How very sad. But he is at rest and had a lovely life with you.
A lovely poem which I have seen many times on here. Written for a dog, but equally true for our lovely little Bob.
Thanks for letting us know, Jo xxx
If It Should Be
Author unknown
If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done.
For this last battle cannot be won.
You will be sad - I understand,
But then don't grief let stay your hand,
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.
We've had so many happy years,
What is to come holds no fears.
Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only stay with me until the end.
And hold me close and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you too will see
It is a kindness you've done for me.
Although my tail it's last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Please do not grieve that it was you,
who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close we two these years
Don't let your heart hold any tears.