My ex has our dog . . . and she's dying

[greatscott81]

When I met my ex, he had a gorgeous 8 year old terrier. We acquired another (equally gorgeous) terrier (from the same line) about 4 years later. I am now separated from my ex but we took one dog each (they both had their preferred people). His dog is now cancer riddled and is dying. I am so sad, we are very amicable and he happily let me say my goodbyes. She was my first ever dog and I am so sad. It is probably a bit pathetic but I can't quite fathom the idea of not seeing her again.

[TheoriginalLEM]

how awful for you. I am so glad you got to say goodbye. Will she be pts? could you bear to be with her?

[BurningBridges]

No one here will say you are pathetic, many of us have been there - how old is she now? I am glad you got to say your goodbyes, its something that's difficult to prepare for.

[EasyToEatTiger]

A bit of handholding. And lots of (((((((hugs)))))). It is not pathetic at all. Thoughts are with you.

[greatscott81]

Thank you so much. The plan is for her to pts on Saturday when my daughter comes home to me. My darling old girl is 16 so has reached a cracking age. I offered to go to the vets with him but he declined and I've asked to help bury her but he hasn't got back to me yet. I had gorgeous cuddles with her this morning but I can't believe that'll be the last time I hold her.

[TheoriginalLEM]

oh, thats hard for you.