The dog

[john jako]

Not that often I cry. Don’t think I’ve cried in over 15 years. Tonight Ive cried a lot.

My dog, nougat. 14 years old. Jack Russel cross with bichon frise. I think it’s finally time he has to go. Absolutely dreading tomorrow and the thought of it is knocking me sick.

Over the past 6-12 months he rapidly slowed down. Not wanting to go on walks or not being able to walk far. He developed shaking(Parkinson’s) around 10 months ago but was not in any pain. Over the past 6 months he developed a cough. He was always well in himself and carried on eating and drinking as normal. However over the past few weeks and since I got home off holiday I have noticed a serious deterioration in him. Someone once told me that when you know you know. I can tell he’s in pain and it’s not fair to let him go on like this.

Tomorrow morning I will take him the vets. We got one last night with our best mate. The breaking the news to the kids is what’s really going to hurt.

I don’t want pity or anything here, just thought I’d create a thread to let people know that my dog, the best dog going is in his final hours. He was a hero to me, the wife and the kids.

For anyone who has lost a dog or a pet then I send I my love to you. Tomorrow will be hard but I hope there is some type of peace for him after.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Yes mate, it's bloody hard. It's that question of if you are doing the right thing and for whom by prolonging it.

Horrible decision to make.

 

[Bohemian Toffee]

Not that often I cry. Don’t think I’ve cried in over 15 years. Tonight Ive cried a lot.

My dog, nougat. 14 years old. Jack Russel cross with bichon frise. I think it’s finally time he has to go. Absolutely dreading tomorrow and the thought of it is knocking me sick.

Over the past 6-12 months he rapidly slowed down. Not wanting to go on walks or not being able to walk far. He developed shaking(Parkinson’s) around 10 months ago but was not in any pain. Over the past 6 months he developed a cough. He was always well in himself and carried on eating and drinking as normal. However over the past few weeks and since I got home off holiday I have noticed a serious deterioration in him. Someone once told me that when you know you know. I can tell he’s in pain and it’s not fair to let him go on like this.

Tomorrow morning I will take him the vets. We got one last night with our best mate. The breaking the news to the kids is what’s really going to hurt.

I don’t want pity or anything here, just thought I’d create a thread to let people know that my dog, the best dog going is in his final hours. He was a hero to me, the wife and the kids.

For anyone who has lost a dog or a pet then I send I my love to you. Tomorrow will be hard but I hope there is some type of peace for him after.

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How empty your lives would have been without him. If it's time, it's time. Hardest thing in the world taking responsibility for your pal. Sending love x

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Ah mate. Very sorry to hear.

All you can do is be with him and be brave enough to make the call when it's time.

Will be thinking of you tomorrow.

 

[Leylo]

Bloody ell so sad , thinking of all of your family and you sad times..

 

[john jako]

Ah mate. Very sorry to hear.

All you can do is be with him and be brave enough to make the call when it's time.

Will be thinking of you tomorrow.

It’s horrible to say but am really more heartbroken about telling the kids. There at a age where they understand but not fully. I sort of know it’s the right thing for the dog but explaining that is going to be hard.

 

[Rob17896]

Not that often I cry. Don’t think I’ve cried in over 15 years. Tonight Ive cried a lot.

My dog, nougat. 14 years old. Jack Russel cross with bichon frise. I think it’s finally time he has to go. Absolutely dreading tomorrow and the thought of it is knocking me sick.

Over the past 6-12 months he rapidly slowed down. Not wanting to go on walks or not being able to walk far. He developed shaking(Parkinson’s) around 10 months ago but was not in any pain. Over the past 6 months he developed a cough. He was always well in himself and carried on eating and drinking as normal. However over the past few weeks and since I got home off holiday I have noticed a serious deterioration in him. Someone once told me that when you know you know. I can tell he’s in pain and it’s not fair to let him go on like this.

Tomorrow morning I will take him the vets. We got one last night with our best mate. The breaking the news to the kids is what’s really going to hurt.

I don’t want pity or anything here, just thought I’d create a thread to let people know that my dog, the best dog going is in his final hours. He was a hero to me, the wife and the kids.

