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ELUSIVEJIM said:
I have actually refrained myself from giving her bowls and lead etc. away. I had them all packed up but I don't want to then regret it in a month's time.
Humphrey was PTS almost 5 years ago (where does the time go) we still have his wheels, and his lead, I won't get rid of them. This week we have just decided to get another two, waiting to hear if an English Pointer we know is pregnant and will also get a German Shepherd - hoping to to be able to get both at the same time....
To lose two dogs in that short space of time must have been extremely hard. One is bad enough.
Also the fact they were working dog and with you 24/7. Molly was not a working dog but I lost my job a year ago so I spent even more time with her during the final year. Thankfully I had saved a good amount to be able to be with her daily and it was a very precious time.
Do you have new dogs as these were working dogs?
Feel for you mate as it must still be very raw.
ELUSIVEJIM said:
W12GT said:
It’s horrible when you know they are coming to the end. We had to have our German short haired Pointer PTS last August and our English Springer Spaniel in May this year. They were both working dogs and I had them with me most of the time. As a family we are really struggling with the loss as our home now feels like a house and they are sorely missed. It’s amazing how you end up missing even the nuisances they could be at food time! We’ve still got one of the dog beds in the corner as our cats lay on there patiently waiting for our Springer to come home....makes me sad every time I walk by it.....
It's exactly that mate. The memories. The whole house and surrounding area's are full of memories. Even the car had another bed in the rear for her. Honestly spoilt rotten.To lose two dogs in that short space of time must have been extremely hard. One is bad enough.
Also the fact they were working dog and with you 24/7. Molly was not a working dog but I lost my job a year ago so I spent even more time with her during the final year. Thankfully I had saved a good amount to be able to be with her daily and it was a very precious time.
Do you have new dogs as these were working dogs?
Feel for you mate as it must still be very raw.
bakerstreet said:
I can 100% relate to this and think about Herbie every time I see someone walking their dog, which is most days.
Also, I still love giving a random dog a pat and I always go up to a Greyhound if I see one and give them a pat. Usually open with the line, 'can I pat your hound. I used to have a greyhound. Sometimes I just want to chat about dogs (greyhounds). Some owners will oblige.
My wife doesn't like me doing it as she thinks the boys will just go up to random dogs and pat them and I agree this is bad practice, but I miss not having a dog to pat. DOn't think she gets it.
We have had a second child since and my OH wound't even entertain another dog now. She has very much moved on. The house we purchased is also not as well suited as our previous property.
That must be hard. I like you always ask before approaching dog. They are wonderful animals.Also, I still love giving a random dog a pat and I always go up to a Greyhound if I see one and give them a pat. Usually open with the line, 'can I pat your hound. I used to have a greyhound. Sometimes I just want to chat about dogs (greyhounds). Some owners will oblige.
My wife doesn't like me doing it as she thinks the boys will just go up to random dogs and pat them and I agree this is bad practice, but I miss not having a dog to pat. DOn't think she gets it.
We have had a second child since and my OH wound't even entertain another dog now. She has very much moved on. The house we purchased is also not as well suited as our previous property.
Must be hard when you would like another dog but your OH is not interested. Yes the house is not as suited but I am sure you could still have another.
Perhaps dirty tactic installing the kids into wanting one might change your OH mind.
Did I just tell you to bribe your kids
W12GT said:
This week we have just decided to get another two, waiting to hear if an English Pointer we know is pregnant and will also get a German Shepherd - hoping to to be able to get both at the same time....
To lose two dogs in that short space of time must have been extremely hard. One is bad enough.
Also the fact they were working dog and with you 24/7. Molly was not a working dog but I lost my job a year ago so I spent even more time with her during the final year. Thankfully I had saved a good amount to be able to be with her daily and it was a very precious time.
Do you have new dogs as these were working dogs?
Feel for you mate as it must still be very raw.
Delighted for you mate. I bet your like a kid at Christmas.ELUSIVEJIM said:
W12GT said:
It’s horrible when you know they are coming to the end. We had to have our German short haired Pointer PTS last August and our English Springer Spaniel in May this year. They were both working dogs and I had them with me most of the time. As a family we are really struggling with the loss as our home now feels like a house and they are sorely missed. It’s amazing how you end up missing even the nuisances they could be at food time! We’ve still got one of the dog beds in the corner as our cats lay on there patiently waiting for our Springer to come home....makes me sad every time I walk by it.....
It's exactly that mate. The memories. The whole house and surrounding area's are full of memories. Even the car had another bed in the rear for her. Honestly spoilt rotten.To lose two dogs in that short space of time must have been extremely hard. One is bad enough.
