Hi all. I suppose I'm just looking for a handhold.
We unexpectedly had to get our old boy put to sleep on Wednesday morning. A big, chunky, wonderful, patient Labrador.
He was old, suffered with arthritis, his teeth were starting to crumble and he wasn't able to go far and we knew it was nearing the time to say goodbye. He ended up hurting a leg and couldn't stand up.
I feel utter despair. My chest hurts and I can't seem to go five minutes without bursting into tears. I just miss him. I miss his quiet and unassuming presence, I miss opening the fridge and seeing him wake up and rush through, I miss his big furry chest and sighs of contentment when he lay with his head on someone's feet.
I know my feelings are selfish. He's free from pain now, free from trying to please us and there's no more suffering.
DC are distraught. I don't know how to make it better. It's even worse when DH is here, he's so upset. The atmosphere is so heavy.
We have a younger dog, and I feel guilty every time I hug him or kiss him or give him a treat.
It will get better won't it? Soon I will be able to remember all the fantastic memories of this lovely soul without bursting into tears.
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12 year old boy put to sleep, please tell me it gets better
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lolbrador · 10/07/2020 08:58
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