My dog died this morning.

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Night Train

Maker of Things
I'm really sorry to hear of your loss. At least you know that Titi had a good last 9 months of his life with you. He will know that he was happy and in a good and loving home.
 

Keith Oates

Janner
Location
Penarth, Wales
Only just seen this post yello, like the others I feel so sad and sorry for you. Riding the bike and having the other dog will help, I hope the pain for you will go soon!
 

snapper_37

Barbara Woodhouse's Love Child
Location
Wolves
Been there recently too Yello.

It does get easier but takes a lot of time.

You should be proud of the life you gave Titi, however relatively short. Dog's have no notion of time so as far as he was concerned - he spent many, many years and happy times with you.

+ 1 with Panter about taking on an elderly dog.

All the best.
 

dodgy

Guest
Took me a while to open this thread, I'm a bit of a softy and a dog lover, too. As I often say, there's almost nothing as sad as losing a loved pet.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
 
That's really sad news Yello, made sadder by your feelings of loss. I remember when my first cat died, I was numb for days, couldn't stop thinking about him. I was away a few days later and all through the trip I thought and dreamt of the cat. With the passage of time the pain faded, slowly and now I only remember his cheeky face and his exploits in the tree in the garden and his narkiness, still got the scars for that ;).

Do what you need to do Yello, grieve and remember him, he deserves it and you need it.
 

goo_mason

Champion barbed-wire hurdler
Location
Leith, Edinburgh
Really sorry to hear that, Yello.

He was a lucky old dog to have found someone like you who'd take him on in his old age and love him as much as you do.
 

dellzeqq

pre-talced and mighty
Location
SW2
Sorry to read this, Yello.

The whole pet thing bypasses our more sophisticated side. There's no formula for grief.
 

Helly79

New Member
Location
Norwich
Im sorry to hear about your loss I have losted two dogs in my time and they both lived to 13yrs, they become a family member and apart of your life. I did a special Photo album for both of them so I can remember the happy times. My thought are with you Yello.
 
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yello

back and brave
Location
France
Many thanks people. It does help to hear the kind words and stories, really it does.

I was riding most of yesterday and already I am finding that I am able to think about what has happened without it upsetting me. It still hurts, there is still loss but I'm not getting so emotional over it. I suspect it will be like that for ever more.

Last night, my wife showed me some video she'd taken of the 2 dogs playing. It made me smile to see Titi bounding around. It's stating the obvious I know but I feel I shall remember him with smiles and not just grief.

There is a noticeable change in our other dog, Tess. She is quieter and more withdrawn. I guess she knows something is different but who knows whether she knows what it is. She'll be right as rain in a few days, I'm sure, but right now she's getting a bit of extra attention!

RIP Titi, you are missed.
 
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