17/8/14 Such sad news. Poor Tara was found to have a tumour and has had to be put to sleep. :(
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Pixie (Greyhound Rescue Shropshire and Borders)
18/6/14 Very sad news. Pixie has died of suspected heart failure. :(
Kelso (Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, London)
10/6/14 Kelso has sadly had to be put to sleep due to medical problems.
Vik (Jerry Green Dog Rescue, North Lincolnshire)
22/8/14 – Cute little Vik has found a home!
Gorgeous George (Oldies Club Sponsor Dog)
George is 13 year old Yorkshire Terrier cross who came into Oldies Club care after being found as a stray and handed in at a vets. He was in a sorry state when found.
Alayna (Poodles in Need, fostered Oxfordshire)
13/5/14 – We just received the sad news that Alayna had to be put to sleep due to health issues. Sleep peacefully, little one.
Cassie (Moorlands Rescue, Shropshire)
10/5/15 Cassie has sadly passed away. RIP Cassie :(
Border Terrier Sam (Oldies Club, fostered Surrey)
26/1/14 Dear Sam has sadly had to be put to sleep following a stroke. Our thoughts are with his wonderful family and we would like to thank them for giving Sam such a super time.
Luke (Friends of Akitas UK, fostered Tyne and Wear)
15/9/14 Poor old Luke had health problems and has sadly died. Sleep tight, Luke.
Tigger (Blue Cross, Oxfordshire)
18.3.2014 Poor little Tigger’s health declined rapidly and he has now sadly passed away.
Bear (Halfway Home Dog Rescue, fostered Notts)
5/3/14 We’ve heard the sad news that Bear had to be put to sleep when his old legs finally gave up on him. Sleep tight now, Bear.
Zuper-Duper Zak Dobermann (Oldies Club, fostered Berkshire)
17.8.2014 After only 10 months in his new home, sadly Zak has passed away. We offer our sympathy and gratitude to his owners who gave him such a wonderful new home and also to his fosterers who cared for him for so long.
Charlie (RSPCA York & District Branch)
10/5/2015 Charlie [formerly Marley] has sadly now passed away. He was blissfully happy in his foster home but his poor old body was exhausted. We take comfort in the knowledge that at the end of his life he was truly loved.
Rocky (Blaby District Council, Leicestershire)
It’s with a sad heart that Rocky had to be PTS. A swab was taken from his ears as they were not responding to treatment which showed a catalogue of bacteria that the vet said would take a very long time to resolve and may never resolve because of how long they had been left. It was agreed that rather than him spend many weeks in pain and under a lot of stress it would be better to let him go.
Vince (Algernon Trust Animal Sanctuary, Northamptonshire)
27/11/13 Vince has very sadly passed away.
Asha (Rescue Remedies, Surrey)
27/6/13 – Sad news from Rescue Remedies: ‘So sorry to have to tell you that Asha went to Rainbow Bridge today. Sadly he had a mass on his upper front leg and he was struggling to walk. The vet agreed it was better to let him slip away without pain. Thankfully he had 10 months before he died in a wonderful foster home.’
Ben (Stray Dogs Sanctuary, kenneled Devon)
16/5/13 – We just had this sad news about Ben: ‘I’m afraid I have sad news about Ben. He has been on two courses of antibiotics for an infection, but they have not worked ,so the vet has carried out further tests and found that he has bone cancer, so has decided that the kindest thing to do is to put Ben to sleep.’
Super Sam (Oldies Club Sponsor Dog)
April 2013 Sam was returned to our care recently and, after a few very happy weeks in his foster home, he has sadly passed away. Sleep tight now special boy. You will be very much missed.
Frisby (Barley Kennels, Essex)
1/8/14 – Just had this sad update from Barley Kennels: ‘Sadly Frisby passed away 2 weeks ago, he never did find his forever home but he was happy and very much loved with us.’
Glen (Barley Kennels, Essex)
12/10/13 – Just had this sad news about Glen: ‘Very sadly Glen died last week bless him. Its such a terrible shame he didn’t find a home he was such a lovely dog, but at least he was happy in kennels and one of the volunteers was very attached to him and spoilt him as much as possible.’
Cute Kenny Russell (Oldies Club, fostered County Durham)
21/3/13 Kenny has very sadly had to be put to sleep today. Our thoughts are with his lovely foster carer. Sleep tight Kenny.
Graham (National Animal Welfare Trust, Berkshire)
17/5/13 Graham has been unwell for a while and he has sadly had to be put to sleep. Rest now Graham.
