Post photos of your dogs (Vol 5)
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Bullybutt said:
My little mate has had her eye removed today. She's coped amazingly well and is staying overnight to make sure she's ok. I'll be glad when I can collect her tomorrow afternoon and give her a big snug for being so brave x
Turn7 said:
Great to see both in full fitness again !
Thanks, it's a great relief to see him running around chasing things with enthusiasm again. He is marginally weak behind, but that could be put down to his age and should get better the more he does.The terrier just makes me laugh all the time.
This was Rambo, we lost him last Sat, as I may have mentioned a bit....
And in pontoon mode,
Coming up on two months now, it’s been so hard, harder than I could have imagined.
But, feel like I have come to terms with it to an extent, still sad but it’s no longer painful like it was, not getting emotional, which I did, quite a lot. Worst is getting back home without a greeting those first few times.
It’s like you have to do everything a few times without them and it become normal and it’s a feeling of things equalising, your mileage may vary but though at the time it doesn’t feel like it will, it does subside.
No mentions of getting another, I would but my wife doesn’t want to but I am more comfortable with that now, won’t stop me wanting one but it’s not now an all consuming urge to fill that void, things take time.
So it’s been two hard months, but still so worth the fifteen and a bit years of joy, laughter, companionship and having that daft animal brighten every day.
And in pontoon mode,
Coming up on two months now, it’s been so hard, harder than I could have imagined.
But, feel like I have come to terms with it to an extent, still sad but it’s no longer painful like it was, not getting emotional, which I did, quite a lot. Worst is getting back home without a greeting those first few times.
It’s like you have to do everything a few times without them and it become normal and it’s a feeling of things equalising, your mileage may vary but though at the time it doesn’t feel like it will, it does subside.
No mentions of getting another, I would but my wife doesn’t want to but I am more comfortable with that now, won’t stop me wanting one but it’s not now an all consuming urge to fill that void, things take time.
So it’s been two hard months, but still so worth the fifteen and a bit years of joy, laughter, companionship and having that daft animal brighten every day.
Edited by J4CKO on Wednesday 28th August 22:38
CivicDuties said:
Gulp. I think the phrase I'm looking for rhymes with clucking bell.
So sorry, J4CKO. I know it hurts like a barstool.
Yep, does, thats an understatement, anything sets me off at the moment.So sorry, J4CKO. I know it hurts like a barstool.
Just got a lovely card from the vets arrive, was welling up and had to excuse myself, got two guys fitting the flooring and prob looked a bit odd, more odd than usual even ! Had to bin his brand new medication that arrived two days after he died, that was doubly hard as was all boxed and cost quite a lot of money
Dont care really, just sad he didnt get to take it.I have been lucky in my life and not lost that many friends and family, but this is as bad as anything so far, think its because they are so close, all the time, like a sidekick, like part of you.
Wife wasnt/Isnt ? keen on getting another dog but I will make it happen, could give up my cars, drinking and all sorts, but giving up dogs, nope, f
k that. My main worry is that another one wont measure up, he was hilarious, am amazed at how one scratty little beast like him touched so many people.J4CKO said:
CivicDuties said:
Gulp. I think the phrase I'm looking for rhymes with clucking bell.
So sorry, J4CKO. I know it hurts like a barstool.
Yep, does, thats an understatement, anything sets me off at the moment.So sorry, J4CKO. I know it hurts like a barstool.
Just got a lovely card from the vets arrive
All the best to you mate.
J4CKO said:
CivicDuties said:
Gulp. I think the phrase I'm looking for rhymes with clucking bell.
So sorry, J4CKO. I know it hurts like a barstool.
Yep, does, thats an understatement, anything sets me off at the moment.So sorry, J4CKO. I know it hurts like a barstool.
Just got a lovely card from the vets arrive, was welling up and had to excuse myself, got two guys fitting the flooring and prob looked a bit odd, more odd than usual even ! Had to bin his brand new medication that arrived two days after he died, that was doubly hard as was all boxed and cost quite a lot of money
Dont care really, just sad he didnt get to take it.I have been lucky in my life and not lost that many friends and family, but this is as bad as anything so far, think its because they are so close, all the time, like a sidekick, like part of you.
Wife wasnt/Isnt ? keen on getting another dog but I will make it happen, could give up my cars, drinking and all sorts, but giving up dogs, nope, f
k that. My main worry is that another one wont measure up, he was hilarious, am amazed at how one scratty little beast like him touched so many people.Having been through this a year ago I can only say that of course any new dog won't be the same or better - they will be different and will be their own character, and your relationship with them will grow.
