oday I say goodbye to my dear old boy

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8 weeks after the loss of my beauiful old T/B mare my old dog has taken a turn for the worse so today I rang the vet as I think its time to let him go to rainbow bridge.
The vet is coming to the house this morning in my heart I know his time has come .
He was checked 8 weeks ago blood tested for liver and kidney function and got the all clear .
The vet agreed he was an old old man and his arthritis was still just under control but felt it was up to me to say when to call it a day.
He is an Irish red and white setter and over 14 and yesterday and today has been off his legs and off his food.He looks tired and has had a tumble or two .
He is such a brave and gentle dog today he lay with his head in my lap and I gave him a lovely brush but he is struggling to get out to the loo and has lost his interest in food so not like him.
My heart is sad and the tears roll down my face as I type this but I know what I must do.

Gosh its hard !!! so close to the loss of my dear old mare

Bless you my lovely old boy I must not let you suffer as hard as it is to let you go.
You will join my lovely old red setter who died last year your great friend and soul mate together again.
The two young dogs are going to miss him,we all are

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I know how you feel we lost a horse and a week later had to say goodbye to our much loved old brown Dobe Leo. Its times like these when you question what you have done to have deserved such a terrible time.

Take consolation in the fact you have had your much loved dog for a long time and he has just reached the end of their life rather than losing one in their prime. You have both been blessed in each other and you are doing the right thing for your dog this morning. Hugs to you.xx
 
I am so sorry, I hope you are able to take comfort in the memories you have of them both. A few years ago we lost 2 dogs and a cat within 5 months, you do begin to wonder who you have upset.:(
 
Oh dear how awful for you. I'm crying responding to your post it just tugged at my heart strings. I really feel for you :( Sending you ((((hugs))))
 
Thanks everyone
The vet came at 10:30 this morning he passed to rainbow bridge gentley and with no fuss he just fell asleep in my arms.
We have buried him next to our old red setter who passed last year they were inseparable so now are together again.
He had a long and happy life never hungry always lovedif only all dogs had a life like that.
The two young dogs are going to miss him - we all are.
RIP Murphy my beautiful gentle boy run fast and free like you did when you were young
 
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