Difficult day

Jigsaw replied on 22/02/2016 21:07

Jigsaw

Posted on 22/02/2016 21:07

Not the best of days, my best friend "Jigsaw" (my little JRT and my avatar) passed on following a visit from the vet.

Nearly 18, but just about blind, deaf and arthritic it seemed the time had come to think of her, not us, and not let her suffer. Very, very difficult decision.

The house is now empty and quiet.

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Takethedogalong replied on 22/02/2016 22:22

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Posted on 22/02/2016 22:22

Must be a truly awful time for you, and you have our deepest sympathy. 18 is a grand old age for a dog of any breed, a very long life which you must take some credit for. At times like this all you can do is treasure the memories and love. Kind regards.

Pliers replied on 22/02/2016 22:29

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Posted on 22/02/2016 22:29

Sad So sorry to hear of your loss, we've been there ourselves when we lost our beautiful spaniel.

Sad times indeed.

Thoughts are with you.

moulesy replied on 23/02/2016 09:33

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Posted on 23/02/2016 09:33

Very sorry to hear of your loss, jigsaw. We've been there often enough ourselves; only fellow pet owners can now the depth of feelings involved when you lose a beloved companion. But you will know, in your heart of hearts, that you made the right decision.

Will be thinking of you.

briantimber replied on 23/02/2016 09:53

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Posted on 23/02/2016 09:53

Very sad jigsaw, I still "hear" my old pal " Dusty" around the house even though he's been gone for the last nine years.

It takes a long time to get over, but does get better

Metheven replied on 23/02/2016 10:23

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Posted on 23/02/2016 10:23

It's a day we all dread 'Jigsaw' and a day many of us has encountered before, we know the hurt but we do it again and again. What they gave us in return helps take us forward to perhaps sharing that bond again with another.

Pippah45 replied on 23/02/2016 13:24

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Posted on 23/02/2016 13:24

You have my thoughts for Jigsaw - I still "feel" some of my departed companions around the house at times and that was ages ago and I have two live and kicking best friends too. Horrid decisions indeed - I wonder how long the epileptic labrador will carry on but she is still ok so far. I think the saddest thing is those who can't face getting a new companion because of the pain - to me the pleasure they give far outweighs the heartache. I may be pretty bonkers now but I am sure I would go right round the bend without at least one dog to make me smile every day.