For anyone who has lost a dog or a pet then I send I my love to you. Tomorrow will be hard but I hope there is some type of peace for him after.

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Best Mate. It is horrible and I can never get how some people dont understand. You are doing your best for him in a way we dont allow for people in the UK. Just remember how ace he is and give him a good stroke as he falls asleep. We are lucky to share a life with them.

 

[tommye]

 

[JimmyJeffers]

Not that often I cry. Don’t think I’ve cried in over 15 years. Tonight Ive cried a lot.

My dog, nougat. 14 years old. Jack Russel cross with bichon frise. I think it’s finally time he has to go. Absolutely dreading tomorrow and the thought of it is knocking me sick.

Over the past 6-12 months he rapidly slowed down. Not wanting to go on walks or not being able to walk far. He developed shaking(Parkinson’s) around 10 months ago but was not in any pain. Over the past 6 months he developed a cough. He was always well in himself and carried on eating and drinking as normal. However over the past few weeks and since I got home off holiday I have noticed a serious deterioration in him. Someone once told me that when you know you know. I can tell he’s in pain and it’s not fair to let him go on like this.

Tomorrow morning I will take him the vets. We got one last night with our best mate. The breaking the news to the kids is what’s really going to hurt.

I don’t want pity or anything here, just thought I’d create a thread to let people know that my dog, the best dog going is in his final hours. He was a hero to me, the wife and the kids.

For anyone who has lost a dog or a pet then I send I my love to you. Tomorrow will be hard but I hope there is some type of peace for him after.

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All the best John. Horrible thing to
Go through. My mrs has a dog and since we be moved in together I’ve taken him on as my own. Very hard watching him get older.
Mind he did do a jobbie on the bed at 4 this morning.

 

[john jako]

All the best John. Horrible thing to
Go through. My mrs has a dog and since we be moved in together I’ve taken him on as my own. Very hard watching him get older.
Mind he did do a jobbie on the bed at 4 this morning.

JJ don’t start blaming your mishaps on him.

Thanks all for the messages. Signing off for the night to spend some time lying with boy. Seriously thanks all. Means a lot.

 

[Brett Angell Delight]

All the best John. Horrible thing to
Go through. My mrs has a dog and since we be moved in together I’ve taken him on as my own. Very hard watching him get older.
Mind he did do a jobbie on the bed at 4 this morning.

Must be doing alright if he can get up all them lighthouse steps.

 

[MikeH72]

Horrible this mate, best wishes x

 

[Brett Angell Delight]

Not that often I cry. Don’t think I’ve cried in over 15 years. Tonight Ive cried a lot.

My dog, nougat. 14 years old. Jack Russel cross with bichon frise. I think it’s finally time he has to go. Absolutely dreading tomorrow and the thought of it is knocking me sick.

Over the past 6-12 months he rapidly slowed down. Not wanting to go on walks or not being able to walk far. He developed shaking(Parkinson’s) around 10 months ago but was not in any pain. Over the past 6 months he developed a cough. He was always well in himself and carried on eating and drinking as normal. However over the past few weeks and since I got home off holiday I have noticed a serious deterioration in him. Someone once told me that when you know you know. I can tell he’s in pain and it’s not fair to let him go on like this.

Tomorrow morning I will take him the vets. We got one last night with our best mate. The breaking the news to the kids is what’s really going to hurt.

I don’t want pity or anything here, just thought I’d create a thread to let people know that my dog, the best dog going is in his final hours. He was a hero to me, the wife and the kids.

For anyone who has lost a dog or a pet then I send I my love to you. Tomorrow will be hard but I hope there is some type of peace for him after.

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Sorry to hear it mate. You’ve given him a good life and he had a decent knock in the end.

Enjoy your last night with him and spoil him as best you can. Thoughts with you and the family.

 

[JimmyJeffers]

JJ don’t start blaming your mishaps on him.

‘The dog must have had curry rice and chips for tea as well love!’

 

[SJB]

Ah so sorry to hear this, they're part of the family aren't they and although the kids know they won't be around forever it doesn't make it any easier when the time comes to let go. I hope things go as well as they can, thoughts with you.