Maddie & Rudder
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Sarah Gordinier | UGC Creator :
As a veterinary nurse working an emergency medicine, I’ve never had anyone regret letting them go on a good day, but I’ve had plenty wish they didn’t wait as long as they did. You know him best know, you will know when it’s time. Sending you all the love 💛
2026-10-01 23:20:08
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No, absolutely not.🌳 :
Thank you so much for making this content. Every post is a master’s class in navigating cancer in a pet. Your ability to communicate your thought process and knowledge is helping so many pet owners.🫶
2026-10-01 23:48:52
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Fletcher 🐾 :
maddy, rudder has known to trust you his entire life. now trust yourself ❣️hugs & peace
2026-10-01 23:57:08
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Sarah T :
I just lost my dog due to a splenic mass last week. I work in vet med. She had no signs until she didn’t eat her dinner one night, but ate her breakfast, took her into work with me in the morning, and she was gone a few hours later. X-rays looked fine, didn’t look like anything spread so we went ahead with surgery. She was in surgery less than 20 mins and my coworker came and got me, I went into the OR and the dr had blood all over her hands and said, it’s cancer, and it’s everywhere. She has 1-2 months to live. As I was trying to process that, a minute later another doctor came in saying she was bleeding out and they couldn’t stop it. I can’t stop reliving it. I wish I got the chance to let her go on a good day. I prayed to god for years to let her say be peaceful and at home but I guess he didn’t listen. She just had a dental done in July and bloodwork was perfect. There were zero signs. It was the most traumatic event in my life and I will never get over it. It’s even worse that I happened at my place of work, where I have to walk those hallways every day. See the same people. Sorry I’m venting. All to say, let him go on a good day. I’m sorry you’re going through this.
2026-10-02 01:08:35
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Dee-Dee :
I have always said “If one us has to suffer, it will be me” and I have had to make good on that promise 2 heartbreaking times. It is so painful. This is what you are doing. You are choosing to suffer instead of Rudder. Thinking of you ❤️
2026-10-02 12:52:48
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Tara and Brittany🌈 :
As a vet tech myself, I always respect those who respect their pets wellbeing over their own. We owe it to them to give them a beautiful life from start to finish. Even working in vet med, I’ve had to make calls on my own pet and sometimes wondered if I was too soon or too late. I’ve always been grateful when I see people coming in for their dogs last day and they tell me how they spent their last day with their best friend before we proceed. There’s often too many experiences when instead I’m looking at someone who’s begging for help to save their pet because they didn’t get to have their good last days. Both are hard but one carries the biggest regret. Regardless, neither are easy. You’ll know when it’s time, you just have to be ready to accept it❤️🩹
2026-10-11 18:13:04
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oatmilk37 :
hey Maddy! I lost my previous dog to cancer where it was also in her spleen. We made the decision to euthanise her, because of a desire to protect her from passing away from it rupturing. It was so painful but now, a few years on, I am so thankful I made that choice. I remember as soon as it was done, feeling such gratitude that I had been able to protect her. All I ever wanted was for her to be happy and safe. Sending so much love to you and to Rudder. He is so lucky to have you and I'm sorry you have to face this.
2026-10-01 22:55:48
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brookie.beee :
I’m so sorry. It’s so heartbreaking to have to make that decision.
2026-10-01 22:53:10
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M Wheeler ✅ :
Although my heart is absolutely breaking for you, Maddie. I’m so proud of you for always putting him first, no matter your emotions about it. He’s so so so lucky to have you [Red heart]
2026-10-01 22:47:09
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teckeltrouble :
Honoring our pets is also giving them the respect and dignity to leave feeling the love and being surrounded by everyone he loves in softness and calm ❤️you'll never regret doing what your heart is telling you to!
2026-10-09 20:03:38
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daniellezins1897 :
I worked in vet med and can confidently say that a day, week, or even a month too early is better than a second to late. Bless you for letting him go with dignity when you make that decision. You’ve given him SO much. Rudder is so lucky to have such an incredible owner like you. Remember to take care of yourself too. Sending positive vibes!
2026-10-01 23:25:02
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Ncoutu :
When I was overwhelmed with my first puppy, you and Rudder’s videos helped me SO much. He’s so lucky to have you as his momma and to have lifted the most special life. 🤍 sending so much love and light.
2026-10-01 23:57:08
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Kales :
Anticipatory grief is so incredibly hard. You’re seen and and your love for rudder is known. Thinking of y’all 💜
2026-10-03 02:28:18
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Chrystal Cameron :
As a vet tech it is so much easier to say good bye on a good day than it is on a bad day… You have given Rudder such an amazing life. He is so deeply loved ♥️♥️
2026-10-02 01:29:31
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andreakish :
As evident by all the comments, you are not alone. You have a large group of people supporting you from afar.So many of us have had to make this heartbreaking decision. We empathize and understand. 💔
2026-10-01 23:05:38
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hope :
💕 sending you and Rudder love. You are making the right choice, even though it’s breaking your heart
2026-10-01 22:43:55
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spoooookyetsywitch :
i’m so sorry. your love for him radiates through the screen ❤️
2026-10-01 23:40:23
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Ashley :
We were told with our shepherd that it’s better to let her walk in herself then for us to have to carry her in. We lost her to a horrific nerve degeneration disease at 7 years old. I am so so sorry you’re having to go through this. 🥺
2026-10-01 22:56:56
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Ember :
better a day too soon than a moment too late. its the kindest gift we can give them.
2026-10-02 01:50:09
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Fizzgig’s Mom :
We made the decision to help our Rigby (also an ESS) go on a Wednesday but gave ourselves the weekend to say goodbye and spoil him. Unfortunately we had to make an emergency appt that weekend to send him over the bridge. I regret it every day that we didn’t give him peace sooner. I am so sorry you have to make this decision and I hope you know he is living a wonderful life, all because of you 💖
2026-10-01 23:05:08
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Sarah Stone :
Our black lab was being treated for a disease that is supposed to be “curable” and she was so happy literally up until her last day. That day was super traumatic and I wish she didn’t have to go through that. It felt like we were exactly one day too late.
2026-10-01 23:54:34
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Jesshargo 🐾 :
im so sorry maddie. he’s had an amazing life with you and you have done right by him. your one amazing dog owner ❤️
2026-10-01 22:39:58
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🌟⚓️ 🎀 Viviane 🎀 ⚓️🌟 :
Thinking about you and sweet Rudder ♥️♥️♥️
2026-10-01 22:40:17
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tia :
i’m so so sorry.. i think of you guys daily 🩵
2026-10-01 22:41:25
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Taylor :
A criticalist I worked with in a veterinary ICU told me the easiest way to make that call is to list out all of the things you’re dog loves. If they can’t do 2-3 of the top things they used to love doing, it’s time. 💕 I’m so sorry you’re having to go through this.
2026-10-04 00:01:57
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