poppythedog Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I lost my gorgeous little springer Poppy just 3 weeks ago, she was almost 13 and although I knew it was coming I blubbed like a baby, the only comfort you can take is that you didn't let your pal suffer. I have her son who's 10 & is slowing down and a 2 year old who reminds me every day of how fast Poppy used to be. Pops was cremated and is now under the tree outside my window. Remember the good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Off topic but connected, this thread sums up to me what PW is all about. We can argue like cats and dogs over politics, religion, the poll tax and anything else you can think of but at times like this when you need an ear to bend or just some moral support, everyone is there for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 It's normal to cry over a pet. Think about it - they're with you pretty much all the time for many years and you get attached to them in a similar way you do to family. Our 13-14 year old springer had to be put down on Saturday and even though we knew it was going to happen around this time, it's still hard to deal with. Especially the nostalgia part, considering I was about 5 or 6 when we got her (and I still remember the drive to pick her up) and she had to be put down just a few days after I moved away to go to university - so much has happened in between. I knew before I left it would be the last time I saw her and I have a few photos on my phone of that day. They don't call them man's best friend for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOTTO Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Man’s best friend is justly worthy of our tears For faithful service throughout the years And the lasting memories never end Of the happy times we spent with our good friends RIP Sooty STOTTO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 You did the right thing. Sorry to hear that. Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Sorry to hear of your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 kirk can you imagine me at the counter in a surgery full to the brim , everyone looking and me with my bottom lip trembling like a big daft lass, Coming out in bits and then having to stand at the counter in tears isn't a good look but thankfully there was only me and the receptionist. Been, there, done that. My wife worked for a while as a vet's receptionist. That practice had a policy of not asking for money on the day. They sent a commiseration card with the bill enclosed a couple of days later, much more respectful. And, yes, they always got paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Been, there, done that. My wife worked for a while as a vet's receptionist. That practice had a policy of not asking for money on the day. They sent a commiseration card with the bill enclosed a couple of days later, much more respectful. And, yes, they always got paid. What a cracking idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I got a commiseration card from my vets and that was the next day no bill in it so i rang them and was told to just drop it in when passing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Sorry about your little dog kdubya, it's gutting, but you've done the right thing mate, think of the good times with him Edited September 30, 2014 by margun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Sorry to hear this. It sounds like he had a good life in a caring home. Crying just shows you're human Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 So sorry for your loss, they do get to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Still keep looking for the little begger, feel so so guilty for taking him, decided no more dogs that's it, had many over the years but this one really thought he was a kid,when he was young as was my daughter she would dress him in baby clothes and put him in a pram and wheel him about and he never batted an eyelid just sort of resigned himself,as a little annoying footnote as I left the vets yesterday eve I had to settle up there and then I paid up £247 without taking to much care about the detail on the bill it was the last thing on my mind, however my wife checked it this morning and said they had charged me for the cremation twice, so she went down today and got a refund of £44 now it could have been a genuine mistake but it made me wonder if they tried to take the pee a little knowing I was in no state whatsoever to check KW Edited September 30, 2014 by kdubya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Was it the vets near the Brewery? KW another dog at your age probably wouldn't be fair on the dog,as the dog would probably have to do the same last act of kindness to you. If your wife is anything like mine, dogs are not just dogs but surrogate children who are higher in pecking order than me or so she would have me believe. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) Was it the vets near the Brewery? KW another dog at your age probably wouldn't be fair on the dog,as the dog would probably have to do the same last act of kindness to you. If your wife is anything like mine, dogs are not just dogs but surrogate children who are higher in pecking order than me or so she would have me believe. Figgy no the new one near gregs oh and I will see you out and still be working!! KW Edited September 30, 2014 by kdubya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 :lol: that's the spirit only thing you'll be working is your ticket. No doubt at some point your mrs will see a cute furry little thing and then you'll have another dog. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexikia Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Sorry to hear about your little dog. At 17 years and 3 months, he had a good life. R.I.P. Sooty. I hope this poem helps. If it should be that I grow frail and weak, And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then will you do what must be done, For this, the last battle, can't be won. You will be sad I understand, But don't let grief then stay your hand, For on this day, more than the rest, Your love and friendship must stand the test. We have had so many happy years, You wouldn't want me to suffer so. When the time comes, please, let me go. Take me to where my needs they'll tend, Only, stay with me till the end And hold me firm and speak to me, Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agree, It is a kindness you do to me. Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I have been saved. Don't grieve that it must be you, Who has to decide this thing to do; We've been so close, we two, these years, Don't let your heart hold any tears. Brought a tear to my eyes, lovely poem. Still miss my Bulldog after over 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 never easy fella, no shame in shedding a few tears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 kw my thoughts are with you real men cry i lost my lab kim after 17 years and and the worst thing i have done in my life was to put her to sleep but i was holding her when she went and it was quick i to cried like a baby i swore i would never have another dog although i wanted one like mad but felt disloyal five years later i have got another abbie a mad bouncing black lab that drives me bonkers sometimes think about the good times you had and do yourself a favour get another one quick they do not take your dogs place its another chapter in our lives rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Well me little mate is home sooty (pedigree name sweet bobby dazzler) is now on my desk,and I am having a little tipple with him, he will never be forgotten. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) Nice one mate. Ps where did you rob that High gun winners glass from? What are you toasting him with? Nice leather top kneehole desk there, I'll be looking for same next year for my study, oak and leather. Figgy Edited October 9, 2014 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Nice one mate. Ps where did you rob that High gun winners glass from? What are you toasting him with? Nice leather top kneehole desk there, I'll be looking for same next year for my study, oak and leather. Figgy a bottle of cheap jura not to shabby but not great either. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I like Jura nowt wrong with it,nice drop.Grouse now that's cheap. Going to try the Singleton Tail Fire next time I'm in Tesco. The normal Singleton is very nice and moreish. Did you get High Gun this year or did Toney give you it? Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I like Jura nowt wrong with it,nice drop.Grouse now that's cheap. Going to try the Singleton Tail Fire next time I'm in Tesco. The normal Singleton is very nice and moreish. Did you get High Gun this year or did Toney give you it? Figgy that was last years the only high gun I got this year was at foxhall KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 What did you get as a prize? Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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