We lost our beautiful Shar-pei this weekend.

[eyeshade]

We lost our beautiful 5 year old boy at the weekend. He had been ill for sometime since having 2 entropian ops at Christmas and we thought he had a stomach upset following the operations, so did the vet, but he suddenly lost a lot of weight and became lethargic and didn't even want to go for a walk. When the vet finally operated on him, he found lymphoma cancer. I have had many rescue dogs before and each time it gets no better when they pass. This boy seems to have warmed our hearts more than most dare I say,. We were torn with a decision of sending him to an oncologist but I don't think it would have given him any extra "better" time than he had, well I'd like to think not anyway and hope in my heart that we did the best thing for him. Am off again now so will end it here, give all doggies out there a big cuddle from me today!

[megan07]

Dear eyeshade you sound like you have been a fantastic mam to your beautiful boy and you have done the best for him i could not help but cry a little when reading your post and my heart goes out to you i will give my burty basset a big cuddle from you and we will say a little pray for your beautiful boy i do believe he will still be with you in spirit and me and burty send you all of or love we are thinking of you love megan and burt basset

[888sally888]

So sorry to hear of your loss - I know i was distraught when Frankie my 17 year old border/springer cross was put down. I vowed never to have another dog until Pickles the bedlington terrier came along. I will give her extra cuddles and tickles today. Sounds like you are a caring person and i am sure you did the right thing x

[eyeshade]

thanks very much, it is warming to hear all those doggies are getting extra cuddles. Thanks again.
ES

[lankeela]

I am sure you did the right thng by him, we have to do this one last unselfish act for their benefit and not for ours.
Remember, better a day too soon than a minute too late.

[melons]

Hello,
I was really upset to read this. I dont think having a pet a loosing them is ever easy, i think that the more you get sometimes the harder. They all have their little ways and brighten up your life in a unique way!
I think it is the hardest thing you had to do. I think that you loved him so much that you wouldnt have wanted to see him suffer any more. Like the others said it is something we have to do to stop their pain! at least he went knowing that he had the best Mum in the world who loved him so much and would have done anything for him.
Once again i am so sorry, i hope that it gets easier as time goes by. I am sure all the doggies will be pleased to get the extra hugs!
Take care. melons xx

[eyeshade]

thank you!
X

[JanineG]

So sorry to hear your sad news. I too lost a beloved dog two weeks ago tomorrow, and find it increasingly difficult to change my routine so that it doesn't revolve around my baby-girl. But, although it upset me greatly to read it, I still take great comfort from these words which a friend of mine printed for me, and which another Aber (Yvonne) put on this site for me. I hope it helps you too:

IF IT SHOULD BE

If it should be that I grow 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.
Don't let your grief then 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 can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come -- please let me go.

Take me where my need they'll tend,
And please stay with me till the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve -- it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.


We have another dog, Scoot, who is missing his big sister terribly but I've given him a double-extra cuddle tonight for your boy.

Take care

Janine x

[eyeshade]

Janine, those words hit home don't they! Very true though.
You losing your doggie just two weeks ago is still quite recent, you are wonderful. Am coping better as the days go on but I often sing to myself, always have done even if I am fed up, but sometimes when I sing, I say to myself "why are you singing?" and I feel guilty I know I shouldn't but have to overcome those feelings, your poem deals with this brilliantly. Thank you. love to SCOOT!!