steve0146 Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 For those that know me, I shoot in the south west but travel all across the UK for my wildfowling and shoot with a number of different clubs.. I have a number of wildfowling videos on YouTube and if you type in sjb685, some will come up. Unfortunately, have to give it all up for awhile... on Sunday my 7 yr old lab, the most amazing wildfowling dogs I've ever had the pleasure to shoot with, looked slightly off colour in the kennel. We did our normal walk, she swam in the river and fetched a few dummies out of the tide, wagging her tail joyfully each time she returned one. On the walk back..i noticed her stomach was swollen but not affecting her. I thought fat cow has eaten the other dogs food also! Next day, we repeated the walk, swim etc.. she just didn't look right so popped up to vets... We sat there and waited. She wagged her tail, looking at me as if to say, theres nothing wrong dad, why we here. Vet called us in. I explained why we were there.. they took her for an ultrasound to listen to her belly... I was called into another room and told her belly was full of blood, she was bleeding out and wont make it till morning. I broke down in vets and obviously was saying what are you talking about ?? Shes fine.! She had a tumour on her spleen that caused her to bleed internally. Too late for surgery and I needed to say goodbye. An hour ago she was in the river swimming.. she was so desperate to please , always willing to work , would do anything you asked, right till the end. Holding her still, looking into her eyes while the vet injected her was the hardest thing I've ever done. Im waiting for the ashes but will scatter her across our favourite marsh Rest in peace Willow and always make the most of every trip out with your companion as it may be their last. She was my best friend, never offered advice, never criticised, just listened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Sorry to hear this. I dread that time coming for my two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0146 Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 7 minutes ago, Zapp said: Sorry to hear this. I dread that time coming for my two. An old dog, i can kind of understand. But 7 isnt old. I've had a rough few years with divorce etc and she was always willing to sit in a muddy creek or reed bed and just listen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0146 Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Sorry.. . Didn' mean to post twice. Can this be removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted May 16, 2018 Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 Thats an unbelievably sad time and those that have suffered it will sympathise with you. They give us so much and yet seem to be with us for only a short time, you never forget them, but its heartbreaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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