Sorry for your traumatic loss, I have had Tervuerens' a femaile puppy from1987 -2001, bred her, kept the runt, her daughter from 1989 - 2003 traveled all over the world with them, they lived with my children since they day they were born living a full active life. Now having my new family life in the Alps with a toddler we are getting a Tervueren again. So looking forward to this, life does have its twists and turns, the due diligence on checking lineage is not so easy and honest breeders are few and far between. We pray and wish for the best.
Hello dear, I'm truly sorry to hear about your devastating loss. Watching the video today completely shattered my heart. :( May your sweet Rancho rest in peace.
I wish I knew how to tell you to deal with the loss of a Belgian. I lost my Belgian Groenendael on May 5 and am still distraught and empty feeling and indescribably lonesome for him. I had him for 12 1/2 years and was so lucky to have him with me for so long. I can tell how special Rancho was to you as he was in many ways like my dog Mocha. Ya’ll were so good with Rancho, I hope you know what a great couple you were for him to get to live with. I have had two Belgians. My first Groenendael, Loki, had idiopathic epilepsy which developed at age 7. He lived for another two years and nine months on sodium bromide everyday without seizures after the initial three grand mal seizures. These dogs are so special in every way. I really appreciate you posting the video of Rancho. Thank you so much. God bless you.
I loss my service dog 5/3/23, we were together for 8yrs. l will never be the same, I feel broken. Your video was hard to watch. I am so sorry, I really know what it feels like,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Rancho was one of the main reasons why I got my Belgian shepherd and he was always such a good role model. You and your family will be in my prayers ❤️
Heartbroken. I feel what you've been going through. It just tears you apart seeing them suffer when they have no clue what's going on, when they're just in terror and you're in terror too and you basically can do nothing but hold them and try calm them down,... it's so terribly sad. They run through their short lives way too fast. And when the time is up it's almost impossible to let them go. Still that's our last and hardest duty: To give them a peaceful release in dignity when there's no point in suffering anymore. I came across your channel recently, about the time my little Tervueren girl was born. Kaylee is 4 1/2 months now. I enjoy your films greatly and have been a Rancho fan right from the start. May you find comfort in knowing Rancho and you have been, are, and will be an inspiration for many people and he will live on in these lovely films for all of us for years to come. My deepest sympathies and loads of love from Berlin.
To loose a pet is never easy, no matter the circumstances, it's the only we can give them when they've given us so much. Run wild, free and whole again at Rainbow Bridge Rancho until you see your mum and dad again. He will always be with you though, carry him in your hearts x
So sorry, I have felt that pain too. You can be proud you did everything possible to give him a nice life. If you take another one, have a look at breeders in Belgium. They are considered a very healthy breed here but maybe a bit more difficult to raise, a new challenge. One thing I know, a puppy softens the grief and missing him more rapidly. Have you seen the gray coloured ones?
I've been following this channel off and on for several years. You guys are the reason I decided a Belgian Tervuren was right for me. I had to put my cat to sleep August 25th of this year, just over a month ago, due to hemangiosarcoma, a very rare type of cancer in felines. We did a surgery to remove the tumor but sadly it had affected her deeply from the inside, being a blood cancer, and we were giving a poor prognosis. She was diagnosed in June and passed only 2 months later. She was only 8 so I fully understand what it's to like to lose them so young, it feels like you have been robbed of a life together. I cried every day for 3 weeks and am only just now getting to where I can look at cat pictures and not immediately break down. I still don't have it in me to take down her towers or food bowls just yet. I am so sorry to hear about Rancho. He won the hearts of so many people all over the world. There is no trick to handling grief, no shortcut or path around it, no combination of letters and words to make it go away. But it does get better, slowly, one day at a time. Eventually it fades, and while you'll always miss Rancho, you'll eventually be able to think of all the good memories and smile rather than cry. 💕
So sorry for your loss. You guys are such wonderful fur parents to Racho. I lost my Belgian Terv 'Tesla' at 13 years and 8 months. He was diagnosed with mouth cancer in April 2024 and I had to put her down, which is the most difficult decision I ever had to make. Our fur babies are forever miss.
I am so sorry to hear about Rancho. We lost our Belgian Groenendael in the exact same way - overnight seizures of increasing frequency, and spinal problems afterwards. We also didn't go for the MRI as our Indiana was over 13 (he was a rescue and 1-3 years old when we got him), but all signs pointed to genetics as well. We did have an x-ray 2 years earlier that confirmed spinal arthritis, and we also had him on water treadmills and acupuncture. It was remarkably the same pattern as Rancho, and we had to let him go when he had two grand mal seizures in one day. He just couldn't keep going like that and was anxious all the time because of the pain. What we did was make a scrapbook of all the photos we had of him over the years, as a physical keepsake. We also got a stuffed animal that looked similar to give to our son that grew up with Indy as an older brother. I wrote a litter to him, detailing everything I could remember about our time together. The time he jumped into a pool with no idea how to get out, seeing his first goose in the yard, the time he stole 2 pounds of BBQ beef when no one was watching - he was smarter than we expected! I keep that on a shelf with his picture and collar. About a year later, we got a new German Shepherd (Tervs and Groens are rare in my country) rescue and took all of the lessons we learned with Indy to give our new family member the best start we could. Also, it was just after Indiana's death that I found this channel. Watching Rancho's life genuinely helped me through my grief. I hope that in a small way, knowing what an impact Rancho had for myself and my family after our loss helps you with yours. Thank you, Rancho.
Oh my gosh, so similar! I'm sorry you had to go through that too. So cool what you did after his passing. Thanks a lot for the support. I'm happy to hear our channel helped you through your grief.
My sweet friend I am SO incredibly sorry for your loss - I have been watching you and beautiful Rancho for a long time and adored every moment. Rancho will always be with you. Them leaving is never fair - but you were the very best momma he could ever ask for. Rest in paradise Rancho
I am seeing this video and your channel for the first time. I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a “best friend” is one of the most painful experiences. I have lost 2 of my loves, Blue & Koda within the last year. Blue, an American Bully lived until he was 14. Koda, a shepherd mix lived 12 happy years, passing in his sleep only 2 weeks ago. 😢 I have a poem to share with you that I hope brings you some peace. I will send it in a separate post. Lots of love to you & your family. 🐾❤️❤️🐾
Thank you for all of your content over the years! You inspired us to get our first Belgian shepherd. Close to a decade later, we have an entire household. Rancho is still remembered as our original inspiration - and has brought so much joy into our lives. ♥️
Oh no Petra 😢 I am absolutely heartbroken for you at the loss of dear handsome Rancho.💔 He is now running free over the rainbow 🌈 Thankyou for all the amazing wonderful memories you left us of Rancho. He had the best life with you. RIP Rancho we will miss you 😪💙💙
I am so sorry for your great loss. Rancho had a wonderful life with you , and in the end you selflessly did what was best for him. I have a Malinois who has seizures. She was a rescue and her DNA results show she had ancestors from good lines from at least one parent. Vets can't figure out why she has seizures, and like you, we declined the MRI. My girl's seizures aren't as strong as Rancho's were but they terrify me. She doesn't lose consciousness. She tries to hold her gaze on me as she convulses and she seems to take comfort that I am with her. Again, I am so sorry you lost Rancho . I lost two female Malinois in the last three years, and currently have the Malinois who has seizures and a male Tervuren. Yes, four lived with me at the same time. I still miss and grieve the two I lost. It takes years for the pain to lessen. May you find peace knowing you gave Rancho love , fun and a happy life. Big hugs to you and your family.
I am so so sorry for your loss.. I am crying, the whole day, since I found your Video this morning.. It's so hurtful to lose someone you have loved so much.. Rancho was so special and lovely.. Thank you for all the videos, that you guys shared with us.. I wish you the best. May God bless you 🙏 Lots of greets from Germany
My sincere condolences Petra! I am so sorry for your loss and I admire you and your husband for having strength to let him go at the right time. Rancho had a perfect life with you and your husband, he knew how much he was loved. I'm sure he'll be watching you and your family from above. Run free Rancho. 🌈
My sincere condolences 💐 🐾 🐕 I’m so so sorry 😭😭😭😭😭😭 You gave Rancho a great life. I hope you find a small amount of solace in that. Rancho crossed the rainbow 🌈 bridge and will always be in our hearts forever 💔 🐕
Oh dear! What a tragedy. You and he brought so much joy and humour to our lives, and it's not fair that you had to put up with so much pain and grief in return. I understand this pain. We also lost our previous Terv, Dexter at 7 years of age due to an adenocarcinoma at the base of his nose, and I was inconsolable. He was my closest friend. My advice? Find another Terv. We have had Gus now for nearly 3 years, and he has filled that desperate hole in my life that was created when we lost Dexter. These dogs have different personalities, but Gus reminds me of Dexter every day - and in a happy way. I know you have children on the way, but the love of a dog is a very different kind of love, and I've found that there's always room enough in our hearts for both. My condolences, and best wishes to you both. Your videos have been a wonderful show-casing of this sort of love. Professionally and sensitively done. Bravo!
