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Our Westie of 15 years had to get the final needle yesterday.
Im absolutely in bits. Cant stop thinking about him. I now understand what its like when I read similar threads on here, its bloody awful.
What a dog though, quiet yet assured, never barked or snapped, great with everyone, extremely bright yet clumsy at times. He was just perfect.
He went from the cutest puppy ever to being deaf as a post, and had cataracts but up until recently he was happy and could always be relied on to scrounge some food. Over the past couple of months he'd started drinking loads and then losing bladder control. A lump on his anus got bigger and bigger and didnt respond to medication. The last week he refused all food and just became weaker and weaker, and kept on throwing up bile and looking very sad. I was in work yesterday so my brother and grandad took him in. Both of them cried the place down as the vet did what he had to.
My brother took pictures of him before they took him to the vet, and it might sound strange but also a couple of pictures once he'd gone. Angus refused to look into the camera for the pictures before, and he just looked like a shadow of his former self. Its like he knew. On the pictures where he's gone, his eyes are open, and he looked like the Angus of old, full of health.
At the minute I cant bear to look at pictures of him to upload, but will eventually. Had an awful night without him last night, but it will get better I know. Im not posting this for the amount of sympathy but I needed to get it off my chest. RIP mate, I hope I will see you up there someday
Im absolutely in bits. Cant stop thinking about him. I now understand what its like when I read similar threads on here, its bloody awful.
What a dog though, quiet yet assured, never barked or snapped, great with everyone, extremely bright yet clumsy at times. He was just perfect.
He went from the cutest puppy ever to being deaf as a post, and had cataracts but up until recently he was happy and could always be relied on to scrounge some food. Over the past couple of months he'd started drinking loads and then losing bladder control. A lump on his anus got bigger and bigger and didnt respond to medication. The last week he refused all food and just became weaker and weaker, and kept on throwing up bile and looking very sad. I was in work yesterday so my brother and grandad took him in. Both of them cried the place down as the vet did what he had to.
My brother took pictures of him before they took him to the vet, and it might sound strange but also a couple of pictures once he'd gone. Angus refused to look into the camera for the pictures before, and he just looked like a shadow of his former self. Its like he knew. On the pictures where he's gone, his eyes are open, and he looked like the Angus of old, full of health.
At the minute I cant bear to look at pictures of him to upload, but will eventually. Had an awful night without him last night, but it will get better I know. Im not posting this for the amount of sympathy but I needed to get it off my chest. RIP mate, I hope I will see you up there someday
I'm so sorry to hear about this.
I know the feeling all too well.
Me and the mrs have 3 dogs at the moment, one is 'slowing down' so we're bracing ourselves.
They become part of the family and when they leave it hurts but at 15 he was at a good age and no doubt loved life with you and your family.
RIP
I know the feeling all too well.
Me and the mrs have 3 dogs at the moment, one is 'slowing down' so we're bracing ourselves.
They become part of the family and when they leave it hurts but at 15 he was at a good age and no doubt loved life with you and your family.
RIP
Rip little Angus. Such a hard time with so many feelings. The guilt (even though there shouldn't be any), the relief because you are no longer watching a friend struggle with non treatable conditions, the sense of loss. In time the memories will be of good times not the last moments. Sorry for you and your families loss.
bexVN said:
Rip little Angus. Such a hard time with so many feelings. The guilt (even though there shouldn't be any), the relief because you are no longer watching a friend struggle with non treatable conditions, the sense of loss. In time the memories will be of good times not the last moments. Sorry for you and your families loss.
+1 'cause Bex has said it better than I could!Thank you all for the kind words.
Me and the missus are at a spa hotel currently, its been booked for a while for our anniversary. I didnt feel like going after yesterday, but was persuaded to go if only to get me out of the house and the sour atmosphere.
Went for a massage and the massuse sat me down and asked how I was - well I bloody got upset all of a sudden didnt I? I felt bad for getting upset in front of her but apparently its really common - people go in to destress after all, and the oils in the environment and the dark mood lighting can often set people off.
She used frankincense on me and the smell of it immediately made me feel happier and less stressed out. To those in the same boat I can thoroughly recommend it.
Me and the missus are at a spa hotel currently, its been booked for a while for our anniversary. I didnt feel like going after yesterday, but was persuaded to go if only to get me out of the house and the sour atmosphere.
Went for a massage and the massuse sat me down and asked how I was - well I bloody got upset all of a sudden didnt I? I felt bad for getting upset in front of her but apparently its really common - people go in to destress after all, and the oils in the environment and the dark mood lighting can often set people off.
She used frankincense on me and the smell of it immediately made me feel happier and less stressed out. To those in the same boat I can thoroughly recommend it.
Sorry to hear about you losing Angus. I understand how you are feeling.
I have lost my last two Staffords in the past six months
and like you I couldn't face taking them in.
My step daughter was kind enough to do it on both occasions, god bless her!
Chin up, things do get easier... well that's what they told me!
I have lost my last two Staffords in the past six months
and like you I couldn't face taking them in.My step daughter was kind enough to do it on both occasions, god bless her!
Chin up, things do get easier... well that's what they told me!
Mobile Chicane said:
RIP Angus.
The kindest thing you could do for a faithful friend is have him put to sleep when he's suffering.
As said, think of the good times.
Enjoy the good times, and the love he returned. I've got an 11 year old bloke, and his time is getting closer.But I'm going to have to remember all of the good times we had together.So will you . The kindest thing you could do for a faithful friend is have him put to sleep when he's suffering.
As said, think of the good times.
awwww these animals definately leave footprints on our hearts, reat easy now Angus x
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