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Anniebach Fri 20-Oct-17 08:52:34

You will be fed up of me and my woes.

Bad night, abusive text in night from elder daughter.

Awake for hours because of on going tummy problem.

Woke at seven and my beloved West Highland Terrier , Honeysuckle Rose, is lying right next to my bed, she is dead .

I am not ready for the vet to take her away yet so am lying here talking to her as I do every morning.

I am devastated but it's the price we pay

Annie

MontanaGal Sat 21-Oct-17 04:27:01

So sorry,Annie, to hear of the loss of your dear Honeysuckle Rose. Losing a pet is so heartbreaking. My heart goes out to you.

Anniebach Sat 21-Oct-17 04:17:40

How kind you have all been, I was so distressed when I wrote the first post , was badly shaken and distressed through the day but your kindness to me was an unbelievable comfort , you gave me kindness, understanding , affection and friendship, all so very valuable

I cannot really express my gratitude, Thank you x

Bellanonna Sat 21-Oct-17 00:38:57

I’ve just read this Annie and I’m shocked. It sounds as though Honeysuckle Rose died peacefully and in the best place, next to the person she’s loved and who has loved her. I do know how you’re feeling and I know how horrible it is. Regarding your older daughter, you shouldn’t have to put up with abusive texts at any time. Could you leave the phone on silent? Thinking of you Annie

grannyqueenie Fri 20-Oct-17 23:35:31

What a hard day for you Annie, especially with all the other things going on in your life just now. Thinking of you in your sadness flowers

TerriBull Fri 20-Oct-17 20:40:09

Commiserations Annie so sorry to hear of the loss of your much loved dog flowers

Jamison Fri 20-Oct-17 20:27:06

So very sorry for your loss, r.i.p. sweet honeysuckle rose x

seacliff Fri 20-Oct-17 20:17:44

Very very sorry for your loss Annie. Things must get better for you soon. Take care of yourself flowers

Willow500 Fri 20-Oct-17 20:10:32

So so sorry to read this Annie - we give all our love to our pets and receive it back tenfold. It's so hard when we have to say goodbye to them but as others have said she was in the place she felt safe and loved and doesn't seem to have suffered which will be a comfort in the coming days. Be kind to yourself and give your other little dog a lot of cuddles and treats as she will be grieving too. flowers

Iam64 Fri 20-Oct-17 19:59:45

Just seen this Annie and sending love. So sorry to read about the death of your much loved dog. It sounds as though your lovely dog went to sleep and left this life, peacefully snuggled up with her person. Whilst we never want our dogs to leave us, your Honeysuckle Rose left you gently.
Do you leave your phone on at night in case of an emergency with a loved one? Is being out of phone contact for 8 hours overnight impossible?

I hope you sleep tonight
x

ffinnochio Fri 20-Oct-17 19:35:21

Annie just this flowers

phoenix Fri 20-Oct-17 19:32:10

Sending every good wish to you, Annie flowers

NanKate Fri 20-Oct-17 19:27:07

How desperately sad for you Annie. IMO only other animal lovers will understand the depth of your sadness since losing Honeysuckle Rose. I sobbed for days after losing our last Burmese Bengi.

Cut yourself a bit of slack. Treat yourself well and ignore others who only want to hurt you.

Glad you have so many friends on GN. flowers

nanaK54 Fri 20-Oct-17 19:06:14

Dear Annie, so very sorry to read this flowers

Anniebach Fri 20-Oct-17 18:29:22

How kind you all are. It was an awful shock, it was to here I came .

The vet thinks she went in her sleep, no urine, poo, vomit, she was in her usual sleeping position. She didn't cry or whimper I would have heard , she was right next to me , oh how I will miss her.

Lottie my little terrier is so lost, she has never had to think for herself, went into garden when Hun went, came in or stayed out until Hun decided. Upsetting when Lottie goes into bedroom, she goes straight to where Honey lay when she died.

She was my eleventh dog, I have eight little urns in the house, will be nine next week, beginning to think there will be no room in the grave for me.!

The text devastated me, I have many abusive texts but this one accused me of making her fathers last hours on earth miserable, as some will know, refusing to speak to him that night has haunted me for forty one years,

Well what has happened cannot be changed , I must get myself together. I am so thankful I had my Honeysuckle Rose for nearly eleven years. Am scared only having Lottie, if I was to lose her I would be without a dog first time in so many years, this does frightened me, use to having two or three around the house. Must not think about it.

Sorry I loaded it all on here this morning, younger daughter and husband were still in .Brussels, the came home this afternoon.

Thank you all for your kindness , it means a lot.

Annie x

Nandalot Fri 20-Oct-17 18:24:43

So sorry to hear about your sad loss and your other trials. As others have said it was a lovely peaceful way for her to go though that doesn’t make it any easier. Best wishes flowers

Nelliemoser Fri 20-Oct-17 17:47:17

Anniebach I am so sorry to hear that. Lots of ((((hugs))))
You really do have so many troubles thrown at you. flowers

Menopaws Fri 20-Oct-17 17:36:45

She was next to you when she died and I guess didn't suffer as you would have heard her, take comfort from that, she was obv a much loved, cared for and happy girl

callgirl1 Fri 20-Oct-17 17:21:06

Annie, I was so sorry to read about your dear Honeysuckle Rose, but console yourself with the fact that she didn`t suffer, and chose to be with you at the end. Best wishes.

lemongrove Fri 20-Oct-17 15:42:06

How awful Annie so sorry this has happened, especially with you being so unwell.Even when prepared for a pet’s death, it’s still a dreadful time when it happens.?

hildajenniJ Fri 20-Oct-17 15:30:31

Oh Annie, I'm so sorry. Our pets have a special place in our hearts. You have the consolation of knowing she wasn't in pain or distress, and passed peacefully.
Try not to upset yourself about the text, in the middle of the night though processes go awry. I understand difficult relationships. As others have said, turn your phone off during the night.
Be kind to yourself. ??

mumofmadboys Fri 20-Oct-17 14:47:03

At least your dog was with you when she died. If she had yelped you would have heard. Perhaps your daughter texted under the influence of alcohol. Try not to dwell on the text. Thinking of you.xx

downtoearth Fri 20-Oct-17 14:19:02

Oh Annie so sorry to hear about your awful shock this morning [[[ ]]] hugs for yousad

NannaM Fri 20-Oct-17 14:16:50

Dear Annie, I am so sorry for your loss, and your double heartache. One thing at a time. Mourn your darling furry companion. Give yourself a little time to honour the place she had in your life. Many virtual hugs.

Chewbacca Fri 20-Oct-17 14:04:09

Oh Anniebach I'm so very sorry to hear this. You've got more than enough troubles and I understand how upsetting losing Honeysuckle Rose is for you. Wish I could help. flowers

Charleygirl Fri 20-Oct-17 14:00:08

So sorry, a lovely way for the dog to go but heart breaking for you. Will your daughter have any sympathy for you? flowers