Bad News

ggregu replied on 07/09/2016 19:03

Posted on 07/09/2016 19:03

I've found out today that one of my lovely little Westies has a massive tumour in her intestine. The vet says it's not operable so we are looking at keeping her happy and pain free for as long as she has left. 

we've  had a great summer in the van in Cornwall but I never imagined it would be her last...

So sad.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 07/01/2017 10:12

Posted on 07/01/2017 10:12

ggregu, it's hard to imagine at the beginning of the relationship with a pup that the depth of feeling & love would be so strong by the end. They are family, no other way to put it. Your loss is felt by many but not the way you are suffering. My thoughts are with you, time will ease the pain but the memories are thankfully still sharp in years to come, they will be good memories-don't worry. 

KASTARIS replied on 07/01/2017 22:38

Posted on 07/01/2017 22:38

Ah ggregu so sorry to hear the sad news..big hugs from me.. you knew it was coming I know but it doesn't ease the pain does it. Feel for you right now but you have your memories and soon they will make you smile. Big hug again ggregu

Kas x

ggregu replied on 08/01/2017 08:37

Posted on 08/01/2017 08:37

Thanks again for your thoughts, hugs and sympathy. It all helps to make a rotten time a little more bearable.

Think the first time away in the van will be the worst, even though I have the other dogs. She was such a character! 🐾

Gill

Takethedogalong replied on 13/01/2017 14:40

Posted on 13/01/2017 14:40

It's awful ggreggu, when we lost one of ours, taking the other two away, and on well known walks was just awful, but bit by bit it eases. There are still places we won't walk, even five or six years on, and every time I catch sight of the teeth marks on one corner of drawer cabinet in our old van I feel a pang! Little blighter did that one night as a pup! Haven't been able to bring myself to sand it down and fill it! Keep strong, lots of us will be thinking about you!

ggregu replied on 17/01/2017 19:08

Posted on 17/01/2017 19:08

Thanks TDA. It's only just two weeks ago since we lost Millie so it's still very raw. The pups have kept both me and my other Westie going. Everything is so new and exciting to them, they are a tonic!

Thank you once again for your kind thoughts.

Gill

IanH replied on 17/01/2017 19:42

Posted on 17/01/2017 19:42

So sorry to hear of your loss, Gill.

Time is a great healer, but it can take a lot of it.

It's good that you have your other young dogs to help you through.

Heartfelt sympathies.

ggregu replied on 18/01/2017 18:32

Posted on 18/01/2017 18:32

Thanks IanH. I have been overwhelmed by the expressions of sympathy from fellow CT members. You're a great lot😍!!

Kerry Watkins replied on 18/01/2017 21:32

Posted on 18/01/2017 21:32

Oh, we are so sorry to hear This terribly  sad news. We know how you are felling as we lost our 3 year old a week ago. Our hearts go out to you.

ggregu replied on 18/01/2017 22:57

Posted on 18/01/2017 21:32 by Kerry Watkins

Oh, we are so sorry to hear This terribly  sad news. We know how you are felling as we lost our 3 year old a week ago. Our hearts go out to you.

Posted on 18/01/2017 22:57

I'm so sorry to hear this. I have been thinking about your young dog since you replied to my post in September and hoping that you would get a cure. It's so awful for you to lose such a young animal. 

Millie will be waiting at Rainbow Bridge.

Gill

DSB replied on 18/01/2017 23:30

Posted on 18/01/2017 23:30

Hi Gill and Kerry.  I have only just noticed this thread again.  Sorry to hear of the sad losses.  I really dread the day when we have to say goodbye to our little one.

David 

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