Struggling

[Cat53]

The hole they leave is too big. The coldness of a home without a nose shoving its way into your hand, a tail thumping on the floor and causing a drought, the lack of someone to say hello to when you come in (dog, not husband). It’s too much. I find great comfort in thinking of my late furry friends running together in the meadow over the Rainbow bridge, in their prime, happy, painfree, but waiting. Waiting for me/us to join them. And in the meantime I have my four here. And when they go, I shall look to Rescue an older dog, to give love and friendship and care too. Oldies together.

Think about it. It will help you. Run free, Dave.

 

[Buzz Baby]

This is so very sad. Please accept my sincere condolences.We only took up motorhoming after we had lost both of our Springer Spaniels, so they never saw our MH. From the photos he was a lovely boy, and I am absolutely sure that you gave him the best possible life, with everything a dog could wish for, and he will be forever in your hearts. When the time is right there will be another soul in canine form waiting to share life with you. Thoughts are with you.

 

[Burgo]

Feeling for you. The main reason we took up motorhoming is so that our furry family could all be with us for "doggy holidays" as well, and dread the day there will be one less of them.
Every time a dog dies there's another star in the sky.

 

[tinkerbell]

So sorry, we particularly miss our last one who was run over age 3.5, 18 months ago. Our present dog is 1 year old today and may well outlive us. She’s a bit big for our van but can curl up small, she loves travelling with us. It’s hard to begin with going to all the places you went to with a dog and not having one, it seems each place you go to is only for the dog. It takes time to get over losing a pet.

 

[Val 3 dogs]

Had my old dog put down on Monday it was time she was 17 !

I'm sure that was the kindest most loving thing you could have done for her, she would have loved you even more for releasing her from this earth. No doubt life feels strange and empty for you now, but know she loved you for every moment of those 17 wonderful years you shared together.
If you need her now, just call and she will be at your side listening to your every thought.

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[YukonJac]

I am extremely sorry for your loss. Nothing will replace your Dave, but here's a link to a wonderful charity that I've supported for years - just in case you want to give another dog a loving home:
https://www.oldies.org.uk/

My 14 yo oldie, Murph, and I will be bicycling some 8000km this year to raise funds and awareness for the Oldies Club.

 

[1ten]

We lost our Springer Spaniel two weeks ago to skin cancer. It breaks my heart every morning when I come down stairs that she isn’t there and I don’t hear hear little tail banging on her bed. She was a working dog and tough as nails but was also the loveliest pet and was only 3 days younger than our eldest daughter.
We did the right thing so she didn’t suffer at the end but after 13 years of her company it breaks my heart that she isn’t there.

 

[jdk62]

So sorry to hear of your sad loss. The impact of losing a loved pet can never be under estimated. Time helps but does not cure. Just remember the good times and the pleasure he brought you.

Only you can decide whether to get another dog, but we wish you well.

 

[Madmag]

Sorry can’t read this thread as we have an ageing Labrador who really struggled on his walk today. I know that we have it all to face again as this is our third one. I know what you are going through, I know what we have to face up to soon, Inwish there was an easy way but I just know that we will do what is kindest for him and try to put our feelings second. They give us so much it is the least we can do to let them go with dignity and without pain. Keep looking at the photos and remember the good times. I’ve had labradors for o

 

[Madmag]

Sorryhitwrongbutton so posted too soon. Couldn’t see through the tears!
Not getting another as think it may outlast us so just treasure what time we have left.

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[Norfolk Red]

Feel your pain, trying hard too not start crying as I type this. We had to have our lad "Bear" (See Avartar) put down last year. Broke my heart to have to call the vet in to put him to sleep, but in the circumstances the kindest thing to do. I have beat my self up numerous times as I felt like the judge and executioner.
Time they say is a great healer and boy do I miss him.
Our first trip away with out him was horrible but it had to be done. The people on here were great in their replies to my post when "Bear" went, and I sincerely hope you can gain some solace from the replies to your thread.
Easy to say, but try to remember all the good times you shared together.

Best Wishes,

Mark.

 

[onefulham]

Its a sad fact that odds on we will outlive our wonderful dogs or any pet, just lets be grateful for all they gave us and all we did to give them a good life

 

[Val 3 dogs]

I know losing a pet is horribly painful but hopefully we realise that before we enter into the arrangemental.
I would far rather feel the pain of loss (which I have many times over the years), than bear the thought that if I were to go first my dear faithful friends (pets) would have to suffer not only my loss but also the further upheaval of possibly/probably being separated from their own canine companions and rehomed with strangers. Far better that desolution is mine.

 

[Val 3 dogs]

[QUOTE="Val 2 dogs, . Far better that desolution is mine.[/QUOTE]


Sorry, should read desolation

 

[Cat53]

[QUOTE="Val 2 dogs, . Far better that desolution is mine.

I agree with that!


Sorry, should read desolation[/QUOTE]

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[Reallyretired]

When we lost our dog (Sam) we thought we would not have another. Worst decision ever and the worst 6 months of my life till we relented and got Meg. Three years later joined by Spice.
You cannot replace the dog you've lost but I recommend getting another as soon as you can, there is a dog shaped hole in your life, fill it as soon as you can.

 

[Bognor Saint]

Had my old dog put down on Monday it was time she was 17 !

Years ago we had our old Sam(also 17) put down. I think emotionally it's always difficult to make that decision at the right time. Paddy, our last dog made it easy for us. He was only 7 but became very ill and it was the only option.

 

[Mrsambulancekidd]

I am so sorry to hear such sad news, all you can do is try & focus on the happy memories...

 

[Minxy]

Hope you don't mind me putting this link on about a poem I wrote the other day ...

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