I have followed your channel for years, and feel as though I knew Rancho personally. I’m sobbing over the loss of this radiant creature, and the pain you must be feeling. I’m so sorry for it. My Terv is 5 years old, and although she comes from seizure free lineage, the idea of it scares me to death. I’ve lost many dogs and horses in my life, and the only comfort I have found is knowing I did right by them, reminding myself that they had great love from me, and honoring them by bringing another dog into my life. All of the lessons they teach us, the tricks and the love, they pass along in us, and we then pass it along to our next dog. In that way, they stay with us forever. I am going to light a candle in memory of Rancho this evening. He shone beautifully through your eyes.
So sorry to hear of your loss. You took care of him so well. Loved watching him so much. I have a 3 year old Terv named MACEY and she looks like him. I'd still be watching your older posts in memory of him. You take care.
I can totally understand … we had 3 Belgian shepherds … all went to 14 years and we had to let them pass to their next life because of some illness the doctors said were not recoverable. Our Belgian shepherds are the most most beautiful dogs …ever. I totally feel what you feel what and your emotional pain to leave him behind . Strength and take the to mourn. Dogs are always our best friend. I am so sorry for a your loss …. Rancho forever !!
So sorry to hear about Rancho suffering with epilepsy. Your videos helped us tremendously with raising our Belgian Terv. We had no idea what we were in for but we are blessed to have her. No words can take away your sadness, but time does heal and take comfort in knowing Rancho doesn’t suffer any longer. 🙏🏼💛
We found your channel after losing our beautiful boy, Simba. He was so similar to Rancho in appearance and personality, to be honest it was your channel that helped us through the grieving process. It felt that I could tune in to your latest video and see our boy again. It still makes me well up. Rancho had the best life any dog could possibly have. He was loved so deeply, and it's clear that he repaid that many times over. I was heartbroken myself when I read that Rancho had left us, as it felt like our Simba had died twice! :( I wish you and your family the very best over the coming months. Time heals all wounds, and in the meantime you have so many happy memories to look back over with you beautiful videos. God bless you both and your growing family ❤❤
I'm just finding this out now. I never knew. My boy Tiberius is about to turn 3 he reminds me so much of Rancho, that it's hard to watch the clips of Rancho. I'm crying for your loss, I'm so very sorry!😔😭 You have your children now that fill up your life in a different way. May God bless your family. RIP sweet Rancho until you meet again. 🌈🐾🪽🥀🙏✨️
I'm so sorry to hear this news , Rancho was one of the dogs that made me want a Belgian Shepherd, Sunny's 3 now and bring me much joy. Long may Ranchos spirit live on , in all those he touched and inspired. Thank you for sharing the highs and the lows of these amazing animals.
So sorry for your loss. I am an old follower but havent been on TH-cam a lot lately. I have had several dogs but I have never been so attached to any dog like my Groenendael. I will be so devastated when he will be gone. I hope you are ok. Rancho will never be forgotten. ❤
How perfect you and Rancho were destined for each other. If it can happen once, it can happen again. Rancho has made us laugh, cry, gasp, smile and much more. I was only able to see him through here, but you were blessed by having the awesome responsibility of raising Rancho. I greatly appreciate the sharing of Rancho’s beautiful story. Rancho’s memories are a part of our story now.
Oh My Dog! Petra! No! This news breaks my heart. I had missed you guys when you were gone. You took such good care of him. All our love. I’m so sorry. I loved him. Thank you for sharing him with us. RIP Rancho 😭😭😭😢🥰🦊👍🏻 Also congratulations on your twins!
So sorry for your loss :( Came across this channel randomly and found this video. Can't even watch the video or Im gonna cry like a baby. I can't imagine your feeling. Loosing an animal is really hard and I feel your pain. Just remember that you gave him an awesome life with you.
This is the channel..We had 2 Tervs. Apollo passed unexpectedly at 11 years and 9 months. The cause is unknown, he was found dead in the yard, could be hearta attack. Terv has such a unique personality and always wants to be involved in everything. Very sweet and affectionate, and they have such great character.
So sorry for you, truly appreciate that you shared your journey with so many of us. I understand your heart break. We got our Terv almost three years ago about 17 years since we owned one. We recognize a lot of similarities between our Dashel and Rancho. They are wonderful companions and it is difficult thinking about owning one again when the one you’ve lost has given so much to you. But thank you for sharing so much with us.
Oh my heart! Just seeing this, I am so very sorry you had to release Rancho. I know how you feel, I really do. My Belgian Sheepdog Josie was epileptic. Had her first seizure just before her 7th birthday. Had a series of them even on meds. On a whim, I sent a mouth swab off to Hemopet, came back that she was sensitive to turkey. She'd been eating turkey most of her life. Changed her diet, she went seven months seizure free. The one she had was because I had a bad fall, could not get up, was down for 4.5 days and she missed doses of her meds. Afterwards thought we were back on track but over the next several months, she started refusing to eat, lost so much weight, and it was gastric carcinoma. Both this and epilepsy are far to prevalent in our beloved Belgians. More in the Tervs and Sheepdogs, I have heard less common in the Mals. My Josie died on March 24, 2024. I still randomly just start crying, I miss her so damn much. If there is a Rainbow Bridge, I hope Rancho and Josie are there waiting to reunite with us.
I was looking at your video for my Lab for tips about crate rest has lead me here so sorry for loss of your beautiful doggo friend such a young age I can see he had all the love in the world 🌈💗🐕
I am so very sorry for you're loss. Rancho had been a very lucky Dog to have had you in his life. And you were all A True Blessing For Each Other. I'm sure that Rancho is and will always be watching over you both. He would want you to be happy, and not un-happy. Take time and morn your loss. But another little one could be a good idea possibly in the future. A lot of abused and abandoned dog's need a good safe and loving home. Or possibly 2 eventually one and later another. They could also have another dog to keep each other company, when you are not home. One possibly for each and or all of you ? And twice as much love to share, Right ? Thank You for sharing sad news with us all. A great loss. Blessings to you and yours. Such Wonder Dog Parents. Take Care, Ruby.
I fell in love with Rancho. Every video always made me so happy. I could emotionally connect with him and you and I could feel your love for him. 3.5 years ago, I bought a Tervuren from a breeder that breeds the dogs to be strong and healthy (old style vs show dog). I cannot tell you how much I love this dog. A lot of his expressions and actions are similar to Rancho and when I watch a Rancho video, it almost feels like I am watching my dog. While I have not trained him to the extent you have, we still have our little games. Shiner loves to play little tricks (like take our spot on the bed if we get up) because he knows we will love on him for a minute or two before we tell him to move. Because I know the love of a Tervuren, I can imagine your pain. I am so sorry. Your video made me cry and I am so upset by this sad news. You will never replace Rancho but your heart will always be big enough to love another. I hope you can find some happiness soon and fill that awful ache. And my best wishes on your twins. Sending love from Texas. James, Christa and Shiner.
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt journey with Rancho. My husband found your channel and followed your postings religiously. We had gotten our first Terv, Tristan! He learned about Terms from you! Almost 4 years ago, Tristan started having problems with his heart. This was not in his lineage. It was much like your journey with Rancho, each day was new and different. After 6-7 months, he told us it was time. He greeted the ride to the Vet with tail wags and kisses! It is the hardest decision to take control of the life of a companion you love so much! He "ran free" of pain on his 6th birthday! That was 3-1/2 years ago. We have 3 more Tervs, but they don't replace Tristan! May your hearts be healing and filled with the happiness Rancho gave of himself!!
Hi. i was looking up some information for my son who wanted to do his presentation on my mum's dog, Isha, who looks just like your Rancho and I stumbled upon your instruction video with the 5 questions to ask before getting a Terv. Immediately after that video, this one popped up. I couldn't stop crying for the whole video. You mention you "hope" you gave him a good life.... I think you should never use these words again as it 's so obvious that you DID give him the best life there is! You have been the most caring loving dog parents any dog should have! The love between you and Rancho is so so beautiful... I grew up with a Groenendael, Odin and even after I left the house he was the main reason (sorry, mum and dad) I visited so often. He had pulled me through so many sad times in my teenager years and I couldn't hug anyone like I could hug him until my son was born. I still miss him so much as he was my best friend. They are just the most loving dogs ever. I hope the birth of the twins will comfort you and I can only advise you to get a new puppy before they're born. Some people say they don't want to "replace" their best friend so soon that they need to mourn but the new life doesn't mean you can't keep mourning.... A new puppy will never erase the memories you have of Rancho and Rancho wouldn't want you guys to be so sad especially now you're expecting another new form of life into your lives! He would lick away at you, jump all over you and urge you to be happy again just as he was all the time.... This being said I don't want to minimalise your pain whatsoever. It's the worst thing to lose somebody so close to you, who 's given you so much. Sending you love and healing...
