Clur Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Had to say good-bye to our dog today as at 17, she'd finally given up her zest for life. She wasn't suffering any pain, but had little quality of life and had lost dignity as she'd get disorientated trying to go to the toilet etc. I took her to the vet and cuddled her to the end. Very upsetting at the best of times but DS aged 6 is distraught and has just cried himself to sleep. Have explained how Sally had a good life with us (we were her third home and she'd been neglected previously) but it's not easy at any age let alone 6. Our 3 year old is quite happy to wave to her in Heaven! I know we did the right thing, and am thankful we had 11 years with her, but it's just sooo sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I'm so sorry, I'm sure yr DS wont be the only one to cry tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Sorry to hear about Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 oh im so sorry for your loss but it sounded like she had a great long life with you - something you need to remember. (((hugs))) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Sorry for your loss. Sounds as if she had a lovely time with you and a kindly end. You should all be happy to know her final home was such a happy one and blessed to have enjoyed her for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 I am grateful we had so much time with her, as at the stage we got her she wouldn't have lasted much longer. Just DS's reaction breaks my heart too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Im so sorry. On a positive note-17 is a very good age and shows she was very well loved & cared for.You granted her one last act of compassion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Sorry to hear you sad news, but as others have said it sounds it was a very long and loving life as a very good age. My thoughts are with you tonight.[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardene5 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 So very sorry to hear of your loss We all know how you feel, when we loss our dog we had a plaque made with her name on and where she would wee, planted so yellow roses as a memory and the plaque stands near by. Still bring a tear to my eyes even now. Happy memories, Ian & Valerie William & Harry Missy & Millie dogs girls Bluebell & Tinkerbell " The Bluebell Girls" 4 new hens ,small , , 4 ex battery hens 2 x 1 x in hut and a wooden coop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Sorry to hear that sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 We were so sorry to hear about your dog. It must have been so hard for you, but you will be blessed with many years happy memories. Some one said "those who have never loved a dog. part of their sole lies unawakened" Thinking of you, Allisonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 So sorry, we lost one of our cats recently and it was heart breaking even though we knew it was for the best. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 very sorry to ear your news - it's amazing how attached we become to our dogs - mine died when I was 27 and about to get married and I still wept buckets when my mum rang to tell me - we had had him since i was 11. It will pass with time but it's a very sad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 What a shame, I'm thinking of you and your poor DS, give them an extra big hug from all of us here. It's such a sad thing for a little one to try and get to grips with. Lots of hugs to you all, Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 So sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a dear dog. We lost our two old dogs Sammy and Tasha two summers ago. We planted a lovely tree which will always be known as their tree. I hope you find something nice to remember Sally by. Your six year old will find it hard but will bounce back, given a good distraction. We have two new dogs now, and the kids adore them, but even the kids still remember sammy and tasha with happy memories. I hope you will have enjoy your memories as time goes by. Remember you rescued her from a life no where near as good as the one you gave her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusky123 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 So sorry Clur, even though you knew it was the right thing do it still hurts like crazy. Your 6 year old son will come to terms with it quite soon. My dad died when my eldest was 6, a few days later her gerbil died, she was totally devastated,but was glad that her Grandad had Tiddles company in Heaven, it comforted her a lot. Isnt it funny the way kiddies think and bounce back. XX Moyna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 So sorry to hear your sad news . It's awful when you lose a much loved member of your family, but you should comfort yourself by thinking of all the love you had for and from her. Bringing her into your home must have been fantastic for her and it sounds like for the last 11 years she has had a wonderful life. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Sad news. Am very sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Sorry to hear you had to make such a difficult decision. I've had to do it myself and it is so much harder than having a vet tell you that it needs to be done. Hugs to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 So sorry to hear about Sally. I'm glad she had a lovely forever home with you and she had a long and happy life. Well done for making the awful decision before life became too bad for her. I'm sure she'll be happily running around in pooch heaven. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 So sorry it is really hard to say goodbye to an old friend. Our old cat who was approx 19 died last summer and it took 2 cats to begin to fill the gap in our family, we had her for 17 years and she too had been neglected previously. It is a testement to your good care that she lived as long as she did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I am so sorry Clur - hugs to you and your family. Great that she had a happy life with you. We lost our dog in January at the age of only 6 and it was very difficult for us and the children so I understand how hard it is. For us it has helped to keep photos of her and her predecessor. Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 So sorry to hear your news but to have her to age 17 is a fantastic testament to your love and care for her. Give your little un a big hug bless him. x living in a lovely Kitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
