Charlie: The Time Has Come

[chrissa1]

Just thought I'd let all you kind people know that I'm having Charlie put to sleep tomorrow morning.

Since I last posted he's been really well albeit with the odd day when he's been quieter than usual. He made it through Xmas so my daughter got back for the holidays to see him and he had his last beach walk about 10 days ago.

However, on the day she went back to Uni he started to go downhill and now has gone off his food and a walk is just that, a very slow walk.

My son is coming round at ten to nine in the morning and we'll say goodbye to him together.

He's going to be with his Master.

[welshlibranr]

Bless you Chrissa, so very sad to say goodbye to him, I know how you must be feeling.............but his master will be there for him............x

[nungate]

I didn't write it I'm afraid. I found it somewhere online after we had our beloved old cat put to sleep last summer. I wish I'd found it before as I feel it would have eased our decision. Deep down we all know it was a kindness but it's a dreadful decision to make, though we did ask the vet to come to the house rather than submit him to a trip to the vet which we all would have found too distressing for us and stressful for him.

[chrissa1]

I think so too welsh.

[pastafreak]

So sorry to hear this-I've peeked in here numerous times to see if there was any news.
Just know that you are doing what is best for Charlie - cuddle your dear boy as he goes to sleep xx

[chrissa1]

I will Pasta. Thank you.

[boxtops]

Thinking of you tonight, chrissa - I know you will have a heavy heart, but you are doing the right thing for Charlie. Bless him, he wouldn't want it otherwise now he is going downhill - nungate's poem is exactly right.

We're here for you tomorrow, if you need us ♥

[sunny-dave]

The hardest of hard decisions - I've had to do it twice now - the fact that I knew it was the right thing to do each time didn't stop the tears - but I have nothing but wonderful memories of my beautiful dogs ...

<<< hugs >>>

[anneasquith]

you and your family know its time chrissa. ♥

[ttfn]

Chrissa, so many of us will be thinking of you today. Am pleased to read your son will be there with you. Sending my kindest wishes to all of you and hoping your other dog is going to adjust ok. Well done for making the call ♥

[rowanwitch]

losing them is the price we pay for loving them
Be thinking of you

Rowan

[chrissa1]

He went peacefully with my son cuddling his head and me stroking him. It was very quick and he's now at peace. RIP Charlie and take the old man for walkies.

[divegirl]

Run free Charlie xxx

[LoftyLottie]

Many Hugs

xxxxxxxxxxx

[NOX]

so sorry, my very old mongrel bitch is getting to the end stage at the moment so my heart goes out to you, but you are doing the right thing for him.

[rowanwitch]

Chrissa I truly hope that is the last loss life throws at you for a long while, you are over due some good stuff Ished a little tear for you and myself remembering the furry friends I've had to do the same thing for, miss him but be happy for the good life you gave him

[naomi24]

So sorry Chrissa. I read a couple of lines of nungate's poem - can't bear to read the rest. :o(

Much love to you. x

[beckersjay]

Chrissa, I have had to do this for three of our cats so I know how you must be feeling. But you do know deep down that it was the right thing to do and the right time to do it and this will be a comfort.

[murraymints]

Oh dear ! I am sure you are doing the kindest thing.....hope you are ok and it all is not too traumatic.... we will all be thinking of you..

[chrissa1]

Thank you all very much for your kind words. Just having a cup of tea with my son and then have to take Toby out. I think we'll go to the beach and remember the old man charging in and out of the sea.

[masma]

Sending you (((hugs))) xxx