My dog died today

[midnightblue12]

12 year old cocker spaniel.
She had bowel cancer and she had to be put to sleep.
It was the right decision, she was ready but my heart feels empty.
She was a fiesty, loud, cheeky, grumpy but insanely loyal and snuggley little lady.
The house feels empty. Everyone seems lost.
I will miss her so much ❤️
I don't think I've ever cried so much 😢

@Naimee87 oh my goodness I'm so sorry to hear that! How are you feeling today? I can't imagine the shock :(
@SideshowAuntSallly oh I'm sorry to hear this. I was the same with my little dog. She was just always there, no matter what! Through all the heartache and the ups and downs, just there. Just what I needed whenever I needed it 😢 liek no other!

Today has been hard. I keep realising all the little situations that I took for granted she was there for, like cooking dinner and cleaning. Up. Chucking the crusts on the floor for her to eat...
Just so sad 😢

💐@midnightblue12 , it’s so hard when you lose them .

Same! 💚 Just missing her following me around like my little shadow 🌈🐶 we had very little warning, she was fine one minute and then we were at the vet to check on a skin rash she had, the vet showed some concerns and decided to do some blood tests. Within a few days we received the heartbreaking news her little body was battling an untreatable auto-immune disease and her health declined so rapidly. We were able to visit and know the vets did all the could. She’s in a better place now i’m sure. She was the most precious and perfect little bundle of joy. 💜🐶💜

Sending empathy to @midnightblue12 @Naimee87 - as of yesterday I am in the same boat, on Saturday morning my 13 and a half year old dog was fine, by Monday morning I was at the vet knowing the time was near and I had to make that horrible decision. I am clinging on to the mantra better a day too soon than a day too late but it’s hard being the one responsible for making the call. I am so tired and the house is so empty…

@midnightblue12 and @LarkRize hope you are both doing alright. It has been so sad these past few days. I think the suddeness of it all has hit me hard. Still seeing all her little things around the flat and knowing my routine wont be the same as we dont have our countryside walks to go on anymore. She was such a bundle of joy/happiness and taken just far too soon. Wishing you both a lot of strength as i absolutely know what you both must be feeling right now. 💖

I'm so sorry. How are getting on?

My darling 12 year old Lab went to sleep yesterday.

@Naimee87 · 21/01/2023 15:40

I’m sat here in floods of tears after our 2.5yr old pug passed away very unexpectedly Friday morning. So sending a huge hug your way 💜🐶

So sorry to read this. So very young too. You must be heartbroken. I have two pugs and the young one is 10 months and very playful. I have lost dogs in my lifetime and it does not ever get any easier, but somehow when they have lived a good life which they all did, it does not feel so bad because you know you did your best and they were happy. But at two and a half.. must have been terrible.

@midnightblue12

Sorry OP I know this is your thread. So sorry for you and your precious doggie. Cry as much as you need to - it is good medicine.

@ChangedmynameagainforChristmas oh you have two pugs! How lovely! I miss ours so much, she was just so sweet natured and loved everyone she met. I am finding it all very emotional but i am finally able to look at all the photos we have of her and the videos. It was scary that her health just spiralled out of control so fast. Even the vets were amazed she was still as lively as she was when her test results came back so shocking. And they did absolutely everything that they possibly could. I think we will wait a little while but once we feel ready we will see if there are any little pugs in need of a new home. We were only at the beginning of our journey with her and i would really love for the journey to continue. She can of course never be replaced but we can definitely offer some other little furry friends a really really nice home!

Im so sorry I know how you feel, we had our German shepherd Phoebe put to sleep this afternoon it hurts like hell, sending my love to you xxx

@Naimee87

Both my girls were rehomed to me. One was used for puppy farming and the other was rehomed because they simply had no idea what they were taking on.

To anyone who has lost their beloved pet I would urge you to adopt the next one and give a little dog a chance in life especially since you know what a good life your other pet had with you.
Sorry to derail your thread OP x

@ChangedmynameagainforChristmas this is so lovely to hear. I think many people got dogs during the pandemic and now this is over not sure that is entirely correct to say but seems people have realised they dont actually have the time to dedicate to them. I will most definitely be rehoming a few pugs if i am able. A second was always on the cards. Feel so sad that our first little one died before she had chance to meet a little companion. We will have a little rememberance celebration for her this friday.

I am so sorry for your loss, and the losses of everyone on here.

I've been in this position three times and it truly hurts like crazy when they have to go. It does get easier to live with over time, and you know that the decision to let them go, although hellishly hard, is the final kindness.

My last dog, also a spaniel, was put to sleep about 15 months ago now. She was 16 and had done so well. My beloved old yellow labrador had to be put to sleep at 15 in November 2019. My cat was put to sleep on Christmas Day 2017. I still polish the urns that contain their ashes and shed a few tears sometimes.

I'm now trying to decide when to get another dog.

@Topseyt123 This is so cute I still polish the urns that contain their ashes and shed a few tears sometimes

We decided today on a little porcelain doggy urn. Going to be tough when we get to go collect her. Already printed of our favourite snaps of her to put in some frames as well. Aww she is so missed.

@midnightblue12 thanks for starting this thread, its so nice to be able to share experiences and hear from others as well. I just miss her little presence at home. I can‘t bring myself to tidy her little things away. Awwwww i just didn‘t think this was how 2023 would start off…hope your doing ok today 🍀🌟

At one point I had three lots of ashes on my mantelpiece. I decided to set them free and we went to a special place for this family and let them go. It felt like the right thing to do because every time I looked at those urns I felt sad and you should never feel sad for a pet that gave you a lifetime of love and asked for nothing

I think i‘d like to keep her ashes with us for a little while and perhaps a place will come to me in a few years time where she can be free. I‘ve been sent the Rainbow Bridge poem… has anyone read it. It‘s sooo nice but set me off again when i was reading it. I‘ve said when i can get that read all the way through without tears that‘s the beginning of the sadness lifting and the happy memories taking over! 🍀💚