Sad Sad day yesterday/today

[alanywiseman.]

Sorry to hear that Andy. Pets no matter how big or small are part of the family and at times it is the best desicion you can make.

 

[Andyhull]

you are right and i know in my heart it was the right decision but it doesn't make it any easier, just need some time to pass now. :)

 

[PD]

Hope this helps.............

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... author unknown.

 

[barry44]

so sorry to hear about Willow.

the poems are heartbreaking

 

[Andyhull]

the poems are heartbreaking

They are.
Please stop :lol:
They are beautiful but heart wrenching.

 

[jonewer]

Condolences. Its never easy.

 

[narmour]

So horrible.

We've been through it twice now and, hard as it sounds, the only way to fill the hole is to get another pup!! once a dog has taken a place in your heart, that place will always feel empty while there is no dog in your life.

I know it's unthinkable right now and I hope you don't think I'm being insensitive by talking about moving on, but give it a few months to grieve and get your head in order and you will see it's the only way. My parent's house has felt empty since they had our family dog put to sleep last summer. I'm working on them to get a puppy and I think they may give in soon.

Good luck.

 

[Andyhull]

Thanks narmour, im feeling a bit better now but unfortunately we won't be getting another pooch any time soon.
We've got a little one about to grace our presence very soon and to be honest the garden is too small and both myself and my OH work almost full time so it wouldn't be fair.
The only reason i had Willow there with me was because a faught to keep her from the ex who was moving into a flat after a messy break up, i sold my previouse house and moved in with my new partner after a couple of years at my parents.
Willow used to go to my parents house a few days of the week durin the day so she wasn't left alone but it was a chore to do this but it was in the best interest and sanity for her.

Maybe when we move in a year or 2 to a bigger house with a much bigger garden we will think about it but until then i don't think it would be fair to fulfill my/our needs over that of the dog.

Andy

 

[PD]

very mature and responsible thinking. No dog deserves to be alone all day.

 

[Wendy1971]

il second that :thumb:

 

[The Goatreich]

I do this also. Up until the end of last year I had a lodger who was at home all day, so therefore the dog had company during the day, and someone to let him out when he needed to go out etc. The lodger moved out in November, and with my girlfriend and I being out at work for 10 hours of the day it was really starting to worry me that our dog was alone during the day, then had us for company for a few hours before going to bed again. So seeing as my parents are semi-retired now he goes there Monday to Friday and gets to run around their huge garden, following my Dad around the fields while he does whatever project he's working on at the time, then comes back to us for the weekend. At first I felt like I was giving up on owning a dog, but soon came round to the idea that it was the best thing to for his sanity. He still goes loopy every time we go to my parents' to collect him, so he definitely hasn't forgotten who his owners are.

 

[Andyhull]

My parents have a 150ft x 50ft garden so she used to go out for the day, chase squirels and the pidgeons and then i would go pick her up at the end of each day.
They only live around a mile from my work so wasn't that bad.

 

[Aleman]

My life lasted 14 years; every minute with you was special
You gave me time to understand what you wanted of me.
Thank-you for placing your trust in me; it was crucial for my well being.
You were never angry with me for long because you realised I had only you.
You talked to me. I didn’t understand your words and I did understand your voice.
I never forgot how well you treated me.
You never hit me.
You understood when I was not getting the right food, had been in the sun too long, and finally when my heart was old or weak.
You took care of me when I grew old.
On the ultimate difficult journey, you went with me and didn’t say you couldn’t bear to watch. You didn't make me face it alone. Everything was easier for me because you were there, because I love you so. ALWAYS!

 

[Andyhull]

Bloody hell aleman :cry:

Thats lovely and that is how i treat her, she was such a good dog, she never did anything wrong for me to get angry at, she was good with kids, was obedient, funny and playfull to mention just a few things.

She was the best!!!!!

 

[Springer]

Never easy......................
The one before me was a traditional liver and white.................that why I am black and white. I'm different alright, the boss recons I'm special needs. :hmm:
Boss could face a liver one after a couple of years, but when he got boss pup she is nealy all liver.
It will get better, ..............."golden whats its, aged 15 1/4" is in a casket on the shelf over me and pups basket. :cry:
S

 

[Wendy1971]

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