My beautiful boy has just passed away

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MileAMinute

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He was 13 years old and we have had him since he was 8 weeks. He has been the one constant in a rough few years and he would always greet me with a big waggy tail and big bold eyes.

We knew he didn't have long - he had a malignant tumour on his side but he was comfortable and content on steroids and vet was happy on our weekly visits.

Just feel a bit numb. I know he wouldn't have been aware of anything going on and he passed away with the ones who loved and cared for him.

I had just returned from being on call at work - got my head down to hear my mum screaming my name.

My beautiful boy had started fitting and frothing at the mouth. Rushed him to the emergency/oncall vets but he sadly passed away by the time we got there.

Rest in peace, Max. The best beagle in the world. I hope heaven has lots of pigs ears and bones for you xxxxxxx
 
This part is awful for you and sadly, we all go through that awful stage when we suffer bereavement and lose our much loved pets. They know nothing and we are left to grieve. People who don't share their life's with animals won't understand (because it's "just" a dog) but we do.

Our animals enrich our life's when they are in it and break our hearts when they leave.
 
So sorry you and your family are experiencing this heart-wrenching grief. There is no avoiding it, and the only way is through. Which you will already know, but doesn't make it easier. Your fine beagle friend has had a fabulous life and is now at peace. The hole in the heart doesn't heal over, but eventually becomes, mostly, less agonising.
Be proud that you gave Max such a joyful time. Lots of love and hugs. Gxx
 
Thank you everyone, and for your kind words. He is our first dog and he gave us the best introduction to dog ownership! We are rehoming a second beagle and were supposed to be picking him up today. I think we still should - he isn't, and never will be a replacement of Max, but I think he will help heal this hole in our heart.

When we first got him:
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Christmas fun:
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Walkies:
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I will miss him dearly.x
 
Yes! Go and get the other one. He won't be Max, he will be his own character but the greatest compliment you can pay Max is to say "That was great, let's do it again". And fill the hole Max has left.
 
JillA said:
Yes! Go and get the other one. He won't be Max, he will be his own character but the greatest compliment you can pay Max is to say "That was great, let's do it again". And fill the hole Max has left.
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Second the above! Really sorry for your loss, we have been there and know how it feels but see your desire for another dog as a tribute to Max and the way he enriched your life.
 
So sorry to read this, RIP Max xx As others have said your second dog won't replace Max and will be his own character, but he will help
 
What a honey he is, sounds like he had a wonderful life with you. The only thing I hate about dogs is that they don't live long enough.
 
So sorry, we lost one a couple of months ago, not sudden but not unexpected (she was 16). It's very hard to say goodbye but we'd never be without them.
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. ((((((Hugs)))))) Max looks lovely, and I can understand if you feel that he's left a hole in your heart. You should do what feels right for you, but I can't help but think that maybe it was meant to be, that the new dog should be picked up today, to help you with your grief.

I've mentioned it before on HHO, I think of my heart as a house, with an endless amount of rooms. Everyone of my pets have their own room, so a new dog doesn't take over an old dog's room, they get their own room.

R.I.P. Max.
 
A big thankyou again to everyone x

We decided to go ahead and pick up the new dog last night. Meet our new addition, Monty (on our first walk this morning!):

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Took him to get checked over by our vet and she absolutely loves him! She is the best vet we've ever had - she was so invested in Max's care and even gave me her mobile number to ring any time. She said she was very sad about Max passing away but overjoyed at Monty. He is in tip top condition and she looks forward to hearing about our progress!

Monty's old owner said something last night that really stuck with me. She suggested that maybe, just maybe, Max held on until Sunday, when he knew Monty would be coming to us. I'm not a strong believer in fate but I can't help but feel a pang of something in there.

We were originally having Max cremated but we decided against it and so we picked him up yesterday afternoon from the oncall vets and buried him in our back garden, where he belongs x
 
I am so so sorry, RIP Max . . . your heart must be in a million pieces right now . . . nothing constructive to say at all, but I want you to know that I am thinking of you and your beautiful boy :(. Run free Max.

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