To think that my dog is not 'just a dog'?

[WilburIsSomePig]

Well of course he's 'just a dog' because he's, well, a dog.

BUT he's a massive, huge part of my and DH's life and of my DC's lives. He's the first member of the household that DS (who is a different boy since we got him) talks to in the morning and last he talks to at night. He cheers me up just by looking at me and wagging his tail. DH suffers from insomnia and frequently wanders downstairs during the night and I'll find the dog cuddled up to him on the sofa (he's not allowed on the furniture btw . DD sits and chats to him when she comes home from school in a bad mood for whatever reason 10 year olds get in a bad mood about. I love everything about him, we all do.

And now we find he has a huge tumour and things are looking very bleak. I can't even tell you how devastated we all are and MIL tells DS not to be silly as 'it's just a dog and you can get another one'.

I know not everyone likes pets, or dogs but he's ours and we love him. I don't suppose this is really a BU thread, I just wanted to tell someone else.

"My heart has joined the thousand. For my friend stopped running today."

I'm so sorry Wilbur. Your Ddog couldn't have asked for a more loving family and your DD sharing her teddy is so touching. Sending hugs

Your poor dog.
Pets are such a big part of the family.

Your MIL is being very insensitive saying he's just a pet.

Wilbur, I've never had a dog although I like them very much. I just wanted to say how sorry I am that your lovely dog has died. I wish you and your family a steady journey through your grief.

Oh Wilbur, I've just read your sad update.
I'm so sorry.

It doesn't matter what anyone else tells you; a dog's love is the kindest, truest love you'll ever earn. Sending hugs and Wilbur. As pp's have said, let your family grieve for their loss and tell your MIL that she has led a poor life if she can't understand that you've lost a part of your family.

We lost our dog, Robert, 6 years ago this week. DH still has his collar hidden away in his office. The DCs still speak about him. We've a new dog now but I cried for days when we had to put Robert to sleep. It was loss, it was grief. There's no such thing as 'just a dog'. They're someone's best friend.

so sad to hear, he was with his family in his own home with lots of love, you must all be feeling heartbroken.

Butchy are you ok?

Butchy are you ok? flowers

It's a quote from Watership Down. Great book. You never read it?

So,so sorry and sad to read your update. You must all be devastated at the speed of it. I'm also in tears for you.
Really, really sorry x

Wilbur, my heart aches for you. The loss is dreadful.

They most certainly are not 'just' dogs. 💓

I really am so sorry. X

Wilbur I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm in floods of tears after your update, you've lost a member of your family and you will all need time to grieve.

It's sad that your MIL doesn't "get" it and I hope that's the end of her insensitive comments. Xxxx

Wilbur im so so sorry to hear about your fur baby I lost mine nearly 3 years ago now and she wasnt just a dog she was my baby girl. I like to think shes with my Mum now giving her loads of kisses like she used to do. Sending hugs to you all (((((()))))))

sorry for the loss of your fur baby x

Just wanted to say a big thank you for all the kind comments. It's been a crappy few days but we'll get there. Thanks again.

Wilbur I know it sounds trite. But it gets easier in time. Our darling cat was put to sleep I month and 5 days ago. Now I can talk about him without crying but I still want to cry when I put my key through the door and know he's not going to be behind it waiting for me. Same as when I turn all the lights off at night, I still expect to give it less than 2 minutes and he'll be jumping on the bed. I hope you and the DC are taking care of yourselves