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We said goodbye to our boy tonight, handhold please

32 replies

GAW19 · 24/02/2023 22:15

He is 10 so an old man, he's an Old English Sheep Dog. I got him as a rescue 6 years ago. We have been through so so much together. He has been quite poorly the last few weeks, very bloated, wouldn't eat and could hardly move. It was so unlike him, he was the most friendliest gentle giant who loved a cuddle!
We took him to the vet as an emergency tonight and they said he had heart failure. The nicest thing to do was to let him sleep or he would have either had a heart attack or stopped breathing within a few weeks.
I am absolutely heart broken, I am so glad my partner was with me. Our DD's (2&4) asked where he was when we got back, so they think he is still with the Dr right now, I didn't have the heart to tell them tonight.
I'm sorry for rambling, I just needed to tell someone.
Life bloody sucks!
His name is Monty, my giant cuddly boy 😞💔

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play017 · 24/02/2023 22:27

Oh bless you Flowers so sorry for your loss. Losing a dog is like losing a family member, it's very distressing so take care of yourself.

PicturesOfLily · 24/02/2023 22:32

So sorry for your loss. We lost our lab last June after he was suffering with elbow and hip dysplasia and it all became too much. The first weekend was awful as the house felt so empty. My DDs were 4 and 1. I don’t think my youngest remembers him but loves dogs now and eldest asks all the time when we can get a new dog. It does get better with time but take lots of care of yourself this weekend 💐

savvy7 · 24/02/2023 22:32

So sorry for you...rest in peace Monty 💕

TokyoSushi · 24/02/2023 22:33

Oh Monty, sleep well Flowers

GHxx · 24/02/2023 22:34

Sending hugs, we lost a pet tonight too so I am feeling the awful pain too 😢 you almost think it feels so bad it’s not worth having animals but it’s only one day out of hundreds of amazing ones. It’s just hard to look at it that way! X

Pegsmum · 24/02/2023 22:34

Bless you, it’s a horrible time. Good night Monty x

ReadersD1gest · 24/02/2023 22:35

So sorry Flowers

BringItOn2023 · 24/02/2023 22:38

Sorry for your loss... You were there for him, and that's all that matters x

GustingInTheWindow · 24/02/2023 22:41

I'm so sorry for your loss, he sounds like the most lovely old boy. As time passes, may his memory bring you comfort xx

SpringyChicken · 24/02/2023 22:44

So sorry for your loss I know how heartbreaking it is. He sounds like a gorgeous boy. 💐

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GAW19 · 24/02/2023 22:45

Thank you everyone. It really does help.
This is him ❤️

We said goodbye to our boy tonight, handhold please
We said goodbye to our boy tonight, handhold please
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WinterMusings · 24/02/2023 22:48

You gave him (and him you) 6 amazing years!

I'm so very sorry though, it hurts like hell. but you did the right thing, saving him from a scary unpredictable 'episode'.

it's difficult with kids, but at their age I'd go with he was very very old & in pain,

WinterMusings · 24/02/2023 22:49

What a gorgeous boy 😍

BertyMyrtle · 24/02/2023 23:46

@GAW19 he’s gorgeous. I lost my boy last night too, completely unexpectedly, you have my absolute sympathies x💐

MaryDerry · 24/02/2023 23:58

I'm sorry. It's the worst.
Thank you for making loads of happy memories with your gorgeous boy.

I hate seeing goodbye posts but my heart explodes thinking about happy doggies having lovely homes, and knowing proper love.

Snipples · 25/02/2023 12:10

Such a gorgeous boy. Sorry for your loss. I bet his cuddles were immense. Be kind to yourself, you did the kindest thing letting him go peacefully ❤️

ReadersD1gest · 25/02/2023 13:06

GAW19 · 24/02/2023 22:45

Thank you everyone. It really does help.
This is him ❤️

Such a beauty...

Emmamoo89 · 25/02/2023 13:07

So sorry for your loss ❤️

WarriorsComeOutToPlayay · 25/02/2023 13:08

Awww I’m sorry, he looks lovely. You did the kindest thing for him.

Ihateboris · 25/02/2023 13:11

What a beauty. So very sorry for your loss.

Nannyfannybanny · 25/02/2023 13:13

Both my hands and arms here. He absolutely looks like a Monty. My little toy dog (Phalane) was put to sleep 4 weeks ago yesterday,it's hell. He would have been 18 3rd March,we ummed and ahhhed all last year. We thankfully have a 7 year old border collie as well.

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GAW19 · 25/02/2023 13:18

Thank you so so much everyone.
Bitter sweet today but all your lovely words help a lot.
He had his most favourite thing ever, cheese, before we went to the vet last night. then he fell asleep with this head rested on his arm. It was so peaceful with lots and lots of tears and cuddles ❤️

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Bjarnum · 25/02/2023 13:19

Well done for thinking of him rather than yourself. Too many allow dogs to suffer and suffer when their quality of life is so awful. Sending hugs

ajandjjmum · 25/02/2023 14:33

We lost our 11 year old black lab last Saturday. After a couple of visits to the vets, and a scan on Friday, everything seemed to be ok and he was just recovering from a tummy bug. DH slept with him on Friday night downstairs, and he quietly died around 5 am.

The house is empty and DH so sad.

Someone said to DH 'he loved you every day of his life, and you'll love him every day for the rest of yours'. More tears!

Sending sympathy to everyone in the same position.

familyissues12345 · 25/02/2023 14:59

Oh Monty, you handsome boy 💜

So sorry OP xx