My dog just died

[FabbyChix]

My westie 13 and a half just died without warning. I came in from shopping and he was pleased to see me tail wagging jumping up. He then went in the garden. Came in and his legs collapsed I went to get him up and my sister said he is foaming at the mouth. His head lifted but he didn’t get up his breathing was shallow. The vets were busy - my sister said he has gone. I listened to his chest he was dead. Since I bought him home at 12 weeks he has slept on my bed. He had been with me when I lived alone. My sisters husband just came home and we’ve buried him in the garden. Had no time to say goodbye... so sad

Two days ago

So sorry to hear this, you will miss him. Be thankful that he didn't suffer long and you didn't have to make that painful last visit to the vet.

Oh sweetheart. I'm so very very sorry. What a horrible shocking thing to happen at the worst time.

If I could reach through the screen to give you a hug, I would.

Oh god how heartbreaking.

Is it any consultation to think that he didn't suffer - at an age where a lot of doggies can suffer terribly with ill health?

He was adorable.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Take comfort from knowing he didn't suffer and you were the last face he saw. Huge hugs

Oh what a cutie. I'm so sorry, it must be such a shock.
As lives and deaths go, his sounds perfect. Please console yourself that he was healthy to the end and didn't suffer

I’m so sorry. What a horrible shock for you. As others have said, he didn’t suffer and you were with him and he felt loved. You gave him a lovely life

Bless. This is devastating

I’m so sorry for your loss x

Oh my lovely I'm so so sorry. I have a Westie too so can tell you with knowing authority that he looks like an absolutely brilliant boy and I know he will have been your best mate. Sending you lots of unmumsnetty hugs and a big one from my Westie girl.

What a lovely little dog. I'm so sorry.

Adding my deepest sympathies, I lost my boy in 2017 and the pain was unbearable. I can tell you it gets better and I can now look at photos of him and smile. You gave him a great life and he didn't suffer a long drawn out painful process. He'll live in your heart forever 💐

So very sorry x

Ah what a shock for you, I'm so sorry.

Oh bless his little heart
Take comfort that you were with him and it was mercilessly quick.

So sorry. My dog died 3 weeks ago and I cry every time I see a dog on the street or in the park. I’m sure your pup had a wonderful Fife and was lived so much x

RIP gorgeous boy 🐾

He was my life really I don’t have a partner. He slept on my bed every night. He couldn’t do the stairs anymore I’d say come on buddy bed he would put his feet on the step and wait for me to carry him up

Just feel so sad and like welling up all the time. He is already buried

I'm so sorry Take comfort that the utter joy of seeing you was the last thing he felt.

I am so very sorry, it sounds like he was lucky to have a lovely owner like you.

Oh goodness of course you feel sad. This has only just happened. Remember too you have had a horrible shock. Welling up and crying are natural responses. Please take comfort from the fact your little dog loved you and you made him so happy. Hopefully in time you can think about those happy memories.

Sorry for your loss @FabbyChix
Your wee man was beautiful.
Cry it out and let it out, you will feel better.
The grief you feel is testament to how much you love your wee man.
Sending you strength at this sad time.

Fellow westie mum here. Just sending my love and a hand hold. So sorry x

My son says he feels broken he hasn’t seen him since I moved in December. He never barked he was such a loving dog. My shadow. When your life is get up feed dog get home feed dog go bed take dog, then he has gone. Sad

I know how you feel, my cocker spaniel was my every shadow too. My every day was completely dominated by her

She passed away 3 weeks ago today. Still haven't moved her bed or anything. I have a quiet weep every day for her, I miss her so.
Big hugs x