Also the fact they were working dog and with you 24/7. Molly was not a working dog but I lost my job a year ago so I spent even more time with her during the final year. Thankfully I had saved a good amount to be able to be with her daily and it was a very precious time.
Do you have new dogs as these were working dogs?
Feel for you mate as it must still be very raw.
Please let us know when you get the dog/dogs and post some pictures
Fermit The Krog and Sexy Sarah said:
How are you baring up Jim?
Honestly just struggle sleeping. Again last night it was an hour. Bit of background which hopefully doesn't turn into a novel
Molly was always in my room at night so I actually have her ashes in her bed in my bedroom. Also have like a small shrine with her lead, collar and pictures. This actually made things a bit better but still can't sleep. Thankfully I am not married or seeing anyone as they would have perhaps walked seeing all this
Crazy as it has now been 4 days since she was put down.
The thing was back in 2014 she was diagnosed with cushing's so was put on tablets for that. Then in December 2016 she was out for the toilet at least twice a night. They tested her for a urine track infection and she got antibiotics as there was blood in her urine.
As soon as the course finished things started again but even when on the tablets she was out at least once or twice a night. Kept going back so we asked for blood tests and a scan and this is when they find the cancer in her bladder. This was April 2017 so she was given a 6 Month life span and put on full time Antibiotics and pain killers as I didn't want to put her through chemotherapy after hearing that it was most likely not going to work. They were amazed when we took her back every two Months how well she was doing.
Anyway since December 2016 she was out twice a night. Say mid 2017 it could be one or four times a night. In the last Month or so this increased to 4-6 times but she was still eating very well and loving her walks.
My point is I think I have been so use to being up all the time it has actually messed my sleeping pattern up as it has been so long. This along with my mind now due to her passing seems to have made things worse.
Might actually speak to the GP and get a small amount of sleeping tablets. This just might get things back to normal.
I think due to the sleep being so limited it is making everything more difficult as I am not thinking straight.
Things will get a bit easier on a day to day basis. I honestly can't believe it is Friday night. To be fair I don't think I know what day it was all week.
Honestly thank you so much for asking.
The people on this thread have all been amazing.
HTP99 said:
ELUSIVEJIM said:
I have actually refrained myself from giving her bowls and lead etc. away. I had them all packed up but I don't want to then regret it in a month's time.
Humphrey was PTS almost 5 years ago (where does the time go) we still have his wheels, and his lead, I won't get rid of them. CAPP0 said:
Duffy departed this world about 4 years ago, her collar lives in my study and isn'y going anywhere - ever.
Totally understand mate.I still have the bed and lead of the family Lad we lost in the early 2000's. I have the exact date but the brain is a bit foggy.
Still have very fond memories of Tess. Just feels like it was not that long ago.
Did you get another dog since then?
moorx said:
I think you're absolutely right about the reasons for your difficulty sleeping, and the effect it's having on your wellbeing.
Also agree that you should see your GP.
You looked after Molly, now you need to look after yourself.
Thank you mate.Also agree that you should see your GP.
You looked after Molly, now you need to look after yourself.
Yes will make an appointment and get something to help get things back on track.
Will see if the chemist has Kalms or something for the weekend.
If this helps then it will save a Dr appointment but I doubt it will be strong enough.
Again thank you
ELUSIVEJIM said:
Thank you mate.
Yes will make an appointment and get something to help get things back on track.
Will see if the chemist has Kalms or something for the weekend.
If this helps then it will save a Dr appointment but I doubt it will be strong enough.
Again thank you
Still here mate.Yes will make an appointment and get something to help get things back on track.
Will see if the chemist has Kalms or something for the weekend.
If this helps then it will save a Dr appointment but I doubt it will be strong enough.
Again thank you
I find a drop or 2 of a Decent scotch does the trick for me, does make me a bit more honest than is always best though.
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Second thoughts might be better with sleeping pills
.Mate sorry for your loss
Ive just read this thread and got quite emotional, my dog is my first and has been with me thru some tough times too.
I finished reading this thread and just lay on the floor with my dog. Hes 11 soon and I know this day is coming and I do not know how I will cope
Ive just read this thread and got quite emotional, my dog is my first and has been with me thru some tough times too.
I finished reading this thread and just lay on the floor with my dog. Hes 11 soon and I know this day is coming and I do not know how I will cope
ELUSIVEJIM said:
The people on this thread have all been amazing.
I think most of the people posting here are animal lovers. So we have either been through similar to you, or dread the time when it comes.I also notice that you have answered every post. I think that takes some effort and is much appreciated.
I expect your sleep will settle down after a while. Once you start to see improvements it will probably get better and better.
