Another sad farewell

[Evesdad]

Sorry but another one who has been blubbing like a baby most of today. The long awaited one way visit to the vet for my oldest dog. I was handling myself quite well while the wife and children were saying their goodbyes right up until I had to get the lead. That was the last straw. The worst thing I have ever had to.

So so long my faithful friend you were the best.

 

[kev_off_the_tee]

Sorry to hear of the loss.

I lost my black lab Sam about 5 years ago, a year after leaving home and taking him with me to my own family home. It was very difficult as i spend every minute with him and It took me 3 years to pluck up the courage and will power to get another and ended up with a Patterdale Terrier. We love him to bits but he ain't no black Labrador

 

[SocketRocket]

I feel for you, they are such individuals and their affection is unconditional. I have my third Springer Spaniel but still cannot properly say goodbye to my first who died 15 years ago. Still missing you Ben.

 

[CMAC]

nightmare!

Best and worst thing you do is get a pet for the family especially a dog with all their personality and unconditional love and loyalty!

It's the one thing you buy that's guaranteed heartache one day. I've lost a few and the current Newfoundland is pretty old- not looking forward to that day but I wouldnt change what you've had just to avert it, I think neither would you Evesdad!

 

[GOLFBALL_WHACKER_GUY]

Lost count of the amount of pets I buried with my dad as a kid, planted trees over the dogs, drive past our old house on occasions and one tree in particular is 15feet and growing.

 

[Evesdad]

Our other dog is moping around the house too, she's never been on her own so she's a bit out of sorts too. She had a good innings at 14 so she's not in pain anymore.

 

[car.crash]

Without a doubt the worst day of my life when my 2 year old dog was killed by a car.
I feel your pain and there is no feeling like it. I moved fast and got another dog but it was purely to keep the bloodline and it meant I had his baby sister with me to help me through it as I knew if I didn't get her I wouldn't have ever had the pleasure of having the bloodline back.
I'm over a year on from him and still think about it every day and still brings me to tears.
Chin up buddy and try to stay positive.

 

[thecraw]

My big boy just got stitches out of his eye today and has his lamp shade off now. He's ten and I'll be on suicide watch when I lose him.

 

[deanobillquay]

Sorry to hear that fella.

I lost a westie at 10 months, died in my arms after being knocked over, I fell apart.

Hardest thing ever but 14 years of unconditional love is well worth it.

 

[Iaing]

People who've never had a dog don't understand the bond that develops.
It's different to losing a human loved one of course, but not necessarily easier. A dog's unconditional love and loyalty will live in your heart forever.
Treasure them while they're with you because they're not around for long enough.

 

[tyke]

Sad news mate, lost our 14 year old springer 4 years ago and still miss him. It was our 10 year old retriever who woke us in the middle of the night to alert us to his demise. Vowed we would only stick with the one dog, that lasted about 6 months before we relented and were given a patterdale pup. Now the retriever is 14 and not too well Feel your pain.

 

[bluewolf]

Really sorry to hear that Rich. I lost my Black Lab 14 months ago and it was devastating. He was only 9, but deteriorated quickly. The kids were heartbroken about it and still call the new Black Lab by the old ones name. It breaks my heart every time I hear it. I'll be thinking about you mate....

 

[Evesdad]

I think I've handled it better knowing it was coming. I think if had been sudden as some of you have lost I would find it very hard to take.

Many thanks for you kind thoughts.

 

[Evesdad]

Cheers Danny just done the same myself, just gave them both a shout to go outside. Cue the blub ometer!

 

[AmandaJR]

So sorry for your loss and made me blub reading about it :-(

 

[car.crash]

Put a picture of him on here buddy.

 

[williamalex1]

this helped us .

if it should be that i grow frail and weak
and pain should keep me from my sleep
you must do what must be done
for this last battle can't be won

you will be sad_i understand.
don't let grief then stay your hand
for this day , more than rest
your love and friendship stand the test

we've hadso many happy years
what is to come can hold no fears
you'd not want me to suffer so
when the time comes please let me go

take me where my needs they'll tend
only stay with me untill the end
and hold me firm and speak to me
until my eyes no longer see

i know in time you too will see
it is a kindness you do to me
although my tail its last has waved
from pain and suffering i've been saved

don't grievethat it should be you
who has decided this thing to do
we've been so close, we two , these years
don't let your heart hold any tears


this was written by a grieving dog owener shortly after his dog had been put down. it has been passed on to people like us ever since.

hope it helps

 

[Evesdad]

Just started to feel a bit better then read the poem and blubbed some more! lol

Been looking for some photos but struggled to find one on her own without her partner in crime!

 

[Evesdad]

forgot to add the pair of them on, the younger one is now out of sorts as has never been apart from her.

In their much younger years obviously!!

 

[car.crash]

I though my border terriers were fast when then used to run off. Sod chasing yours
Nice dogs. Rip girl xx