The decision is made :(

MrsElle

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Lola has had a bad couple of days. She is miserable, not eating properly and her eyes are telling us it is time to let her go.

Spoke to the vet earlier and she agreed that we could let Lola have the weekend, she will be spoilt, pampered and loved and on Tuesday the vet is going to come to the house to put her sleep. We have decided to bury her in the garden in her favourite place and OH is going to dig the hole this weekend with my dad and one of my brothers who are coming down for a visit.

Of course if we feel that Lola is in any pain or she deteriorates we will ring the vet to come out straight away, but all are in agreement that at the moment she is relatively ok.

We got Lola 7.5 years ago from a rescue centre, she had been brought in by the dog warden after being found wandering the streets of Doncaster. When we saw her at the kennels she had only been there a couple of days so we had 5 long days to wait until she was properly ours and we could bring her home. For the first six weeks she was passive, a robot, just going throught the motions of living. Her eyes were dull and expressionless, her tail plastered between her legs. She didn't interact with our other dog or us at all. Six weeks in a switch was flicked mid walk. She left my side and ran, she ran after our other dog and began to play. I cried. That was the day our Lola emerged.

She has given us more happiness, love and joy over the years than I ever thought a dog could bring. She is adored by all who know her. OH's dad first words on every phone call have always been 'How's Lola' and he really doesn't like dogs very much!

I don't know how I am going to manage without my girl.

A few pics of Lolly:

The first day at home...

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Just Lola.....

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Bless you for knowing when Lola is ready to go.

She is so beautiful and has obviously given you as much love as you have given her. How wonderful to have turned her life around so positively. I will be thinking of you and her on Tuesday.

Godspeed, beautiful Lola. xxx
 
What a fabulous girl. And what a fabulous 7.5 years you have given her.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend together.
 
I'm so sorry to hear that you are going to lose your lovely girl,but I hope knowing you're doing the right thing by her is some comfort to you.

She's a beautiful girl and it sounds like you have given her a wonderful home and have lot's of happy memories.

Holding a good thought for you all and hope she's manages to stay well enough to enjoy the weekend with you.
 
You gave a girl in need a lovely life and home. Now you can let her go. It won't be easy, but you know when it's right. x
 
Have a lovely weekend together. You know when its time, shes obviously telling you now, well done for listening, many dont.
Will be thinking of you tuesday.
 
I am so sorry to hear about Lola and what a wonderful life you gave her, take comfort in the fact you have always done everything in her best interest and this last act done with a loving heart is what she has always known from you.

She really is a lovely girl and they are lovely photos of her.
 
So sorry to hear this. Having been in the same position quite recently I really feel for you, it is so hard but try and take comfort in the knowledge you are doing the best thing for her. Enjoy your weekend with her, will be thinking of you on Tuesday.
 
You must be very proud of her and yourselves. She is beautiful. I am glad she had such a happy life with you and hope her last days will be memorable for all the right reasons x
 
Sorry to hear this :( You'll both be in my thoughts on Tuesday. ((((hugs))))
My old girl is going tomorrow :( She's been getting spoiled more than usual and I'm getting up early to take her on her last walk before she goes. It's breaking my heart but it's the final kindness we can do for them :(
 
Sorry to hear this :( You'll both be in my thoughts on Tuesday. ((((hugs))))
My old girl is going tomorrow :( She's been getting spoiled more than usual and I'm getting up early to take her on her last walk before she goes. It's breaking my heart but it's the final kindness we can do for them :(

My thoughts are with you too. Be strong for your old girl. xxx
 
Thoughts are with you MrsElle and Kao :(
We're going through similar with our girl, she's in the vets now and we aren't sure that she'll come home. Just hoping now.
It's the final act of kindness and dignity we can show them as owners, you should be very proud.
K x
 
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