I have lost my lovely 'lurch'

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I feel so devastated as I had to call the vet out last night and my beautiful Ollie had to be put to sleep.
He was nearly 14 and my second rescue lurcher who was so much a part of my life. He had some sort of fit/seizure and could not stand, had bitten his tongue and lay panting on the floor or 'fighting me when I tried to stop him moving while I waited for the vet.
I feel so quilty that I went out grocery shopping yesterday morning and could have spent the 2 hours with him instead
I so regret all the times I got cross with him
I can still see him where he would lurk or coming in from the garden
Lying upside down with legs akimbo on his bed.
It is so very hard and it will be a while before I can get used to life without him. I have always felt for those of you who lost your dogs and posted on here - it hurts and is so bloody awful

I know it was time for him and he would never again run 'zoomies' round the field in pursuit of furries - in fact he had not done that for a good few months so it was the kindest thing for him.

Including a picture of him many years ago enjoying the snow which seems to sum him up for me.
Thank you for reading.

I am so very sorry for your loss, you are right it is bloody awful. [Flowers]

When I lost my Sheltie, aged only 4, someone sent me this quote:

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. ― Dr. Seuss. I could not think of smiling at the time, but always smile now when I think of him, and the others which went before him.

I am so sorry . Don't feel guilty he was clearly loved and you did the best for him right up to the end.

He looks lovely and they are so cute when they lie on their backs legs in the air as you know they are feeling safe and secure to sleep like that. Be kind to yourself today as you have lost a cherished member of your family.

Sorry to hear this, its so sad when our little friends go and we will always miss them. He looks like a beautiful dog. My dog is a rescue lurcher and there is something very special about them, they do seem to have a lovely mix of collie and greyhound traits, intelligence and gentleness, and we love to see her run.
Just remember he had a happy life with you since you rescued him, that he may not have had otherwise. I think dogs do know that in their own little way and that is why they are so loyal and loving to their family.

I'm sorry for your loss

I lost my beautiful dog on Monday. I had two spaniels, one died last May and now his stepbrother is gone too. You're right, it's so hard.

I have all the same guilt about any time I got annoyed with them, any time I [I]could[/I] have taken them for a walk but didn't, any time I was going to buy a pack of treats but decided to put them back.

I still absent mindedly look for him. He should be there in his usual place but he's not. It's going to be very hard to get used to. I just hope they knew that they were loved.

thank you all for your kind thoughts
and for all those who have lost a beloved dog.
I loved the sentiment in this extract from a poem about the loss of a dog - sitting here trying to type through streams of tears

When tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart

what a beautiful boy. I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for your loss he looks lovely. It's so so painful when they have to leave us, I'm sure he knew how much he was loved. I know what you mean when you say you expect to see him around you.I too still expect to see my beautiful girl around the house. Sadly she was PTS 5 wks ago, age 14. Thinking of you

I'm so sorry, the bonds we create with our dogs are like no other. They are family. RIP Ollie

I'm so sorry, the bonds we create with our dogs are like no other. They are family. RIP Ollie

It will get easier but it is horrible. Feeling so sorry for you. Run in Peace Ollie.

I went to the vets today to pick up Ollie's ashes and a friend offered to go with me. I thought I would be fine - I had done this before
When the receptionist handed me his beautiful wooden box with flowers and a card I burst into tears - and I had been doing so well. But grief comes in waves and can hit you out of the blue to reduce you to a gibbering wreck.
I have placed his ashes where I can see them - together with those of my previous dog and they will move with me when I get my plans together.

I still think I see him everywhere and the house feels so 'empty' without him although he was never a demanding dog I knew he was there - now there is just 'nothing'.
I will no doubt get another rescue 'pointie' hound when these feelings have abated. It will never replace him - just be a continuation of a relationship with these wonderful dogs who steal your heart.
I shall keep lurking on here as I love to hear stories of your dogs and I still belong in a 'virtual doghouse' .

Ahh, I'm so sorry. Ollie looks like a darling.

You've inspired me to take my girl for a walk, instead of complaining because it's cold! Thank you for reminding me to cherish every moment I get with her. 💗

So very sorry for your loss, he looks lovely, a very kind and gentle face.

You did the right thing by him, it was your last gift of love to him to not let him suffer, he is fine now and one day you will remember all the good times without sadness.