RIP my dog

[Gabbastard]

Not normally one to air personal shit online, but I know theres a ton of dog lovers on here.

Had to let my wee guy go yesterday, he got really ill in a matter of a few weeks, vet tried to help him but the meds didnt work. Had to make the decision as I didnt want him suffering.

Only had him just over 3 years, he was about 7. I feel a bit cheated at not getting longer with him, especially because he wasnt old, and was really fit and healthy up til recently.

Those of you who have had dogs will know how raw the pain is and how hard it is to come to terms with it. Woke up this morning, rolled over and expected to see him lying in his basket :(:(:(

I miss him loads.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Gabbastard/Dug/gooddayend.jpg

[Ryan]

Sorry to hear dude. Not really a big dog lover but looks a happy wee chappy there in the pic.

[Gandi699]

:( bad times mate

[EwynSaxo]

It's hard with dogs as they do live a good few years you get so attached
My mother had to give away her two bedlinton terriers a few years ago wish I had them now :/

[Saxoladlesta]

Think of the positives at least you gave him a good life for his last few years

[Saxorookie16]

at least you didnt let him suffer

[Cal]

Sorry to hear... :n: My cat is my homeboi. Sounds silly, but I'd be genuinely devastated if he went. Love the little bastard :y:

[Jazz]

He looks lovely mate, so sorry to hear this.

[martin1985]

sorry to hear about this! RIP!

[stevie_m]

Sorry mate, I still miss mines and he went away in 2004

[Bean]

I really feel for you bud! It would kill me if mine was to go! At lest you did the best thing!

[VeiRoN]

Sorry to hear that,looks like he was a lovely dog,rip.

[jw1325]

Better a minute too soon than a moment too late is a saying that's widely used in the horse circles to remind anyone who feels guilty about putting an animal to sleep.

Sorry to hear this dude, I'm a big dog person so totally sympathise :(

[Yates]

love dogs, sickening feeling when this happens
x

[Bedford126]

Feel for you mate, was bad enough having to leave my dog with my ex can't imagine losing him.

[MJ05LLY]

I dread the day when I may have to do this. Feel for you mate

[Kebabman]

Really feel for you mate, will be devastated when any of our animals go.

[SnakeVTR]

Sorry to hear this mate. I lost a dog when i was younger, it sounds daft but it's like losing a family member tbh. Dog's really become a part of the family. Just remember the good times mate :y:

[craig180]

Gutted for you man. He looked a beaut :(

[Yates]

actually nice to see a thread where everyones genuine, no trolls, jays not posting about stolen cars.

there are some humans on here

[P_Connor]

I was destroyed when my first dog was put down. Only because I came home and mum had taken her to the vet to be put down. I didn't even get to say goodbye and hug her one last time. Completely understand how you feel mate. Heart wrenching.

[Scott]

Hurts like feck, they are just another part of the family. Whenever we lost a dog we pretty much went out within the next couple of days and got another puppy usually. Sad but it helps get over the loss more quickly i found.

[hellonpluto]

Rip dog

[0rang3peel]

Sorry to hear that, dogs are the best.

I was heartbroken when our dog died.

[Sophia_Bush]

rip gabbadog

[Dom]

R.I.P.

When I lost my last shepherd it was devastating, missed her for weeks, hardest thing to say goodbye to.

[RobVT]

I cried my eyes out when my mum lost her German Shepard :( it was only 6 month old had a heart condition, :( gut wrenching man, RIP feeling for you man

[knight-22]

My sympathies to you mate.

it sounds daft but it's like losing a family member tbh. Dog's really become a part of the family.

Totally agree with this.

One of our dog's had to be put down fairly recently at 13 years old, despite still having the energy of a puppy! Unfortunately he developed cancer, and it really was for the best. I think we got him when I was around 9 years old, so having basically grown up with him, it was very hard to take. Luckily our other, older dog is still going strong though!

[LVC]

Sad news - RIP to the little fella.

I feel your pain - I had to have my Cocker Spaniel put down two weeks ago (the day before his 12 year birthday) - cried my eyes out in the vets whilst saying goodbye - stayed with him right up until the injection stopped his little ticker - really hard decision to make but you love them so much it's just not fair to see them suffer.

We also have a 2 year old GS and she (and us) were lost without the cocker so we got another GS puppy asap (same dad as the first one). Best way to cope with the pain is to fill the hole they leave behind. It's not being disrespectful and really does help to cope.

Get yourself another one asap and give him the chance of a good life with you like you gave the other one ;)

[Jamie]

So sorry to hear that mate I've not long ago tonight had to put my Westy down can't describe how much I miss him already only been gone since 6.