Heartbreaking video. God bless you and your beautiful dog. I lost my dog Mordechai at age 7 in October 2021. After watching this video, I felt thankful he died from DCM, a common problem in Dobermans. His death, though it was tragic for me, didn't involve so much suffering for him. In three days it was over. Now I'm planning to get another Belgian Shepherd, but yes, the seizures are a daunting possibility. It must have been so hard, this is one of the saddest video I have ever seen.
Oh...💔💔💔 My 💗bleeds for your loss😭 I can' imagine what you've been through...😳 I jaf a Groenendael female for 14 yrs, me an my then fisncee, rescued her. One of our best decisions of our life. She was 15mnths. Lot of work, but omgoodness what a companion. Unfortunately she was run over by a car, a neighbour was not paying attention and drove over her while she was testing outside her guardian 's workshop. She was rushed to the vet, she has broken ribs and punctured lung. Even thoug we had decided to let her go later that summer due to her age, it was 💔wrenching. It's 16yrs ago, and I haven't gotten a new one. She was not breed through a licenced breeder, but she must've had the best genes. And best of all, she was allowed to be a dog, uet a part of our family. Best of luck with your twins, be sure Rancho's watching over you, and I 🤞🤞 and 🙏 you'll let us know wjen another dog comes your way... 🤞🤞It's another Belgian 😘 Sll the best from Arctic Norway 🇳🇴 💗💕💞💖✨🌟✨💖💞💕💗
I’m so sorry for your loss. Rancho was so beautiful even though we never met, you made amazing videos to share his wonderful life with us which I’m eternally grateful as Rancho was the inspiration for me to get my Belgian. His name is Butcher. Rancho will live on in you and in the wonderful memories you shared with the world.
Sending a lot of hugs and love your way ❤ ❤ I never got over loosing my Swiss Herder/German Shepherd mix, Anubis. He had came to us just 11 months old and he had problems with his digestion. He regularly suffered from diarea and had trouble gaining weight but we managed to stabilize him. He was just like Rancho, a budle of love and full of energy and life. Sometimes he was a bit down and refused to eat his meal, but he drank water and went toilet and ate his food the next day, all back to normal. The Vet said to focus on stable bowels and not so much forcing him to eat, that he's gonna be a skinny dog, and as long as he has energy and seems happy and painfree we shouldnt worry too much. One evening he was refusing to eat again, I did not think much of it since he been fine for nearly a year. We took a walk that late evening and he played in the forest, chasing sticks and engaging in tug and fetch games with me. Back home he seemed a bit uneasy so i let him lay on the floor, masaging him all over, checkign if he was in pain anywhere, but I noticed nothing and he was nearly falling asleep. So we went to bed. Next morning he barely got out of bed, but he did manage to get outside with me and go toilet. He was really really low. So when we got back indoors I let him back up in the bed. Thought about who to call to get a lift to the vet. He started wining, uneasy, so I calmed him down and let him lay next to me, stroking him. He calmed down then looked like he was falling asleep. As I patted him over his shoulder down his side, I heard him doing a long sigh.... and then... his heart stopped! I panicked, called his name, shaking him. But he was gone, he had fallen asleep and taken off to the otherland. I started to do CPR on him while calling the vet and sending a text to my mother. Got him down on the floor and kept doing CPR (chest compression and breathing for him) for 40 minutes with the vet on the phone, while not knowing my mother was waiting down stairs with the car. Then Vet told me to let go, so I did. Then I called my mother and could carry him down stairs to the car, so we could give the body to the vet. Vet told me he was already gone at that last breath when his heart stopped and that if there was a chance he would pull through, he would have because I started CPR so quickly. But his days were counted and he only got 8 years. Thoose 7 and a bit years with us we did give him everything we could. And he gave me his entire life, he helped me through a door I never knew I wanted to go through and he asked only for our love in return! He will be with me forever and I will probaly never get over missing him. He left way too soon, but I ve come to accept that I did everything that I could that morning. Even if thoose 40 minutes was hell and I was fighting so hard to get him back, I also know that he was truly gone, there is no "what if". The time with Anubis was short, intense and soooo sweet. For me, the pain of loosing him is the cost I'm willing to pay, for he gave me so much more than anyone could ever give me in a lifetime. And yes, I have got another dog now. Got her 2 months after Anubis left us. She's not replacing him, but Anubis opened a door for me that I cannot close again. I cant live a life without a dog. Life is short, play with your dog while it lasts! Thank you for your videos and this channel, and for sharing Ranchos story with us!
I only now saw this video. Words cannot express how sorry I am for you. 💕💔 For me also, Rancho and your wonderful videos were an inspiration and set our way towards getting a Belgian tervueren. Please remember you took good care of him and he had a wonderful time with you, even thought he died young. My previous dog had epilepsy, even a mild one is scary. 💗
I am so devastated to hear this tragic news. Poor, beautiful Rancho. He was so young. I really can't believe this. The loss of a beloved pet is one of life's most difficult experiences to bear. It's so unfair. I hope the life you spent with beautiful Rancho will help you to cope in your time of loss. I am so sad Rancho had to go through this. He was an amazing, extremely brave, beautiful furbaby. May his beautiful soul rest in everlasting peace. Godspeed, little, beautiful Angel, Rancho. 😪💔🐶🐾🌈💔
I'm very very sorry. I have been crying all the video long and now that I'm writing these lines I'm following crying. Now I am watching sleeping my lovely terv girl called Dolça (Sweet in catalan) because she is very very sweet and lovely. She is 9 and a half and last year she was very close to die. The vet told us that in 24h we should decide to give her euthanasia. Affortunately we were lucky and now she is healthy with us. I just can say that I enjoyed a lot watching the Rancho videos and you can feel proud and privileged to share all those years and happy moments with him. I know what you suffered because before Dolça I got a Groenendael, she had cancer, operated twice, got radio but all wasn't enough to save her and finally we had to finish her suffering and it was one of the hardest days of my life when she was gone in my arms. I felt like a killer that kill a daughter. Remember all the good thing with him, that I'm sure there are a lot. My best regards and my condolences. And I'm sure that Rancho is in the heaven watching you and playing with other angels like him
I'm so sorry for your lost 💔 it's absolutely heartbreaking. I lost my first dog, a sheltie when he was only 4 years old. It was 7 years ago and I still miss him but at least now I can think about him without crying everytime. I remember I paused studies and started a new job after he died and I had to hide in the dishwashing room beacuse sometimes the grief came over me and I couldnt stop tears from coming... After only 6 months I got a puppy, I was still sad and no one could replace my dog but the puppy helped me get the routines back and gave me other things to think about. Much love❤
I literally can’t say how sorry I am 💔! It’s taken me a couple of hours to watch the full video 😭❣️ You Absolutely made the Best decision for him❣️ I am praying for you both 🙏❣️ He could Not have had a better life❣️ Congratulations on your babies❣️ That’s such a Blessing ♥️! We are Blessed to have been able to know Rancho♥️! I lost my Legend after 12 and a half years💔 it truly was heartbreaking! I think you know how I dealt with it and what helped me his name is Tonka♥️ Seriously nothing could’ve helped me more than him♥️
Thank you so much Bonnie 🌈 We do hope it was the best decision. Great to hear Tonka helped heal your broken heart after Legend ♥️ One day, when the twins are here and we get into a routine, we'd like to do the same.
I don't think I commented before but I've enjoyed so many of your videos - Rancho was a lovely soul and it was great to see a dog so loved and well looked after. All I can say is he was a lucky guy to have you and he had a wonderful life, with you looking after him right until the end and seeing him go through his illness was obviously so hard on you. I'm typing this through tears, I have so much sympathy for you both I know the grief must be huge. But of course I also want to congratulate you on the news about the twins. I'm just some random on the internet, but I'm wishing you all well.
Im so sorry for ur loss. Im crying myself. That is totally devastating and he.was so young. You made the best decision- the deepest act of love- by thinking of him and his quality of life. Never doubt urself over that decision nor the Mri. I think he lived the most wonderful life with u 2. I have just come across ur videos and i can see what a happy dog he was. He will definitely let u know when to get a new puppy. I am truly sorry about ur loss. RIP Rancho.
I am deeply saddened by Rancho's death. That's very intense. Thank you for explaining his illness and its course. Lots of strength together in processing this great loss. Be thankful for the good time with Rancho. What a beautiful sweet dog he was. How wonderful to hear that twins are on the way! That will probably provide enough distraction and love,to give this period a place. Be strong, treasure the beautiful memories you all had with him. Take care, also from my two Tervs Fenna&Loki❤
I'm heartbroken by this news. I found your videos a few years ago and is part of the reason I ended up getting a Groenendael. Rancho was a beautiful and sweet dog and he will be missed, Thankyou for sharing him with the world.
Omg 😢😢I am sooo sorry for the loss of your family member. My girl Bella is five and had rare kidney stones removed last March 2022. The thought of losing her is unbearable. The Belgian Turv is a very special breed that bring so much joy and love to you. Bella loves my grandbabies toddlers and teens. She walked with my granddaughter as she was learning to walk. Losing a pet is losing a family member, because they are part of your family. I pray that memories of your beautiful dog will eventually ease your pain and remind you of the joy he brought you. Rancho will forever be in your ❤.
