Kelly the Kelpie

[dobbo]

Around 9 1/2yrs ago I got very, very drunk in the back of a horse truck, little did I know at that point in time that them drinkies would result in years of pleasure, memories and today heartbreaking decisions.

I got trashed and said yes to a dog, a Kelpie, she was the runt of the litter, probably no good for a working dog and was apparently destined for the sack in the river.

Today I had the horrible experience of getting my beloved friend Kelly "the Kelpie" put down. Last week she was just a normal 9 1/2 yr old puppy, like all Kelpies she was a ball of energy, a few days ago she went off her food, had trouble going to the toilet and was generally lathargic which for her is very uncharacteristic. As always she was always happy to see me wagging her tail all the time, till the very end. Took her to the vet today, X-rays discovered what I had thought, that C*** called Cancer. So I signed away my mates life.

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She can never be replaced. It was an honour to have known her.

[p38arover]

Jeez, Matt, sorry to hear that. I know how you feel having had to do the same thing last year with our Lab of 14 years.

If you have a few tears welling up as you wrote that, then you'll be like me when I wrote about ours and when I read the well wishes of those on this forum.

All the best,

Ron

[Fusion]

Sorry to hear of your loss mate . Have been through that myself and it's a gut wrenching feeling having to put a much loved family member down . Chin up Dobbo :)

[Disco300Tdi]

Sorry to hear that Dobbo...
It is amazing how close we are to our pets

Condolences

[crump]

as another dog lover thinking of you Matt, just remember the fantastic 9 and a half years you gave her.

[numpty]

Really sorry Matt. I know how gutted you are feeling.

[FenianEel]

Hey Matt,

Sorry to hear of your loss, I know it's never easy, haven't had to do that for a while.
Remember the good times with her and what joy a night on the turps can bring;)

[Grizzly_Adams]

G'day Dobbo,

Nothing I can say that hasn't been said before.

Know how you feel, sad for your loss. Think of the good times with her. Chin up. :dbcry:

[Disco Steve]

Sorry to hear that matt. Its never easy to lose a pet. especially one you are close to.

Cheers Steve

[UncleHo]

G'day Dobbo :)

My and my wife's condolances to you and your family:( as I have had to do similar thing recently, our Devon Rex cat was put down on 9/2/08 suffering Alzheimer's disease, was losing the plot badly,he was a rescue and the vet said somewhere between 14-20yrs, not easy at the best of times, and doubly so when there are children:( just remember the good times and the memories.

Uncle Ho & the Management.

[mightgeta4be]

Sorry to here that dobbo, a loss of a close part of the family is always sad and hard to get over. Think of all the good times and even some of the bad and carry them with you always. Our two dogs are 11 and 10 years old and a ball of energy the same as you described, I try not to think of the day it will come to an end.
Chin up mate

[Xavie]

You poor bugger, that's an awful thing but you did the best thing for her so keep the memories of her close and I bet she's thankful for what you so painfully have to do.

Take care,
Xavier.

[stevo68]

Hey mate,

Sorry to hear of your loss, as you know I lost my 8 yr old shepherd at Easter and my 9mth old pup at Xmas (hmmm maybe will just pass on religious hols this year!!), so share you and your families pain. Im sure Kelly is up there with all our beloved lost but not forgotten family members of the 4 legged kind:),

Regards

Stevo

[Slunnie]

Matt, I'm immeasurably sorry to hear this. It's an inevitable day that scares the hell out of me, and has for the last 13 years. You'll not ever forget Kelly and the fond memories will always live on. Till next time.

[kermit31]

cant remember where I read this but here goes " I f there are no dogs in heaven then when I die I want to go where they are."
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[Pedro_The_Swift]

Its a terrible feeling dobbo,, I had 16 years with Burleigh, The Forum Kelpie, and it took us nearly 9 months before we got Guiness. They play such a big part of our lives for such a long time, its nearly impossible to understand the fact that yes, you will get over it, yes its ok to bawl over the loss of a pet,
yes the next one will be different but all those wonderful dog/master emotions will be the same with the new one.

Theres been a few AULRO pets head north over the last year or two,, and like the previous post said,
when I go,
thats where I want to end up,,

[kermit31]

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak, and pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done, for this, the last battle, can't be won.

You will be sad I understand, but don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest, your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many good years, you wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time goes, please, let me go.

Take me to where my needs they'll tend, only, stay with me until the end,
And hold me firm and speak to me, until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree, it is kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved, from pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must be you who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close 'we two' these years, don't let your heart hold any tears.

