Sad Day.

[Drago]

So sorry to hear the news. Rejoice in the memory of the 15 awesome years you had together.

 

[Basil.B]

Saddest thing about owning a dog is when they pass on.
I had a dog called Sally too.

 

[Dave 123]

That's sad. I remember the day we had our old Lab put down, it's horrid, but you'll always have great memories.

 

[Skibird]

So sad, it's absolutely heartbreaking.

 

[pawl]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts.Niceto know there are so many supportive people on C C

 

[Mrs M]

Aw, just read this.
So sorry for the loss of your little one.

xx

 

[Salad Dodger]

So sorry to hear your news.

It's about 7 years now since our dog took his last trip to the vet. I still miss him. (The dog, not the vet.....)

Strangely, I think of the dog most whenever I open the dishwasher. He always tried to stick his head in it, to see if there were any scraps to "forage". Accompanied by a shout of "git out of it" from me.

We chose not to have another dog, but now get our "fix" by minding a couple of dogs for friends from time to time, while they have hospital appointments and such like.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Yesterday actually.Had to take my 15 year old Cocker Spanial Sally to the vets.She had been unwell for a few days,collapsing into unconsciousness for short period and incontinent.Vet agreed that given her age that there was nothing could be done for her so agreed to euthanasia.

Returned from shopping this morning expected to see bundle of black fur dashing across the kitchen her stumpy tail wagging.That tail never stopped wagging.
Good by old friend.

Aw! Sad day for you.

I lost my boy seven years ago and after he died I cried every day for 13 months. I still miss him terribly.

They get such a short span of time with us and I think that good owners can console themselves with the good life that they gave to their buddies.

Like your dog, no doubt, my boy was well fed, was properly exercised, lived in doggie luxury in our house, was speedily and appropriately treated whenever he was poorly or injured and then, when the time came, we helped him on his way quickly.

You can't do any more than that to give your dog a great life in my opinion.

Travel well Sally.

 

[Vantage]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure she had 15 wonderful happy years with you

 

[NorthernDave]

So sorry to hear this @pawl

It's a year and a bit since we had to let Chance, our Border Collie cross, go and I still think of him with great fondness every day. It was the right thing to do, but I dont mind admitting it reduced me to tears and still can if I dwell on it too long.

We swore we wouldn't get another dog for a while, but we only lasted 7 weeks. Neither of us could do with the seemingly empty house.

Think of the good times, I'm sure there were lots.

 

[Saluki]

Sorry to hear your sad news. Run free sweet Sally.

You did the right thing for your friend, even though it’s the hardest decision ever.

 

[pawl]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure she had 15 wonderful happy years with you

Thank you.I certainly had15 wonderful years with her.

 

[Andy_R]

Hate to tell you this, but for the next few weeks/months you're going to suffer from what I can only call "ghost dog syndrome". You will see her out of the corner of your eye in all her favourite spots. When we lost Casey dog, I kept on seeing her lying at the top of the stairs, in the garden under Mrs R's Japanese maple (her favourite place to lie in the garden when it was sunny), in the sunny corner spot of the dining room. The only cure is a new dog when the time is right. (Make it a rescue dog too, as all of our dogs have been)

Our current incumbent is a Staffie cross of indeterminant age from our local rescue centre who loves people, grumbles at everything else, and instead of trying to steal pizza just sits in front of you and cries/whines/squeaks (tis embarassing really, but we love him to bits anyway)

 

[classic33]

When I was a lad
And old shep was a pup
Over hills and meadows we'd stray
Just a boy and his dog
We were both full of fun
We grew up together that way

I remember the time at the old swimmin hole
When I would have drowned beyond doubt
But old shep was right there
To the rescue he came
He jumped in and then pulled me out

As the years fast did roll
Old shep he grew old
His eyes were fast growing dim
And one day the doctor looked at me and said
I can do no more for him jim

With hands that were trembling
I picked up my gun
And aimed it at sheps faithful head
I just couldn't do it
I wanted to run
I wish they would shoot me instead

He came to my side
And looked up at me
And laid his old head on my knee
I had struck the best friend that a man ever had
I cried so I scarcely could see

Old shep he has gone
Where the good doggies go
And no more with old shep will I roam
But if dogs have a heaven
Theres one thing I know
Old shep has a wonderful home
​

 

[Cuchilo]