TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
Oct 23rd 2007, 3:45 am
#46
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Re: TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
This is so sad and an awful way to start off in Oz,
am so sorry this happened and angry on your behalf.
am so sorry this happened and angry on your behalf.
Oct 23rd 2007, 3:49 am
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Re: TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
oh gosh how sad, so sorry to hear your news, for those of us who have had pets to lose them is like losing one of the family our thoughts are with you 
Oct 23rd 2007, 3:58 am
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Re: TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
I didn't realise ticks could kill, apparently this is the case in the US too, though rarer.
I know this is too late to save Toby, but perhaps animals could be given prophylactic tick medication in the UK before shipping them?
I can't believe that they would handle live animals in such a way.... the force to break the crate could kill. I am so, so sorry to read of your loss.
I know this is too late to save Toby, but perhaps animals could be given prophylactic tick medication in the UK before shipping them?
I can't believe that they would handle live animals in such a way.... the force to break the crate could kill. I am so, so sorry to read of your loss.
Oct 23rd 2007, 4:09 am
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Re: TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
Aw no I was talking about what happened last night to my oh). I was wishing for a better outcome. Reading about it has just made me cry, I feel really sorry for you loss.
Mandy
I was talking about what happened last night to my oh). I was wishing for a better outcome. Reading about it has just made me cry, I feel really sorry for you loss.Mandy
Oct 23rd 2007, 5:49 am
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Re: TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
Guys I thought I would tell you that I have just spoken to the Pet Export company (I won't name them) about putting down a deposit for Gordon's export.
I have just told them about Toby and Australian Air Express and they have said that if this company are on their list for pet movement in Australia then they will be crossed out. She was also horrified at the story.
Anyone booking their pets export from the UK, then it is worth mentioning this to your company because I am sure that no UK Pet Export company will want to be associated with anything like this.
I have just told them about Toby and Australian Air Express and they have said that if this company are on their list for pet movement in Australia then they will be crossed out. She was also horrified at the story.
Anyone booking their pets export from the UK, then it is worth mentioning this to your company because I am sure that no UK Pet Export company will want to be associated with anything like this.
Oct 23rd 2007, 5:50 am
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Re: TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
So sorry to hear about this. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Jacky xx
. You and your family are in my thoughts.Jacky xx
Oct 23rd 2007, 6:16 am
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Re: TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
i am so so sorry just cried when i read this post was really really hoping your boy would be found safe and well
sending you lots of love [[[[[[hugs]]]]]]] to you and your family
tiffany russell alexander and felicity (hitchcock71)
sending you lots of love [[[[[[hugs]]]]]]] to you and your family
tiffany russell alexander and felicity (hitchcock71)
Oct 23rd 2007, 9:13 am
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Re: TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
And isnt it funny that they said they have never heard of such a thing yet the company who dealt with Toby said 'These things happen'.
That to me suggests that this has happened before.
Jools, it might be worth copying the story from here and emailing it to them with the companys admission of 'these things happen'.
That is why I have my signature - hopefully if it stops one person using that company then it will be worth it. Feel free to copy it and have it in your own guys.
Oct 23rd 2007, 9:47 am
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Re: TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
God I can't believe what they told you! scary stories? Are they thick or something? Sweet Jesus in a bikini, the evidence is there for all to read.
And isnt it funny that they said they have never heard of such a thing yet the company who dealt with Toby said 'These things happen'.
That to me suggests that this has happened before.
Jools, it might be worth copying the story from here and emailing it to them with the companys admission of 'these things happen'.
That is why I have my signature - hopefully if it stops one person using that company then it will be worth it. Feel free to copy it and have it in your own guys.
And isnt it funny that they said they have never heard of such a thing yet the company who dealt with Toby said 'These things happen'.
That to me suggests that this has happened before.
Jools, it might be worth copying the story from here and emailing it to them with the companys admission of 'these things happen'.
That is why I have my signature - hopefully if it stops one person using that company then it will be worth it. Feel free to copy it and have it in your own guys.
still so upset, poor family x
Oct 23rd 2007, 9:49 am
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Re: TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
God I can't believe what they told you! scary stories? Are they thick or something? Sweet Jesus in a bikini, the evidence is there for all to read.
