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Had to have dog put down

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picklesanne · 12/12/2011 18:02

I had to have my beautiful 11 year old maltese put down today she was my life am devasted it was only last tuesday she was taken ill. I have other dogs but she was my special baby. Don't think i can carry on without her, i need to be with her so much.

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ditavonteesed · 12/12/2011 18:02

:( wish I could say anything to make it better.

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picklesanne · 12/12/2011 18:04

I think my heart is broken and can't be fixed this time.

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RedwingWinter · 12/12/2011 18:26

How awful :( I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

3cutedarlings · 12/12/2011 18:32

How awful i am so very sorry for your sad lose, no words will make you feel any better at this point, i know just how you feel i too lost my best friend almost 18 months ago. Having her put to sleep is the hardest thing ive ever had to do. I obviously know now that it was my final act of kindness i would ever give to her .

I now look back now with more smiles than tears, i shall always be eternally grateful for the 13 years of unconditional love and friendship she gave me.

Be kind to yourself, time is a good healer (as corny as its sounds) ((((un MN hugs))))

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picklesanne · 12/12/2011 18:38

I can't believe shes gone, i would do anything to have just 1 more day with her. I'm thinking of ways to be with her but don't know if i can go through with it.

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Scuttlebutter · 12/12/2011 18:43

Dear Pickles, so sorry to hear you've lost your special friend, especially at this time of year. Your other dogs will be missing her too, so don't forget to give them an extra cuddle. You might find this helpful - here - it gives details of accessing a pet bereavement counselling service. Anyone who has ever lost a pet will know how you are feeling - the grief is overwhelming at first, but you will get through it, and will be able to look back with joy and gratitude for all the love and special times you shared together.

I hope you have someone with you who can help you.

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picklesanne · 12/12/2011 19:02

I have no one, my children are grown and at uni and work. I'm just sat here with my other dogs, i feel so alone.

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OldLadyKnowsSantaClaus · 12/12/2011 19:05

Your other dogs need you too. Please call the Samaritans.

coccyx · 12/12/2011 19:14

Try to think of the other dogs, they need and love you.

blondechristmas · 12/12/2011 19:38

I'm so sorry Pickles. I know there is nothing anyone can say that will make it better, but many here know what you are going through and I hope that gives you a tiny bit of comfort. I still cry for Fred every day but am slowly able to enjoy happy memories of him as well as my loss. I hope you are able to hang on in there and get to that point. It feels impossible but you will get there, I promise. Lots of love.

gothicangel · 12/12/2011 20:15

:( im so sorry xxx

ChickensThinkYouCanGetStuffed · 12/12/2011 20:54

So sorry Pickles :( Please don't even think about joining her. Of course you're in pain right now, but over time the tears will be replaced by happy memories that will make you smile. You did something unbearably difficult but with great love xxx

bumpybecky · 12/12/2011 20:59

Pickles I'm so very sorry :( I know how incredibly hard it is. We lost our dog at the end of January and it was horrible. In our case I suppose we were lucky as she'd been ill for a while and so we were expecting it. In your case, if it's been less than a week since she first was ill, it's no wonder you're in shock a bit.

The pain of her loss will get easier though I promise. It took weeks before I stopped crying every day, but I got there. I can now remember the happy things about her life and smile.

KnickersOnOnesHead · 12/12/2011 21:00

OldLadyKnowsSantaClaus · 13/12/2011 15:05

How are you today, Pickles?

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picklesanne · 13/12/2011 16:42

I'm ok, but so sad, her ashes will be back hopefully early next week and then at least she will be close again. I just wish I'd had longer to say goodbye it was all so sudden. I just miss her so much. Thankyou for asking it means so much. X

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ditavonteesed · 13/12/2011 17:06

would you put a photo of her on your profile, I am sure we would all love to see her. obviously only if you want to.

OldLadyKnowsSantaClaus · 13/12/2011 18:38

I think sudden deaths are so much harder than a slow decline. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I stll have my old dog's ashes, keep meaning to scatter them but somehow have never got round to it.

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picklesanne · 13/12/2011 20:13

Thankyou for all your kind messages, i will put photo of Pippi up when my daughter next visits and she can help me do it. Pippis ashes will stay with me and never be scattered it will be the only thing i have of her apart from memories. X

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OldLadyKnowsSantaClaus · 13/12/2011 20:15

I kept his collar too, tattered and smelly as it was.

Scuttlebutter · 13/12/2011 22:38

Pickles, thinking of you, and hoping your other dogs are helping a little bit.

I would love to see a picture of her - have you thought of making a scrapbook of your favourite pictures of her, her paperwork, and some written memories? I did this for a friend of mine, and she loved it.

bumpybecky · 14/12/2011 00:27

glad to see you posting again today :) we've still got our dog's ashes too, haven't managed to scatter them yet, maybe on the anniversary we'll do it

how are your other dogs?

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picklesanne · 15/12/2011 23:43

A picture of lovely Pippi is now on my profile page. My other dogs are fine apart from Snowy who is Pippis mum and is 15. They slept together and had the same special food she seems a lost without her, we always thought snowy would go first.

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OldLadyKnowsSantaClaus · 16/12/2011 03:43

I'm sorry, pickles, but your photo don't seem to be public.

Again, I offer support.

Millicano · 16/12/2011 04:33

oh love, I sm do sorry to hear this. I have been there so know the pain you are going through.

I have mine cremated and always keep the ashes without burying them. They are a great source of comfort and you will feel less alone when you get them back. Luckily my crematorium does it all on the same day, so although it is a horrific time, I do feel that my animals have never been away.

You will then be able to chat to your pippi, much the same as usual, honestly it will really help you through this awful time.

Hope you are ok.

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