Take your time, you will know when the time is right. The previous time I waited six months, and even then the new acquisition was a pure coincidence. I was at a farm buying straw for my horses and got a nudge up the backside from a friendly nose. It was a border collie, same breed as I had lost, so we got to talking dogs as the farmer sorted potatoes on a conveyor belt, and I fussed the lovely dog who had asked for attention. It turned out his wife bred a few and they had one puppy left, the runt of the litter. I came home with the runt, and he grew into the loveliest, loyallest. kindest dog I ever met. And 31 kilos too. Here Sam is as a pup, checking out the frozen river at 4 months old in 2010.
He sadly died suddenly at the age of 12 last May, and this time I was determined not to wait for 6 months
Much searching, I gave up on rescue centres as a total waste of time, and five weeks on I adopted a dog that was already settled and trained, 2 years old and needing a new home through no fault of his own. I just didn't want to miss out on the chance to have a friend around the house and someone to walk in the park daily. You will have seen his picture on here, playing with his friends or lying with his paws in the air. He's totally different to Sam, a character in his own right.
J4CKO said:
Yep, does, thats an understatement, anything sets me off at the moment.
Just got a lovely card from the vets arrive, was welling up and had to excuse myself, got two guys fitting the flooring and prob looked a bit odd, more odd than usual even ! Had to bin his brand new medication that arrived two days after he died, that was doubly hard as was all boxed and cost quite a lot of money Dont care really, just sad he didnt get to take it.
I have been lucky in my life and not lost that many friends and family, but this is as bad as anything so far, think its because they are so close, all the time, like a sidekick, like part of you.
Wife wasnt/Isnt ? keen on getting another dog but I will make it happen, could give up my cars, drinking and all sorts, but giving up dogs, nope, fk that. My main worry is that another one wont measure up, he was hilarious, am amazed at how one scratty little beast like him touched so many people.
It's horrible isn't? Sorry to hear the news.Just got a lovely card from the vets arrive, was welling up and had to excuse myself, got two guys fitting the flooring and prob looked a bit odd, more odd than usual even ! Had to bin his brand new medication that arrived two days after he died, that was doubly hard as was all boxed and cost quite a lot of money
Dont care really, just sad he didnt get to take it.I have been lucky in my life and not lost that many friends and family, but this is as bad as anything so far, think its because they are so close, all the time, like a sidekick, like part of you.
Wife wasnt/Isnt ? keen on getting another dog but I will make it happen, could give up my cars, drinking and all sorts, but giving up dogs, nope, f
k that. My main worry is that another one wont measure up, he was hilarious, am amazed at how one scratty little beast like him touched so many people.Mate of mine was gutted when he had to have his Dalmatian put to sleep. He took him for one last walk and reckoned that Doofy knew something was up.
Out older dog, Oakley is 11 now and really, really aging. He's so slow on walks and does bugger all but sleep these days.
J4CKO said:
Yep, does, thats an understatement, anything sets me off at the moment.
Just got a lovely card from the vets arrive, was welling up and had to excuse myself, got two guys fitting the flooring and prob looked a bit odd, more odd than usual even ! Had to bin his brand new medication that arrived two days after he died, that was doubly hard as was all boxed and cost quite a lot of money Dont care really, just sad he didnt get to take it.
I have been lucky in my life and not lost that many friends and family, but this is as bad as anything so far, think its because they are so close, all the time, like a sidekick, like part of you.
Wife wasnt/Isnt ? keen on getting another dog but I will make it happen, could give up my cars, drinking and all sorts, but giving up dogs, nope, fk that. My main worry is that another one wont measure up, he was hilarious, am amazed at how one scratty little beast like him touched so many people.
What you've written is pretty much word for word me when we lost Arch in May. It's still difficult now and I think about him all the time. I was determined to wait to get another dog - it was never a question as to whether we would or not - but my wife being my wife went and got Stanley and I can't wait to bring him home in two and a bit weeks. But Stanley's not a replacement for Archie, no dog ever could be, Stanley's just the next chapter and will be treated as his own person and not continually compared to Arch - Arch used to do this, Stan does that is not going to be a conversation we're ever going to have.Just got a lovely card from the vets arrive, was welling up and had to excuse myself, got two guys fitting the flooring and prob looked a bit odd, more odd than usual even ! Had to bin his brand new medication that arrived two days after he died, that was doubly hard as was all boxed and cost quite a lot of money
Dont care really, just sad he didnt get to take it.I have been lucky in my life and not lost that many friends and family, but this is as bad as anything so far, think its because they are so close, all the time, like a sidekick, like part of you.
Wife wasnt/Isnt ? keen on getting another dog but I will make it happen, could give up my cars, drinking and all sorts, but giving up dogs, nope, f
k that. My main worry is that another one wont measure up, he was hilarious, am amazed at how one scratty little beast like him touched so many people.It truly is the worst time, but think of the memories and think of what a great life you gave him. It's hard, but the good times you shared will get you through and I'm sure I speak for everyone (I hope!) in saying I can't wait to see the next installment on your dog journey.
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