[Flagdu] The loss of my beloved Lionel my first Seeing Eye dog

[Tessa Urban]

Carlos, 
My sympathies are with you during this very difficult time! I remember how hard it was going through Jilly and her situation. Now he is running around with her having a blast! I'm very glad you were able to be with him during his passing. I'm sure that was very comforting for you and him. 
God bless

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> On Feb 20, 2016, at 12:41 PM, Doug Hall via Flagdu <flagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Greetings Carlos,
> 
> Sorry to hear about Lionel, but, as you indicated, it was not easy for you
> but probably best for him.  I expect that it is especially hard, since
> Lionel was your first guide. I had a similar issue with my fifth and sixth
> guides, one with a brain tumor and the other with lymphatic  cancer.  With
> my fifth, his brain tumor caused paralysis of all muscles, including those
> that expelled fluid in his lungs, so he was slowly suffocating.  I had to
> make the decision to have him put to sleep.  Losing a beloved guide is one
> area that all of us guide dog users must deal with, but there is no easy
> answer.
> 
> Doug
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Flagdu [mailto:flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Carlos Montas
> via Flagdu
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:26 AM
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> Cc: Carlos Montas; flagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Flagdu] The loss of my beloved Lionel my first Seeing Eye dog
> 
> Greetings to all of you. It is with a heavy hart that I write to all of you.
> Yesterday afternoon at 410 pm I lost my retired Seeing Eye dog Lionel to
> cancer.  He was 13 years old and on the one hand I am glad that he is not
> suffering any more but on the other hand it is extremely painful.  He died
> in my arms. The toomer that Lionel had was blocking his air way and thus he
> was having difficulty breathing.  Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated
> during this difficult time.  I am so blessed to have my current guide Xena
> with me as well as the support of so many of you who are guide dog users.  
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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