[Carlvtr88]

Sorry to hear this mate.

What was it that he developed mate ? Some sort of illness that they pick up whilst playing in the garden ?

[rey]

Feel for you buddy.

Dreading the day that my eldest GSD goes, she's been here 12 years, I already know that I will be devastated so I really feel for you.

[Gabbastard]

Thanks everyone for the messages and posts, it means a lot.

For those of you who have been in the same boat- particularly Jamie and LVC as it was so recent - you have my sympathies.

Carl, theyre not sure what it was, his xray 3weeks ago seemed fine just like his lungs were showing infection. yesterday they werent draining fluid properly and it was putting pressure on the wee guys heart :'(

[HD7]

Sorry to hear dude. Not really a big dog lover but looks a happy wee chappy there in the pic.

Got to echo this. Rest in peace little guy

[Jamie]

Thanks everyone for the messages and posts, it means a lot.

For those of you who have been in the same boat- particularly Jamie and LVC as it was so recent - you have my sympathies.

Carl, theyre not sure what it was, his xray 3weeks ago seemed fine just like his lungs were showing infection. yesterday they werent draining fluid properly and it was putting pressure on the wee guys heart :'(

Thanks mate, my house is so quiet without him.

I hope you don't mind but here is the best picture I ever got of him in his prime.

RIP Max AKA Maximus

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8401/8615142534_670446d2bc_b.jpg

They say that time is a great healer and it's true. I take solace in this and that I hope wherever they are they aren't in any pain or suffering.

[Lacey_106]

Sad news :(

It still tears me up thinking about having my dog put down. Didn't think I could go through it again but have a new dog now... Strangely it helped the healing process.

No matter how long you had him for he still touched your life forever. :)

[Jamie]

Sad news :(

It still tears me up thinking about having my dog put down. Didn't think I could go through it again but have a new dog now... Strangely it helped the healing process.

No matter how long you had him for he still touched your life forever. :)

Before my dog got ill we was thinking of getting him a little friend something like a Beagle, my dream dog *Husky* would have been a little too much for him. I now feel like I shouldn't be looking anymore for a few months at least I'd hate for him to be in doggy heaven thinking they've just replaced me lol. How long did you leave it before you got a new dog?

Echo the last part!

[Lacey_106]

Before my dog got ill we was thinking of getting him a little friend something like a Beagle, my dream dog *Husky* would have been a little too much for him. I now feel like I shouldn't be looking anymore for a few months at least I'd hate for him to be in doggy heaven thinking they've just replaced me lol. How long did you leave it before you got a new dog?

Echo the last part!

It wasn't long, I think it was about 4 months.

I was dead set against it. I couldn't go through losing another one. But a trip to the rescue shelter I met Ellie and she looked so pathetic and needy I just had to have her.

Needless to say she is not short of personality. Couldn't imagine life without her now. :)

[danny-vts]

Sorry to hear this :(

I went with my ex boss to have his alsatian put down last year (security dog) after it went for the kill on 1 of the workers. worked with that dog for over 4 years , still miss him now.

Dreading the day my dog dies (german shephard cross collie), she's 9 years old now, had her since she was 6 weeks old.

[Jamie]

It wasn't long, I think it was about 4 months.

I was dead set against it. I couldn't go through losing another one. But a trip to the rescue shelter I met Ellie and she looked so pathetic and needy I just had to have her.

Needless to say she is not short of personality. Couldn't imagine life without her now. :)

I'm in the same mind set but I've wanted another dog for a while mostly to keep Max company. Now I feel I have to put that on hold because people will think I just replace things and also because I genuinely don't know if I could loose another like you said.

Sounds like you were meant to find her :)

Ahhh soppy ^ but true animals particularly dogs and cats really do make such an impact on life. Coming home to find someone happy to see you no matter the day or weather :)

[Lacey_106]

I'm in the same mind set but I've wanted another dog for a while mostly to keep Max company. Now I feel I have to put that on hold because people will think I just replace things and also because I genuinely don't know if I could loose another like you said.

Sounds like you were meant to find her :)

Ahhh soppy ^ but true animals particularly dogs and cats really do make such an impact on life. Coming home to find someone happy to see you no matter the day or weather :)

Yeah that's what I thought, I didn't want it to seem like we were replacing Blue. But she couldn't be more different than him. Blue was so obedient and well trained, he was a grump but loved nothing more than a good cuddle whilst he grumbled away like an old man.
Ellie on the other hand is naughty, cheeky, does what the hell she likes, but weirdly it was her personality that made the loss so much easier. She's flipped the dog/owner dynamic upside down in our house. Never met a dog like her.