Bertie (National Animal Welfare Trust, Berkshire)
24/9/13 – Sad news – poor Bertie had to be put to sleep :( Run free, Bertie.
Beautiful Angel DeWhite (Oldies Club, fostered Bucks)
17.8.2014 This beautiful Angel has had to be put to sleep. Rest in peace gorgeous girl!
Jack Cocker (Oldies Club, fostered Hampshire)
6/7/2014 Jack has sadly passed away.
Rizzle (Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, London)
24/1/13 Poor Rizzle has had to be put to sleep. Run free Rizzle :(
Butch (Foal Farm, Biggin Hill, Kent)
14/11/12 – Sad news from Foal Farm. After an ultrasound revealed a huge mass on his spleen, Butch passed peacefully to the Rainbow Bridge. Rest in Peace sweet boy.
Prince (Manchester Dogs’ Home)
4/2/13 Prince sadly had to be put to sleep. Run free sweet Prince.
Tom (Furry Friends Animal Sanctuary, Surrey)
4/12/12 Poor Tom developed liver failure and sadly had to be put to sleep. Sleep tight Tom :(
Springer (Private rehoming, Surrey)
3/12/12 Poor Springer has had to be put to sleep after the vets found an inoperable tumour. Run free Springer :(
Chica (Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, London)
29/9/12 Chica sadly had to be put to sleep recently. Sleep tight Chica :(
Boo (The Ark, Lincolnshire Coast)
2/2/13 Such sad news about poor little Boo. She suddenly became seriously ill and had to be put to sleep. Sleep tight Boo. :(
Lilly (Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, London)
25/10/2012 Sadly, Lilly has deteriorated and has had to be euthanised.
Ruby (National Animal Welfare Trust, Berks)
2/12/12 Sadly Ruby’s health deteriorated and she had to be put to sleep. Rest in Peace sweet girl.
Smudge (Wagtails Dog Rescue, Essex)
24/11/12 Smudge has sadly had to be put to sleep after suffering a fit. Sleep tight now Smudge.
Ollie (Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Herts)
24/8/12 Ollie’s health was so poor that he has sadly had to be put to sleep. Rest in peace, Ollie.
Bailey (RSPCA Leeds and Wakefield)
16/7/12 – Poor Bailey has sadly passed away :(
Taz (Foal Farm, Biggin Hill, Kent)
21/7/12 Poor Taz has had to be put to sleep as he was very seriously ill. Sleep tight Taz.
Scooby (Friends of the Animals RCT, fostered Oxford)
28/5/12 Very sad news for Scooby and his foster carers. His health very rapdily deteriorated to the point where he had to be put to sleep. Sweet dreams special lad.
Kilo (Ark, Lincolnshire coast)
11/6/12 – We just had this sad update from the Ark: Kilo collapsed and has had to be put to sleep. He didn’t respond to treatment and the vet said there was nothing more he could do and he had no quality of life. Sue and Laura, the manager and assistant manager at the Ark were with him and cuddling him when he died. There was a lady who was interested in adopting him but a home came just too late for the poor old boy :(
Connie (South East Dog Rescue, Kent)
C14/5/12 – We just had some very sad news from South East Dog Rescue – ‘Connie had a home lined up for this week but, devastatingly, she died today on the way to emergency vet of bloat. I’m absolutely devastated. Thank you so much for putting my beautiful girl on your site.’ Run free, Connie.
Charlie and Cain (PARRT, North East)
30/4/12 – We just had the sad news that poor Cain had to be put to sleep due to health issues. His sister Charlie will be staying in long term foster and is sure to be well take care of in her sorrow.
Jess Springer – Loving and cuddly (Oldies Club, fostered Dundee)
20/1/12 Tragically, after a number of weeks in her foster home with no sign of having fits, Jess has tonight suffered a massive fit. The vet managed to bring her round briefly but she started fitting again and the only option was to let her be at peace. We’re so sorry for Jess and for her lovely foster family who have taken such good care of Jess and are now devasted. :(
Cute Casey Cheekygirl (Oldies Club, fostered Suffolk)
26/5/12 After a period of illness, Casey has sadly had to be put to sleep. Our thoughts are with her lovely foster carer and also with Casey’s former owner who has been following Casey’s progress since sadly having to part with her.
Sleep tight beautiful Casey.
Tasha (Dogs Trust – West Calder, West Lothian)
6/2/12 Tasha has sadly had to be put to sleep after an exploratory operation found that her liver was irreparably damaged and there was no treatment that could help her. Rest in peace now Tasha.
