Alfie

[NoMercy]

As many of you know, I adopted a beautiful little dog in Spain back in April 2006. I brought him back to England in 2010 and he was subsequently found to have Leishmaniasis. We have treated this aggressively in the past but always been mindful that we are dealing with an incurable disease.

His disease and indeed his quality of life have significantly deteriorated over recent weeks and we sought the opinion of the Vet again last night.

Following quite a frank discussion, Alfie's dad and I have made the heartbreaking decision to end his suffering. He's booked in for 11am on Monday.

We will spoil him over the next few days and I will cook one final "family dinner" on Sunday and I know Alfie will be by my side in the kitchen the whole time, as usual.

Many tears have already been shed and I know the worst is yet to come.

I am going to miss my little rascal so very much.

[ummmm]

Oh nooo. Poor you xx

[Psybbo]

Oh NoM, so sorry, I've been here and know how you feel. Monday will be so tough but you have given him some very happy years xxx

[DTCwordfan]

sorry to hear this NoM.....my sister's Irish Setter ain't too hot as well, a bladder issue that may be an infection or related to a reaction to Tramadol for his back legs..... It's so sad....just remember the good times and love that you had for him and vica versa.

[Mamyalynne]

You have given him so much love these years and letting him go with love is your final gift to him , so sad. x

[thelewisgang]

I am so sorry to hear this. You know you're doing the right thing for Alfie but that doesn't make it any easier for you. I will be thinking of you at 11am on Monday. God bless. xx

[tonyav]

Sorry to hear this bad news, NoM, I know you and Alfie have been through a lot over the years. As DT say's remember the good times.

[237SJ]

I know how you feel. I had to do this with my cat in December. It broke my heart. The vet sent me a card to say that he knew I had done the right and above all, humane thing. I found it helped to sit the cat on my lap on that last night and tell her everything I wanted to say. I know she couldn`t hear me because she was deaf but it was a comforting moment.

[Arksided]

You have my sympathies we had a family pet for thirteen years, I was weak and didn't have strength to go with Bro to the vets and see him put to rest.

I'm sure Alfie will feel loved even more over the next few days Xx

[Prudie]

O this makes me so sad, I really empathise with the loss of pets almost more than family. Feeling for you at a horrible time.

[murraymints]

so sad for you NOM xx

[maggiebee]

Very upsetting to lose a beloved pet, but you are being very brave in doing what's best for him. Sounds as if Alfie has had a wonderful life with you. Stay strong.

[wolf63]

Alfie has had a great life and has been surrounded by love from the time you met him. Take care x

[DaisyNonna]

You have done all you could
Remember the happy times

[marval]

Sorry to hear this NoM, you will miss him, but you are doing the kindest thing.

[woofgang]

NoM It never gets easier but its the last kindest thing you can do. His life in Spain would have been awful and you have given him many happy days x

[pastafreak]

Oh,I'm so sorry to read this.
It's never going to be easy. Just make the most of the next few days and spoil Alfie rotten. My thoughts will be with you and Alfie. x

[paddywak]

So sorry to hear your news NoM most of us here have had to go through the same exprience and it's never easy even when you know it's the right thing to do.

[bunkmoreland]

My heart goes out to you and your family. You can only have the comfort that you saved him from a terrible life and he had a new loving life. We pay an enormous price in heartbreak, for loving our "babies" :-(

[lankeela]

Such wonderful memories. Be strong and know you are doing all you can to prevent him suffering. A final act of love.

[B00]

Awww NoM, I know how much you loved Alfie, but more importantly he knows how much you love him, and that on Monday you'll be giving him a final gift of kindness.

Thinking of you chick xxx