I guess you'll know when the times right Jamie :)

[JoeHindle]

Sorry to hear about your dog :( been through having 2 of our dogs have to be put to sleep, the worst part being I wasn't there to say bye to either of them :( we have a westie that we rescued 6 years ago, he's an awesome little guy and I'm dreading when its time for him to go..

I grew up at my grandparents with 2 dobermans, and I was heart broken when they had to be put down, even though I didn't live with them for long, I had my own special bond, they were very protective of me and they would always sleep in my room when I lived there till I was 4 and then when I would stay at weekend..

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2, to piss Chr15 off.

[Jamie]

Yeah that's what I thought, I didn't want it to seem like we were replacing Blue. But she couldn't be more different than him. Blue was so obedient and well trained, he was a grump but loved nothing more than a good cuddle whilst he grumbled away like an old man.
Ellie on the other hand is naughty, cheeky, does what the hell she likes, but weirdly it was her personality that made the loss so much easier. She's flipped the dog/owner dynamic upside down in our house. Never met a dog like her.

I guess you'll know when the times right Jamie :)

Blue sounded like a cool guy sounds much like my nans old dog, grumbled but was partial to a good belly scratch lolol

Ellie sounds like my mums Dalmation - Holly, absolutely barking mad and naughty - but I bet shes a softy.

True on the last part :)

[MiniE]

sorry to hear :( he's in a better place now.

Xxxx

[JoeHindle]

Bit of a shit bump. My Grandad had his 13year old Doberman put to sleep last night at 10pm, I only took her for a walk at 6pm :( I'm heartbroken, I basically grew up with her, and it was the last living memory we had of my Grandma :( 2013 is looking like a shite year already..

[Gabbastard]

Really sorry to hear that :-(

[tt_todd]

R.i.p pup :-(

[JoeHindle]

Really sorry to hear that :-(

Cheers man, the house is so quiet without her, it's eerie.. she used to go baserk at the jet planes flying over, 4 have taken off and it's just silent :(

[Yates]

Gab I seen this and hope it cheers u up!

http://m.youtube.com/#/results?q=jumpy%20the%20dog

Epic dog!

[sexy_gt]

You know i love my dog peg... Lost bruno few years ago. Still feels shitty. Chin up i know its not easy. Me and the mrs just talk about the silly things he did that made us laugh.

Best wishes

[BennWilson]

Sorry to hear dude! can't imagine losing my dog!
that pic is awesome, looks so happy!

[piggy123]

Sorry to hear, he looks very happy there.
I love dogs, just the thought of losing my two Tibetan Terriar's makes me feel very sick.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee279/westieSP/8cebfca2.jpg

[danny-vts]

Sorry to hear this :(

I went with my ex boss to have his alsatian put down last year (security dog) after it went for the kill on 1 of the workers. worked with that dog for over 4 years , still miss him now.

Dreading the day my dog dies (german shephard cross collie), she's 9 years old now, had her since she was 6 weeks old.

That day was today, couldn't let her suffer, it's not fair for her so decided to have Tess put down :(
Miss her already.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k515/danny-vts/DSCF0719_zps5038c9b9.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/danny-vts/media/DSCF0719_zps5038c9b9.jpg.html)

[JoeHindle]

That day was today, couldn't let her suffer, it's not fair for her so decided to have Tess put down :(
Miss her already.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k515/danny-vts/DSCF0719_zps5038c9b9.jpg (http://s1113.photobucket.com/user/danny-vts/media/DSCF0719_zps5038c9b9.jpg.html)

Awh mate, I'm sorry :(dreading the day Pepsi,( our westie) gets put to sleep ill be even more upset than I was when my grandad had his dog put to sleep.

[martin1985]

sorry to hear this mate!

also will hate to put my dog down as he was my dads dog, he died last year and he loved the dog

[Gabbastard]

Sorry to hear that Danny :-(

[GTuff]

Sorry to hear that Danny :-(

have a dog die is heart wrenchin! dunno what i would do if i had to put one down, my old dog died last year in his sleep which is gd now we've go two and they are right lil bastards lol / best mates :y: we all know our dog as ballers !

[danny-vts]

Cheers for messages guys.
It is heart wrenchin, house doesn't feel the same anymore but i know it was the best thing for her :(

[CHIP]

RIP Tess and Gabbadog... Can feel your pain dude. We had to make the decision for our first dog few year back now and i genuinely cried like a girl... It's horrible.

Watching our current one getting older atm, he's 13 and running into heart issues and everything and on a shit load of tablets. Horrible knowing that he probably won't be here in a couple of years, just got to make sure he's comfortable and happy for the time that's left!