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ALFIE
Sept 15, 2021 13:06:47 GMT
Post by clt80 on Sept 15, 2021 13:06:47 GMT
I'm not sure if some of you recall.one of my dogs was diagnosed with diabetes at the beginning of 2018. He also had cushings and retinal detachment. I loved Alfie, and my other dog Lexie, more than life itself. We couldn't have children so we chose to give the love we'd of given to our babies to our dogs. Alfie had gone into kidney failure last week, and on Monday 13th Sept we helped him over to Rainbow Bridge 🌈 I know this is a budgie forum, but I just wanted to remember him, he was such a huge part of our lives for over a decade. We are both totally devastated and our hearts and spirits are completed broken. I am donating a lot of his meds and supplies to other dogs with similar conditions. I've ordered a book this morning written by a pet counselor about grief. Last Monday was absolutely, categorically, the worst day of my 41 year existence. We know we looked after him well, the vet said he lived double to amount of time he'd of expected with all his conditions. We knew his kidneys were almost defunct and there was nothing we could do. Kidneys can't be fixed for Pets. What we are struggling with is how much we are missing him. I miss his little face. Greeting us whenever we came home. Sitting on my knee on an evening. Being there when you wake up. Kissing his little head when he got in his dog bed at night. We'd test his blood and do his food and injections at 7am and 7pm daily. We are completely lost when these times comes. Our routine is missing him. My husband is particularly struggling as he'd taken over all the feeding and testing and injecting. Hubby is out the house in the day at work so it keeps his mind busy. I'm not at work due to my health. I darent go out and leave Lexie as she is 15 in January and is in the winter of her life. She doesn't walk well at all all to her age so the couple of errands I've done I've put her in the car with me.So I'm stuck in really most of the time. I know it will get easier at time goes by, and I'm blessed and am being grateful for having Alfie in my life. He truly was a blessing. I just love him and miss him. ❤
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Post by ffiscool on Sept 15, 2021 13:17:33 GMT
I am so so sorry to read this, especially now with all the other things you have going on. We had a dog growing up that had been my grandmothers.. it is so so hard they do become a big part of your family, with all the reminders when they are not there.
that is the thing, your routine changes and that in itself makes a big difference.
RIP Alfie..
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ALFIE
Sept 15, 2021 13:30:20 GMT
Post by ariella on Sept 15, 2021 13:30:20 GMT
What a gorgeous little boy Alfie looks in that photo. I’m so sorry for your loss and I have no doubt at all that making the decision for Alfie to go over to rainbow bridge was heartbreaking. My dog is my life. I adore him so much and so I empathise completely that you must be so full of sadness and grief. You’ve got so much to contend with right now that this must be a very difficult time but I am sure you have lots of wonderful memories to keep Alfie in her heart always. I hope Lexie is coping and not pining too much for him. Run free without pain and with the sun on your back, gorgeous Alfie. Look after yourself, Cheryl. Thinking of you x
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Post by criswell on Sept 15, 2021 13:47:57 GMT
I'm so sorry you've had to say goodbye to Alfie. He looks like such a cutie in that photo. You did such a wonderful job taking care of Alfie. It makes a bond even stronger when you have to do so much for a poorly pet and it leaves an even bigger gap when they were gone. It was like that when my rabbit Jess died. She had daily medication for a couple of years and needed lots of extra care which I was happy to give and it made me love her even more. And when she left us it was especially hard at medicine time and every night it started to get dark I missed putting her to bed. So many times I would go to check on her and remember she wasn't there. I do still miss her and it has got easier after 9 months but sometimes I still worry I'm not going to be home for her medication.
Take care and enjoy your memories of Alfie and know that he had an amazing life with you. I'm sure you have loads of happy ones xxx
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Post by tweetiepiesmom on Sept 15, 2021 14:58:40 GMT
So very sorry to read about Alfie. Dogs are such special members of our families. They love us unconditionally. There's no better feeling than when they greet us at the door, crawl up beside us when we're feeling down or play with us when we're happy.
RIP Alfie, your parents loved you very much.
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Post by starrymist on Sept 15, 2021 16:03:26 GMT
I’m so sorry.
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ALFIE
Sept 15, 2021 16:12:08 GMT
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Post by jellybean on Sept 15, 2021 16:12:08 GMT
I know the pain and heartache of losing a loved little dog clt80, so, my heart goes out to you. He wasn't even mine. He belonged to my Niece, but I loved him so much. Thinking of you and your OH xx I hope you meet Mac at Rainbow Bridge, Alfie ❤❤
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ALFIE
Sept 15, 2021 16:23:46 GMT
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Post by Ira on Sept 15, 2021 16:23:46 GMT
Oh Alfie, what a huge hole you have left behind. You were so very loved. ❤
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Sept 15, 2021 16:49:22 GMT
I'm so sorry to hear about Alfie, he was clearly loved very much by you and your husband.
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Post by skysmum on Sept 15, 2021 22:46:35 GMT
I'm so so sorry clt80 , i feel your loss more than you know, we too had to say goodbye to our beloved little Tilly on Friday 10th, she was 16, this is not the place to talk about our loss and i will do something separate at some point but i just wanted you to know i'm feeling exactly the same right now, the pain and loss is just awful. Sending a big hug from one broken heart to another
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Post by Hezz on Sept 16, 2021 0:42:08 GMT
I am so sorry, Cheryl. All my sympathy to you and your hubby; a very hard but necessary decision to have to make at the very worst of times. I, too, have been there and have had to do that. Rest In Peace, Alfie. You did well and made the most of the life you were given.
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ALFIE
Sept 16, 2021 11:11:31 GMT
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Post by clt80 on Sept 16, 2021 11:11:31 GMT
I'm so so sorry clt80 , i feel your loss more than you know, we too had to say goodbye to our beloved little Tilly on Friday 10th, she was 16, this is not the place to talk about our loss and i will do something separate at some point but i just wanted you to know i'm feeling exactly the same right now, the pain and loss is just awful. Sending a big hug from one broken heart to another I am so sorry skysmum about Tilly 💔 Grief is a terrible thing 😞
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ALFIE
Sept 17, 2021 7:49:49 GMT
Post by suesbird on Sept 17, 2021 7:49:49 GMT
I am so sorry for you. It is so heart breaking. xxxx
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ALFIE
Sept 27, 2021 10:28:44 GMT
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Post by willowsmum on Sept 27, 2021 10:28:44 GMT
Oh goodness clt80. I am so very sorry to hear of Alfie's passing. He was a beautiful boy and a very special member of your flock. My heart aches for you. Rest in peace little Alfie x
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