losing a pet

thank you all for your kind words....just cleaning cushions and rugs,and carpet as she could be a bit whiffy at times,but it hurts and feels like I am trying to get rid of all trace of her...we still have food,lead,toys etc to deal with..but having been there you all know and understand how I feel,and how to give me comfort and I am so grateful for your comments xxxx

My heart goes out to you downtoearth.

So sorry at your news Downtoearth.

So sad for you, downtoearth. It was the kindest thing you could do for her, but there will be a big hole in your life. ((((hugs))))

So sorry. You did a brave, generous thing. Thinking of you.

sincere condolences downtoearth, the loss of a much loved canine companion is a blow. the last loving thing we can do is to make the tough decision and hold a paw as you did x

Bless her wondered how she was from my Nellie days...thank you all for your kind words it has been a rapid decline.Just 36 hours,she has many health problems and her major organs are all affected and closing down,fortunately she hasn't suffered before last few hours,always a happy waggy girl,with the sweetest nature

downtoearth big {hug} and every sympathy.
Grace has now turned 13 and I am treasuring every moment.

*downtoearth" be good to yourself in the coming days.

Aww. So sorry to hear that downtoearth

So sorry for all that have lost a beloved pet/friend . They do take up such a large part of your heart.

Poor you, downtoearth. It's horrible, horrible, horrible.

I have just come back from holding Ellie's paw as she slipped away gently ...I cannot even start to explain how I feel ....R.I.P Ellie we had to make THAT decision today we are incredibly

((hugs)) to all of you who've lost loved companions. We decided not to have another pet when our last dog died, although we've come close occasionally!

Can I suggest (if no one has already and I've not noticed) if you're not sure about wanting to own another dog or cat, looking at the Cinnamon Trust? We weren't able to take on my mums dog (she's afraid of children) and the Cinnamon Trust found her a fantastic new permanent foster home. They're looking for short and long term dog walkers, short term fostering (while an owner is ill), and long term permanent fostering, mainly for dogs and cats but other animals as well sometimes.

Our Mia came from CP, as did poor Pepper, until then I`d never considered going to a sanctuary, now I`d always go that route.

I looked on the 3 of the local Cats Protection websites, and there was one cat that just seemed to jump out at me!

I still miss my previous ones, but wouldn't be without the 2 that I have now, both from CP.

Yes we have one near, it is percolating in my mind

Why not visit your local animal sanctuary or Cat Protection League place and just have a little look at what needs a 'forever home'?

And I can't make up my mind whether to get another one :/

So sad when this happens, grannylyn.

So sorry to read this grannylyn

Thank you x

A sad loss - sending love to you x

I live on my own and my cat who had been my friend for 17 years became very ill and had to be put to sleep. I live on a state pension and the cost of treatment and then cremation was over £300, it was/is a real struggle but I owed her so much.

We lost our beloved spaniel about 18 months ago and swore that we'd never have another dog , we're too old, too sad etc. Well 14.months later, another spaniel came into our lives! She was 9 weeks!!! Yes she has been hard work, but she's 7 months now and has brought us so much joy and love that we both have a new lease of life!!! One thing though, our son has promised to have her if the worse happens, which is a sort of insurance bearing mind our age, 70's!!!!