A tough strange day
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Well, 24 hours ago my dog fell ill, very suddenly and there was nothing the vet could do.
We got our first dog 16 years ago and had 3 for 10 years, then 2 and 1 and now none. Today has been one of the strangest days no dog to feed, no dog to walk or clean up for, water bowl just sitting there. Toys on the kitchen floor where they were left yesterday. Its like time has frozen. Not in work at the moment either so just very quiet in the house. Wasnt going to post anything, but this is pretty tough given everything else thats going on. Tomorrow at 0630 I would normally be getting up to sort the dog, first time pretty much in my adult life that I have not set my alarm clock.
We got our first dog 16 years ago and had 3 for 10 years, then 2 and 1 and now none. Today has been one of the strangest days no dog to feed, no dog to walk or clean up for, water bowl just sitting there. Toys on the kitchen floor where they were left yesterday. Its like time has frozen. Not in work at the moment either so just very quiet in the house. Wasnt going to post anything, but this is pretty tough given everything else thats going on. Tomorrow at 0630 I would normally be getting up to sort the dog, first time pretty much in my adult life that I have not set my alarm clock.
Thanks chaps. Been a dog person all my life and had 3 of my own but I think thats it for me now. Going to have to hire a skip to clear the house out!! (jk)
She was fine on her evening walk and had been fine until this point - if anything a bit more full of beans than usual last night she was getting a bit slower in her older age, then came to put her to bed and I knew she was not right.
Took her straight to the vet as I thought it might be bloat but ruled that out straight away and she went down hill quite quickly in 10-15 mins so knew she was not walking out. Worst part was with all the covid they would not let my wife in with me so had to call her on the mobile she was upset as you would imagine also difficult to explain whats going on as the situation was changing. As it became clear things were not going to end well they finally let her in but she then had to come to terms with it pretty quickly and we had to make the decision to let her go. Sh*t all round situation tbh.
She was fine on her evening walk and had been fine until this point - if anything a bit more full of beans than usual last night she was getting a bit slower in her older age, then came to put her to bed and I knew she was not right.
Took her straight to the vet as I thought it might be bloat but ruled that out straight away and she went down hill quite quickly in 10-15 mins so knew she was not walking out. Worst part was with all the covid they would not let my wife in with me so had to call her on the mobile she was upset as you would imagine also difficult to explain whats going on as the situation was changing. As it became clear things were not going to end well they finally let her in but she then had to come to terms with it pretty quickly and we had to make the decision to let her go. Sh*t all round situation tbh.
So sorry to hear this Red_sir
My cocker spaniel is getting over an op this week (luxating patella) and I was beside myself whilst she was under the knife waiting to hear how the op went. It made me realise just how much she had come to mean to my family and me.
You have my deepest sympathies.
My cocker spaniel is getting over an op this week (luxating patella) and I was beside myself whilst she was under the knife waiting to hear how the op went. It made me realise just how much she had come to mean to my family and me.
You have my deepest sympathies.
LordHaveMurci said:
It DOES get easier, it really does.
I disagree, it doesn't always, but getting another dog to plug the hole has always helped me, none ever replaced the foregoing, but they all brought smoething new and old. Couldn't stand the gap left by the unexpected departure of my last pal, so a new muppet arrived, same breed so different. Sorry for the loss, no answer for it ever.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
I went through exactly the same a couple of years ago. My dog was fine during the day but by midnight she'd been put to sleep by the emergency vet. Nothing I could do, adjusting was very strange as it had been just me and her for 10 years.
I kept her last harness and a jumper my Mum had knitted her but gave the rest to a local dog charity.
It knocked the stuffing out of me for a while but felt stronger after 3 months, and missed the routine, so back to the Rescue Centre and got myself a new friend.
I went through exactly the same a couple of years ago. My dog was fine during the day but by midnight she'd been put to sleep by the emergency vet. Nothing I could do, adjusting was very strange as it had been just me and her for 10 years.
I kept her last harness and a jumper my Mum had knitted her but gave the rest to a local dog charity.
It knocked the stuffing out of me for a while but felt stronger after 3 months, and missed the routine, so back to the Rescue Centre and got myself a new friend.
red_slr said:
I get that completely. It's a very long time since I have been without a dog at all, but I'm sure I'd be the same. My previous GSD's collar has pride of place on the wall on it's own hook in my study, and her bowl is still in the cupboard, the current Herberts have their own.What a beautiful dog, genuinely. Same as lots of us here I’ve had to make the decision to have my dog put down. Have to think what’s best for them not what’s best for us. I could write paragraphs but we all know what it’s like, impossible, in a word. As thevet says I’m not sure it does get easier sometimes, still bloody hurts getting on for 2 years later but now the happy memories are what I remember most. Sorry for your loss.
ETA, still got a bag of his toys upstairs that I can’t even consider throwing out. His collar and tags hang on my bedpost.
ETA, still got a bag of his toys upstairs that I can’t even consider throwing out. His collar and tags hang on my bedpost.
Edited by Drive it fix it repeat on Friday 27th November 19:26
It’s a huge loss and there’s no shame in shedding lots of tears.
It took me a year or so to come to terms with losing my pal, he’d been with me as a single man and then well into married life. It’s been seven years and only now am I considering giving in to my family’s desire for another dog - it just doesn’t seem to feel right?!
It took me a year or so to come to terms with losing my pal, he’d been with me as a single man and then well into married life. It’s been seven years and only now am I considering giving in to my family’s desire for another dog - it just doesn’t seem to feel right?!
yellowtang said:
It’s a huge loss and there’s no shame in shedding lots of tears.
It took me a year or so to come to terms with losing my pal, he’d been with me as a single man and then well into married life. It’s been seven years and only now am I considering giving in to my family’s desire for another dog - it just doesn’t seem to feel right?!
xxx ❤It took me a year or so to come to terms with losing my pal, he’d been with me as a single man and then well into married life. It’s been seven years and only now am I considering giving in to my family’s desire for another dog - it just doesn’t seem to feel right?!
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