And isnt it funny that they said they have never heard of such a thing yet the company who dealt with Toby said 'These things happen'.
That to me suggests that this has happened before.
Jools, it might be worth copying the story from here and emailing it to them with the companys admission of 'these things happen'.
That is why I have my signature - hopefully if it stops one person using that company then it will be worth it. Feel free to copy it and have it in your own guys.
And isnt it funny that they said they have never heard of such a thing yet the company who dealt with Toby said 'These things happen'.
That to me suggests that this has happened before.
Jools, it might be worth copying the story from here and emailing it to them with the companys admission of 'these things happen'.
That is why I have my signature - hopefully if it stops one person using that company then it will be worth it. Feel free to copy it and have it in your own guys.
Oct 23rd 2007, 9:59 am
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Re: TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
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This is very very difficult for me to write, i've just buried my boy (Toby) in our garden and i've never cried so much, i'm still shaking.
He was found today just north of the control tower at Brisbane airport lying in the long grass. He was still breathing but unconscious, the guy who works at the tower took him straight to a vet but he died before arriving. Two paralysis tics were found in Toby's ear (He was booked in to see a vet re all his inoculations but he never got a chance) causing his death.
We went straight to the vet and found him lying on a fleece looking so helpless Oh god i can't describe how emotional i felt, just started crying my eye's out. I know in the big scheme of things a dog's death doesn't mean that much but he mean't the world to us and he was MY boy.
Our three girls have just got home from school and i've had to tell them what happened, they are completely devastated.
Thankyou all for your help and kind words it really mean't so much to us.
If anyone knows of a solicitor who could relate to how we feel and hopefully make sure this NEVER happens to anyone else's animal, please contact us.
It would make us feel so much better knowing that what these people (Australian airExpress) have done will make them sit up and rethink their policies.
This is very very difficult for me to write, i've just buried my boy (Toby) in our garden and i've never cried so much, i'm still shaking.
He was found today just north of the control tower at Brisbane airport lying in the long grass. He was still breathing but unconscious, the guy who works at the tower took him straight to a vet but he died before arriving. Two paralysis tics were found in Toby's ear (He was booked in to see a vet re all his inoculations but he never got a chance) causing his death.
We went straight to the vet and found him lying on a fleece looking so helpless Oh god i can't describe how emotional i felt, just started crying my eye's out. I know in the big scheme of things a dog's death doesn't mean that much but he mean't the world to us and he was MY boy.
Our three girls have just got home from school and i've had to tell them what happened, they are completely devastated.
Thankyou all for your help and kind words it really mean't so much to us.
If anyone knows of a solicitor who could relate to how we feel and hopefully make sure this NEVER happens to anyone else's animal, please contact us.
It would make us feel so much better knowing that what these people (Australian airExpress) have done will make them sit up and rethink their policies.
Good luck to you and your family.
Sue x
Oct 23rd 2007, 10:03 am
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Re: TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
God I can't believe what they told you! scary stories? Are they thick or something? Sweet Jesus in a bikini, the evidence is there for all to read.
And isnt it funny that they said they have never heard of such a thing yet the company who dealt with Toby said 'These things happen'.
That to me suggests that this has happened before.
Jools, it might be worth copying the story from here and emailing it to them with the companys admission of 'these things happen'.
That is why I have my signature - hopefully if it stops one person using that company then it will be worth it. Feel free to copy it and have it in your own guys.
And isnt it funny that they said they have never heard of such a thing yet the company who dealt with Toby said 'These things happen'.
That to me suggests that this has happened before.
Jools, it might be worth copying the story from here and emailing it to them with the companys admission of 'these things happen'.
That is why I have my signature - hopefully if it stops one person using that company then it will be worth it. Feel free to copy it and have it in your own guys.
We have a springer and he is one of the family, our thoughts are with you all at this time, we really are guttered for you all at your loss.
Oct 23rd 2007, 10:28 am
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Re: TOBY'S DEAD, he was found today.
So sad to hear your horrible news. I couldn't think of anything like this happening to our 'family' dog, and I can only imagine how you must feel.
