Riddick

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  1. AngelConradie

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    My heart is in a million pieces. [​IMG]
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    He was my shadow. I couldn't love him more if I had given birth to him.
    Everywhere I look are empty spaces. The bottom of my bed. His favourite cushions. The garden. The space at my feet in the bathroom. I keep looking for him. I keep expecting to hear him chuff at me to go outside, or bark to come back in.
    I miss him so much...
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    Born on April Fools Day in 2012, we named him for the Vin Diesel character from the movie “Pitch Black”.
    He was born blind - dysfunctional retinas that didn’t respond to the red or blue light spectrum meant his pupils were fully dilated and fixed, and as he could not regulate how much light his eyes allowed onto his retinas except by squinting, his vision continued to deteriorate as he got older.
    He developed cataracts, then diabetes with an insulin shot twice a day, then epilepsy and he was on anti-seizure meds.
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    I knew he wouldn't be with me as long as a healthy dog would, but I certainly hoped for more than five years.
    My precious Riddicklepickle. Rest easy now my baby boy.
     
  2. JenBainbridge

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    I'm so sorry.

    At least you know right up until the end you did the very best for your boy!

    Sending lots of love xx
     
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  3. charlie

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    So very sorry :( Riddick was absolutely gorgeous, you both gave each so much unconditional love and friendship and you will never forget him, he will always be in your heart. Thinking of you. Sleep tight lovely Riddick xxxxx
     
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    Bless this boy, so loved in life, and beyond xxxx
     
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    Heartbroken to hear of your loss, my thoughts go out to you Xx
     
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  7. FayRose

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    So very sorry. Your poor boy was fighting from the start, you gave him the best chance possible and most importantly, all your love x
     
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    Sleep well lovely boy. Love and hugs Angel.
     
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    So very sorry Riddick has left us so soon. He's reached across the world to friends he never knew. Run free now Riddick xx
     
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  10. Kaesmom

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    I'm so very sorry for your loss. Riddick was given a beautiful life because of you and I'm sure he's watching down on you, sending barks of love.
     
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  11. Boogie

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    Sleep well, beautiful boy xx

    I'm so very sorry for your loss AngelConradie.

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  12. Harley Quinn

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    Oh my word, my blood just ran cold when I scrolled down the forum and I saw Riddick's name in this part of the forum. I am so, so sorry @AngelConradie. It was so clear how incredibly he is loved and how far you went to give him a normal lab life, regardless of his health problems. The world has lost a beautiful soul who was loved with quality because time did not bless him with quantity.
    My heart breaks for you and your family. :hug::hug::hug:
     
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  13. Beanwood

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    I am deeply sorry for your loss :hug::hug:
     
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    So sorry :( He was a beautiful dog.
     
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    I'm so very sorry you've lost your much loved boy. My thoughts are with you x
     
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    RIP dear boy xxx
     
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    Thinking of you.
     
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    So, so sorry. (((Hugs))) x
     
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    Aw no.....so sorry to hear this :(
    Run free sweet boy xx
     
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  20. Granca

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    So sorry to hear this news of Riddick. Thinking of you.
     
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