Goodbye Jasper :(

On Wednesday night we farewelled our beloved boy Jasper.

He was our 'first born' baby and Rick and I got him before we even moved in together. He had such a great life and was nearing 13 years old.

Our female Rotti Angel is so sad. She spent the day crying yesterday and was a bit lost without her partner. He is all she knew and has been with Jasper since we bought her home from the breeder. They were the best of friends and snuggled up together everynight. Over the years they had 3 litters together too.

Poor Jasper lost the use of his back half suddenly and one minute he was ok and the next completely paralysed in the back end. It was terribly traumatic and he was stuck out in the rain crying unable to move. I couldn't leave him there and probably should have called for help but I just flung a towel under his belly and carried / dragged him into the laundry. Not the best thing to do with a 50kg+ dog when you are nearly 8 months pregnant and have a back injury.... but I just couldn't leave him there.

Rick and I spent the day with him giving him lots of love until that evening when he was put to sleep. We are both very very sad and will miss our 'mate' immensely.

Rest in Peace Jab!