xxlynne
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Clarence our blind from birth very special friendClarence has been cared for; loved and given such fun in his last year since diagnosis. Yesterday there came that moment when Clarence showed his signs that life was becoming a strain and the body becoming a pain. To avoid him suffering in anyway for the sake a a few days..Peter and Caroline gave him PEACE and are filled with happy memories of precious, jovial Clarence
Clarence is a very special dog who found his very special family.
Sadly he has been diagnosed with an enlarged heart and his health is failing..even though he is only around 4 or 5 yrs old
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xxlynne
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News from Pete and Caroline this morning..
Clarence had a good night and was more himself this morning with no coughing. The vet said that there was still some noise in his lungs so he will continue on double dose diuretics for the next week. He will have another ECG on Tuesday to ensure that he has not developed any irregularities with his heart.
So he is not out of the woods as yet but yesterday morning we wasn't sure that he would still be with us today so this is of course a bonus.
We will keep in touch - and many thanks for your call yesterday.
Keep to powerful thoughts flowing........ 
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johnderondon
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Come on, Clarence.
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Jane
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Poor little fella, thinking of you Clarence xxxxx
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Dee
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Aw sending all our loving thoughts to Clarence and his gorgeous family. Bless xxxx
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Joanne
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Thinking of Clarence x
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Tina D
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Thinking of you and have all of my fingers and toes crossed for you xx
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xxlynne
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Clarence is a little better which ofcourse for a Jack Russell is the signal to resume all activities with gusto! He isn't being walked currently but playing with his toys and family. Appetite is good.
He is a happy special soul..anyone blessed to meet him will appreciate
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Sian Mills
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Glad to hear Clarence is feeling a little better. It must be the terrier spirit, keep it up. 
Sian x
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xxlynne
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Sorry I haven't update you all on Clarence's health recently. pete and caroline periodically email me here are their last 2 emails
19/11/07Oh the ups and downs of Clarence! His condition was fairly settled but then on Friday he got up with a limp! We took him to the vet that evening (by which time he seemed ok) only to be told that he was indeed ok! She did check him over and said that his lungs sounded quieter so that made the visit worthwhile.
Then late Saturday night he started coughing again which seemed bad as he was poorly all night. Caroline stayed up with him and took him to the vets in the morning. We were dreading the outcome but as it turned out his lungs were clear and he had a sore throat! He's on antibiotics and we've upped his diuretics again as an infection could build up fluid on his lungs. So now he gets 13 tablets a day!
He has picked up this evening and is currently driving us mad by constantly losing his ball under the sofa!
Hope you and Lynne are both well.
Pete Caroline and Clarence
30/11/07 Clarence has been back and forth to the vets like a yo-yo recently. His reduced diuretics level didn't work and he is back to 6 a day which the vet has advised is an especially high level. He had to have a boost injection of them yesterday into the muscle on his shoulder which was rather painful but seems to have done the trick. His energy levels are noticeably dropping as a 20 minute walk can be too much (I had to carry him home the other day) so 15 minutes is max for now. He will be back to see the vet on Monday for another check up.
Still he seems to enjoy life in his ever positive way - chasing his ball around the house and hunting mice in the garden! He also still loves a good cuddle and seems to sense when we are due home from work by watching the door at around the right times. Very clever!
Pete Caroline and Clarence.
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xxlynne
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| Quote: | Dear Lynne.
Clarence has stabilised on his current medication and his vet today found his lungs to be reasonably clear. This has been the case now since early January so we are very pleased. He is eating generally well and we have felt comfortable enough with his condition to take him out for a few short walks recently which he has absolutely loved!
We do have to remember though that he remains a seriously ill dog and that the situation may change rapidly. In the meantime though we are enjoying our time with Clarence and he has been having some lovely snoozes on the bed with us in the mornings (something we had intended never to do but when he comes upstairs in the mornings his lovely little face is impossible to deny!).
We hope you (and Sue) are well.
Best wishes,
Peter, Caroline and Clarence. |
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xxlynne
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Received Saturday 29th
| Quote: | Dear Lynne.
To keep you up to date - Clarence was at the vets today for a check up. His lungs are still not too bad however he is retaining fluid in his abdomen now which is consistent with the left side of his heart failing now along with the right. To counter this he is now receiving an extra half diuretic a day. The vet also said though that there was a change in the heart's rhythm which also fitted with this degeneration. This has also answered why his energy levels have been dropping off over the last week or two. The retained fluid has also affected his breathing as there is pressure on his diaphragm making things that bit more difficult.
On the positive front he is not suffering and is still enjoying lots of lovely cuddles and snoozes especially in the conservatory when the sun is out. Also he has done very well as the vet admitted today that while Clarence was ill over the New Year he had privately thought he wouldn't survive more than a couple of weeks - so the terrier spirit is still strong in him!
We hope you (and Sue) are well.
