That cartoon properly got me. Off out for a walk with mine now.
The last day with my old dog was one of the most difficult I've had.
Sending hugs over the ether.
I'm not one for inspirational quotes and all that but two seem quite relevant right now.
- Everyone thinks that their dog is the best dog in the world, and they are all right.
- When thinking about your dog going to sleep, it is better to worry that you did it too early than to worry that you left it too late.
Dogs are awesome.
So sorry to hear this mate. I've had to do it three times and never gets any easier. And nor should it, they are a member of the family. The important thing is be upset, be sad, but don't feel guilty. Your dog has already had the best life ever, extended far beyond what it would have been in the wild by your love and care.
That cartoon made me cry in the waiting room at the dentist which made for an interesting conversation with the receptionist. Funny thing is it is right though. Dogs know when it is time and they're okay with that. Not unusual for them to head off to a place of peace and slip away.
And as said above, the thing that your dog would want above and beyond would be for you to offer another furry friend a home and a refuge and a pack. They're all different, but all equally special.
That photo of the sunset seems to have raised the dust levels in my room to an all-time high. God speed
Hit me right in the feels, this thread.
A week is such a long time, and nowhere near long enough.
Have some eHugs from an internet stranger.
Dear dear me, so sorry to hear about the lad.
They are precious things and have the ability to iron out the difficult stuff in our lives all for a walk and a bit of scran.
There is not a day does by that i don't reflect on my mate Monty who went four years ago.
The difficult reflections are now turning to memories of the great times we shared.
Stay strong and give the lad a hug all the way to the end.
Monty says hi by the way
What a great pic Eddie!
Today's treat was an ice cream... He loves them.
https://i.ibb.co/Hh75k7X/DSC-1863.jp g" target="_blank">
https://i.ibb.co/Hh75k7X/DSC-1863.jp g"/> [/img][/url]" alt="w" />
Very sad. Sorry to hear that. Lost my collie (my sister, as I am an only child) when I was 17.
Just got a new collie about a month ago 30 years later. 3 months old now. Mad as a mad dog but going to be great. Hang in there.
[img] 
[/img]
For every downside of owning dogs there is an upside as it creates another 'hole' to fill in your lives - we rehomed Esther 18 months ago as she was completely hyper / destructive. She's a bundle of energy, took to trail running and biking instantly and will happily curl up on the sofa with you.
Well the time came today. It was the most heart wrenching horrible thing to do, but at the same time know we'd done the right thing. He had a short walk at one of his favourite Spots, even managing a bound.
He then drifted off, while laying on his bed in the sun. Going to miss him.
Sorry for your loss and hope the heartache of today will soon be replaced by the warm memories of the great pleasure he gave you and the loving home you gave to him.
