Subscribe now and choose from over 30 free gifts worth up to £49 - Plus get £25 to spend in our shop
Gutted doesn't come close. He was fine last night but this morning his breathing was laboured and he couldn't stand up. Long story short I rushed him in to the vets. He was still breathing when I took him out of the van at the vets door but when I got him in on the table about a minute later he had passed away. They reckon he had a massive heart failure which I'm shocked at as his heart was listened to very recently and we were told he had a strong slow pulse. I'm not blaming the vet just surprised this was the cause.
He was 12 and we rescued him when he was just under 1. He has been a brilliant dog, at times appeared to read my mind and helped me loads when my wife had cancer. He had a great life and I'm glad that he didn't suffer long. That said I do feel cheated and can't believe how quickly this has happened. I will confess to having tears running down my face as I write this but I'm sure thoughts will turn to happier times once the shock wears off. Rest in peace my faithful furry friend, enjoy chasing the bunnies and the lady greyhounds and I'll see you on the other side some time. Sorry if I have rambled but I feel better for venting.
[IMG] 
[/IMG]
😥
My condolences 🙁 Its horrible when it happens
My condolences. I hope sharing helped 🙁
I'm so sorry, it must be a huge shock. He looks a beaut!
I know it's easy for others to say but try and take comfort from the fact he didn't suffer.
😥
🙁 Sorry cupra. That's an arse. Soon, you will have but happy memories. In time. All the best.
Venting did help thanks. There is a good community here at stw. We have another dog who already knows something is up but she will help us through. I'm not looking forward to seeing the empty beanbag when I get home.
Sorry to hear about that Cupra. Having taken two dogs to the vets in the last two years I know how hard it can be.
That sucks, looks like an awesome trail dog
🙁
I'd just like to add to the group hug.
Good on you for giving him so many happy years and remember the good times.
That is one smart looking Lurcher. So sorry for you and yours. Plenty dogs out there need a home as good as you can provide!
Sorry to hear that mate, i feel your pain. my dog died recently and i blubbed for days...like you say, at least he didn't suffer.
ill raise a glass to all lost hounds this evening in his honour.
He had a great life
You gave him that and he repaid you with faithful friendship, focus on that and on the fact that whilst you are left shocked at the speed things happened, it was undoubtedly the best for him.
My condolences - I know the big empty hole that a well loved pet leaves when they finally depart 🙁
Sorry mate 🙁
Awwww I'm filling up here.
Remember the good times, they'll always bring a smile to your face.
man that sucks 🙁 i don't have a pet myself,but can understand how saddening it must be to lose a great friend.as said above,he had a great life with you and didn't suffer at the end.he couldn't ask for more than that.
awwwwww shit man. Sympathies... 🙁
Sorry to hear that fella, we lost our border terrier a month back and I still hope he'll be at the front door when I come in. 😥
🙁 So sorry for your loss.
My sympathies .... Its a Terrible time
🙁
So sorry to hear that, he looks like a lovely pup.
Sounds like you were both lucky enough to have found each other and spend the time together that you did - my deepest condolences.
🙁 So sorry to hear that.
Dogs are ace.
so sorry for you mate, i know people laugh but we lost a cat last year that we had for 20 years and it was horrible. Take solace in the fact that you gave him the best life...if only we were so lucky. remember him fondly.
He looks ace. So sorry you've lost him 🙁
Cuddling my about-11 years-and-a-bit-rescue dog that bit closer to me here right now. Absolutely dreading the day his time will be up.
Condolences, I had to have my first dog put to sleep on 1st May this year-and I dont do remembering dates! Cried on and off for days. My poor old other dog was just as depressed and upset and it has taken a while for us all to adjust. It helps thinking of all the happy times we had but also still brings a lump to my throat. Hope you get used to the loss faster than I have. 😥
Heart felt commiserations
Now hugging Monty a little closer
What a great looking boy, so sorry for your loss, he looks like a male version of my lurcher.
Kea sends her sympathies
[img] 
[/img]
can't read the OP.
Gonna give my dog a hug now... 🙁
sorry to hear that, poor wee dog...
my folk's dog passed away a month ago - very strange not having him around.
Bummer, my dog died last week, also 12. Condolences.
Sorry to hear that, been there feels like crap we still miss ours and it been a 3 years now 😥
My sympathies, as you say, after the initial shock you'll (hopefully) just think of the good times.
I still miss the family dog we had growing up but remember her fondly.
Thank you to you all for the kind comments which are helping greatly. Very much appreciated.
I lost my best friend a month ago.
Still expect him to be there when I get home.
I'm sorry fella.
cupra - don't feel cheated that he went fast. Better to go that way when the time comes than a long slow suffering.
You gave him a great life.
Dogs are ace, but they do break your heart a bit when they go.
He was such a handsome chap, and in time that's how you'll remember him.
Bon Courage
SB
Cupra, it must be difficult for you - but I think it must be the best kind of end for him. You have my sympathy - he looks like a super dog and surely was a terrific friend to you. Most of us love having a companion like that- but saying goodbye is so tough... Take it easy, J