Saying goodbye to your best friend

[discopop]

The day my heart doesn’t break when I see another dog who’s passed over the bridge who as been loved will probably be my last day as well, our thoughts go out to you.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Condolences. Heartbreaking for all the family I’m sure.

 

[horlock_was_super]

So sad. I feel your loss.
I love my cat, she doesn’t give a shiny shite about me.

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

I'm sorry for your loss we lost ours in April of this year, still miss the old girl like crazy.

 

[Ric]

Sorry for your loss. The death of a loved family pet is always horrible. Already dreading the day we have to go through that again.

 

[domalino]

Dogs love you unconditionally, never replaced my dog Gizmo not going through all that again.

Sorry for your loss.

A lot of people find the process of losing a pet so upsetting they swear off getting another, but in my experience it’s 100% worth it and when I finally got a new dog after 5 years without one I felt like an idiot for waiting so long and depriving myself because I was scared of what would happen 10-15 years down the line.

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

Share your pain OP and it is something I’ve avoided ever since. When I retire I’d like to have another dog. But even then I don’t think I could commit enough time to do it justice. Guess I’m too selfish

 

[jacko74]

I suppose I'm being selfish in a way by not wanting any more dogs because I just can't keep putting myself through the heartbreak when they die, selfish because I know I can give another dog a wonderful home and a fantastic life but I'm putting my own feelings first.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Its right up there with the most painful life experiences,feel for you @blueinsa and anyone else going through such a time.

 

[Saddleworth2]

This time last Saturday, our oldest miniature dachshund Peppa suddenly lost use of her back legs due to what we think is IVDD, a common issue with the breed. She was still bright and seemingly not in too much pain and with the right pain medication and strict crate rest over a 6-8 week period, it is possible for them to recover in between 30-80% of cases in dogs her age (9) and with the level of paralysis she suffered, grade 3/4 out of 5.

Sadly this week things have got worse to the point she is now almost completely paralysed it seems and is obviously in pain despite the meds.

We are devastated but this morning we will have to say goodbye to her. She has been a magnificent friend to us as a family. She was bought as my support dog at a time when I was suffering through a bad mental health period and she was always there for me. A more gentle girl you would be hard pressed to find and whoever came across her, instantly fell in love with her due to her nature.

Sorry for unloading this on here about my dog.

We love you Peppa and always will x

Sorry mate. Thats really tough. Condolences to you and your family. The memories will stay for ever.