Anon

[sschmez]

Geez Dobbo
I know how tough that is and how gutted you must be feeling.
You've got me thinking back to my "Missy", and I still get a bit choked up after nearly six years ...
You'll always remember the "times" you had, good and bad, the things, the places.... they really are part of the family.
Best wishes
Stevo

[LandyAndy]

Sorry to hear that Dobbo.
Kelpies are great dogs.
I have a 11yo Black and Tan that had to retire when I stuffed my back up as a farm worker,a real pain as a town dog,but he has saved me so much pain over the years he is a mate.
Great dog,still got lots of go even though he is an old fella.
Chin up,you will treasure your memories.Another will come when you are ready.
Andrew

[dobbo]

Thanks guys, the backyard is so empty without her, she was a big part of our family. The kids have all grown up with her so as you can imagine she is missed by all of us. The hardest part for me was when she put her chin on my chest, looking right into my eyes as she was being injected, it was as if she looked right into my soul.

[Debacle]

Sorry to hear about that Dobbo.
Have been there before so know how you must be feeling.
You made the right, albeit hard decision.
Just remember all the good times.

[dullbird]

dobbo

what can i say that hasn't allready been said........:(

only that i'm hear to help you when you need me.

[2 rocks]

Dobbo, there'll be a new star in the sky, mate, look up and she'll be there. My thoughts are with you.
She lives on in you.
Mike

[carjunkieanon]

Sorry to hear that dobbo.
We lost our Kelpie a few years ago, she died in my sisters arms after having been sick for a few days.
rick

[rangieman]

Sorry to hear mate , our thoughts are with you:cool:

[Jamo]

Sorry to hear about your pooch, dobbo. We know how you feel.

[Tango51]

Bloody awful, so sorry for you and the family!
Words don't suffice at times like these... so sorry for you.
Tango

[Ken]

Dobbo Im really sorry to hear your faithfull mate is gone time heals the hurt but you never have to forget the great times you both shared

[MickS]

Dobbo

I am so sorry to hear this....I'm still raw from losing my girl last month...condolences to you and the family mate.

[RichardK]

Really sorry to hear that Matt, losing your mate is one of the worst sorrows.

[hiline]

sorry buddy ........its always hard :(

[Rangier Rover]

So sorry to hear. So hard with a family friend (pet). I feel for you as I have 2 young kids and have been through grief with loss of much loved pets. So hard having them put down. You have done the kindest thing rather than an animal suffering. Keep your head up and be strong for your family.
Reguards RR.

[Tusker]

That's tough. Its the worst part of having dogs isn't it.

At least it was pretty quick in the end by the sound of it.

Regards
Max P

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Sorry to hear mate. Only just read. Very sad.

[Redback]

Terrible news Mat, all the best mate, i'm dreading this myself with ours, you get so attached with them and they become a real part of the family.

All the best and R.I.P. Kelly.

Baz.

[MacMan]

My thoughts go out too. Said goodbye to dogs too many times already in my life.

We adopted Rusty three weeks after letting go of the last of my childhood dogs, and as disloyal as it may sound, a new dog is the only way to feel good about it. Your old pup would have loved to play with other dogs, so I am sure she wouldn't judge too harshly... :)

I still miss my other three, but my current two are my best mates...

[edddo]

they really are the best of friends arnt they....memories my 17 yo kelpie dingo cross died a few yrs back.....best wishes to you and family...

[MacMan]

I know you're not in Vic, but the best therapy for us was going and meeting new friends.

Save-A-Dog Scheme Inc (http://www.saveadog.org.au/index.asp)

:D Got our crazy, most ridiculous spotty dog Clover from here... You never meet another Kelly, but you might just make another friend you'd do anything for.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[Anya45]

For Kelly the Kelpie & her loyal family,

Now it seems the moment's here,
For me to say, "it's time",
To thankyou for the life I've had,
To bid you all goodbye.

My life with you has been fulfilled,
With happiness and pride,
And filled with love and companionship,
As I stood loyal by your side.

My tail no longer wags with joy,
I lay here quite content,
My spirits in a higher place,
With angels I've been sent.

So don't be sad that I've gone away,
Don't be lonely or blue,
Just know this my humble friend,
I'll be watching over you.


This was sent to my family upon the loss of our beloved gsd Kandelissa. Hope it brings the same tear of happy memory for you and yours that it did for us.

[Panda]

So very, very, very ,sorry to hear the news. It's especially hard when it comes on pretty suddenly. They become part of the family, and they are so valuable as pets, friends, partners etc.

I hope you both got lots of love and joy from each other.

All the very best to you,
Panda

[George130]

Sory to hear the news Dobbo.

[graceysdad]

Thats bad news Dobbo, you wont forget the love and joy they bring you and expect nothing in return other then your love, I have been down this track three times in 12 months, first my old Shepherd, then my little Shihtzu then the Staffy that killed the Shihtzu, all of them were special in there own way, chin up.