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Post by jellybean on Jun 6, 2015 10:55:03 GMT
Since December 2014 my Niece's dog, Mac has not been very well (he was 13) and had been diagnosed with heart failure. On Thursday morning we had to have him Put To Sleep, I don't think I have stopped crying since. He was the most good natured, placid dog you could ever hope to meet, he was some boy for wanting cuddles. Rest in Peace beautiful boy, you were dearly loved.
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Post by Hezz on Jun 6, 2015 11:13:59 GMT
Ah, jellybean, Mac was a special person, as I am sure you and your niece know. That decision is never easy to make, but I am sure those involved knew and made the right decision. RIP Mac; know you were much loved. My own silly mutt is Mac as well; I will give him a special Mac-cuddle tomorrow, just for you.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jun 6, 2015 11:55:52 GMT
He looked like a lovely dog.
Rest in peace Mac XX
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Post by feathers on Jun 6, 2015 12:13:19 GMT
So sorry for your loss.
Rest in Peace Mac x
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Post by milliej on Jun 6, 2015 12:42:10 GMT
He was a lovely looking dog, my daughter dog walks a bitch who has very similar markings. Thirteen is a good age and it's so very hard to have to make the decision as to when 'enough is enough'. When my daughter's greyhound turned 15, a very good age for a grey, she phoned me from the other end of the country to ask me to phone her vet (in the same village as her!) to call on her as she wanted him euthanized at home. She was in tears, I was in tears.....but....remember the wonderful times and how faithful and loyal they are. They make such a difference to our homes and our lives, I thank God for the privilege of being allowed to care for those we've had and I can't stand any form of neglect or abuse. I think I've printed this before but it's so true. Blessings and hugs.
THERE is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years which Nature permits Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits, And the vet's unspoken prescription runs To lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find - it's your own affair, - But ... you've given your heart to a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will, With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!), When the spirit that answered your every mood Is gone - wherever it goes - for good, You will discover how much you care, And will give your heart to a dog to tear! We've sorrow enough in the natural way, When it comes to burying Christian clay. Our loves are not given, but only lent, At compound interest of cent per cent, Though it is not always the case, I believe, That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve; For, when debts are payable, right or wrong, A short-time loan is as bad as a long - So why in - Heaven (before we are there) Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?
By Rudyard Kipling
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Post by suesbird on Jun 6, 2015 12:43:01 GMT
So sorry for you, it is so heartbreaking
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Post by suesbird on Jun 6, 2015 12:44:45 GMT
That bought me to tears Jean. So beautiful, I had 2 shtzus and said no more.
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Post by jellybean on Jun 6, 2015 13:23:02 GMT
It brought me to tears again too milliej, just when I thought I had none left to shed.
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Post by Shirls on Jun 6, 2015 14:24:26 GMT
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Post by skysmum on Jun 6, 2015 14:26:21 GMT
Ohhh jellybean i feel your pain, this is so sad . RIP beautiful boy. I still grieve for each and every one of my past dogs, they were all different in there own ways but each holds a very spacial place in my heart. With every loss i say never again i cant stand the pain but each time i eventually have to have another in to share my life. Hold on to the good times. Love to you and your Niece x
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Post by FFG on Jun 6, 2015 14:47:59 GMT
I'm not very good at finding the right words but I'm sorry too. I'm sure he will always hold your cuddles with him and you remember his x
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Post by fluffball on Jun 6, 2015 15:54:10 GMT
So sorry... he looked such a good natured soul.
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Post by starlingqueen on Jun 6, 2015 16:08:36 GMT
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you, I know what you are feeling it feels like actual physical pain.
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Post by ffiscool on Jun 6, 2015 18:54:53 GMT
What a beautiful boy. So sorry for your loss x
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Post by lemonade on Jun 6, 2015 21:49:33 GMT
Night night Mac. Sorry for you and your loss jellybean It's a difficult and heartbreaking decision but I bet he had a wonderful happy life. Remember the good times and happy memories He looked like a good boy.
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