Sad Day

[linedancer16]

I'm feeling very sad today. Yesterday I had to have Sally my Border Collie put to sleep. She was 13 and a half and hadn't been well for some time but it was still a shock. She collapsed in the night and the vet thinks she had a small bleed in the brain. The house is so quiet and I keep having a little weep! I shall get another one eventually but that not helping right now!

[linedancer16]

Thats made me cry even more! I've read Rainbow Bridge before but not at a time when it meant as much. I will try and think about the happy times and beattie I may be like you and be persuaded to give another one a happy home before too long.

[supersuezy24]

Linedancer, I have a yorkshire terrier, Bobby, that's him in my avatar. He was sat in his bed looking at me crying, got out and walked over to me and jumped up beside me.. I would be heartbroken if something happened to him so I can only imagine how you must be feeling :(
They truly are brilliant companions and are a member of the family. I hope in time the pain heals and your happy memories of Sally will bring a smile to your face. xxxxx

Wendilla, It is a lovely poem xx

[Euphemia]

The evening before my elderly border collie was due for her final visit to the vet I came back from my evening class to be told by OH that he thought she was failing fast. I went to see her where she was lying behind the sofa and she lifted her head, looked at me, wagged her tail and died. It took me a long time to get over it but many happy memories prevail.

[supersuezy24]

Aww Euphemia :(
It was like she was waiting for you xx
*Hugs*

[Euphemia]

That's what I felt Supersuezy.

[supersuezy24]

They are so clever ain't they??x
Everyday when I take Bobby out, we pass this house where a cat called Pebbles lives with her owner. There is a little gap between two walls, Bobby without fail stops here everyday and peeks through the gap waiting for Pebbles to appear which she does and all Bobby does is sit there staring at Pebbles in amazement.
The neighbours all think it is amazing that he doesn't chase her but just stops and looks at her.

[wolf63]

I'm sorry to hear about Sally. My last dog died in 2001 and I can vividly remember the look on his face when I left him at the vet for exploratory surgery.

Animals are members of our family and it is hard when they die - I was upset for a while when Robbie died.

I now have the kitties from hell - and I love them so much. ;-)

[brenda]

linedancer--- am so very sorry for your loss. Please remember all the good times and the love you shared. will think of you.

[barb1314]

linedancer,I am so sorry to hear your sad news.I lost my border collie at 16 over 6 years ago and was so heartbroken. It took me 2 years to even think about getting another dog. She had been my first. Now I have Lottie,my lab and I can't even contemplate anything happening to her. She has got me through some terrible times and I love her to bits. No wonder you are having lots of tears. It leaves such a hole in your life. Your dog walking will help I'm sure and soon you will find another little place in your heart for another dog. Lovely poem Wendilla. Every time I read it it makes me cry too. Take care linedancer. xx

[vegasmad]

So sorry to hear about Sally.
Special friends never leave us, even after they are gone.
They live in our hearts forever.

[ruthann58]

so sorry to see you have lost your friend we had to have our gsd x collie put to sleep just over 3 year ago she was nearly 14 , i still miss her dreadfully and have moments now and again ,sending you a hug xxx

[bensmum]

Very sorry to hear your sad news there. We do get very attached to our pets and miss them so much when we have to say goodbye. She a good long life with you and time will come when you can look back and smile at all the wonderful memories xxxx

[askyourgran]

Sorry to hear that linedancer, you did the kindest thing, she was a good old age. I had to have my old gentleman cat put to sleep a few years ago he was twelve years old and I still miss him.

[jules77]

I had a Border Collie named Sally too some years ago. Its always sad to say goodbye to a special friend, and nothing can replace her, time will heal the pain you are feeling now and when you feel the time is right, the patter of little paws of a new friend will put a smile on your face. Chin up x

[archeraddict]

So sorry for you too. As others have said, the loss of a pet hurts so much. When I had to have my 19 year old dog Rosie put to sleep on March 1st this year, a good friend of mine, who has triplet boys, said that she felt the loss of a pet can hurt as much as that of a child. She actually said that it could be even more so, because their love is so unconditional. I don't have children and wouldn't dare to suggest that but, I do know how much I miss her and still grieve for her daily.

Oh dear, I'm off again!

[linedancer16]

Thanks for all the sympathy and hugs-they've been a great comfort on whats been a very long, sad day. You're right, archeraddict, its partly because their love is so conditional that makes it special. Everyones memories and stories have helped a lot and I know that in time I will find another friend to love and be loved by! ( another little weep!).Thanks everyone!

[Carakeel]

Sending you hugs, linedancer16! Such a difficult time for you, I know. I was going to send you the Rainbow Bridge story, but wendilla beat me to it. Your lovely Sally will always be in your heart, always be close.

[supersuezy24]

Linedancer, *hugs*
xxx

[boxtops]

So sad for you, linedancer - you did the right thing by Sally, the greatest and most selfless thing that any of us can do for our ailing pets. Thinking of you ♥

[SpikeyBush]

So so so sorry. I understand your pain. I was so close to my tomcat that when I had to have him put down the grief was close to that felt when my Aunt passed away, and she is the closest blood relative I have yet to lose. It really is like losing a member of your family.