God, I feel awful

[p38arover]

I'm just back from the vet.

Our labrador (my Father's Day present from 14 years ago) didn't come back with us.

He's been having more and more problems with his shoulder and getting out of his bed. He's started to soil his bed because he couldn't get up. The vet had tried a couple of different scripts form his pain but to no avail.

It was time. It's bloody hard to take a dog, who trusts you implicitly to do the right thing, and who loves riding in the car, for his last big trip.

Crikey, I'm sobbing.

Ron

[hiline]

its always sad Ron to lose your best mate :(

i had to do mine a couple of years ago (Gloden Retriever)

still miss the old boy

[Ken]

Really sorry to hear it Ron its never easy to let them go but youve done whats best for your best mate
May your faithfull friend live in your heart forever .

[Pedro_The_Swift]

life sucks sometimes,,

you will get over him,,

another AULRO dog gone to the big grassy hill in the sky,,,:(

[BigJon]

I know how you feel and my thoughts are with you. A few years back our Labrador X had the same car ride. The vet sent out a condolence card a week later with a picture on it that could have been our dog. Nice thought, but a bit of a reminder.

[UncleHo]

G'day P38arover :)

My condolences to you Ron and to Elizabeth, I know that feeling too well, as several of our oldies have passed on:( if it was OCD then he would have been in considerable pain, it is hard when they have been part of the family for that long.

Kevin

[4bee]

:( Sorry to hear that, Ron. Hang on to those good memories.

[MrsMcRover]

:( Thats No Good. Our Ben died a few years back the most heart breaking thing... Lots of good memories

[ak]

Sorry to hear that Ron. Not good.

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Sorry mate. They give you such joy when they are here and such pain when they go :(

[scrambler]

You're right, it's tough. Playing God for an animal that's important to you is never easy. You knew the time had come - many don't and let their dogs linger in agony.

When the heart
Is cut or cracked or broken
Do not clutch it
Let the wound lie open

Let the wind
From the good old sea blow in
To bathe the wound with salt
And let it sting.

Let a stray dog lick it
Let a bird lean in the hole and sing
A simple song like a tiny bell
And let it ring

Michael Leunig

[JDNSW]

Sorry to hear it - one of my dogs is getting closer to it - about 14 y.o. (not sure, because she came from Orange pound) and getting slower - can't jump up on the furniture or into the Landrover any more and is nearly blind and nearly deaf.

John

[disco_thrasher]

sorry to hear Ron ,,,,,our condolences to you and your family .....just think of the good times and all the rabbits he can chase in doggy heaven pain free

[stevo68]

Mate, so sorry to hear that. As you know I lost my best mate 3 odd mths ago and I still miss him terribly. My new mate :D who is from the same bloodline has many of his characteristics which makes it a little easier, though starting from scratch again can be a pain as we are about to head off to puppy training in the bloody freezing cold :eek:. Chin up mate, will have a cold one in memory of your lost mate,

Kind Regards

Stevo

[harry]

sorry to hear about you're lab, and earlier i read your post on returning from dinty's. you will be remembered by your dog and meet again in heaven.

[LRHybrid100]

sorry to hear about your mate, best dogs around labs.

I dread the day - hope it a long time away.

LRH

[LRHybrid100]

the next difficult question, do you get another?

LRH

[Ace]

So sorry to hear that ron, i think that would be harder than simply finding him dead in the morning or when you got home from work, not that that would be any easier. Was a nice dog to, always greeted me for a pat at the front gate when i dropped over for a visit. We lost one of our dogs at the begining of the year so i know what its like to loose a mate, its the worst part about owning pets. Matt

[rick130]

our four legged mate are the definition of unconditional love.

Sad to hear Ron. I'm sorry that nothing any of us say can take the pain away.

Think of all the good times mate.

[p38arover]

Thank you everyone for your kind words.

Every time I read one of your posts, I get upset - again.

I've now had a few wines and I'm a bit maudlin....

It seems strange not having Johnson (named after the stuffed pink elephant in Johnson and Friends) aka Useless, Beastly, Dog, Mongrel, Big Ears, (and his real name of Count Julian something or other) underfoot when I'm getting my wine, cheese and bikkies, not checking before sliding the oputside door shut - just in case he's following (he was always a stickybeak who had to see what one was doing).

We stayed with him and held him when the vet did the deed - to think he was all excited to go to the vet. He liked going there.

Sorry, I have to go....:(

Ron

[dobbo]

Always sad losing a family pet. Must be the week for it. Sorry to hear Ron, at least he's not in pain anymore.

[Mick-Kelly]

He's a nice looking chap as well. Chin up Ron you did the right and good thing.

[RichardK]

Really sorry to hear that Ron.

Dogs become ones' best mate, we've got an aged Lab (stepdaughters) who hasnt got long to go, I won't miss him as much as I will my little Jack Russell with whom I am very close.

[abaddonxi]

Sorry to hear that, Ron.

Simon

[amshaw]

Its all been said for me Ron, All I can say is we are thinking of you and know how you are feeling, doesnt help I know but you know what I mean mate :cry:

Also it's great to see no one has taken the mickey out of you here, and you have shared such a hard thing with us all, I just wish some other blokes would do the same now & again......ie talk about hard stressful things in there Live's to others so they didnt feel alone and ending up doing something very very stupid.......sorry to ramble on

[Frenchie]

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

[numpty]

Sorry to hear that Ron. As Pat said we still miss our old girl. Dogs are the best mates going, they give unconditional love.

[CraigE]

Sorry to hear that Ron. We had to do the same to 3 of our pets a couple of years ago. Cat, dog, dog all in 3 months. Had them all for nearly 17 years and got them all within 3 months to.
I do not cry at funerals, but I did when I had to have my dogs put down.
I still miss my little mates.
Have moved on though and have another little fruitcake Staffy.
Still makes me sad to think about it.
I know exactly how you feel.
:(:(