. i didn't mean to leave out Harvey >Big Grin<

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Post by Matt 2 Sat Apr 07 2012, 21:52

when my computers back to normal i'll post some pics taken before our final trip to the vets.

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Post by Guest Sat Apr 07 2012, 21:57

Matt 2 wrote:we're cool, Ella. i didn't mean to leave out Harvey >Big Grin<

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Post by *Karen* Sun Apr 08 2012, 20:21

so sad to read about Herman, I didn'y know he was so ill so it's come as a shock really....

he was your dog tho, you knew him best and you know when the time is right for them to go, doesn't make it any easier though

R.I.P. Herman x
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Post by wentzer Sun Apr 08 2012, 22:06

Oh my word, no idea herman was suffering. I agree with you Matt. Thing may have been manageable but who says it would have helped. and to put him through all the treatments and test, that were to come, and that he must have been through already. I have to say I am so terribly sorry, for your loss, and know hes better. just reading this tears are falling, thinking all the great pictures we seen.
your in our thoughts, matt
RIP Herman.
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Post by Matt 2 Sun Apr 08 2012, 22:36

thank you for that, Heather. this pic was taken a couple hours before Herman went to Jesus Herman DSC01805

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Post by Guest Sun Apr 08 2012, 22:55

I can see his skin problems. Im sorry this happened, but i cant say im shocked. I seen it coming a mile away.

RIP Herman, life didn't give you a chance but heaven will.

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Post by 8pawprints Sun Apr 08 2012, 23:23

Really sorry to hear of your loss,what was the neurological problem exactly? RIP Herman.
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Post by Matt 2 Sun Apr 08 2012, 23:50

8pawprints wrote:what was the neurological problem exactly?
Herman had multiple issues. including nerve damage from a back injury.

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Post by Matt 2 Mon Apr 09 2012, 13:12

Herman ECardRachel

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Post by Guest Mon Apr 09 2012, 17:39

I am just now reading this. So sorry to hear about the difficult decision you had to make. Rest well, sweet Herman.

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Post by kaztaz Mon Apr 09 2012, 21:23

so sorry to be reading this matt my heart go's out to you and your family i had to do the same for my old lady just before xmas it breaks your heart one of the hardest things i ever done Crying or Very sad
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Post by Guest Tue Apr 10 2012, 23:37

So so sorry too read this matt, Sad totally shocked. rip Herman our thoughts are with you matt Sad x

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Post by Guest Sun Apr 15 2012, 19:09

Woah! :0 .. Rip herman Sad

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