R I P Kim, You'll Be Missed!

[Baldric]

About 1730 tonight I had to take Kim, our Dobie *** (Female Dog) to the Vet to be PTS. She was diagnosed with an illness some time ago and went downhill very quickly from Thursday of last week through the weekend. She was a Rescue, we got her in mid 2008 when she was about 2½ years old, so we had her for about 7 years, and she made it to 9½ - 10 years so far as we know.
She settled in very quickly and very well with us and Eddy, the big fellow in my Avatars who's a year older, never had any problems, she walked in, said 'Righto I'm the Boss' and it was sorted! Based on our experience with her I would suggest anyone wanting a Dog has a serious look at their local Rescues, she was one of the nicest Dogs we've ever had. Those who know me will realise that both my Wife and myself are absolutely gutted.

[rockyracoon]

I'm so sorry for your loss Baldric.

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[Peter Pedant]

sorry balders

[Tilly2]

I am so sorry to hear that, Baldric. It's a dreadful thing to have to go through. Just try to think of the good life she had with you. xx

[chrissa1]

So sorry for you both. Remember all the happy memories.

[marval]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss Baldric. You have lost a true friend, but she will always be in your hearts.

[Psybbo]

Baldric, how is Eddy coping? Lots of love to the three of you xx

[Baldric]

Home again, just a short walk tonight. For those who've enquired about Eddy he seemed ok with the walk as she's not out been with us for 3 or 4 days now, but he did arrive home with a bit of a bounce just now and is looking a bit lost 'cause he can't find her. We'll look after him, spoil him a bit, I reckon he'll be ok, time will tell.

[Tilly2]

Eddy will miss her, Baldric. Take care of him.

[ladyalex]

Sorry to hear that Baldric.

[mastercraft]

That's very sad news Baldric, condolences. God bless Kim.

[ferlew]

So sorry for your loss and pain.

[jennyjoan]

Sorry to hear of your loss Baldric - it is a terrible feeling.

[Ouzel]

Sorry to hear your sad news. Take care (all three of you) x

[paddywak]

So sorry to hear your news Baldric,they sneak into your life and take it over before you realise it and when they go they leave a huge hole.

[Baldric]

Thank you everyone for the condolences, they're much appreciated.
Went to bed at 2300, (early night) am now back in the lounge on the settee, Eddy won't settle for the moment, so I'll stay with him for a while, it won't be the first time I've slept on a settee if need be!

[murraymints]

so sorry Balders xx

[retrocop]

Balders
Still thinking of you and your loss. Might stay up a little longer myself and share a Pinkers with you. I think I cried more when our beloved Oscar was put down in my arms than when my parents died. :-( Real true loyal friends are hard to let go aren't they?

[DTCwordfan]

sorry to read this, Balders, just take solace in the love that she shared with you both.....

[Baldric]

The settee is high backed so can doze off in sitting position with Eddy on my feet which seems to be what he wants.
Retrocop you're right, I got through quite a few tissues at the time that's for sure!
Just poured a fairly generous Gordon's tbh, so cheers and here's to Kim.

[retrocop]

Balders
When Oscar was put to sleep in our home with me and my lads crying we were given a packet of forget-me not seeds by the vet and her nurse.
They grow today as a reminder and as I am no Percy Thrower I am glad that they thrive without my useless administrations. Thought it was a lovely gesture by the surgery. Oscar's picture is on my desktop. My other first and best friend was Joe. A long haired Bavarian sheepdog. You will see his photo in the Royal Marines Museum in the Cyprus section. The Museum round the corner from Langstone Harbour . He served with my Father as a war dog in the Troodos Mts (45 R.M. Commando) in 1956.
Cheers my friend. To absent friends aye?