Jimmy Whippet is really poorly :(
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I meant to say 'better a week early than a day late' but you get the idea. I blame the strange caraway-flavoured Norwegian spirit.
Yes it hurts more when it takes years from them. Even Norman was fairly elderly and Bert was 13, it was the suddenness that was painful with him giving no time to get used to the idea. I still expect to see him around even though it's been nearly a year and we have two whippet pups plus the three big hounds to keep me busy. His bed is still called 'Bert's bed' although now used by all and sundry and his favourite treats are still 'Bertie biscuits'.
I always have the dreadful deed done at home so their last moments are spent in a familiar environment surrounded by those who care for them rather than a potentially stressful journey to a strange place to them. I have plenty of space so I have set aside an area where I bury my dogs myself, three there now. I'm contemplating joining them when the time comes. Daft I suppose but I like the idea compared to a graveyard I don't know. I must be getting sentimental in my old age.
Good luck and I hope it goes as well as it can.
Yes it hurts more when it takes years from them. Even Norman was fairly elderly and Bert was 13, it was the suddenness that was painful with him giving no time to get used to the idea. I still expect to see him around even though it's been nearly a year and we have two whippet pups plus the three big hounds to keep me busy. His bed is still called 'Bert's bed' although now used by all and sundry and his favourite treats are still 'Bertie biscuits'.
I always have the dreadful deed done at home so their last moments are spent in a familiar environment surrounded by those who care for them rather than a potentially stressful journey to a strange place to them. I have plenty of space so I have set aside an area where I bury my dogs myself, three there now. I'm contemplating joining them when the time comes. Daft I suppose but I like the idea compared to a graveyard I don't know. I must be getting sentimental in my old age.
Good luck and I hope it goes as well as it can.
I am very sorry. We lost both our labs at 11 due to cancer. I just remember we knew when the time was right. Our boy who had shown less and less interest in the world, then stopped being interested in food. We took him for a last walk around the house, he perked up and really looked at everything as if he knew it was the last time. That night we said our goodbyes and Dad took him to the vet. It was many years ago as I was a student and I'll never forget my dad had clearly been crying on the way home. It's the only time anyone has known him to cry.
You have done your absolute best for Jimmy and that is all anyone can ever do for their pet.
You have done your absolute best for Jimmy and that is all anyone can ever do for their pet.
I too am so sorry to hear this Bex.
All we can do, from the moment we decide to add a dog to our family, is give that dog as much love as they give to us.
It's not the length of time that matters, it's the quality. 9 years with with a wonderful loving family is a lifetime worth living for a dog. They think not about time or death, only about fun and life.
When the day comes, as it does for all us dog lovers, try to smile at the memories of a wonderful life you gave to each other as much as shed a tear for the passing of a friend.
Thinking of you all
Gary
All we can do, from the moment we decide to add a dog to our family, is give that dog as much love as they give to us.
It's not the length of time that matters, it's the quality. 9 years with with a wonderful loving family is a lifetime worth living for a dog. They think not about time or death, only about fun and life.
When the day comes, as it does for all us dog lovers, try to smile at the memories of a wonderful life you gave to each other as much as shed a tear for the passing of a friend.
Thinking of you all
Gary
Today was the day we had been dreading. Today we said goodbye forever to our most gorgeous boy, after 9 incredible years with our most awesome Jimbo (BIL's words 
) he has left to join the Rainbow bridge.
I am utterly heartbroken, the tears won't stop but we had a lovely weekend with him and this morning was as peaceful and dignified as we could hope, out in our beautiful garden at work, no stress for him and his final journey to the crematorium with us where we were met by a wonderful guy who we knew straight away that we could entrust our boy to.
Jimbo will be back with us soon and one day will be able to remember him with joy, not sadness.
Thank you to all of you for incredible support and kind words over the months. They mean so much, wish I could thank you in person! Off to cry some more
) he has left to join the Rainbow bridge.I am utterly heartbroken, the tears won't stop but we had a lovely weekend with him and this morning was as peaceful and dignified as we could hope, out in our beautiful garden at work, no stress for him and his final journey to the crematorium with us where we were met by a wonderful guy who we knew straight away that we could entrust our boy to.
Jimbo will be back with us soon and one day will be able to remember him with joy, not sadness.
Thank you to all of you for incredible support and kind words over the months. They mean so much, wish I could thank you in person! Off to cry some more
So sorry to hear Jimbo has left you.
Reading your posts I know how much he meant to you and what a fantastic mummy he had in you and how much he will be sorely missed.
It's 6 years since I lost my dear friend and not many days pass when I don't think of her. They do leave an incredibly big hole in your heart when they pass away.
Sending you massive hugs
Reading your posts I know how much he meant to you and what a fantastic mummy he had in you and how much he will be sorely missed.
It's 6 years since I lost my dear friend and not many days pass when I don't think of her. They do leave an incredibly big hole in your heart when they pass away.
Sending you massive hugs
Huge hugs Becky
You know that you did the best thing you could for your best friend, you've been there for him every day of his good life & given him the ultimate gift.
Jimmy & Fitz are reunited and happy together, they will always be with you
I wish I had more words that could take the pain away
Ax
You know that you did the best thing you could for your best friend, you've been there for him every day of his good life & given him the ultimate gift.
Jimmy & Fitz are reunited and happy together, they will always be with you
I wish I had more words that could take the pain away
Ax
I've an idea of how you're feeling. I'd like to say I hope Fudge is running around with Jimmy, but I suspect he's found a patch of sun and is lying on his back, snoring. I suspect Kleenex will have made some money out of us both this weekend. My thoughts are with you and anyone else who knew Jimmy.
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