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Our dog died and I'm heartbroken

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Labtastic · 15/02/2023 08:30

Yesterday came the time to pay the price of owning a dog. Our old gorgeous lab went off over the rainbow bridge after having a sudden collapse which was thought to be a ruptured undiagnosed tumour. He was too old for us to consider operating (particularly as even a successful operation would only have given him an extra 1-2 months) so we let him go. He died peacefully with us all with him, and really I couldn't have asked for a "better" death for him as he was still himself less than 24 hours before he went.

But god. The pain is indescribable. I can't stop crying. DH can't stop crying. I think he's cried more in the last 24 hours than he has in the last 10 years.

Posting here because people on this board get it, I think. I can't express the pain properly to people who don't own dogs, or even to those that do, but haven't yet lost one.

Just writing this has helped. I'll try and look out a picture of him if I can do so without bursting into tears again!

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BestIsWest · 15/02/2023 08:37

I am so sorry. Four legged family are still family and leave a gaping hole. Take heart in the fact you did your best by him.

We were off work for a week when we lost our last dog which was just as well because we all cried solidly for a week.

QuicheQuoche · 15/02/2023 08:38

I’m so so sorry, it’s absolutely devastating.

I still cry over my Lab who died in 2013. He was only 9 and had sporadic fits but vet wasn’t sure what was causing them. One weekend he was a bit uncoordinated, vet gave him a steroid injection and a course of tablets and said bring him back in a fortnight. He then had a massive fit in the car on the way home from the vet and I lost him the same day.

How old was yours?

Abra1t · 15/02/2023 08:39

I’m sorry.

I know how feel. It really hurts.

Nimbostratus100 · 15/02/2023 08:40

sending you lots of love xx

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Labtastic · 15/02/2023 08:44

He was nearly 13. Here's a photo of him - always happiest on the beach.

We had him before we had our children, and so they've never known a life without him so we're all grieving.

He was the best therapy for when I was sad - just stroking his ears was enough to cheer me up but now when I'm my most sad, he and his ears and his fat waggy tail aren't here!

Our dog died and I'm heartbroken
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BestIsWest · 15/02/2023 08:45

What a handsome boy.

Mrsjayy · 15/02/2023 08:48

Oh no I'm so sorry,'it's bloody hard .what a handsome lad he was.

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Labtastic · 15/02/2023 08:48

QuicheQuoche · 15/02/2023 08:38

I’m so so sorry, it’s absolutely devastating.

I still cry over my Lab who died in 2013. He was only 9 and had sporadic fits but vet wasn’t sure what was causing them. One weekend he was a bit uncoordinated, vet gave him a steroid injection and a course of tablets and said bring him back in a fortnight. He then had a massive fit in the car on the way home from the vet and I lost him the same day.

How old was yours?

I'm sorry for your loss too - this sounds very traumatic for you. And I can quite see how even ten years on I will still miss mine too.

Did you get another dog?

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Diddelydi · 15/02/2023 08:50

Beautiful boy 🐾 RIP

Wolfiefan · 15/02/2023 08:52

Such a beautiful boy. I am so very sorry for your loss. Grief is the price we pay for love. He is obviously so loved. 💐

Hellohah · 15/02/2023 08:52

What a handsome boy.
So sorry for your loss ❤️

ThatshallotBaby · 15/02/2023 08:57

I lost my Labrador 2 years ago this month. I was inconsolable, I couldn’t stop crying. I don’t really believe in the after life, but I just imagine us meeting in heaven and the joy we will both feel.

I am so sorry. The pain is so huge. I hope one day you can remember him with a smile, and all the lovely times you shared. I realised that my best memories were always with my dog. ❤️

GhostCastle · 15/02/2023 08:57

Gorgeous boy. So sorry for your loss.

savethatkitty · 15/02/2023 09:01

I am so sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. Pets are family. I get horribly drunk on cheap wine & ugly cry until there are no tears left to shed.... Here's to your fur baby! Remember the great times you had together. RIP.

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Labtastic · 15/02/2023 09:03

You are all so kind, I can't tell you how much it means to read these messages.

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Shotinthedark2022 · 15/02/2023 09:05

So very sorry for your loss of such a beautiful boy.We never get over loosing them(i still miss my two little ones 14 and 11 years on) But,he will always be with you,buried deep in your heart,and your memories of him will keep him alive.My two elderly dogs 15 and 13 are coming to the end of their doggy lives now.The thought of loosing them is heartbreaking.I cherish everyday with them.Sending you love and hugs at this sad time.x

Thisbastardcomputer · 15/02/2023 09:07

I have 3 dogs and I'm dreading the inevitable. Big hugs x

loobylou10 · 15/02/2023 09:08

I'm so sorry for your loss. What a lucky boy though to have such a wonderful family. RIP

Howdya · 15/02/2023 09:11

He looks just like my boy. What a lovely dog. I'm so sorry. Tell us about him?

MrsFinkelstein · 15/02/2023 09:11

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy.

I'm horrifically unsentimental and hard hearted with humans but do believe dogs are angels on earth.

I can still get teary thinking about the 2 dogs our family has had and had to say goodbye to.

And I get emotional looking at my 2 labs currently snoring on the sofa next to me.

They'll all be waiting for us with tails wagging.

And now I'm fecking off again. I need a human to be grumpy to.

QuicheQuoche · 15/02/2023 09:13

We had not long lost our other, much older dog so we had actually just got a Lab puppy and they were such good friends.
We lost the much older dog in July, got the puppy in August and then the 9yr old died in December. It made it a little easier having the puppy as I didn’t have to clear up doggy things like the water bowl etc.
That would have finished me off.

Yours looks adorable in his photo and like he had a really enjoyable life. That’s the thought I hang on to, mine may not have had a long life but he had a good life and was loved.

FiveShelties · 15/02/2023 09:15

I am so very sorry, it is so difficult to lose a much loved pet. He looks a very handsome boy and so very happy.

It does get better but it hurts like hell and I wish I had words to make it easier for you. Remember to take care of yourself.

shiningstar2 · 15/02/2023 09:19

What a handsome good boy. Sorry for your loss op. 💐

WhatWouldHopperDo · 15/02/2023 09:22

What a lovely boy. I'm so sorry - it is devastating. Be kind to yourself and don't let anyone diminish how hard it is.

IloveRickyGervaisAndHisTeeth · 15/02/2023 09:24

I'm so sorry. Your lovely dog was a member of your family, and you all loved him. He was a beautiful boy. Flowers