GingerCat Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Had to say goodbye to an old friend today. Archi, he was 10, had a very rapid cancer. From him going off his food to today was less than a week. He hadn't lost condition. Just didn't want to move.took him to the vet and he was riddled. Such a kind dog, never bit anyone, couldn't catch a squirrel if his life depended on it. Slept in the same bed as the cat and loved the kids. Will miss you pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Sorry to hear that, the downside to owning a Dog is losing them a horrible experience for the whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Sad news indeed. Read the poem, 'The Last Battle'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted May 24 Author Report Share Posted May 24 It's ok. It was for the best. He didn't suffer long and went wagging his tail. Wife has taken it badly but then she was with him 24/7. Shame, young for a dog and came on so quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 it never gets easier letting dogs go take comfort from the memories of better times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 Sorry for your loss. Always a sad time. No doubt you gave him the best 10 years of life a dog could have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 sorry to hear that......he trusted you to do the right thing at the right time ..and you were not found wanting i dont have dogs anymore...as enough hurt is enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 11 hours ago, GingerCat said: Had to say goodbye to an old friend today. Archi, he was 10, had a very rapid cancer. From him going off his food to today was less than a week. He hadn't lost condition. Just didn't want to move.took him to the vet and he was riddled. Such a kind dog, never bit anyone, couldn't catch a squirrel if his life depended on it. Slept in the same bed as the cat and loved the kids. Will miss you pal. So sorry for your loss. Have to take my old spaniel Jess who lives with my mum to be PTS next week. She’s made 14 but her legs are going and keeps collapsing. Dreading the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 These posts always seem to coincide with something getting in my eyes 😥 Sorry to hear this sad news, good times were had though 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 Always a difficult time, take comfort that it would appear he did not linger. I cried when we had our old moggy put to sleep last year, he was 21. How attached we become to our companions. I feel for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 Very sorry to hear - but it's a sad duty that we, as responsible carers are duty bound to do. Sad as it is, it's being kind and caring to do the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serrac Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 So sorry to hear this. I know it hurts, but take comfort knowing he was living the life with you right up to the final week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 I haven't read any of the above posts, as I find them too upsetting. The title was enough. Having been in this position a few times I know how hard it can be, but it will ease with time. You don't forget (maybe better if one could). Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Every dog you ever own breaks your heart one day. You did the right thing for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Like many other members I have got a lot of years under my belt in owning dogs , all my dogs over the last 50 years or so have been Labs , more faithful than a lot of the human race , taking them to the vets for the final time certainly don't get any easier , if anything it get harder , you can rest assured you gave your dog Archi a brilliant life and he wouldn't have any regrets. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 My thoughts are with you, my boy is 10 in about a weeks time but I have already felt the pain of losing him in the future, when my father passed away I didn't shed a single tear, but whenever I think my dog is unwell I go to pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Sad news indeed. Fortunately the time spent with them is more than worth the pain of their loss. ATB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 It hurts but you did the right thing and he didn't suffer, and you will have many great memories to remember him by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 On 25/05/2024 at 10:01, Lloyd90 said: So sorry for your loss. Have to take my old spaniel Jess who lives with my mum to be PTS next week. She’s made 14 but her legs are going and keeps collapsing. Dreading the day. Read the poem, The Last Battle. It helped me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 18 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: Read the poem, The Last Battle. It helped me. At least he had a good life and love. I know it does not help but we all have to do our best for a pal and loving friend even when it hurts us and our family as a pet is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Sorry to hear that sending condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miserableolgit Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 You have my sincere sympathies but you did right for your chum. I have been in the same position many, many times, it has always been hard but seems to get harder as time goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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