Jordy (RSPCA Chesterfield & North Derbyshire)
28/12/2011 – Poor Jordy was suffering health problems and had to be put to sleep :( Sleep tight Jordy.
Bear (Bath Cats & Dogs Home)
20/3/2012 We’ve just heard the very sad news that Bear has passed away. Run free Bear :(
Kipper (Friends of the Animals RCT, South Wales)
5/3/12 We have heard the sad news that Kipper has passed away in his sleep. Sweet dreams Kipper.
Josie (Manchester Dogs Home)
31/10/2011 – Josie became very ill and sadly had to be PTS. Rest in peace sweet girl.
Sandy (Guildford & District Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue, Surrey)
13/3/2012 Sandy has sadly passed away :( Sleep tight sweetheart.
Jemma (Liverpool Dog Rescue 1990)
3/6/2012 Sad news from Liverpool Dog Rescue – Jemma had a growth on her leg which was getting progressively worse so her family made the heartbreaking decision to have her put to sleep. Jemma was being rehomed by Liverpool Dog Rescue, but was fortunately still with her family and therefore with people she knew and loved. Sleep tight Jemma :(
Toby (Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue, Wisbech, Cambs)
16/6/12 Poor little Toby has sadly passed away. Our thoughts are with his foster carers.
Jay (Hathern Dog Rescue, Leicestershire)
17/9/2011 Poor Jay has sadly been put to sleep. Rest in peace old fellow :(
Snoopy (Happy Endings Rescue, Kent)
26/1/12 – We just had the sad news that Snoopy passed away. Everyone at Happy Endings Rescue is just devastated :(
Skye (Maxicare Dog Rehoming, Northamptonshire)
2/1/12 Skye has sadly had to be put to sleep due to illness.
Joey (Animal Care, Lancaster)
18/12/11 We’ve heard the very sad news that Joey’s seizures increased to the point that they were happening constantly and so the sad decision was made to let him go. Sleep tight Joey. :(
Jakey (Animals in Need, Northamptonshire)
4/1/14 – Sad news from Animals in Need: I’m sorry to inform you, sadly Jakey passed away about 3 weeks ago. Unfortunately he developed a tumor on his heart and we had to have him put to sleep. Thankfully he spent his last months living in our on site mobile home with a member of staff so at least had some home comforts and companionship before he left us. Run free, Jakey.
Arthur (RSPCA, West Norfolk)
14/7/2011 Sadly, Arthur has passed away just as a potential new home was in the offing.
Gracie (Rain Rescue, South Yorkshire)
26/8/11 – We are sad to hear that poor Gracie had to be put to sleep. Here is what her carer at Rain Rescue said about her:
With a heavy heart I need to tell you that poor Gracie was pts yesterday. She was originally with us for 6 months then returned by her foster carers 3 months ago and we were all very attached to her. RIP beautiful girl.
Paris (Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Old Windsor)
12/11/11 A very sad update from Battersea … Unfortunately Paris damaged a ligament in her leg beyond repair and after having x-rays the vet felt the only option was to put her to sleep. Paris was a long term resident and had been in a foster home since August and we are all devastated that she didn’t have the happy ending we wished for. Sleep tight Paris :(
Gypsy (Dogs Trust, West Calder)
28/7/2011 A sad update from Dogs Trust … Our poor wee Gypsy passed away in her sleep last week and the vet explained that it was natural causes and old age. She is very sadly missed by staff and volunteers alike, but was a happy, cheeky little girl right to the end and had adapted well to living here and being waited on by her carers. Sleep tight little one :(
Zara (Aldridge Animal Rescue, West Midlands)
14/3/2011 Poor Zara has had to be put to sleep. She had spent a few weeks in a loving foster home, but became very ill. Sleep tight Zara :(
Matthew (Maxicare Dog Rehoming, Northamptonshire)
3/5/12 Very sad news today from a Maxicare volunteer: “Handsome Matthew passed away today in the arms of Maxicare Staff who were his family and his friends. He was fighting cancer but unexpectedly took a turn for the worse. So devastating as he spent almost his whole life with them. Run Free” :(
Marley (Doris Banham Rescue, kennelled Lincs)
5/12/10 We’re very sad to hear that Marley has passed away. Sleep tight handsome boy.
