Alfie

[HauntedbyMagpies]

Absolutely heartbroken. My Mum's Schnauzer Alfie, 13, suddenly went downhill a week ago and was diagnosed with Liver Cancer on Friday.
He was still happily going for walks and eating so my mum decided to give him the weekend and then let him go tomorrow. However he took a huge turn for the worse overnight and is now confined to his bed, in a very bad state (I won’t elaborate, TMI) so the Vet is coming out this afternoon to let him go.

I am utterly bereft. That gorgeous boy has been the best dog you could ever hope for. He has the most amazing personality and I can’t imagine life without him. He's older than DD so he is all she's ever known. Grandma and Alfie Dog.
I can’t imagine how my mum feels, he curls up with her every night on her sofa and she's had him since not long after my Dad died, who she was married to for 47 years, so she barely knew life alone.

I don't know what I'm asking for advice on really. I just don't have any friends (nope, none at all) and I'm a lone parent to a 9yr old. So I don't have anybody to call and talk to. To cry to.

Losing a much loved pet is no different to losing any other family member , I hope this afternoon goes as smoothly as possible for your family 💐.

I'm so sorry for your and your families loss.

All I would say is be kind to yourself - don't feel you have to be strong and 'present' (i.e. not showing your emotions) in front of your mum and DD - this is your loss as well as theirs and working through grief together is important.

Remember the good times you and your family had with him and, even though it's hard, focus on the fact you gave that dog 13 years of love and he couldn't have asked or wanted more. He sounds like he's had a wonderful life.

Just take each day as it comes.

What a handsome fellow!!

Thank you all.

@Killingoffmyflowersonebyone Interesting that you mention showing emotions in front of DD, as that's exactly what I've struggled with.
We've been to say goodbye to him today but because of DD, I can’t be with him when he goes. My brother is with my mum & Alfie.

I'll really, really miss his paw reaching for my hand so that I stroke him 🐾
We definitely don't deserve them 💔

So sorry. We put our 15 year old dog down a month ago. Had a wellness check mid August and was ok but basically went downhill so fast. We got him a ninth before my DH passed away suddenly so feel that the last thing we had together, and of course my kids are devastated.
Time will heal you though, and better he goes quickly rather than weeks or months of pain you can't explain.

Aww I'm so sorry. He did very well to get to 15 years, that's amazing.

Alfie has now left us. I'm sobbing. My DD is the one comforting me! It should be the other way around

So sorry about Alfie! He is gorgeous.
Hope you are all as ok as possible.
It's so sad losing them. They really are a member of the family.

Thank you. They really are. I can never understand those who say things like "Why are you crying over a dog?" I've no time for non-animal lovers. My mum always says to never trust people like that

Your mum is correct @HauntedbyMagpies . I think losing him so quickly is hard as it’s such a shock . Take care

@HauntedbyMagpies Your mum is right! Gorgeous little chap!

Awwww, he's gorgeous- so sorry... 😞

Thank you all. He really was gorgeous in every way. I highly recommend the miniature schnauzer (or in his case, not so miniature!) they're hypoallergenic, amazing with children, don't chew or bite and incredibly loving. Just amazing dogs.
He did woof at the postman a bit but I don't blame him, I mean they are dressed all in red!

Thank you for your kind words everyone. I just needed to tell someone. I don't get much adult conversation especially on non-school days.

Spot on. The speed at which this has happened has blindsided me.