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[JackieClaire]

I wouldn't know about that, Kuya. I've been there at the end for both my dogs and it feels like your heart shatters. I'm lucky that our vet is a good friend of ours and could come to our home. I'm also grateful that I was there.

I have to go to work, love.

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

Morning guys.

Kuya, so sorry about your loss. I didnt know about your mum & sister, that you manage to stay sober through all this is testament to your strength.
Both my dogs are getting on now, 12 & 15. The older guy is not good and wont see it through the summer I fear.

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

Regarding cringing moments because of AL, it feels like most of my adult life has been a long succession of them, the shame, regrets and guilt.

[Mick]

Kuya,sorry about your loss,..yes it is shit, but sometimes even with all the skills and technology that has been developed over time,the natural progression of time cannot be thwarted...just remember your dog as he was...a friend and part of the family...

[Guitarista]

Ahh sorry to hear that Kuya.

Devastating. Take care of yourself. :hug:

[NoSugar]

I'm so sorry, Kuya. There is no relationship as full of unconditional love as the ones we have with our dogs. It is so hard to lose that.

Yeah he was a great dog and his death marks the end of an era for me. Time to move on in so many ways.
Truly didn't realise how hard this was gonna hit. Cried more in a day for my dog than in the last couple months for my mum and sister. Kinda says it all about society when your dog means more than 'family'.
I am grateful that today our family has mourned our dog but also realise how much we all mean to each other.

When dogs live as long as yours fortunately did, they are the silent witnesses to our lives over that time. When ours that had been with us during our kids' growing up years, it felt like it did mark the end of that special time. I hated facing that that part of my life was over and she was gone. Loving and being loved by a dog is full of life lessons and is one of the best relationships possible. xx

[satz123]

Thanks, Jacks, it hurts, even more, when you are a vet and can't save them. Feel so impotent regardless of the logic

So sorry Kuya :hug:

[NoSugar]

Your post was a good reminder to appreciate my getting-older dog. It is too easy to take her for granted.

[JackieClaire]

Evening, you want to see the amount of cuddles Bess has had this afternoon. She's reaching her twilight years.............but surprisingly agile if you have a biscuit going spare

[satz123]

Anyhoos.....sorry for the downer in mood..........I will go lick my wounds and realise that losing your dog is, pretty much, the worst that can happen in the UK or NZ!

Edit: I mean unexpectedly,,

I really don't think so Kuya - there are worse things - losing a child perhaps? Partner ?

[IamMary]

Late check in.
Sorry To hear about your dog Kuya. :hug:

[JackieClaire]

Out for dinner tonight with a friend who's turning 60 today..........mentioned her before. We started school together. I'm turning into a right social butterfly................2 nights out in a fortnight............there's no stopping me.

[satz123]

Good morning troops -

[IamMary]

Morning..
You wild thing JC.
We have a dinner party on sat night, kids going off to my sisters for the night (this arrangement stemmed from previous days of being able to sleep off ones hangover).

[satz123]

Will you find that difficult to handle Mers ?
If it's in your house - YOU call the shots.

It may be a different night but will be just as good