barkinside sanctuary

Lucas RIP

"Today my heart is broken again. The light had gone in his eyes. He did not want to drink or eat, no matter what I offered. Lucas made the choice to go over rainbow bridge. The liver cancer beat him. Our great vet Pedro Azevedo helped ease his crossing. Lucas had 3 good weeks with us. The best food, comfy bed, cuddles. Huge amounts of love. He absolutely loved bimbling in the garden and dozing in the shade. We watched films together. So I held him, told him I loved him and let him go. I feel bloody miserable, but content in knowing that his last weeks were filled with love. Sleep well sweet prince. He will join Bendi and the others to sleep in the sanctuary"

What we were hoping was going to be a big celebration post to welcome our newest family member, Lucas it's still a massive welcome and hello from all of us - But after this usual vet checkup which all of our dogs get on arrival things have started to look less and less positive for our new friend.

We were so happy that we managed to rescue "Absolutely beautiful Lucas" - he was in a heartbreaking situation when we found him -   "he'd lost the will to live after being abandoned then attacked in the perrera" we were all hoping for the very best for him.