Oh Petra I am so so so sorry for your loss. Rancho and your videos have helped me tremendously with the loss of my beautiful Terv three years ago. Rancho had a wonderful life with you and I hope you can have some comfort knowing how much he enjoyed his life and how you did everything you could for him. Take good care - I know you'll miss him forever.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My friend’s Samoyed died last week. We met through her, as we have the same breed of dog. Maya was 12 and my dog, Felix, is 9. I watched your first video just this evening. The things you did with Rancho to manage his energy, were the same as I did with Felix. Then I came across this video and felt really sad. Listening to you talk is so much like hearing my friend talk leading up to the moment of having to make the final decision for Maya. So much sadness and loss is hard to bear. Her whole family cried buckets and they all went to the vet with her. She had kidney disease and had been on kidney food for a year and done really well on it and been like her old self. She went downhill very suddenly and they knew she wasn’t going to get better. She was a beautiful and much loved dog, as was Rancho. She had the best life and I know Rancho had the same from watching and listening to you all. I have so much sympathy for you. When I lost my first Samoyed to old age, followed by losing my partner, I waited over a year before deciding to find a new companion. On the day I was due to collect him, when I was still in bed and not quite awake, I felt a weight land on the end of my bed. Strange, but I knew instantly it was her (Cara). I sat up in bed saying ‘is that you, Cara.’ Of course she wasn’t there, but she was for that moment. She had always jumped on my bed in the morning on the same side and in the same way. They don’t leave us when they die. It was as if she was saying it was OK with her for me to have another dog. I felt such a weight fall from me after that. I hope my story helps.
Oh no 😢 I am so sorry about Rancho. Run free sweet baby. You brought so much joy to so many people. Thank you for sharing your life with us. We will always love you and miss you completely.
I feel so sorry for you loss guys. You did for him everything ❤️ he had beautiful life with you. I’ve been watching you guys since the beginning. I am going to miss you so much 😭 The loss is horrible. I had to put down my lovely kitten last year. It was the worst time in my life. Unfortunately time is solution. We couldn’t spend time at home because of him. We have seen him everywhere. After around half a year was better. Everything the best for you ❤
I’m so sorry for your loss. I had no idea why we hadn’t seen anything of Rancho for a while. Cousins Grace and Abbie send you their love and hugs. Run free, indeed, dear Rancho. As cousins we’re thankful there are no signs of sickness in either Grace or Abbie. Grace has her shoe obsession and Abbie inherited all the mischief in the breed 🙂.
Although I have seen many of your videos I never sent a comment. I loved them and saw how many tips Rancho and my brother's Terv shared💗💗!!! He has recently got a female Terv and both are a continuos source of joy and happiness. I do understand your pain and sorrow since I lost a 14 yo golden retriever WHO was kinder, more loyal and really a support than many people around us. All my LOVE and comprehension for you both. I do agree your comment about breeders: many of them hide those problems because of business' interests... A huge hugh 🙏🙏.
Excellent video - Rancho was beautiful. My Terv passed away in 2020 at 14. 5 yrs old due to Degenerative myelopathy of the spine. Starting around 5 yrs of age, he had what was believed to be frontal lobe seizures. Mild seizures followed by aggressive behavior to people. Luckily this was controlled with phenobarbital for the rest of his life. Sending you my best wishes as we all share your grief.
I am so sorry for the loss of such a beloved member of your family. He was a beautiful dog and you can tell he was loved and given the best life he could possibly have. Thank you for sharing Rancho with us.
He was such a beautiful, special boy! Im so sorry for your loss. Rancho is running in the forest now, waiting to be with you again. He is happy because he knows he is loved and that he is part of your heart. I will never forget Rancho and the joy your posts have given me. I have a Tev now because of Rancho and he has changed my world! Keep strong and know his heart goes on.
I just found out today that Rancho died. I'm so sorry! He was so similar to my Einstein in many ways, I enjoyed watching all of his vlogs. Einstein died in May this year at the age of 13, I know how difficult it is... Run free wonderful Rancho...
This is heartbreaking.😢 Through the video's it felt like we knew him. Thank you for sharing this story with us. This decision must have been sooo hard, knowing he wouldn't be in pain after this but not here with you anymore. Losing your dog makes you feel sick to the core for a long time. Only time makes the pain and the void bearable. We wish you luck with the twins. Big hugs from us and Tove. ❤ RIP Rancho.
I've only just found this and I have to say how sorry I am about Rancho. A few years ago I found Rancho after I got my first dog, a Tervuren mix. You guys were an inspiration to me and how to look after my dog. Your videos with him were amazing and at least you have those as memories. You gave him such a full and happy life, it was so good to see everything you did with him. Then when his health started failing, you did the best for him. I'm so sorry. Just know that you and Rancho helped me so much with my own dog.
We are heartbroken for you. Rancho was such a wonderful dog - it has always been a pleasure to watch all your adventures with him. He touched so many lives through your sharing of him. Congratulations on your twins - that is a joy. They will grow up hearing stories of him and being able to watch all your wonderful videos so will get to know him all the same. 💙🧡💛
I don't comment much.... but I just want to express my condolences. I discovered your videos a year ago soon after rescuing a year old malinois who is now a big part of my life like Rancho was to yours. Losing a dog is the most painful feeling I've ever experienced. Many of you here know. My heart aches for you.💔
I just saw this and I'm so, so sorry for your loss - I cried during this and I feel for the both of you so much. He reminds me so much of my Groenendael, who is around the same age, and I truly cannot even imagine the pain you must be going through. Epilepsy is a horrible disease in our breed and heartbreaking to deal with. I hope you find peace knowing you tried everything you could and that he is no longer in pain or having seizures. Be kind to yourselves too ❤
I’m so sorry! I cried watching the entire video. Thank you for sharing. Rancho was the sweetest dog. Watching your videos inspired me to get a Groenendael here in Brazil . I can imagine your pain. It’s like you said in the video: he had the best life and that’s comfortingl. Congratulations for the twins! I’m sure Rancho will be looking after them. ❤❤❤
So sorry for your loss, it's so heartbreaking 💔 I lost my almost 17 year old pomeranian a few months ago too after making the call to have her put to sleep (end stage kidney failure) I still cry over it most days. Losing them young or old you're never ready to say goodbye, but knowing you're able to set them free from the suffering and pain really helps. They let you know when they're ready to go and and being with them and holding them when they pass is the greatest comfort to them ❤ lots of love and healing
I remember watching the day in the life video you guys made 6 years ago and have been in love with Tervuren breed since then, I’m so sorry for your loss🧡
So sorry for your loss. I loved watching Rancho on your videos. He looked just like my beloved Belgian Tervuren Scarlet. She died in 2019, just a month short of her 14th birthday. There are no words to comfort. Only memories. Your upcoming twins will be a reminder of the powerful quote by Franz Kafka, "Everything you love will probably be lost. But in the end love returns in another way."
Sorry for your traumatic loss, I have had Tervuerens' a femaile puppy from1987 -2001, bred her, kept the runt, her daughter from 1989 - 2003 traveled all over the world with them, they lived with my children since they day they were born living a full active life. Now having my new family life in the Alps with a toddler we are getting a Tervueren again. So looking forward to this, life does have its twists and turns, the due diligence on checking lineage is not so easy and honest breeders are few and far between. We pray and wish for the best.
Hello dear, I'm truly sorry to hear about your devastating loss. Watching the video today completely shattered my heart. :( May your sweet Rancho rest in peace.
I wish I knew how to tell you to deal with the loss of a Belgian. I lost my Belgian Groenendael on May 5 and am still distraught and empty feeling and indescribably lonesome for him. I had him for 12 1/2 years and was so lucky to have him with me for so long. I can tell how special Rancho was to you as he was in many ways like my dog Mocha. Ya’ll were so good with Rancho, I hope you know what a great couple you were for him to get to live with. I have had two Belgians. My first Groenendael, Loki, had idiopathic epilepsy which developed at age 7. He lived for another two years and nine months on sodium bromide everyday without seizures after the initial three grand mal seizures. These dogs are so special in every way. I really appreciate you posting the video of Rancho. Thank you so much. God bless you.
I loss my service dog 5/3/23, we were together for 8yrs. l will never be the same, I feel broken. Your video was hard to watch. I am so sorry, I really know what it feels like,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Rancho was one of the main reasons why I got my Belgian shepherd and he was always such a good role model. You and your family will be in my prayers ❤️
Thanks so much ❤️
Heartbroken. I feel what you've been going through. It just tears you apart seeing them suffer when they have no clue what's going on, when they're just in terror and you're in terror too and you basically can do nothing but hold them and try calm them down,... it's so terribly sad.
They run through their short lives way too fast. And when the time is up it's almost impossible to let them go. Still that's our last and hardest duty: To give them a peaceful release in dignity when there's no point in suffering anymore.
I came across your channel recently, about the time my little Tervueren girl was born. Kaylee is 4 1/2 months now. I enjoy your films greatly and have been a Rancho fan right from the start.
