Lost my old mate today

[Phil Dicky]

My old mate Lydia the Lurcher died today, absolutley gutted but she was 17 and had had two strokes. Lost the use of one of her hind legs and with other complications we agreed with the Vet enough was enough. Still I'm so upset, the house is so quiet without her..I'm sure with time I will feel better but at the moment its very raw...

[The Highway Man]

It's always sad to lose a loved pooch after so long. My old fella was 16 when we had him put to sleep. He was riddled with cancer and it was the kindest thing for him. We now have a barking mad Staffie who's 2 and a half and 10 time dafter than the old fella ever was. I need eyes up my backside with him!!!

[y2blade]

really sorry to read this

sad day

[Jasandjules]

I am ever so sorry to hear of your plight.

My thoughts are with you.

[MudSkipper]

Sorry to hear that

[Tacagni]

Sorry to hear your bad news.

[Toyless]

Sorry to hear that.

17 is a good long innings though. Plenty of good memories.

You made the right choice Im sure.

RIP Lydia

[Mrs Grumpy]

Sorry to hear your news

[bexVN]

, I saw your post about her on another thread just the other day, sad day for you, always a heartbreaking (and brave) decision too make, she was around a long time and will be missed, hopefully in a few days you will be able to reflect on happier days with her, take care.

[celticpilgrim]

always the worst decision, but for the best reason. 17 is a grand old age - plenty of good times, I hope which you can hold onto. RIP sweet one, off to Rainbow Bridge for a good run about

[ali_kat]

[SGirl]

Sorry to hear about the loss of Lydia. She was a beautiful dog.

[Kaelic]

sorry to hear Phil

It's a horrible loss but comfort yourself with the fact that she had a wonderful long life with you and you did all you could do for her and in the end you put her first.

[Catz]

17 years! Wow!
Bet she had a fantastic time in those years.

Sorry for your loss.

[ClassicMercs]

Sorry to hear - 17 is amazing.

Neighbour lost their last setter a week ago. And on the same day we nearly lost our 16yo collie after a fit. Vet was very surprised next morning how she had recovered - thankfully we didn't take a quick decision the previous night. The day will arrive in the coming weeks or months though, and it won't be a good day as she has been with us as long as we have been together. Having other dogs in the house will I'm sure be the only thing that stops the house feeling empty and quiet as you mention.

The hardest thing at the moment is learning to come to terms with the rapidly moving old age changes (us and not the dog - although she has her own challenges) - not getting up with us, not bothered about walking. Eating, sniffing in the garden, and even 'playing' with a young irish setter are still on the menu though.

[JohnnyJones]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. It leaves such a hole in your life. But time heals, it's a week tomorrow I had to have my terrier put to sleep and for the first time this morning we were able to laugh about some things she used to do. A couple of days ago I would have been in tears. So chin up and remember the good times. 17 years is a cracking innings!

[zeb]

+1 cracking age

lovely dog btw

[ehonda]

Very sad, but what an amazing age and such a gorgeous dog too.

[Lastinclass]

My sympathies, I lost my 16 year old spaniel 2 weeks ago! Still can't get used to nobody wagging their tail at me when I come in from work and the house being silent.

[Phil Dicky]

Thanks for all the kind words....its the odd things,like not having her by my side as soon as the biscuit barrel is opened, i find the hardest...its early days still very very sad