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I know everyone thinks there dog is the best but all of you are wrong, mine was. I am 50 now, got her when I was 35. She has seen me through dark times, happy times, losing family, gaining family, so much life. Even at 15 she was galloping about and demanding two walks a day right to the end. Collapsed at 2pm, PTS at vets at 4. They suspected a brain tumour...tell you what she got out of it better than my dad did with the same!
You must be heartbroken. You should also feel good about giving your dog an awesome life. No such thing as a good death but sounds like yours did bow out in the best way possible.
My condolences. Looks like she lived a great life!
Sorry to read this a_a, sounds like she had a lovely life.
You've been blessed for 15 years, enjoy the memories.
Oh man, that's sad news mate.
These are THE hardest threads to reply to. Having lost a few dogs over the years (why don't the buggers last longer) I find I have to go away from these threads and come back later.
Take solace from the fact she was active right up to the end. Nothing worse than watching a dog decline and not being able to help them understand what's going on.
Winnie the Pooh said it best: “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
All the best A A. Easy said harder done….but Just remember you’ve given her the best happiest life you could have. The 15 years you shared will have been as amazing for her as they were for you. Take care.
So sorry to hear this a-a. I'm currently sat in the garden on the bench I made next to where we burried Willow 6 years ago. It looks out over the valley to Cwm Pedol and Tair Carn, one of her favourite places. Great memories stay even though the pooch can't.
Lost our best dog at 16, they sure do leave a hole when they are gone.
Still miss him but have so many great memories of a treasured friend.
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she looked a fun happy hound, sorry for your loss.
Sorry to hear this they means so much us, best friends and family.
She looked a real beauty and loads of fun, good luck getting through the sad times
So sorry to hear your news a_a. I lost my boy Milo 3 days before his 4th birthday last August thanks to a brain tumour. Best thing I did was sprinkle his ashes in Chepstow Park Woods where we shared so many great times together. I always stop by for a chat with him every time I'm out for a run.
Best dog ever has gone
Had to check for a moment but nope, she’s sat right here next to me 😊
Sorry for your loss a_a, I’m dreading the day ours goes.
dusty in here.
sorry for your loss OP.
I've said to MrsRNP many times (usually whilst tickling Berts tummy) that a dog that lives in a loving home has the best life.
Awesome walks and adventures, full tummy at meal times, unlimited tickles, lazy times in the sunshine etc etc and it sounds like the OP's doggo had that kind of life literally 2 hours right up to the end. Can't ask for more than that.
Dogs are brilliant and it is horrendous when they go. Can’t think of anything else to say other than she must’ve had a great life with you.
Condolences. Lost ours a year ago and still grieve for the little ****er. Dogs are magic.
So so sorry to hear that. It's dreadful when it happens.
I got a photo montage reminder from my phone this morning from photos I took a year ago - my lovely black lab, just around when we found the bastard cancer had returned. Inoperable the 2nd time. Still miss him - a once in a lifetime kind of dog and total angel.
Got to keep remembering all the good times with them. They aren't around for anywhere near long enough, even when 15 is a grand age to reach.
Very, very sad, condolences to you.
As you say, active until the end is all we can ask.
My parents both went two weeks apart just before Covid, thankfully both on their feet till a few weeks before they left us. There's a little footpath close by where I used to walk the mighty Fatty McTavish. I often walk the equally mighty Elvis up there & always stop & talk to him as I pass. Folk must think I'm daft. 🙂
It is so hard losing a beloved friend and family member. They leave a huge hole that used to be filled with their love, devotion and attention.
I don't know if you have been through this before - but I can say, you never forget them.
We lost the head of our doggie household at the end of last year, it still makes me sad and my eyes are leaking reading this - virtual hug. Things do get easier.
My condolences to you for what must be an incredibly sad time.
They come into your life and shape it for the better always.
Christ thats me set off. The comic strip was the last straw.
DoNotDisturb engaged.
I am sorry about your doggo OP. Looks like quite the Best Hound. My best hound just got a hug and looking at me like a soppy weirdo.
That cartoon just broke me a bit.
A bit?!
I have a teams call in a minute, i am going to blame hayfever
Condolences A_A
I saw the start of the cartoon and then the direction it was going and scrolled past. Can't cope with that today, and I've never even had a dog!
I feel for you A_A - it hit you so much harder than you expect it too. ☹️
We lost our 'Angus' a couple of years ago and were going to take a break from pets. Within 4 weeks 'Frank' arrived in the house. The house was just too empty without a dog.
And if it wasn't dusty enough in here...
https://theoatmeal.com/comics/dog_paradox
That cartoon just broke me a bit.
Yup.
OP - Your dog looks like the absolute bollocks, just the kind of dog that I would love to have. Condolences.