May you find comfort in knowing Rancho and you have been, are, and will be an inspiration for many people and he will live on in these lovely films for all of us for years to come.
My deepest sympathies and loads of love from Berlin.
Thank you so much ❤️ Hugs and kisses to Kaylee.
To loose a pet is never easy, no matter the circumstances, it's the only we can give them when they've given us so much. Run wild, free and whole again at Rainbow Bridge Rancho until you see your mum and dad again. He will always be with you though, carry him in your hearts x
So sorry, I have felt that pain too. You can be proud you did everything possible to give him a nice life.
If you take another one, have a look at breeders in Belgium. They are considered a very healthy breed here but maybe a bit more difficult to raise, a new challenge. One thing I know, a puppy softens the grief and missing him more rapidly. Have you seen the gray coloured ones?
SO sorry for your loss. He was a great dog.
Thanks, my friend.
Hey! We are so sorry to hear this. I know it’s overdue - but rancho was a legend! ❤
I've been following this channel off and on for several years. You guys are the reason I decided a Belgian Tervuren was right for me.
I had to put my cat to sleep August 25th of this year, just over a month ago, due to hemangiosarcoma, a very rare type of cancer in felines. We did a surgery to remove the tumor but sadly it had affected her deeply from the inside, being a blood cancer, and we were giving a poor prognosis. She was diagnosed in June and passed only 2 months later. She was only 8 so I fully understand what it's to like to lose them so young, it feels like you have been robbed of a life together. I cried every day for 3 weeks and am only just now getting to where I can look at cat pictures and not immediately break down. I still don't have it in me to take down her towers or food bowls just yet.
I am so sorry to hear about Rancho. He won the hearts of so many people all over the world. There is no trick to handling grief, no shortcut or path around it, no combination of letters and words to make it go away. But it does get better, slowly, one day at a time. Eventually it fades, and while you'll always miss Rancho, you'll eventually be able to think of all the good memories and smile rather than cry. 💕
So sorry for your loss. You guys are such wonderful fur parents to Racho. I lost my Belgian Terv 'Tesla' at 13 years and 8 months. He was diagnosed with mouth cancer in April 2024 and I had to put her down, which is the most difficult decision I ever had to make. Our fur babies are forever miss.
I am so sorry to hear about Rancho. We lost our Belgian Groenendael in the exact same way - overnight seizures of increasing frequency, and spinal problems afterwards. We also didn't go for the MRI as our Indiana was over 13 (he was a rescue and 1-3 years old when we got him), but all signs pointed to genetics as well. We did have an x-ray 2 years earlier that confirmed spinal arthritis, and we also had him on water treadmills and acupuncture. It was remarkably the same pattern as Rancho, and we had to let him go when he had two grand mal seizures in one day. He just couldn't keep going like that and was anxious all the time because of the pain.
What we did was make a scrapbook of all the photos we had of him over the years, as a physical keepsake. We also got a stuffed animal that looked similar to give to our son that grew up with Indy as an older brother. I wrote a litter to him, detailing everything I could remember about our time together. The time he jumped into a pool with no idea how to get out, seeing his first goose in the yard, the time he stole 2 pounds of BBQ beef when no one was watching - he was smarter than we expected! I keep that on a shelf with his picture and collar. About a year later, we got a new German Shepherd (Tervs and Groens are rare in my country) rescue and took all of the lessons we learned with Indy to give our new family member the best start we could.
Also, it was just after Indiana's death that I found this channel. Watching Rancho's life genuinely helped me through my grief. I hope that in a small way, knowing what an impact Rancho had for myself and my family after our loss helps you with yours. Thank you, Rancho.
Oh my gosh, so similar! I'm sorry you had to go through that too. So cool what you did after his passing. Thanks a lot for the support. I'm happy to hear our channel helped you through your grief.
My sweet friend I am SO incredibly sorry for your loss - I have been watching you and beautiful Rancho for a long time and adored every moment. Rancho will always be with you. Them leaving is never fair - but you were the very best momma he could ever ask for. Rest in paradise Rancho
Thank you so much ❤️
I am seeing this video and your channel for the first time.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Losing a “best friend” is one of the most painful experiences.
I have lost 2 of my loves, Blue & Koda within the last year.
Blue, an American Bully lived until he was 14.
Koda, a shepherd mix lived 12 happy years, passing in his sleep only 2 weeks ago. 😢
I have a poem to share with you that I hope brings you some peace.
I will send it in a separate post. Lots of love to you & your family. 🐾❤️❤️🐾
Thank you for all of your content over the years! You inspired us to get our first Belgian shepherd. Close to a decade later, we have an entire household. Rancho is still remembered as our original inspiration - and has brought so much joy into our lives. ♥️
Oh no Petra 😢 I am absolutely heartbroken for you at the loss of dear handsome Rancho.💔 He is now running free over the rainbow 🌈 Thankyou for all the amazing wonderful memories you left us of Rancho. He had the best life with you. RIP Rancho we will miss you 😪💙💙
Thank you, Lorna 🌈
I’m so so very sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss ❤
I am so sorry for your great loss. Rancho had a wonderful life with you , and in the end you selflessly did what was best for him.
I have a Malinois who has seizures. She was a rescue and her DNA results show she had ancestors from good lines from at least one parent. Vets can't figure out why she has seizures, and like you, we declined the MRI. My girl's seizures aren't as strong as Rancho's were but they terrify me. She doesn't lose consciousness. She tries to hold her gaze on me as she convulses and she seems to take comfort that I am with her.
Again, I am so sorry you lost Rancho . I lost two female Malinois in the last three years, and currently have the Malinois who has seizures and a male Tervuren. Yes, four lived with me at the same time.
I still miss and grieve the two I lost. It takes years for the pain to lessen. May you find peace knowing you gave Rancho love , fun and a happy life. Big hugs to you and your family.
Thank you so much. 💛 I'm sorry to hear you have to deal with seizures too. It's never easy.. Hugs.
Im so sorry for your loss. Ive truly enjoyed the videos about Ranchos life.
I am so so sorry for your loss..
I am crying, the whole day, since I found your Video this morning.. It's so hurtful to lose someone you have loved so much..
Rancho was so special and lovely..
Thank you for all the videos, that you guys shared with us..
I wish you the best.
May God bless you 🙏
Lots of greets from Germany
My sincere condolences Petra!
I am so sorry for your loss and I admire you and your husband for having strength to let him go at the right time.
Rancho had a perfect life with you and your husband, he knew how much he was loved.
I'm sure he'll be watching you and your family from above. Run free Rancho. 🌈
My sincere condolences 💐 🐾 🐕
I’m so so sorry 😭😭😭😭😭😭
You gave Rancho a great life. I hope you find a small amount of solace in that. Rancho crossed the rainbow 🌈 bridge and will always be in our hearts forever 💔 🐕
Thanks so much, my friend ❤️
Oh dear! What a tragedy. You and he brought so much joy and humour to our lives, and it's not fair that you had to put up with so much pain and grief in return. I understand this pain. We also lost our previous Terv, Dexter at 7 years of age due to an adenocarcinoma at the base of his nose, and I was inconsolable. He was my closest friend. My advice? Find another Terv. We have had Gus now for nearly 3 years, and he has filled that desperate hole in my life that was created when we lost Dexter. These dogs have different personalities, but Gus reminds me of Dexter every day - and in a happy way. I know you have children on the way, but the love of a dog is a very different kind of love, and I've found that there's always room enough in our hearts for both. My condolences, and best wishes to you both. Your videos have been a wonderful show-casing of this sort of love. Professionally and sensitively done. Bravo!
Rancho's legacy will always be remembered. We now live with a wonderful tervuren thanks to rancho's marvelous personnality. All my condolecenses
I'm happy to hear that. And thank you so much 💛
I have followed your channel for years, and feel as though I knew Rancho personally. I’m sobbing over the loss of this radiant creature, and the pain you must be feeling. I’m so sorry for it. My Terv is 5 years old, and although she comes from seizure free lineage, the idea of it scares me to death. I’ve lost many dogs and horses in my life, and the only comfort I have found is knowing I did right by them, reminding myself that they had great love from me, and honoring them by bringing another dog into my life. All of the lessons they teach us, the tricks and the love, they pass along in us, and we then pass it along to our next dog. In that way, they stay with us forever.
I am going to light a candle in memory of Rancho this evening. He shone beautifully through your eyes.
Thank you so much ❤️
So sorry to hear of your loss. You took care of him so well. Loved watching him so much. I have a 3 year old Terv named MACEY and she looks like him. I'd still be watching your older posts in memory of him. You take care.
Thanks so much 🌈
Awww I’m sooo sorry
I can totally understand … we had 3 Belgian shepherds … all went to 14 years and we had to let them pass to their next life because of some illness the doctors said were not recoverable. Our Belgian shepherds are the most most beautiful dogs …ever. I totally feel what you feel what and your emotional pain to leave him behind . Strength and take the to mourn. Dogs are always our best friend. I am so sorry for a your loss …. Rancho forever !!
