My best friend has gone :(

[Umbongo]

I had to let go of my boy today. He was 13 years old, and otherwise fairly healthy apart from some pretty serious eye problems and a bad heart murmur. Yesterday he rubbed his sore eye and punctured the cornea. He was already blind, in pain...and didn't have a great quality of life anymore. My family understandably did not want to put him through an operation to remove his eyes.

He had a great last day today and was dosed up on pain relief. Ate a pack of bacon and a few jaffa cakes. Had a couple of nice walks and a play in the garden with his toys. The vet came to our house and had to sedate him as he was not going without a fight. In a way it was nice to see that he still had it in him.

I don't really know what to do anymore. He was my world.

This is my favourite photo of him at the moment, taken last year before all his eye problems started.

 

[Bellasophia]

He looks like he was a wonderful dog,his stare is riveting in the photo.Its so hard to lose a heart dog and I'm very sorry you lost your special boy.It sounds like he had a good send off with the special treats ,his toys and his loved ones.

 

[maidendale]

It's very hard, but you did the best you could for him all his life, including at the last. So sorry for your loss.

 

[Clodagh]

So sorry, what a beautiful boy.

 

[Mahoganybay]

So very sorry,what a lovely dog, such a kind face! It hurts, they are a massive part of your life, but you will come through it and remember him with a smile.

Gentle hugs

 

[meesha]

Gorgeous chap, we lost our BC at 13, it. gets easier with time x

 

[Chiffy]

What a lovely face! Hugs, it's so hard to say goodbye.

 

[AmyMay]

Heartbreaking. What a beautiful dog.

 

[Goldenstar]

He was a lovely looking dog .
I lost my best friend last August I was and am still heart broken I still can't look at a picture of him.
But three weeks ago I went to a puppy party my friend had to help socialise her pups who where about to go to their new homes .
I saw them and knew I was ready she did not have a yellow dog but I got on the phone and I pick up my puppy on Friday .
I have Been thinking of my old boy all week and crying lots but this letting go another pup is always the salve that makes it ok .
It's a uniquely horrible experience losing a special dog but you do get through it .
Have a hug from me .

 

[Cinnamontoast]

I'm so sorry. Doesn't matter how old they are, it's so horrible to lose them.

 

[twiggy2]

just HUGS i can't offer anymore

 

[Suzie86]

So sorry for your loss 😞

 

[_GG_]

How utterly heartbreaking for you. Huge hugs and I hope the lovely memories you have can help you through xxx

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

So sorry about your boy, what a beautiful photo - you need to get this framed or a portrait done from this. He really was a stunning good looking dog.


Heartbreaking I know


hug xx

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

He was a lovely looking dog .
I lost my best friend last August I was and am still heart broken I still can't look at a picture of him.
But three weeks ago I went to a puppy party my friend had to help socialise her pups who where about to go to their new homes .
I saw them and knew I was ready she did not have a yellow dog but I got on the phone and I pick up my puppy on Friday .
I have Been thinking of my old boy all week and crying lots but this letting go another pup is always the salve that makes it ok .
It's a uniquely horrible experience losing a special dog but you do get through it .
Have a hug from me .

OI where are the pictures, you can't go saying you have a new pup without sharing pictures you know .

I still miss my mare and find it hard but today I went to see a new mare, I will never forget my girl but this is time and a new focus.

They maybe gone but never - ever forgotten.

 

[Umbongo]

Thank you everyone.
The reality of him not being around anymore has really hit me hard this morning.

I did draw this picture of him a couple of years ago that I have hanging up.

But may get the first photo blown up onto canvas as his eyes really captivate me in that one.

 

[Emilieu]

He was so beautiful. I'm very very sorry for your loss xxx

 

[Goldenstar]

Have another hug this morning it's so tough at first.

 

[SadKen]

I'm so sorry, he looked like a wonderful dog to own and the photo really made me smile.

Have some hugs from me as well.

 

[Bellasophia]

I pyro graph dogs onto wood and etch glass...I've seen a lot of dog artwork.I wanted to say your portrait is absolutely stunning,it's like a photo it's so detailed.One of the best I've seen.

 

[Penny Less]

So sorry, I am the same about my old boy, he is my friend and companion. I hope you will be able to give another dog a wonderful home in time.

 

[Gift Horse]

I'm so sorry. It's heart-wrenching to lose a much loved dog, take care x

 

[Zero00000]

So sorry that your best friend has left you

 

[Meems]

I've nothing unique to add, just wanted to say how sorry I am, he was obviously a very loved dog. I'm sure it will take a long time to adjust to not having your best friend around, big hugs xx