Lost our boy yesterday.

[groovejet]

Feeling devastated this morning, not used to sitting here without our lovely dog next to me.

Yesterday our dog died at home, he was unwell but I still did not feel prepared to lose him and feel incredibly guilty that I was not there. Thankfully DH was at home so we know it was peaceful and that he was alone.

He has left a big hole in our heart and home, he was the best dog for our family a total lap dog in the house but lived for water, balls and the pub, couldn't go pass the pub without him trying to pull us in! Trying to take comfort in the fact that we did our best to give him the best possible life and that until 3 weeks ago he remained with a puppy like enthusiasm for life.

What a beautiful boy, I'm so sorry. Having dogs is the best, but I'm scared of the pain ahead when we don't have ours, Hopefully a long way off.

Glad your boy loved his life.

I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful boy he was and you gave him a happy life.

So sorry for your loss. Xx

@groovejet I also lost my boy yesterday.. perhaps they are together now. So hard isn’t it, they leave such a hole and are so missed. Mine was at the vets, he had no quality of life left. 18.5 years old. sending you a hug. Beautiful photos ❤️ xxxxxx

He is beautiful. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I can't help I'm afraid, but I can empathise and offer hugs. Dogs are family and we love them.

So sorry for your loss , stunning boy ❤️

What a sweet dog, who clearly was so loved and cared for by your family. Your lovely dog got to experience the beach, creek beds, and endless snuggles during his time here on Earth — please take comfort in the good memories you shared with him.

So sorry OP, it's so hard. Lost my beautiful girl 2 weeks ago and I'm broken into pieces. Just about getting used to her not being here (very quiet house) but I miss her so much. It hurts like hell but I know the pain will fade and we'll be left with lovely memories. But you've just got to go through it. Sending hugs

What a beautiful boy. I am so sorry for your loss.
I lost my old lad a few months ago and still miss him every second of every day, but it helps to remember the good times and that he had a very long happy life with us. We’re at the point now of being able to smile and share happy memories of him.

When we lost our other boy he was at home (during the pandemic) and we knew he was ill and it could happen, but it was still a dreadful shock. It felt very different to a planned pts situation. I found it much harder, because he was a young dog and I don’t think I had mentally prepared myself enough.

Be kind to yourself, allow yourself to grieve however feels right for you and take as much time as you need. The happy memories will take over from the grief in time and your boy will always be with you. xx

sjxoxo so sorry for the loss of your boy yesterday

Thank you for all your messages and so sorry to those of you who have also lost a loved dog recently.

Going to take time to get used to him not being around, especially mornings, coming home from work and cooking dinner without an ever-hopeful dog at my feet! Luckily we do have so many happy memories with lots of adventures and visits to places we wouldn't have seen if it wasn't for having him so will keep those memories close to heart.

What a beautiful boy he was. So sorry you've lost your lovely boy x

I'm sorry OP. We lost ours in January and I still have a little cry every day. It really is so tough.

Well I must say how handsome he is! And how happy he looks in those photos! There is no doubt he’s lived a happy life with yous. My dog was 11, last year she passed suddenly in my arms after I noticed her breathing seamed a bit slower and like she was gasping so I nudged her and she wobbled as I nudged her but didn’t respond to me. I picked her up she was so Floppy and within seconds she was gone. I felt her in my arms like a baby as she passed with her bum resting on my knee. I sat like that for over an hour and didn’t move. I was shocked and devastated. The days that came after were very dark days for me. It was a weekend and I had no plans that weekend and I stayed home alone and just kept bursting into tears, I couldn’t sleep. We buried her in our back garden with her favourite blanket and some photos of us all together. It still doesn’t seam real it’s been 8 months now, I dreamt of her not long ago that she was a ghost dog and only I could see her and my partner and children couldn’t but they could feel her jumping on them and licking them. I woke up really missing her that day. We had a canvas of her printed out she was sat on the stairs so we hung it on the stairs where she had been sitting. She will never be forgotten but it does get easier with time. Be kind and gentle to yourself and it is ok to cry and let it out. Dogs are family members and when they go they leave a huge hole behind