Awwww no, that's such sad news. You must be devastated. You know you've made the right decision but it doesn't make it any easier. He lived his best life with you, albeit shorter than you would have hoped for.
I am so sorry to see this. You obviously made the best decision for him, even though it is so difficult for you. Try to take comfort in the fact that you gave him a wonderful life, which he thoroughly enjoyed for the all too short time that he was with you and the rest of the gang.
Oh my goodness Levrier, what a shock to see your post. I am so so sorry. What a beautiful boy he was. He may not have been with you that long but you transformed his life and even gave him a holiday in Scotland.
He is not sad now but I know you are but you can always be relied on to do what is best for your dogs.
Sending big hugs xx
Thank you all for your lovely comments - it is such a difficult time, I know it was absolutely the right decision for Ace but the house seems so empty without him already. I can’t stop thinking that I’ll be going to the vets later to pick him up, which is crazy....
I’m glad I had him for 17 months at least, and that he had some fabulous times with me
Oh no, I'm so sorry to read this. Devastating. All I can do is echo what others have said - you've given him an amazing life, a chance to be a dog, loved and part of a happy pack. The difference in him from when he first arrived with you speaks volumes. You've done your utmost best by him; he was a very lucky dog to have you. I am devastated for you; hope the others are giving you lots of cuddles xx
Oh no, no, no! Only 6 years old, that's so unfair. I know you have 4 others, but your house probably still feels quite empty at the moment.
I was thinking about Ace yesterday, and had a vague plan on asking you how things where going with him today. Didn't expect this crap news.
My heart ache in sympathy for your loss, Ace was so lucky to get the time that he did get to have together with you. But it was way too short time.
So, so sorry to hear this news. Ace had such a lovely time with you, I'm sure it more than compensated for his time in racing kennels, he will have known how much you loved him and felt so happy and secure within your family.
I am so sad to read this. Losing a special animal is hard enough when they have had a long life, but it always seems so unfair when they are young. He had the best of times with you and you were there for him when he needed it. Take care of yourself. xx
So sorry Levrier. Ace was so lucky to have found you, the care and love you gave him and the joy you brought into his life (including the glorious Scottish holiday) I’m sure outweighed his sad and sorry life before he met you. RIP Ace, lovely boy.
So sorry to hear this news, head a wonderful holiday and lots of exploring in the woods and on the beaches of Scotland just recently and so many wonderful times with you and the crew.
Have a hug. X
There is nothing I can say that hasn't already been said but I just want to say I'm so sorry and that I will be thinking of you. You give your dogs the best life and Ace was truly fortunate to have had you.
Oh no I am so sorry to read that. I guess most of us on here have suffered the heartache you are feeling now and understand that emptiness. Take comfort that you gave him a happy 17 months, knowing the love and security you gave him, and that you were strong enough to do that final and hardest act of kindness for him. Be gentle with yourself and give the rest of your pack extra cuddles.
Oh god, this is so sad for you and how I wish Ace could have had years with you, loving life and confident and happy with his place in the world. I am teary whilst writing this and you must be shattered after weeks of worrying about him but you have done the very best, most loving thing for him. 6 is far too young and he was a very, very beautiful dog. It is so bloody unfair. I hope you can relax a bit, have some dog cuddles and be kind to yourself Lev. Hugs x
Thank you all again, I truly value every single one of your kind comments - you have all been so lovely, it means an awful lot to me at such a sad and horrible time xx