German GP this weekend, so that could help with the sleep. Just joking!
Carry on posting on here if it helps you. Animal owners are a compassionate bunch
Berkshire bred said:
Still here mate.
I find a drop or 2 of a Decent scotch does the trick for me, does make me a bit more honest than is always best though.
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Second thoughts might be better with sleeping pills.
I find a drop or 2 of a Decent scotch does the trick for me, does make me a bit more honest than is always best though.
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.That made me laugh.
I actually collect Whisky so that could be very dangerous. Thankfully I always buy two so I can open one or two to see what they actually taste like.
Imagine waking up having opened something rare. That would require a Dr's visit............LOL
Better go check I didn't
jonamv8 said:
Mate sorry for your loss
Ive just read this thread and got quite emotional, my dog is my first and has been with me thru some tough times too.
I finished reading this thread and just lay on the floor with my dog. Hes 11 soon and I know this day is coming and I do not know how I will cope
Thank you mate for your sympathy.Ive just read this thread and got quite emotional, my dog is my first and has been with me thru some tough times too.
I finished reading this thread and just lay on the floor with my dog. Hes 11 soon and I know this day is coming and I do not know how I will cope
When you read back over this thread there was a Lab who passed away at 20 years old.
How amazing is that.
So you could have your friend for a lot longer than you think.
Molly got a 6 month sentence in April 2017 yet she was extremely happy and loved life until her death. The vets could not believe she was so well.
Just enjoy each day so don't try and think too much about the future.
When we were told Molly had 6 Month's we were distraught yet we had her for an extra 9 months more.
If you love them and spend as much time with them then you have no regrets later on.
This is what my rational brain is telling me now. Well at this moment in time
Fermit The Krog and Sexy Sarah said:
St John's Wort is a natural pick-me-up, which can also help with sleep. Maybe grab a jar of these to try before going to the quack?
Thank you so much.Will pick some up at the chemist as I would prefer not to go to the Dr's
Was on antidepressants for 22 years and no doubt they would state this is the reason and want me back on.
Was never depressed but had terrible anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia.
Just sh** in the childhood hence why dogs were so good to me.
The best medication would be another Cocker but I will have to wait just now
Afraid I'm fairly new to the whisky world, although doing my best to rectify that.
So far I've tried most of the standard blends, whyte and mackay is probably my favourite blend so far, had a couple of bottles of islay single malt (laphroaig) that i found very Smokey, soon got a taste for them but deffinetly a sipping whisky in my opinion.
Apparently some of the more mature islays are very strong flavoured. Also found that I'm very fond of Jameson, not the most complex drink but lovely all the same. What's your tipple of choice? I'm keen to try glenfiddich and talisker hopefully soon, any recommendations?
So far I've tried most of the standard blends, whyte and mackay is probably my favourite blend so far, had a couple of bottles of islay single malt (laphroaig) that i found very Smokey, soon got a taste for them but deffinetly a sipping whisky in my opinion.
Apparently some of the more mature islays are very strong flavoured. Also found that I'm very fond of Jameson, not the most complex drink but lovely all the same. What's your tipple of choice? I'm keen to try glenfiddich and talisker hopefully soon, any recommendations?
garythesign said:
I think most of the people posting here are animal lovers. So we have either been through similar to you, or dread the time when it comes.
I also notice that you have answered every post. I think that takes some effort and is much appreciated.
I expect your sleep will settle down after a while. Once you start to see improvements it will probably get better and better.
German GP this weekend, so that could help with the sleep. Just joking!
Carry on posting on here if it helps you. Animal owners are a compassionate bunch
Your spot on regarding animal lovers. Think if you care for animals it shows a very good quality. I also notice that you have answered every post. I think that takes some effort and is much appreciated.
I expect your sleep will settle down after a while. Once you start to see improvements it will probably get better and better.
German GP this weekend, so that could help with the sleep. Just joking!
Carry on posting on here if it helps you. Animal owners are a compassionate bunch
Yes I like to acknowledge everyone who is kind enough to give advice or support. It takes very little to just be grateful. My daughter always writes a thank you card for any gifts she receives from anyone. It is very rare to receive one back when sending gifts which I just don't understand.
Laughed at your point about the German GP. That could be better than any medication
Honestly the dog watched that with me. Would sit up and lean into me. Perhaps thought she was in the car Sounds a bit crazy but moved 6 years ago to a new town. Don't go out much as I have my daughter full time. I actually don't have any friends in this area only one or two from where I use to live. Well I have associates but no one I would call a friend who you could speak too. So having this thread has been amazing.
Chri** I sound a miserable sod.
Thank you again for taking the time to check in.
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