My deepest condolences on the loss of our precious fur baby ❤
So sorry to hear about Rancho suffering with epilepsy. Your videos helped us tremendously with raising our Belgian Terv. We had no idea what we were in for but we are blessed to have her. No words can take away your sadness, but time does heal and take comfort in knowing Rancho doesn’t suffer any longer. 🙏🏼💛
Thank you very much 💛
We found your channel after losing our beautiful boy, Simba. He was so similar to Rancho in appearance and personality, to be honest it was your channel that helped us through the grieving process. It felt that I could tune in to your latest video and see our boy again. It still makes me well up. Rancho had the best life any dog could possibly have. He was loved so deeply, and it's clear that he repaid that many times over. I was heartbroken myself when I read that Rancho had left us, as it felt like our Simba had died twice! :( I wish you and your family the very best over the coming months. Time heals all wounds, and in the meantime you have so many happy memories to look back over with you beautiful videos. God bless you both and your growing family ❤❤
Thank you so much 🌈
I'm just finding this out now.
I never knew. My boy Tiberius is about to turn 3 he reminds me so much of Rancho, that it's hard to watch the clips of Rancho.
I'm crying for your loss, I'm so very sorry!😔😭
You have your children now that fill up your life in a different way.
May God bless your family.
RIP sweet Rancho until you meet again.
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I'm so sorry to hear this news , Rancho was one of the dogs that made me want a Belgian Shepherd, Sunny's 3 now and bring me much joy. Long may Ranchos spirit live on , in all those he touched and inspired. Thank you for sharing the highs and the lows of these amazing animals.
Thank you ❤️
So sorry for your loss. I am an old follower but havent been on TH-cam a lot lately.
I have had several dogs but I have never been so attached to any dog like my Groenendael.
I will be so devastated when he will be gone.
I hope you are ok.
Rancho will never be forgotten.
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How perfect you and Rancho were destined for each other. If it can happen once, it can happen again. Rancho has made us laugh, cry, gasp, smile and much more. I was only able to see him through here, but you were blessed by having the awesome responsibility of raising Rancho.
I greatly appreciate the sharing of Rancho’s beautiful story. Rancho’s memories are a part of our story now.
Thank you 🤍🤍🤍
Oh My Dog! Petra! No! This news breaks my heart. I had missed you guys when you were gone. You took such good care of him. All our love. I’m so sorry. I loved him. Thank you for sharing him with us. RIP Rancho 😭😭😭😢🥰🦊👍🏻 Also congratulations on your twins!
Thanks so much, my friend 🌈
@@ranchothedog you are welcome. He was such a great dog! I will miss him. I missed him before when you weren’t on too. Rancho Forever!🌈 ❤️🫶🙏🥰🦊
This video made me hug and kiss and spend more time with my Nacho. He looks so much like Rancho.
awww ♡
Sending you so much love and healing.
Thank you 🙏
So sorry for your loss :( Came across this channel randomly and found this video. Can't even watch the video or Im gonna cry like a baby. I can't imagine your feeling. Loosing an animal is really hard and I feel your pain. Just remember that you gave him an awesome life with you.
Our deepest condolences to your family in the loss of your dearest,beautiful boy,Rancho. 🌈🐾💕🐾
Thank you so much ♡
This is the channel..We had 2 Tervs. Apollo passed unexpectedly at 11 years and 9 months. The cause is unknown, he was found dead in the yard, could be hearta attack. Terv has such a unique personality and always wants to be involved in everything. Very sweet and affectionate, and they have such great character.
So sorry for you, truly appreciate that you shared your journey with so many of us. I understand your heart break. We got our Terv almost three years ago about 17 years since we owned one. We recognize a lot of similarities between our Dashel and Rancho. They are wonderful companions and it is difficult thinking about owning one again when the one you’ve lost has given so much to you. But thank you for sharing so much with us.
Oh my heart! Just seeing this, I am so very sorry you had to release Rancho. I know how you feel, I really do. My Belgian Sheepdog Josie was epileptic. Had her first seizure just before her 7th birthday. Had a series of them even on meds. On a whim, I sent a mouth swab off to Hemopet, came back that she was sensitive to turkey. She'd been eating turkey most of her life. Changed her diet, she went seven months seizure free. The one she had was because I had a bad fall, could not get up, was down for 4.5 days and she missed doses of her meds. Afterwards thought we were back on track but over the next several months, she started refusing to eat, lost so much weight, and it was gastric carcinoma. Both this and epilepsy are far to prevalent in our beloved Belgians. More in the Tervs and Sheepdogs, I have heard less common in the Mals. My Josie died on March 24, 2024. I still randomly just start crying, I miss her so damn much. If there is a Rainbow Bridge, I hope Rancho and Josie are there waiting to reunite with us.
I was looking at your video for my Lab for tips about crate rest has lead me here so sorry for loss of your beautiful doggo friend such a young age I can see he had all the love in the world 🌈💗🐕
I am so so so sorry for your loss! Rancho was a beautiful doggie, he is heaven watching over you now ❤
Thank you ❤️
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Thank you for sharing something so intimate
I am so very sorry for you're loss. Rancho had been a very lucky Dog to have had you in his life. And you were all A True Blessing For Each Other. I'm sure that Rancho is and will always be watching over you both. He would want you to be happy, and not un-happy. Take time and morn your loss. But another little one could be a good idea possibly in the future. A lot of abused and abandoned dog's need a good safe and loving home. Or possibly 2 eventually one and later another. They could also have another dog to keep each other company, when you are not home. One possibly for each and or all of you ? And twice as much love to share, Right ? Thank You for sharing sad news with us all. A great loss. Blessings to you and yours. Such Wonder Dog Parents. Take Care, Ruby.
I fell in love with Rancho. Every video always made me so happy. I could emotionally connect with him and you and I could feel your love for him. 3.5 years ago, I bought a Tervuren from a breeder that breeds the dogs to be strong and healthy (old style vs show dog). I cannot tell you how much I love this dog. A lot of his expressions and actions are similar to Rancho and when I watch a Rancho video, it almost feels like I am watching my dog. While I have not trained him to the extent you have, we still have our little games. Shiner loves to play little tricks (like take our spot on the bed if we get up) because he knows we will love on him for a minute or two before we tell him to move. Because I know the love of a Tervuren, I can imagine your pain. I am so sorry. Your video made me cry and I am so upset by this sad news. You will never replace Rancho but your heart will always be big enough to love another. I hope you can find some happiness soon and fill that awful ache. And my best wishes on your twins. Sending love from Texas. James, Christa and Shiner.
Thanks so much James, Christa and Shiner ♡♡♡
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt journey with Rancho. My husband found your channel and followed your postings religiously. We had gotten our first Terv, Tristan! He learned about Terms from you! Almost 4 years ago, Tristan started having problems with his heart. This was not in his lineage. It was much like your journey with Rancho, each day was new and different. After 6-7 months, he told us it was time. He greeted the ride to the Vet with tail wags and kisses! It is the hardest decision to take control of the life of a companion you love so much! He "ran free" of pain on his 6th birthday! That was 3-1/2 years ago. We have 3 more Tervs, but they don't replace Tristan! May your hearts be healing and filled with the happiness Rancho gave of himself!!
Hi. i was looking up some information for my son who wanted to do his presentation on my mum's dog, Isha, who looks just like your Rancho and I stumbled upon your instruction video with the 5 questions to ask before getting a Terv. Immediately after that video, this one popped up. I couldn't stop crying for the whole video. You mention you "hope" you gave him a good life.... I think you should never use these words again as it 's so obvious that you DID give him the best life there is! You have been the most caring loving dog parents any dog should have! The love between you and Rancho is so so beautiful... I grew up with a Groenendael, Odin and even after I left the house he was the main reason (sorry, mum and dad) I visited so often. He had pulled me through so many sad times in my teenager years and I couldn't hug anyone like I could hug him until my son was born. I still miss him so much as he was my best friend. They are just the most loving dogs ever. I hope the birth of the twins will comfort you and I can only advise you to get a new puppy before they're born. Some people say they don't want to "replace" their best friend so soon that they need to mourn but the new life doesn't mean you can't keep mourning.... A new puppy will never erase the memories you have of Rancho and Rancho wouldn't want you guys to be so sad especially now you're expecting another new form of life into your lives! He would lick away at you, jump all over you and urge you to be happy again just as he was all the time.... This being said I don't want to minimalise your pain whatsoever. It's the worst thing to lose somebody so close to you, who 's given you so much. Sending you love and healing...
Heartbreaking video. God bless you and your beautiful dog. I lost my dog Mordechai at age 7 in October 2021. After watching this video, I felt thankful he died from DCM, a common problem in Dobermans. His death, though it was tragic for me, didn't involve so much suffering for him. In three days it was over. Now I'm planning to get another Belgian Shepherd, but yes, the seizures are a daunting possibility. It must have been so hard, this is one of the saddest video I have ever seen.
