Our ex racing Grey is almost 14. She has been an absolute darling dog in the 11 years we’ve had her. She is affectionate, calm and has put up with our cats. We just have one cat now and they are best buddies.
Over the past 6 months she has gone downhill and this came to a head on Friday when we agreed with the vet that it would be kindest to let her go. We have a vet coming this afternoon to do it at home as she will be in a familiar environment with all of us with her.
We are all really struggling with this and to make matters worse she has stopped eating and drinking and can’t stand at all. On Friday she was very doddery and would fall but her appetite was still huge, still trying to pinch a chip or six from my DH. I have slept downstairs with her and it’s awful to see her struggling.
She is our first dog and although we’ve had cats, they have all checked out on their own accord and never been suffering like this.
My question for those who have been through this is how do you cope with the loss and the feeling that we have failed her somehow?
Im especially worried about my DS as she was his dog since he was 11. He adores her.