Dog Lovers - How long did your Dog live for ?

[Uncle Spielberg]

You don't have to, we dog lovers already know.

Thanks for the support. I am in pieces at the moment.

 

[hitony]

I had to put my beloved Dog, Harry of over 15 years down today. I was there with him until the end.

So sorry Gareth, really I am, pretty much lost for words to be honest, I like many others knew how much Harry was a massive part of your life, take care mate x

 

[El Presidente]

Very sorry to hear the news GG.

Anyone who has had a dog, and the unconditional loyalty and love that they give, will know what it's like to lose their best four legged friend.

Be strong x

 

[El Presidente]

Very sorry to hear the news GG.

Anyone who has had a dog, and the unconditional loyalty and love that they give, will know what it's like to lose their best four legged friend.

Be strong x

 

[Saltydog]

I had to put my beloved Dog, Harry of over 15 years down today. I was there with him until the end.

Ouch. RIP Harry.

Chin up Unc..... you did it for him so you did the right thing despite the pain. Lost 2 myself (one I had to make the call for him (cross) and the last one (shepherd) made the decision himself whilst he slept.

I share your pain.

 

[Hillian1]

I bet you are Uncle. Being with mine at the end is the only reason I won't get another as it hurt so much, but I am so very glad I stayed with my mate until the end.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I bet you are Uncle. Being with mine at the end is the only reason I won't get another as it hurt so much, but I am so very glad I stayed with my mate until the end.

It was what I had to do.

 

[Franks Wild Years]

Very sorry to hear that US. It's of little consolation but many of us have had to do the same so understand what you're feeling right now and have the utmost sympathy.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Thanks Frank. I knew the day was coming but it was very tough to have your best mate put down. Truely horrible but I know I did the right thing for him.

 

[clippedgull]

Very sorry to hear the news GG.

Anyone who has had a dog, and the unconditional loyalty and love that they give, will know what it's like to lose their best four legged friend.

Be strong x

Very much this

 

[theboybilly]

So sorry to read this US but good on you both for getting just that little longer together. I lost my Ellie three months ago now and swore I wouldn't have another dog until I retire. I've got two rescue Staffie pups dozing on my settee right at this moment. RIP Harry

 

[Porkydale]

We put our Yorkie to sleep many years ago and said we would not have a dog again,we lasted 3 months .Our second Yorkie was 18 months old when we got him from a house i can only say he was glad to get out ( it took him 6 months to calm him down,raise a newspaper and he cowered for his life) .2 years ago he got diabetes and now he is blind and costs us a fortune in medecine and vets bills ,the wife says she cant go through the pain of having a 3rd dog when the Maxter departs but thats for another day.This little bugger plays on his problems and really gets fussed over ,wouldnt swap him for anything so echo what nearly everybody has said on this thread.

 

[Box of Frogs]

Really sorry to hear that US. Treasure the time you had together and the extra time after the vet wrote him off. You did him proud.

This thread has again brought tears to my eyes.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Only just seen this. Deepest sympathy Gareth. I can very much empathise.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Thanks everyone. I still can't believe it and tonight is very tough. The old boy has been with me for over 15 years and some tough times. He has been a great support and vice versa. Today was truely horrible but I will remember the wonderful times and moments we shared together.

 

[bluenitsuj]

Thanks everyone. I still can't believe it and tonight is very tough. The old boy has been with me for over 15 years and some tough times. He has been a great support and vice versa. Today was truely horrible but I will remember the wonderful times and moments we shared together.

I dont know you, but I really feel for you now. As others have said, no words can describe the loss you are now going through.

Keep your chin up. Thinking of you

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I dont know you, but I really feel for you now. As others have said, no words can describe the loss you are now going through.

Keep your chin up. Thinking of you

Thanks. Tonight is so hard.

 

[ferring seagull]

Thanks everyone. I still can't believe it and tonight is very tough. The old boy has been with me for over 15 years and some tough times. He has been a great support and vice versa. Today was truely horrible but I will remember the wonderful times and moments we shared together.

Sympathy with you there, going back 30 years and I held the head of my beautiful Golden Retriever as she was put to sleep at the age of five. She had consumed poison on the downs, presumably put down for badgers, but no-one ever knew for sure even after a month of leaving her at the vet's in the morning/pick her up in the evening. It was devastating !

After all that time though, I have within the past two weeks taken on a rescue working cocker spaniel aged around 1 year (no-one knows) and who was within two weeks of being put to sleep. I feel your pain but would say that there are opportunities to help you overcome even an overwhelming sadness such as you have endured.

Best wishes.

 

[m20gull]

Thinking of you US

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I LOVE you Harry and always will. Just my way of saying goodbye x