So sorry, that is just so sad... I've seen so many of Rancho's videos, such a good dog. Rest in peace.
Thank you 🌈
Oh...💔💔💔
My 💗bleeds for your loss😭
I can' imagine what you've been through...😳
I jaf a Groenendael female for 14 yrs, me an my then fisncee, rescued her. One of our best decisions of our life. She was 15mnths.
Lot of work, but omgoodness what a companion.
Unfortunately she was run over by a car, a neighbour was not paying attention and drove over her while she was testing outside her guardian 's workshop. She was rushed to the vet, she has broken ribs and punctured lung. Even thoug we had decided to let her go later that summer due to her age, it was 💔wrenching.
It's 16yrs ago, and I haven't gotten a new one.
She was not breed through a licenced breeder, but she must've had the best genes.
And best of all, she was allowed to be a dog, uet a part of our family.
Best of luck with your twins, be sure Rancho's watching over you, and I 🤞🤞 and 🙏 you'll let us know wjen another dog comes your way...
🤞🤞It's another Belgian 😘
Sll the best from Arctic Norway 🇳🇴
💗💕💞💖✨🌟✨💖💞💕💗
I’m so sorry for your loss. Rancho was so beautiful even though we never met, you made amazing videos to share his wonderful life with us which I’m eternally grateful as Rancho was the inspiration for me to get my Belgian. His name is Butcher. Rancho will live on in you and in the wonderful memories you shared with the world.
Sending a lot of hugs and love your way ❤ ❤
I never got over loosing my Swiss Herder/German Shepherd mix, Anubis. He had came to us just 11 months old and he had problems with his digestion. He regularly suffered from diarea and had trouble gaining weight but we managed to stabilize him. He was just like Rancho, a budle of love and full of energy and life. Sometimes he was a bit down and refused to eat his meal, but he drank water and went toilet and ate his food the next day, all back to normal. The Vet said to focus on stable bowels and not so much forcing him to eat, that he's gonna be a skinny dog, and as long as he has energy and seems happy and painfree we shouldnt worry too much. One evening he was refusing to eat again, I did not think much of it since he been fine for nearly a year. We took a walk that late evening and he played in the forest, chasing sticks and engaging in tug and fetch games with me. Back home he seemed a bit uneasy so i let him lay on the floor, masaging him all over, checkign if he was in pain anywhere, but I noticed nothing and he was nearly falling asleep. So we went to bed. Next morning he barely got out of bed, but he did manage to get outside with me and go toilet. He was really really low. So when we got back indoors I let him back up in the bed. Thought about who to call to get a lift to the vet. He started wining, uneasy, so I calmed him down and let him lay next to me, stroking him. He calmed down then looked like he was falling asleep. As I patted him over his shoulder down his side, I heard him doing a long sigh.... and then... his heart stopped! I panicked, called his name, shaking him. But he was gone, he had fallen asleep and taken off to the otherland.
I started to do CPR on him while calling the vet and sending a text to my mother. Got him down on the floor and kept doing CPR (chest compression and breathing for him) for 40 minutes with the vet on the phone, while not knowing my mother was waiting down stairs with the car. Then Vet told me to let go, so I did. Then I called my mother and could carry him down stairs to the car, so we could give the body to the vet. Vet told me he was already gone at that last breath when his heart stopped and that if there was a chance he would pull through, he would have because I started CPR so quickly. But his days were counted and he only got 8 years. Thoose 7 and a bit years with us we did give him everything we could. And he gave me his entire life, he helped me through a door I never knew I wanted to go through and he asked only for our love in return! He will be with me forever and I will probaly never get over missing him. He left way too soon, but I ve come to accept that I did everything that I could that morning. Even if thoose 40 minutes was hell and I was fighting so hard to get him back, I also know that he was truly gone, there is no "what if".
The time with Anubis was short, intense and soooo sweet. For me, the pain of loosing him is the cost I'm willing to pay, for he gave me so much more than anyone could ever give me in a lifetime.
And yes, I have got another dog now. Got her 2 months after Anubis left us. She's not replacing him, but Anubis opened a door for me that I cannot close again. I cant live a life without a dog. Life is short, play with your dog while it lasts!
Thank you for your videos and this channel, and for sharing Ranchos story with us!
I only now saw this video. Words cannot express how sorry I am for you. 💕💔 For me also, Rancho and your wonderful videos were an inspiration and set our way towards getting a Belgian tervueren. Please remember you took good care of him and he had a wonderful time with you, even thought he died young. My previous dog had epilepsy, even a mild one is scary. 💗
I am so devastated to hear this tragic news. Poor, beautiful Rancho. He was so young. I really can't believe this. The loss of a beloved pet is one of life's most difficult experiences to bear. It's so unfair. I hope the life you spent with beautiful Rancho will help you to cope in your time of loss. I am so sad Rancho had to go through this. He was an amazing, extremely brave, beautiful furbaby. May his beautiful soul rest in everlasting peace. Godspeed, little, beautiful Angel, Rancho. 😪💔🐶🐾🌈💔
Now an angel looking over you = ) Surely had a happy life with you! RIP Rancho
We hope so 🌈 Thanks so much.
I'm very very sorry. I have been crying all the video long and now that I'm writing these lines I'm following crying. Now I am watching sleeping my lovely terv girl called Dolça (Sweet in catalan) because she is very very sweet and lovely. She is 9 and a half and last year she was very close to die. The vet told us that in 24h we should decide to give her euthanasia. Affortunately we were lucky and now she is healthy with us. I just can say that I enjoyed a lot watching the Rancho videos and you can feel proud and privileged to share all those years and happy moments with him. I know what you suffered because before Dolça I got a Groenendael, she had cancer, operated twice, got radio but all wasn't enough to save her and finally we had to finish her suffering and it was one of the hardest days of my life when she was gone in my arms. I felt like a killer that kill a daughter. Remember all the good thing with him, that I'm sure there are a lot. My best regards and my condolences. And I'm sure that Rancho is in the heaven watching you and playing with other angels like him
I'm so sorry for your lost 💔 it's absolutely heartbreaking. I lost my first dog, a sheltie when he was only 4 years old. It was 7 years ago and I still miss him but at least now I can think about him without crying everytime. I remember I paused studies and started a new job after he died and I had to hide in the dishwashing room beacuse sometimes the grief came over me and I couldnt stop tears from coming... After only 6 months I got a puppy, I was still sad and no one could replace my dog but the puppy helped me get the routines back and gave me other things to think about. Much love❤
Thank you 🌈 I'm sorry to hear about your sheltie. 💔
I literally can’t say how sorry I am 💔! It’s taken me a couple of hours to watch the full video 😭❣️ You Absolutely made the Best decision for him❣️ I am praying for you both 🙏❣️ He could Not have had a better life❣️ Congratulations on your babies❣️ That’s such a Blessing ♥️! We are Blessed to have been able to know Rancho♥️! I lost my Legend after 12 and a half years💔 it truly was heartbreaking! I think you know how I dealt with it and what helped me his name is Tonka♥️ Seriously nothing could’ve helped me more than him♥️
I got to know Rancho through your channel Bonnie. I am heartbroken 💔
@@lornamackenzie343 ♥️
Thank you so much Bonnie 🌈 We do hope it was the best decision. Great to hear Tonka helped heal your broken heart after Legend ♥️ One day, when the twins are here and we get into a routine, we'd like to do the same.
I don't think I commented before but I've enjoyed so many of your videos - Rancho was a lovely soul and it was great to see a dog so loved and well looked after. All I can say is he was a lucky guy to have you and he had a wonderful life, with you looking after him right until the end and seeing him go through his illness was obviously so hard on you. I'm typing this through tears, I have so much sympathy for you both I know the grief must be huge. But of course I also want to congratulate you on the news about the twins. I'm just some random on the internet, but I'm wishing you all well.
Thank you so much ❤
Im so sorry for ur loss. Im crying myself. That is totally devastating and he.was so young. You made the best decision- the deepest act of love- by thinking of him and his quality of life. Never doubt urself over that decision nor the Mri. I think he lived the most wonderful life with u 2. I have just come across ur videos and i can see what a happy dog he was. He will definitely let u know when to get a new puppy. I am truly sorry about ur loss. RIP Rancho.
I am so sorry for your loss, you gave him an amazing life & Rancho will always be with you
I am deeply saddened by Rancho's death. That's very intense. Thank you for explaining his illness and its course. Lots of strength together in processing this great loss. Be thankful for the good time with Rancho. What a beautiful sweet dog he was. How wonderful to hear that twins are on the way! That will probably provide enough distraction and love,to give this period a place.
Be strong, treasure the beautiful memories you all had with him.
Take care, also from my two Tervs Fenna&Loki❤
Thanks so much, friend ❤ Kisses to your dogs.
I'm heartbroken by this news. I found your videos a few years ago and is part of the reason I ended up getting a Groenendael. Rancho was a beautiful and sweet dog and he will be missed, Thankyou for sharing him with the world.
Thanks so much.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is.
