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.

I'm so sorry. We lost both of ours a few years ago and still get upset. We all want another but can't face the heartache again.

Wilbur

So sorry Wilbur

Oh Wilbur love, I'm so very very sorry.

He had a life surrounded by so much love, he really was the luckiest hound, and at the end, you were all there, so he wasn't scared or in pain the end, you made sure of that.

My sincere condolences

Sending you all lots of love and hugs, am so sorry for you all but very glad he died surrounded by everyone that adored him, who he adored too. [Flowers]

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Your beautiful friend was so loved. So sorry for you all

Wilbur, so sorry, he know how much you loved him.

I am so sorry to hear your news this morning. For you and your family.

I am so so sorry. Our furry friend of 14 years had to be pts on Sunday, and I cannot believe the grief we all feel. There is a big hole in our lives that only she could fill and we miss her every minute.
Try to take comfort in the loving, happy life you gave him, and knowing that you did what you knew was best for him. If we could chose how we went, wouldn't we all want to go peacefully surrounded by those who love us most?
Even just a few days on we can now think of our Pip with more smiles than tears. In time we may choose to share our lives with another dog, but that will never erase the special place in your hearts for this one.
Sending hugs x

wilbur he would have sensed you were all there with him, all his humans, and that would have made the end so much easier for him. Poor boy. Never, never 'just a dog'.

I am so sorry Wilbur. Fwiw I think it's lovely that the children got to say goodbye. You sound like wonderful owners and I bet ddog had a lovely life xx

So very sorry, I'm crying with you . He was a very special dog, that's obvious. You held his paw when he needed you and you and your family are lovely people. xxx

Your doggie was so lucky to have such a wonderful family to look after him. He's had a marvellous life and now he's at peace.

Some time soon you will be able to look back on the wonderful times you shared together and you'll celebrate his life.

Massive hugs xxx

I'm so, so sorry to see this.

You've probably seen this before but I'm going to leave it here just in case. It always brings me a lot of comfort.

"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigour. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...."

I'm so, so sorry

Dogs are absolutely family members. My boy is my furry best friend and I'll be heartbroken when that day comes

Oh Wilbur.... Your last post made me cry.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful amd faithful friend. You did him the ultimate kindness and stayed by his side when it was time to go.

So sorry Wilbur

If I were you i would scan the thread for cute doggy pictures, but not read any posts. It all went a bit haywire and honestly you don't need to read some of the shit.

for you OP. Our doggies are very much our family and I am so sorry.

I'm crying for you here OP. Please don't read the full thread. I wish MNHQ could do a splice job on this!

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I'm literally sobbing. That is beautiful.

So sorry, your last post has me in tears. Your dog sounded so wonderful, but he died surrounded by people he loved and who loved him.

Lots of love to you all Wilbur. Losing a much loved dog was the hardest thing I ever went through - but I'm so grateful for my memories of him.

elQuinto my very elderly familyless friend took such comfort when she was dying thinking of the dog she had lost forty years earlier. She was sure he was in heaven and that she would see him again. I will never forget the light on her face when she said, 'Won't Dinky come running!'
I always hope Dinky did

Wilbur so sorry, know how much it hurts.

Oh Wilbur I am so so sorry for you and your family

He was not "just" a dog - he was a family member who will stay in your hearts for ever. Anyone who tell you different, especially right now, is an insensitive arse. I would suggest preempting MIL by telling her not to say anything like she said to your kids as it won't help and is just cruel. I'm furious that she would say that to your son in the first place - who does that?!

Big hugs