Farewell old friend

[kdri155]

This afternnon my wife and I took our faithful friend Tina on her last trip, she had recently been diagnosed with cancer and early kidney failure and bearing in mind her age of 16 years we felt it right to do the right thing and have her put to rest.



As I type this I sit here a broken man of 50 choked and tearful. I know that time will heal the pain my wife and I have at the moment but for now the grief is something I have never experienced even when my parents passed.

So farewell Tina and thanks for all those years of pleasure and laughter.

Edited for a more recent picture.

Edited by kdri155 on Monday 2nd April 17:55

[Mobile Chicane]

Dammit - I just got grit in my eye.

She looks like a lovely dog. Great name too!

[celticpilgrim]

I know exactly what you mean about it being a different feeling altogether. Whether its because you madecthecdecidion, even though it was the best thing you could do for her.

Remember she had a long and happy life, and when the tie came you did the best by her-even if at this moment you are in bits. The pain never really goes away, but gets easier to deal with as time goes on.

Bye bye little one

CP

[bexVN]

I'm so sorry for your loss. You made the best decision on behalf of your four legged friend but I know that doesn't make you feel boy better right now.
She looks like she was a gorgeous girl, can I ask, did you post a pic of her on the dog photo thread in the past?

I'm sure you'll have so many good memories and in time that's what you'll remember more.
Have a little drink with your wife and talk about the good times with Tina.

[mrmaggit]

Sometimes when you lose a pet you wonder if it is really worth the grief when they go to wait for you at the bridge.

Then you think of all the times you had together.

Of course it bloody well is.

Doesn't make it any easier, though.

[Stedman]

mrmaggit said:

Sometimes when you lose a pet you wonder if it is really worth the grief when they go to wait for you at the bridge.

Then you think of all the times you had together.

Of course it bloody well is.

Doesn't make it any easier, though.

This.

By making the decision, you are merely reciprocating the love she gave you, but in a different way.

Pictures are a wonderful thing. Best of luck in the next few weeks.

[kdri155]

Thanks for your kind words and thoughts, I know many of you have been there at sometime with your own pets.

[Jasandjules]

So sorry OP. But you did what you think is best for her, and that's what we all should do.

[solo2]

So sorry to hear that.

[mrsimmers]

I know how you feel as we had to have our 11yr 5 month old Dalmatian put to sleep after a massive stroke 5 weeks ago.

Pain is just as raw now, i hope it gets easier with time.

RIP Tina.

[anonymous-user]

RIP Tina

I raise a glass to the joy our four legged friends give us and the wonderful memories they leave us with.

Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 3rd April 09:01

[Skyedriver]

Been there a few times
Remember the good times
And remember all the fun she had with you

[woodnut67]

So so sorry, . We lost Tess our Patterdale last Christmas Eve at 19. Her companion Cassie died 2 days later, she was 12. I genuinely believe she died of a broken heart.



Like you, we were distraught and couldn't bear the pain......then Tilli came along 4 days later. My advice my man, is just jump back in the saddle and go puppy hunting. It was the best thing we done.

[celticpilgrim]

Dare I mention the double-edged sword that is Rainbow Bridge?

[D6GMB]

I can really relate to the pain you are feeling just now.
Our 16 year old cat has been missing for 11 days now and we can only presume that she is dead.
This may not be of much consolation but at least you got to say goodbye,my wife and i didnt get that chance to say that to Cassie and i think thats what really hurts more than anything.
As the previous post says go and look at a puppy or rescue dog,we did this at the weekend and honestly it helped a lot.

[pinchmeimdreamin]

A real true friend we lost today
No more to run no more to play
My gentle girl my faithfull friend
I fear my heart will never mend

I'll think of you and she a tear
But know in my heart you'll always be near
So run and jump and find that bone
Enjoy your life in your new home

Forever loved a real true friend
Always faithfull right up to the end
I must admit I'll be jealous a tidge
Of all your new friends, over the bridge.



R.I.P Tina .

[texasjohn]

RIP Tina

Sorry to hear about your loss. I know it's not quite the same but I got rather choked having to take our hamster to be put to sleep some years ago, dare I admit it here.

Our dogs are 8 and 9 right now and I am not at all looking forward to having to wave them goodbye one day.

It will not be a replacement for Tina, but I think you need to take a trip to the rescue centre. I reckon there is a four legged pal who is there just waiting for you to make that trip.

Edited by texasjohn on Tuesday 3rd April 20:50

[Who me ?]

I feel for you . I really do . Lots of years ago we headed up north for a holiday at my parents in my company car,a Sierra hatchback. Space was tight, so we made a bed in the back for our small Collie .Part way up the M6,we had an emergency stop. There had been an accident on the opposite carriage way and rubberneckers on our side had stopped to have a look. This was on a 50 limit, reduced to two lane . I stopped short of the rear end, but one car following did not, and we were hit ,and then hit again by a car estimated by police later as exceeding the70 limit by a large margin. The collie made it over the rear seats, with no apparent damage. A month or two later, she went off food, and got lethargic. The vet had no idea as to cause. One day we went off to work, with me thinking that perhaps I would take her to vet and perhaps kindest thing would be to end her suffering. I got home in the afternoon to find that my wife had come home to find her dead. I took her to the vet,and the cause was found.A tumour of her liver, caused by the crash was the only suggested cause . It hit me ,as I'd had the chance to end her suffering and failed her . The only consolation was that the vet insisted that she had not suffered .
The hurt has been that bad ,that it's taken me almost twenty years to give a home to another dog needing love and attention. Don't let that happen to you, and have regrets . There's plenty of dogs, especially older ones looking for a forever home, with love and attention . It's hard to think of that at moment,I appreciate, but as the hurt gets less, think on about giving a home to some needy ex pet. They don't ask much, and have so much love to give back in return .

[Mubby]

pinchmeimdreamin said:

A real true friend we lost today
No more to run no more to play
My gentle girl my faithfull friend
I fear my heart will never mend

I'll think of you and she a tear
But know in my heart you'll always be near
So run and jump and find that bone
Enjoy your life in your new home

Forever loved a real true friend
Always faithfull right up to the end
I must admit I'll be jealous a tidge
Of all your new friends, over the bridge.



R.I.P Tina .

how lovely!

RIP Tina x

[Who me ?]

Mubby said:

how lovely!

RIP Tina x

Brings a very big tear to my heart, as my lad is 11 next month ,and is as active as ever. But read back on my last post,and see why I'm not looking forward to his latter days. I took on an older dog, to give it a last forever home,as simply I & he have not got a lot of time to be on this planet.