Thank you
Hi Just wanted to pass condolences about Rancho. So glad that you're expecting twins. I'm sure that your new puppy will bond with those babies. PEACE
Omg 😢😢I am sooo sorry for the loss of your family member. My girl Bella is five and had rare kidney stones removed last March 2022. The thought of losing her is unbearable. The Belgian Turv is a very special breed that bring so much joy and love to you. Bella loves my grandbabies toddlers and teens. She walked with my granddaughter as she was learning to walk. Losing a pet is losing a family member, because they are part of your family. I pray that memories of your beautiful dog will eventually ease your pain and remind you of the joy he brought you. Rancho will forever be in your ❤.
Thanks so much 🌈 Kisses to Bella
Oh Petra I am so so so sorry for your loss. Rancho and your videos have helped me tremendously with the loss of my beautiful Terv three years ago. Rancho had a wonderful life with you and I hope you can have some comfort knowing how much he enjoyed his life and how you did everything you could for him. Take good care - I know you'll miss him forever.
Thank you so much 🙏
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My friend’s Samoyed died last week. We met through her, as we have the same breed of dog. Maya was 12 and my dog, Felix, is 9. I watched your first video just this evening. The things you did with Rancho to manage his energy, were the same as I did with Felix. Then I came across this video and felt really sad. Listening to you talk is so much like hearing my friend talk leading up to the moment of having to make the final decision for Maya. So much sadness and loss is hard to bear. Her whole family cried buckets and they all went to the vet with her. She had kidney disease and had been on kidney food for a year and done really well on it and been like her old self. She went downhill very suddenly and they knew she wasn’t going to get better. She was a beautiful and much loved dog, as was Rancho. She had the best life and I know Rancho had the same from watching and listening to you all. I have so much sympathy for you.
When I lost my first Samoyed to old age, followed by losing my partner, I waited over a year before deciding to find a new companion. On the day I was due to collect him, when I was still in bed and not quite awake, I felt a weight land on the end of my bed. Strange, but I knew instantly it was her (Cara). I sat up in bed saying ‘is that you, Cara.’ Of course she wasn’t there, but she was for that moment. She had always jumped on my bed in the morning on the same side and in the same way. They don’t leave us when they die. It was as if she was saying it was OK with her for me to have another dog. I felt such a weight fall from me after that. I hope my story helps.
Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear this. You are in our prayers. ❤❤❤
Only time will ease the pain. We have lost several dogs over the years and certain triggers can still bring tears to my eyes.
Thank you 💛
Oh no 😢 I am so sorry about Rancho. Run free sweet baby. You brought so much joy to so many people. Thank you for sharing your life with us. We will always love you and miss you completely.
Thank you so much, auntie Prisilla ❤
@@ranchothedog You're welcome
I'm so sorry, it breaks by heart.
Praying for comfort for you. ❤
I feel so sorry for you loss guys. You did for him everything ❤️ he had beautiful life with you.
I’ve been watching you guys since the beginning. I am going to miss you so much 😭
The loss is horrible. I had to put down my lovely kitten last year. It was the worst time in my life. Unfortunately time is solution. We couldn’t spend time at home because of him. We have seen him everywhere. After around half a year was better.
Everything the best for you ❤
🙏Im sorry for your loss! I was shocked😢 Thank you for sharing Rancho, high talented, great dog! Youre wonderful human parent to him! 🐺🙏❤
Thank you, Josefina ❤
I’m so sorry for your loss. I had no idea why we hadn’t seen anything of Rancho for a while. Cousins Grace and Abbie send you their love and hugs. Run free, indeed, dear Rancho. As cousins we’re thankful there are no signs of sickness in either Grace or Abbie. Grace has her shoe obsession and Abbie inherited all the mischief in the breed 🙂.
Thanks a lot, Nigel 💛 Hugs and kisses to the girls. I'm glad they're doing well.
Although I have seen many of your videos I never sent a comment.
I loved them and saw how many tips Rancho and my brother's Terv shared💗💗!!!
He has recently got a female Terv and both are a continuos source of joy and happiness.
I do understand your pain and sorrow since I lost a 14 yo golden retriever WHO was kinder, more loyal and really a support than many people around us.
All my LOVE and comprehension for you both.
I do agree your comment about breeders: many of them hide those problems because of business' interests...
A huge hugh 🙏🙏.
Thanks so much ❤️🖤🌈
Excellent video - Rancho was beautiful. My Terv passed away in 2020 at 14. 5 yrs old due to Degenerative myelopathy of the spine. Starting around 5 yrs of age, he had what was believed to be frontal lobe seizures. Mild seizures followed by aggressive behavior to people. Luckily this was controlled with phenobarbital for the rest of his life. Sending you my best wishes as we all share your grief.
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. ❤️ Thank you 🙏
I am so sorry for the loss of such a beloved member of your family. He was a beautiful dog and you can tell he was loved and given the best life he could possibly have. Thank you for sharing Rancho with us.
Thank you ❤️
He was such a beautiful, special boy! Im so sorry for your loss. Rancho is running in the forest now, waiting to be with you again. He is happy because he knows he is loved and that he is part of your heart.
I will never forget Rancho and the joy your posts have given me. I have a Tev now because of Rancho and he has changed my world! Keep strong and know his heart goes on.
I just found out today that Rancho died. I'm so sorry! He was so similar to my Einstein in many ways, I enjoyed watching all of his vlogs. Einstein died in May this year at the age of 13, I know how difficult it is... Run free wonderful Rancho...
This is heartbreaking.😢 Through the video's it felt like we knew him. Thank you for sharing this story with us. This decision must have been sooo hard, knowing he wouldn't be in pain after this but not here with you anymore. Losing your dog makes you feel sick to the core for a long time. Only time makes the pain and the void bearable. We wish you luck with the twins.
Big hugs from us and Tove. ❤
RIP Rancho.
Thanks so much ❤
I've only just found this and I have to say how sorry I am about Rancho. A few years ago I found Rancho after I got my first dog, a Tervuren mix. You guys were an inspiration to me and how to look after my dog. Your videos with him were amazing and at least you have those as memories.
You gave him such a full and happy life, it was so good to see everything you did with him. Then when his health started failing, you did the best for him. I'm so sorry. Just know that you and Rancho helped me so much with my own dog.
couldn´t hold back my tears ... I´m so sorry for your loss ;(
Rest In Peace Rancho. Gone but never forgotten. Rest Well Dear Rancho. 🌹💔
Thank you 🙏
We are heartbroken for you.
Rancho was such a wonderful dog - it has always been a pleasure to watch all your adventures with him. He touched so many lives through your sharing of him.
Congratulations on your twins - that is a joy. They will grow up hearing stories of him and being able to watch all your wonderful videos so will get to know him all the same.
💙🧡💛
Thanks so much, Smudgie family ❤️
RIP Rancho we all love you ❤
I'm so sorry for your loss.... sending much love and peace. 💙
Thank you 🙏
So sorry for your loss, I enjoyed your videos.
Thank you ♡
I don't comment much.... but I just want to express my condolences. I discovered your videos a year ago soon after rescuing a year old malinois who is now a big part of my life like Rancho was to yours. Losing a dog is the most painful feeling I've ever experienced. Many of you here know. My heart aches for you.💔
Thank you so much ♡
I just saw this and I'm so, so sorry for your loss - I cried during this and I feel for the both of you so much. He reminds me so much of my Groenendael, who is around the same age, and I truly cannot even imagine the pain you must be going through. Epilepsy is a horrible disease in our breed and heartbreaking to deal with. I hope you find peace knowing you tried everything you could and that he is no longer in pain or having seizures. Be kind to yourselves too ❤
I’m so sorry! I cried watching the entire video. Thank you for sharing.
Rancho was the sweetest dog. Watching your videos inspired me to get a Groenendael here in Brazil .
I can imagine your pain. It’s like you said in the video: he had the best life and that’s comfortingl.
Congratulations for the twins! I’m sure Rancho will be looking after them. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
So sorry for your loss, it's so heartbreaking 💔 I lost my almost 17 year old pomeranian a few months ago too after making the call to have her put to sleep (end stage kidney failure) I still cry over it most days. Losing them young or old you're never ready to say goodbye, but knowing you're able to set them free from the suffering and pain really helps. They let you know when they're ready to go and and being with them and holding them when they pass is the greatest comfort to them ❤ lots of love and healing
Thanks so much 💛 And I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend.
I remember watching the day in the life video you guys made 6 years ago and have been in love with Tervuren breed since then, I’m so sorry for your loss🧡
I’m so sorry for your loss. Hard decision, but you made the proper decision. God bless
Thanks a lot 🌈
So sorry for your loss. I loved watching Rancho on your videos. He looked just like my beloved Belgian Tervuren Scarlet. She died in 2019, just a month short of her 14th birthday. There are no words to comfort. Only memories. Your upcoming twins will be a reminder of the powerful quote by Franz Kafka,
"Everything you love will probably be lost. But in the end love returns in another way."
Thank you so much ♡ Love the quote.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish you well. I know they're pain