Absolutely Devastated

Oh i am sorry to read this EM, what an awful loss, i can't help but agree with Ant regarding vaccines , especially Lepto, i don't do any of my animals after the first ones but it is a difficult decision to reach and i might waver depending on where i lived. RIP little one, a massive hug to you EM. xxxx
 
Eventually E_M, we all have to make the decision. It isn't easy and it hurts us until we realise that as owners we have responsibilities …….. and you've faced yours.

It's so easy to palm the job off and hand it to another, but you didn't do that. You did what all decent owners do, you faced it ……. Well done.

Alec.
 
Again, thank you all. I'm not sure what the actual vaccine was, as far as I am aware it was a routine annual booster for parvo, lepto, distemper etc. Obviously I'll read up on it before vaccinating again.

My son's dog has been doing a great job of keeping me company, snuggling in beside me at every opportunity! In due course we will open our hearts to a puppy, obviously not a replacement but as an addition to our family, most likely another jrt. I know they're not everyone's cup of tea but we have been blessed with amazing fun little characters over the years - Henry, Harry, Harvey, Hector and Hugo - can you see a theme here? Suggestions for the next "H" will be welcome! We have a wedding and a weekend away coming up so not ideal to get one yet but once we're at home consistently we'll start looking.
 
I am so sorry to hear your news. He is now in the happy hunting ground and probably driving St Peter to distraction. I am glad you have your son's dog as a buffer right now. X
 
Harley, Howie, Hal and Hunter. We recently lost the last of our two BTs and then in the same week heard about a litter of BTs that were just down the road. it felt too soon really but we went to see them anyway. Stanley is now 19 weeks and I can't tell you how much joy he's brought into our lives. He will never replace Jake and Barney but he's already filled the big hole I had in my heart! I'm sure a little JRT will turn up with your name on him. x
 
oldie48 said:
Harley, Howie, Hal and Hunter. We recently lost the last of our two BTs and then in the same week heard about a litter of BTs that were just down the road. it felt too soon really but we went to see them anyway. Stanley is now 19 weeks and I can't tell you how much joy he's brought into our lives. He will never replace Jake and Barney but he's already filled the big hole I had in my heart! I'm sure a little JRT will turn up with your name on him. x
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Oh Howie is a very cute name! Or you could have Heath, Hank, Herbie.
 
Obviously there will need to be a lot more little "H's" in the future with these great suggestions. I had thought of Horrace and Herbie/Herbert and Mr EM suggested Hero and Haggis. He also said we can look after the weekend as our son can look after the pup when we away at the start of November. I'm loathe to buy near Christmas as I think it doesn't say a lot for a breeder who is prepared to sell then although with a yard to run and no children our house doesn't really alter over the festive season.
 
Another update. I was speaking to a vet friend who knew of jrt puppies so we phoned the lady selling and she had two left but someone was coming to chose one so she agreed to send a picture of the remaining one which she duly did. He was gorgeous! So I was messaging back to say we'd take him and when she messaged again to say the lady who was taking the other one had been in touch to say she wanted both! I was gutted to say the least so began looking and to cut a long story short we've paid a deposit for this little boy and he'll be coming to us next month :)

So this is (provisionally) Herbie:
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A much happier post than the one I was going to reply to. Although I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, personally I think going out and finding another happy little face to help take away he pain of loss is the only thing to do. Here's to Herbie!
 
EventingMum said:
Another update. I was speaking to a vet friend who knew of jrt puppies so we phoned the lady selling and she had two left but someone was coming to chose one so she agreed to send a picture of the remaining one which she duly did. He was gorgeous! So I was messaging back to say we'd take him and when she messaged again to say the lady who was taking the other one had been in touch to say she wanted both! I was gutted to say the least so began looking and to cut a long story short we've paid a deposit for this little boy and he'll be coming to us next month :)

So this is (provisionally) Herbie:
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When ever I've been asked how to pick the best pup in the litter, I've always quoted the inimitable Bert Gripton, a terrier man, and he always said "I let everyone take what they want and I keep the one that's left, Funny thing is, they always leave the best one behind"! :)

Alec.
 
(((EventingMum))) You've absolutely done the right thing by Harvey. Neurological problems are probably the worst to deal with and you've definitely made the right decision to PTS whilst he still had his dignity.
(((RIP dear Harvey)))

Very exciting about your new addition. I hope Herbie brings you loads of happiness and good luck with the house-training :D
 
I am so pleased to read your post. I hope Herbie gives you as much happiness as Stanley is giving us (I'm sure he will). Keep us posted with lots of pics, not that I can work out how to do it now!
 
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