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The doghouse

If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.

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Goodbye my darling , Over the rainbow bridge you go .

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furbaby · 15/02/2014 14:16

Came down this morning to find our darling staffy dead .
She has been unsettled for about a week and so we knew she didn't have much longer .
We were both downstairs cuddling her at 2 this morning as she was uncomfortable and not breathing well :(
She was 16 so a very good age .
My comfort is she will get to meet again our very best boy staffy who died last may and was her play mate through life .
Rip my little girl , heaven has a very special place for an extra special girl .

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ThatBloodyWoman · 15/02/2014 14:18

So sorry furbaby x

Owllady · 15/02/2014 14:40

I am sorry furbaby x

1MitchellMum · 15/02/2014 14:41

So sorry. But glad you didn't have to make the decision. RIP, you were obviously a much loved dog. x

LEMmingaround · 15/02/2014 14:42

So sad for you furbaby

pinkbraces · 15/02/2014 14:44

I'm so sorry x

Bergamont · 15/02/2014 14:44

She sounds like a very loved dog and I'm sure she knew that too. Sorry for your loss xxx

Ratbagcatbag · 15/02/2014 14:49

So sorry xx

iseenodust · 15/02/2014 14:51

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furbaby · 15/02/2014 15:13

Thank you so much .
Yes a very much loved dog .
But a relief that we didn't have to put her to sleep .
I knew it wouldn't have been long before I had to ring vet and ask him to come out , and the waiting for the vets car is just so terrible , you feel like you are killing them :(
I am relieved her body gave up as her mind went about a year ago , she got lost in the house and garden .
But while she was still eating and drinking I couldn't give up on her .
Just a bit shocked to have found her dead , mind you she did look peaceful :)

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ThePost · 15/02/2014 15:14

So sorry.

Awks · 15/02/2014 15:15

So sorry, she sounded lovely x

Greydog · 15/02/2014 15:22

So sorry, furbaby -

mrssmith79 · 15/02/2014 15:32

Thoughts are with you OP x

moosemama · 15/02/2014 15:52

So sorry for your loss furbaby.

The two of them can running free and play together again now.

How is the pup taking it?

MimsyBorogroves · 15/02/2014 15:54

So sorry for your loss.

Kasterborous · 15/02/2014 15:56

So sorry to hear about your lovely girl. She'll always be in your heart.

Ilovemydogandmydoglovesme · 15/02/2014 16:11

So sorry for you furbaby. Glad she went peacefully at home though. Hope my boy ends his days like that.

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furbaby · 15/02/2014 16:35

Thank you so much everyone . Your kind messages mean so much .
moose pup is fine thank you , he sniffed her body this morning but seemed calm about it .
Hoping him being only dog may help him as when old girl was wandering lost most evenings he wouldn't settle as he was wondering what she was doing .
Everytime she coughed he would get up to check on her .Bless him .
to all you kind people

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moosemama · 15/02/2014 16:50

Glad he's ok.

My vet suggested we brought our boy into see Oldgirl when she passed. She explained that, in her experience, it really helps them to understand and handle it. Unfortunately we didn't have him with us and bitterly regret it now, as of course he developed separation anxiety without her there.

Be kind to yourself and comforted by the fact she was able to choose her time and left when she was ready, safe in the knowledge of how much she was loved.

needastrongone · 15/02/2014 17:10

aaahh furbaby, I am sorry for your loss. Take care. Dogs are special.

DramaAlpaca · 15/02/2014 17:12

So sorry for your loss furbaby .

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furbaby · 15/02/2014 18:55

Thank you all .
thanks mooseYes I think she did choose her own time bless her , saturday morning , vets open , no work !
We spent a few hours saying goodbye then we put her in her basket in car and took her to vets ready to be picked up for cremation .
Going to scatter her ashes with our special boy somewhere nice :)

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xxMrsCxx · 15/02/2014 19:07

Sorry for your loss furbaby .... Those who have never owned a dog will never understand the pain of losing them .... They are part of our family. I'm sure your girl gave you enough memories to last forever. Big hugs x

Goldencity1 · 15/02/2014 19:34

So sorry, it's always dreadful to lose a much loved pet.

Greenmug · 17/02/2014 18:56

I'm so sorry. :(

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