This feels horribly morbid but I don't have many friends with dogs to talk this through with.
My eldest is 10 now and I dread the day I lose him. He is my best friend and has seen me through so much. He really is my everything. I am anxious about losing him and not having memories and all sorts of silly things. I think it might help if I at least feel like I know what to do if he suddenly becomes unwell.
For those of you who made the decision to let them go at a certain time, did you do this at home or at the vets, and was there anything you found comforting for you/them or that you think should be done? Did you take a few wisps of fur from them or anything? I can't decide if I would be more obsessive if I had something of his or not. He is so in tune with me if I'm upset he's right there, and I worry about him being stressed when I am inevitably incredibly upset too.
Sorry for the morbid tone, I would probably avoid this thread to prevent myself having to think about it but am hoping some of you might have words of wisdom.
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OrcinusOrca · 31/10/2018 21:41
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