mattyg1086 Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 A good friend of mine and godfafther to one of my girls has had to have his spaniel of 13 or 14+ years put to sleep today. He was a lovely old boy and we used to beat on a local shoot together. I really liked his dog he was a pain in the backside sometimes. I can't imagine how he is feeling I've had to have one of my staffies put down but my wife had to take her I couldn't do it. My question for you guys is is there anything I can do. A bottle of something or just some kind words. Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) Matty, it pains me to say, you can’t say a word that will make it better. It’s one of those things that comes with having dogs they’re part of our life but we are all of theirs! I’d say get a nice tipple and tell him his dog was a pain in the backside but will be missssed dearly, raise a glass and leave it at that. Edited December 29, 2022 by Spr1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 I had to make the decision to have my 17 year old Jack Russell put to sleep, 9 years ago. It was a hard, but right decision to make. Tell your friend to read the poem 'The Last Battle'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyg1086 Posted December 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 13 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: I had to make the decision to have my 17 year old Jack Russell put to sleep, 9 years ago. It was a hard, but right decision to make. Tell your friend to read the poem 'The Last Battle'. Bloody hell just read that and it had me in tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 31 minutes ago, mattyg1086 said: Bloody hell just read that and it had me in tears. Sorry, I forgot to mention that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 Just a call to say you are thinking of him is enough Matty remind him of all the good years he had with his best friend and also laugh with him at the stupid things he did that drive you potty you can never replace your dog but you can get another and make a new life bonding friendship I have been there and feel his pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 Lost my cocker back in July still gutted the trouble was she came into the house all my other dogs was kenneled out back had as many as 8 at one time when i was running a gun pack with my mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: I had to make the decision to have my 17 year old Jack Russell put to sleep, 9 years ago. It was a hard, but right decision to make. Tell your friend to read the poem 'The Last Battle'. I kept a footnote I found long ago after reading "The last Battle" which is worth repeating here Quote Another important piece of information I convey to owners who are struggling during this time is this: In over 14 years of being a veterinarian I have never had an owner tell me that that they regretted the decision to euthanise. Not once. Grief is different than regret. We all grieve when a loved one is no longer physically present, but once the raw emotions of the immediate loss have passed, owners report a sense of peace, knowing that they were there for their companions when they needed them most. With time, the happy memories of lives shared are what endure. To quote Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. Unquote ..also, Google "Rainbow Bridge". More tissues will be required. Edited December 30, 2022 by Eyefor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serrac Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 5 hours ago, Eyefor said: I kept a footnote I found long ago after reading "The last Battle" which is worth repeating here Quote Another important piece of information I convey to owners who are struggling during this time is this: In over 14 years of being a veterinarian I have never had an owner tell me that that they regretted the decision to euthanise. Not once. Grief is different than regret. We all grieve when a loved one is no longer physically present, but once the raw emotions of the immediate loss have passed, owners report a sense of peace, knowing that they were there for their companions when they needed them most. With time, the happy memories of lives shared are what endure. To quote Dr. Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. Unquote ..also, Google "Rainbow Bridge". More tissues will be required. I can identify with this. It's just over 10 years ago that we had to let Mac go. The anguish (and conflict within the family) in coming to the decision was hard to bear, but afterward just a sense of relief that we'd done the right thing for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyg1086 Posted December 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 It's the reason I will never have another dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 11 minutes ago, Vince Green said: It's the reason I will never have another dog Agreed I lost my 14 and a half year old cocker 18months ago- my daughter sends a daily photo or video on our family WhatsApp. Really sorry to hear about your friends dog - I am sure he had a great life and was loved within the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) I'm 83 and have had, and still got, lots of dogs. Every single one of them has broken my heart on the final day. You never get over it. You just have to put the bad thoughts out of your head and think of the happy days that you have enjoyed together. I just can't imagine living without a dog. Edited January 1, 2023 by Grandalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Grandalf said: I'm 83 and have had, and still got, lots of dogs. Every single one of them has broken my heart on the final day. You never get over it. You just have to put the bad thoughts out of your head and think of the happy days that you have enjoyed together. I just can't imagine living without a dog. I've had about 20+ dogs and as above i've been broken hearted when one goes. That's why i always have 2 or 3 because you can console yourself with the others. I could not be without a dog either. Looking for another whippet , lurcher or terrier now as i'm down to one which is a Beddy x Whippet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 Totaly agree with you Samboy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAR WELTED Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 On 31/12/2022 at 20:26, Vince Green said: It's the reason I will never have another dog +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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