RIP Ivan vom Baerental

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by hodie on 28 March 2010 - 14:03

Ivan died peacefully in the night. He was getting older, but had shown no recent illness or signs alerting me to him not feeling well. He was a healthy dog in general. He was out yesterday many times with the gang and was just fine. Always a good eater, he had his dinner last night and was fine when he and the gang went out for the last time about 10 pm. I sleep right next to the kennel and his kennel is closest to my room so I can hear any crying or barking in the kennel and there was none. Neither is there any sign of trouble in his kennel this morning. He looked just like he was soundly asleep when I went to take him out this morning with the gang. I suspect he might have had an undiagnosed hemangiosarcoma that ruptured, but I will never know. Whatever happened, there is no sign he suffered and for that I am grateful.

ivan was a fine dog and was long ago ready for his SchH title. Unfortunately, he hurt himself jumping and we could never diagnose what was injured or effect any kind of treatment that healed what was preventing him from jumping. Despite repeated long rests, over months at a time, he was never able to jump again and so he just lived the good life. He was shown many times and was SG rated (the highest rating without a SchH title) and would have surely earned a "V" rating had he gotten his title. I am confident he could have easily achieved SchH3 had he not been injured. He had a wonderful temperament, loved people and loved to work. He was one of my favorite dogs and I shall miss him.

Sleep well dear Ivan and thank you for teaching me so much and for allowing me to love you.

by vonissk on 28 March 2010 - 15:03

Awwww Hodie I am so sorry. They never stay with us long enough and no matter if we are ready for it, there is still that big void. Run Free Ivan..you will be severly missed.................

by AKGeorgias mom on 28 March 2010 - 15:03

I'm so sorry for your loss. No matter when it comes, there is always an empty place when our friends leave.

Opal

by Nans gsd on 28 March 2010 - 15:03

So sorry about this sad news; he sounds like a wonderful boy. Sorry for your loss, Hodie; feel better my friend. Nan

by crhuerta on 28 March 2010 - 15:03

Hodie....find some peace knowing that others share your sorrow....and are here for you.
I have 2 shoulders, in case you need one....
RIP Ivan.....another very loved companion....gone too soon.
Robin

by SitasMom on 28 March 2010 - 15:03

My condolences, its always so very painful to loose a loved one.

by bazza on 28 March 2010 - 15:03

So so sorry to hear this sad news Hodie, he will live on in your heart and wonderful memories.
RIP Ivan, run free, you are in very good company.

by Red Sable on 28 March 2010 - 15:03

I'm sorry to hear that Hodie. That must have been quite a shock. I'm glad he died peacefully.

by MaggieMae on 28 March 2010 - 15:03

Hodie - I am very sorry to hear about the death of your dog.

by 1doggie2 on 28 March 2010 - 16:03

Rip Ivan. sorry for your loss.

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