Sad Day Today

[kirstyhen]

My Mum's eldest Cocker, Dubh, made his final trip to the Vet's this morning

He was a cracking dog in his prime, worked tirelessly all season, ran (and won) in a few Field Trials and even starred in a film He only officially retired from picking up at the start of last season at the grand old age of 12, and even then it was mainly due to a lack of hearing and a tendancy to bury game, given the chance he would have still gone all day long!

However, the last few weeks had seen a change in him and my Mum decided he wasn't happy anymore, so the decision was made.

Sleep tight, Dubhy Dog, have fun with Midge chasing the bunnies.

 

[NELSON11]

RIP. Big hugs xxx, sweet memories will soon follow

 

[Herbie31]

Oh I am sorry to hear this, r.i.p chasing bunnies x

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

RIP Dubh - sleep well old man.xxx

Help Kira out with the bunnies and pesky ducks in the pond.

 

[Spudlet]

I'm sorry to hear this hun

 

[Patches]

I've been in exile due to a broken PC. I am so sad to read this, my first post back on HHO in a week.

RIP Dubh. Really sorry.

 

[Bearsmum]

He looks a very proud and loveable chap. RIP little man and enjoy the bunnie chasing - there's lots of young ones about now.

JDx

 

[Mosh]

Sorry to hear that
Big hugs for you and your family.
He's happily chasing rabbits now.
RIP xx

 

[MollyMoomin]

I'm so sorry, big hugs

RIP Dubh

 

[Ranyhyn]

Hugs and love to your mum and you.

RIP pup

 

[MurphysMinder]

So sorry, hugs to your mum and you. RIP Dubh.

 

[kirstyhen]

Thank you everyone, it was quite hard for my Mum to make the decision. Dubh has got her through some very hard times and he was still as able and active as ever, but I think he was in more pain than he let on (he always was a stubborn sod!) and we think there was maybe something going on in his head as he character really changed, he was having almost 'rage' episodes - blanking out and becoming very aggressive. But there was still the lovable old rogue in there, so the temptation was to battle on with him.

Thankfully there are 5 stupid mutts still here, cheering us all up with their daft ways.

 

[Vizslak]

Oh how sad RIP Dubh xxx Hugs to you and your mum.

 

[Ravenwood]

Aw Hen, what a fabulous little dog.

Condolences to your Mum tonight xx

 

[prosefullstop]

RIP Dubh dog.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

It is a brave decision to think more about their happiness than our own. {{{{{{Hugs}}}}}} to you and your mother.

R.I.P. Dubh.

 

[Native Speaker]

It's the hardest decision ever........ I know. OH and I have to do the same sometime soon....................

(((((Hugs))))) to you all.

RIP, Dubh. You will live on in hearts and memories.

C xx

 

[GinaB]

I'm really sorry to hear this He sounded like a cracking little dog.

RIP Dubh xx

 

[CAYLA]

Sleep tight little dog xxx

 

[nevis]

aw your poor mum - she sounds so brave. What a legend of a dog. Run free up there wee man.

Thinking of you.