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Hi everyone
We are very sad to announce that Duke Holey has passed on and gone to a better place where there is never any hardship and pain. If you all remember, he was the severely malnourished dog back in Dec 03 that had a massive rotting mass of flesh around his mouth due to probably a fight that led to the infection around his mouth (see this link http://www.asdsingapore.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=479&Itemid=40)

Many of you responded generously and that has enabled him to get the best treatment and nutrition. Some of you even came to see him

In the 2 years or so that he was with us, he blossomed into a handsome, strapping old lad, and was content to spend his days in quiet comfort. (see attached pic)  He was a friendly, affectionate and independent dog who was always wagging his tail whenever he saw a human being, such is his beautiful nature. And underneath that calm demeanor was that steely survivor instinct. He is the only ASD dog known to have survived a red blood cell count of 8 when his immune system failed, a normal dog's count is 37. Those below 15 or so never survive more than a day or 2 ...

But in the last 2 weeks or so, he started losing weight and his sight and we knew it was inevitable as we estimated he was at least 10-12 years old. His vet visit was already planned but on Wednesday night, he suddenly collasped and started vomitting and had severe diarrhea. We rushed down to his foster home to tend to him and he opened his eyes to look at us before he passed on minutes later ...

We are really sad that he had such a hard life and hoped at least for that last 2 years of his life, he experienced the love, warmth and kindness that all dogs should experience. In return he has taught us many things, the value of life, of things which really matter, unconditional love, appreciation of the simple things in life, qualities which all dogs have, and which we humans lack so much ...

We want to thank everyone who has helped Duke in so many ways and for believing in him and for giving him that second chance, without which he would just be another statistic

We know you are in paradise now, Duke, where each and everyday is filled with love and warmth till the end of eternity ...