westie mum Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Yesterday was a very sad day for us as we had to make the decision every pet owner hates. Our 17 year old Westie was diagnosed a few weeks ago with liver cancer. Over last weekend she deteriorated badly and so we came to the decision after consulting the vet. I have got to know the staff at the vets really well this year what with Freya's condition, one of the other dogs having an eye complaint and 1 of my chooks who has bumlefoot. I have just had a knock on the from one of the staff from the vets and he gave me a condolence card and a beautiful potted plant. He asked if we were all ok and said that the staff from the practise just wanted to say how sorry they were about Freya. It's knocked me for six but I think it is a wonderful gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 that's very kind of them - it sounds like you have a very caring vet. Really sorry to hear about Freya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Oh, I'm very sorry to hear about your dog. It is a hard decision I know, as we had to make it earlier this year for our cat But what a lovely thing for the vets to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Very sorry to hear your news; its always horrible and I hope you are managing But what a caring practice; thats a really nice thing for them to have done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklyrabbit Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Our thoughts are with you and your family - we are very sorry to hear your sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I am very sorry to hear about your loss that was a very kind gesture though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 That is a very kind and thoughtful gesture from the vets. So sorry to hear about the loss of your dog, but what a great age she lived to. She clearly had a very very happy home with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I'm so sorry to hear about Freya What a lovely, thoughtful gesture though... xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 So sorry to hear about Freya too, it's always such a sad time. What a lovely gesture from the vets though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 What a lovely thing to do . I'm so sorry about poor Freya though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 You obviously have a lovely vet, thankfully. Hope you are all doing ok, I lost my dog last month, and still am devastated. Big hugs coming your way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 what a lovely thought, sorry about your dog i list my old cat a few weeks ago its difficult to say goodbye to an old friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westie mum Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Thank you all for your kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
