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13 Year Old Jack Russell Update
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I had my darling Ben put to sleep today. I am so upset and sad. I know in my heart it was the right thing to do as he had no quality of life and was so distressed, but miss him so much. He was always by my side and although I have two other dogs, neither of them are quite like Ben, he was so loyal and always went over the top with his affection. Still I must be grateful for having him so long and having such a beautiful dog to love.
Thanks all for you help and advice yesterday, always much much appreciated.
Thanks all for you help and advice yesterday, always much much appreciated.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Oh how sad. Console yourself that you did all you could for your dog. it will get better but there is no shame in grieving a pet-I know some people scoff and say its only a dog/cat etc but pets become part of us and their passing is no less than losing a loved family member. Our beloved beagle died years ago but I still see the depression in our back lawn where he was buried with his bowl,lead and the spoon we used for his food and remember him-not so much with sadness now but with great affection.
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How brave you were to let him go peacefully riptide. I still remember how I felt many years ago when my lovely bearded collie who was nearly 19 had to be put to sleep. Remember him with love and look at all his photos which are lasting memories of all the happy times with Ben.
Here is a poem I found for you .....
My best friend closed his eyes last night,
And as his head lay in my hand.
The doctor said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.
The thoughts that scurried through my head,
As I cradled him in my arms.
Were of his younger, puppy years,
And oh...his many charms.
Today there was no gentle nudge
With an intense "I love you" gaze,
Only a heart that's filled with tears
Remembering our joy filled days.
But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, "You should cry no more,
GOD also loves our canine friends,
He's installed a 'doggy-door"!
~ Jan Cooper ~
Here is a poem I found for you .....
My best friend closed his eyes last night,
And as his head lay in my hand.
The doctor said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.
The thoughts that scurried through my head,
As I cradled him in my arms.
Were of his younger, puppy years,
And oh...his many charms.
Today there was no gentle nudge
With an intense "I love you" gaze,
Only a heart that's filled with tears
Remembering our joy filled days.
But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, "You should cry no more,
GOD also loves our canine friends,
He's installed a 'doggy-door"!
~ Jan Cooper ~
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