Grandma Kyro (Oldies Club sponsor dog)
July 2012 ~ Kyro has very sadly passed away :( Her heart problems worsened over the last few days and the vet was not able to do anything further to help her. Our thoughts are with her lovely fosterer, who took such great care of Kyro for us and will miss her very much. Sleep … Continue reading Grandma Kyro (Oldies Club sponsor dog)
Blaze (Boxer Welfare Scotland, Edinburgh/Glasgow)
11/10/2010 Sadly, poor Blaze’s condition worstened, and despite all the efforts of Boxer Welfare Scotland, he had to be put to sleep today. Sleep well Blaze.
Pepsi (Ark, Lincolnshire coast)
13/11/10 Sad news about Pepsi — She had to be put to sleep, on the vet’s advice. Following tests and several different treatments, all to no avail, her digestive problems have got the better of her. She had chronic diarrhoea and was passing blood, losing weight and was anaemic. The vet had run out of options for her.
Rest in peace Pepsi.
Wag (Oldies Club, fostered Hertfordshire)
18/9/10 We are very sad to report that Wag suddenly became very ill and after having tests and a scan was found to have an enlarged liver, a mass in his stomach, and a problem with one of his kidneys. The vet advised that there was no hope of improvement and as Wag was not at all well, he sadly had to be put to sleep. Rest in peace little Wag.
Alfie (Lizzie’s Barn Animal Sanctuary, South Wales)
20/6/10 – After the good news of Alfie finding a new home, we have some very sad news. Yesterday afternoon, Alfie was out pottering in the sunshine in the sanctuary garden when he suddenly collapsed and died. Fionna was with him and couldn’t do anything to save him. They suspect the poor little man had a massive heart attack.
The Sanctuary people are absolutely devastated, as are the wonderful family who were due to be homechecked for him today and hoping to bring him home next weekend.
Sleep well, little one.
Malibu (Manchester Dogs’ Home)
6.6.10 We’ve just received some very sad news from Manchester Dogs’ Home. Malibu has had to be pts today – her back legs gave way and she was unable to stand.
Bonnie (Ark, Lincolnshire coast)
4/7/10 Very sad news about Bonnie. She recently became unwell and was found to have a very aggressive tumour and the kindest thing was to put her to sleep. Rest peacefully, Bonnie.
Madge (All Dogs Matter, London)
8/4/2010 Poor Madge has had to be put to sleep. The vet found tumours on her liver and lung. Sleep tight little one :(
Chester (Pro Dogs Direct, Kent)
15/5/10 Chester has sadly died awaiting a home
Elvis (Private Rehoming, Leicestershire)
26/11/10 We are sad to hear that Elvis’s health deteriorated and he had to be put to sleep. Sweet dreams, Elvis.
Marvellous Molly – gentle Crossbreed (Oldies Club, fostered Berkshire)
6/6/2010 Poor Molly has had to be put to sleep due to kidney failure. Oldies Club are very grateful to her wonderful foster Mum for giving Molly lots of love and TLC in her final months. Sleep well Molly :(
Bulla (Forest Dog Rescue, Wyre Forest, Worcs)
20/4/10 Such sad news about Bulla. He had to be put to sleep this morning as he had a number of health probelms and had gradually deteriorated. Sleep tight, Bulla.
Cleo (Dogs Trust, West Calder, Scotland)
11/4/11 – We just heard the sad news that Cleo has passed away. Here is what her carer at Dogs Trust had to say about her:
Sadly poor Cleo was put to sleep away on Monday the 4th April. It was a shock to us all, as she only became ill on Sunday. Thankfully she had a very short illness, but investigative surgery showed she had liver and spleen tumours. Allowing her to pass with dignity and comfort was the only option.
Although she spent a long time with us looking for a forever home, she was very comfortable and thoroughly loved here – this was her home. Dogs Trust was the only place she had ever found where she was able to be herself – a free spirit! She is terribly missed not only by the staff but also be her young kennel mate, Zippy.
Rachel (Boxer Dog Rescue, Northern England – North West)
30.12.09 Such sad news today. Rachel suddenly became very ill with multiple organ failure and had to be pts. The kennel owner had taken her into the house in order to nurse her so Rachel ended her days in a warm loving place with people who cared about her.
Sadie (Ruff Luck Rescue, Birmingham)
16/2/10 Such sad news. Poor Sadie, a 12 year old Labrador cross. has to be put to sleep last week.
Whisky (Manchester Dogs’ Home)
11/01/10 Sadly poor Whisky was put to sleep yesterday as his kidney condition got worse