Help with difficult decision. Part 2

[Richard1966]

About a month ago I posted a question regarding a difficult decision following my dog being diagnosed with Cancer. I received loads of really helpful and most importantly objective advice for which i was and remain very grateful.

Several people asked for an update, so here goes.

Dog has had a fantastic month, lots of treats, mostly ice cream based, long walks in the forest and has spent loads of time with me at work and pretty much anywhere else I have been for the past month. We have had weekly visits to the vets who have been monitoring him as his weight was falling but otherwise he has been the same bright spark he has always been for the past 10 years

Unfortunately he went downhill rapidly this weekend. He was fine on Saturday morning but by the evening clearly unwell and during sunday got worse.

This morning the vet put him to sleep.

We are of course devastated but know that we gave him a good life and the best last month possible.

So thanks again to everyone who responded a month ago.

Take care.

R

[EcclesCake]

I'm so pleased you have enjoyed such a lovely month together.

[paddywak]

Sorry to hear your news Richard,even when it's expected it doesn't make it any easier

[Postdog]

Not pleasant having to put a dog down I know. Hope you cope OK but don't worry if you have the odd moment.

[Mamyalynne]

Well, you can honestly say you made his last month on earth a very special one, hold all those happy memories close to you.♥

[redman41]

All the best Richard1966, he had a good life, he had a good home, Pets become part of the Family and it's sad when they go !

[andy-hughes]

You did the very best for him that you could - gave him the best last month he could wish for, and selflessly loved him eough to let him go when the time was right for him.

No pet can ask for more love than that.

[albaqwerty]

Richard, I'm so sorry.

An extra month spoiling him rotten and enjoying his company.

It's the hardest thing to do xx

[Caran]

Richard, you did the right thing, you both enjoyed the last month, giving many happy memories you can call on for a very long time. Chin up and take care.

[~Wingnut~]

Oh Richard, I remember your previous post and reading this one made me well up. So glad you spent his final month so happy and with lots of treats and happy memories.
I only wish I could have done the same with my beloved cat Del-boy who died suddenly last October. Take care xx

[mrs.chappie]

So very sorry to hear this, Richard. Bless you for giving him such a lovely last month. xxx

[tiggerblue10]

So sorry to hear this Richard and like the others say you had a great last month together. Take care.

RIP xxx

[ruthann58]

i am so glad that you had a lovely last month with him and was able to spoil him and enjoy his last few weeks , of course you are devestated and the pain takes a long while to get used to , as someone else said you will have moments when your heart breaks but you will remember the happy times , i am having a moment now as i type this it is 3 years ago that we had our beloved gsd put to sleep and threads like this always make me cry , take care xx

[bimbo123456]

What a lovely tale. You gave your poochy friend a marvellous end. So much better that filling him up with drugs so you could drag an extra few months out of him. Sorry for your loss. xx

[supersuezy24]

Aw Richard I am so so sorry :(
xxx

[WELSHYORKIE]

So sorry to hear of your loss, Richard.

[anneasquith]

what a great time he had with you especially this last month..........

[pussnboots]

Aww so sorry, it's terrible when a pet dies, been there. Glad you had a last happy time together.

[seadogg]

Thanks for letting us know Richard. Pretty much like my previous dog who was also spoiled rotten before the inevitable.

[pastafreak]

So sorry to hear this. Bless you Richard for giving him an amazing last month,one that by the sounds of it,was total doggie bliss.
Cherish his memory now.
Run free dear dog.....