Best wishes,
Pete, Caroline and Clarence. |
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xxlynne
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Went to meet Clarence yesterday..he is quiet but still plays and enjoying his Mum and Dad's company so much. here a few of the many pictures I took
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Brunzara
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Sue
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 Dear little Clarence forever the fighter. from being found tied to a tree to living in a very loving home. My heart is with you little lad 
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xxlynne
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| Quote: | Dear Lynne.
Clarence is still with us which is great but he has had a bad couple of weeks. A couple of weeks ago his breathing was very poor so we took him to see the vet. He had a temperature of nearly 103, fluid in his lungs and in one side of his chest. It was touch and go for a few days but after some antibiotic injections and extra injected boosts of diuretics he did pick up. However he did not shift the fluid in his chest so we went back to the vets. Another diuretic injection plus his pills have been upped for a week and he does seem improved. The fluid on his chest though is a major issue. If it doesn't shift this week then his outlook is rather bleak. Our vet does not think that draining it is worthwhile as it is likely to refill within a few days. So we are due to take him back Friday morning to see how he has fared.
It's not all down though as we have solved his tummy troubles (for which the carpet will be forever grateful!) and he remains a loveable little character. He is in fact cuddling me on the sofa whilst I'm typing this message.
We hope you and yours are well.
Best wishes,
Pete, Caroline and Clarence. xx |
My response..
Oh thank you both for loving Clarence as you do. I am so grateful to your vet also who seems to be so supportive in giving Clarence the best opportunity to cling to his loving family and fun times despite failing health. Clarence -you are a little soldier and yes you have known true love which many dogs don't get a glimpse of in their even briefer lives but then you are a giver of true love to and deserve the very best.
It is truly one day at a time you are lucky in having a vet who is in this with you having that love for Clarence. Our thoughts are with you all.
xxlynne
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xxlynne
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| Quote: | Dear Lynne.
Many thanks as ever for your thoughts.
You'll be pleased to know that Clarence had made an improvement when we saw the vet on Friday. He does still have fluid in his chest but the level has gone down. So for now he is happy and enjoying a good bark when we come home!
Best wishes,
Pete, Caroline and Clarence. xx |
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xxlynne
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| Quote: | Dear Lynne.
Amazingly today is Clarence's first Birthday with us! We have had a party tea and Clarence was allowed to do some begging whilst we ate which he really enjoyed. He also had his own roast chicken and potato dinner with carrot, apple and biscuits which was scoffed down in one. He had his own party hat (picture attached) and he is now enjoying some attention on the sofa.
He is also feeling great today which is such a bonus as his health has deteriorated in the last 2 or 3 weeks. We really do not think he will be with us much longer as his poorly times are becoming too frequent and we do not think it will be fair to allow him to keep enduring his rollercoaster health. But at the moment he is very contented and we are all having a lovely evening together.
We hope you are well and as always we will keep you updated.
Best wishes,
Peter, Caroline and Clarence xx |
Happy Happy Birthday sweetheart Clarence... 
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Sue
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 Happy Birthday Clarence, thinking of you constantly, how time fly's. Love the hat X
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xxlynne
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Clarence alas came into this world challenged with lack of sight..and having found Pete and Caroline who adored every aspect of you we were to learn your time was limited...
BUT thank you for everything you were and offered..we are enriched by knowing you or knowing of you..sweet love
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Jane
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RIP Clarence 
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Sue
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 So sorry you lost your fight Clarence but you had Peter and caroline in your corner with you. Go play at Rainbow Bridge with all your sight and good health. Bless you
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Sharonr - Admin
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Sweet dreams little one and all in colour now. XXXXX
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peteandcaz
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It's a year to the day (almost to the minute) since we lost our lovely Clarence and not a day passes when we don't think about him. He was the most loveable, handsome, characterful and at times frustrating little fella ever! We will never forget all the wonderful times we had together and although the sixteen months we had were often emotionally the hardest times we have ever had to face we do not regret a single minute.
Below is a picture we took on a lovely day out to the beach in Norfolk.
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karen
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What a lovely picture - bet it brings back lots of happy memories!
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xxlynne
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Sweetest soul...I have never met another dog with the colour of Clarence his brown was fluorescent like his charisma
I'm quite intuitive and Pete and Caz can strongly in my mind this morning..now I know why..
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Jilly Allen
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What a lovely story. Clarence was a very lucky boy to have the lovely Peter and Caroline to spend the best part of his life with.
It is very easy within a dog rescue to give up on people from some of the things we see and read about and then along comes a lovely couple who so enriched a little dogs life. Challenges but such happy memories of a lovely little dog with a big personality no doubt being a JRT.
Well done you 2. I never met Clarence but thanks for sharing his anniversary with us and how much he meant to you both.
He is even more perfect now running around with all his doggy friends somewhere over rainbow bridge.
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