Run free sweet Axel. I am in tears reading this. I know it's been a very rough time. It feels like a piece of your heart has gone forever. Axel had left his loveprint on your heart forever. Sending you lots of hugs. Such heart breaking news but the kindest way to say goodbye xxx
I’m so so sorry to read about Axel. But you’ve done the best and wisest thing for him in the circumstances. He left you knowing how much he was loved and that’s all we can do for these dogs that give us their all. Sending love and hugs. X
Run free lovely Axel
Tears here too. You did the best for your boy as always Kelsey. I'm so glad your friend was there for you and that you have Gizmo.
Sending love and hugs.xxx
All Axel has known is love with you, and you’ve loved him in the best and most difficult way. You are so brave Kelsey, I’m so pleased you had your friend there and you have Gizmo at home. Do whatever feels right now, and sleep and eat if you can. You’re doing phenomenally, keep talking to us as much our as little as you want as we’re all here for you xxxxxx
Oh my goodness, in tears here too, you really are a good dog mum, doing the best for Axel and being so brave.
I'm so glad he is not suffering and at peace but my heart is breaking for you in having to deal with it, they really are amazing companions and here for such a short time, it isn't fair.
I'd just like to say thank you to your amazing friend for turning up.
Oh Kelsey, tears pouring down my face here for you. I'm so very sorry... but you can be very proud of yourself that you thought of Axel every step of the way and always put him first. Big hugs for you, and for little Gizmo too.
So many tears here but what a beautiful life dear Axel had with you. Run free beautiful boy. I'm so so glad your friend arrived in time to comfort you Kelsey
You have been so brave and have done the best for your beloved Axel. I weep for you, try to find some comfort that he was a truly and deeply loved dog and his life with you was perfect.
Kelsey, I’ve re-read your beautiful words a few times today. Although your heart is shattered right now, I think you’re also at peace for being there for Axel, and lovingly helping him on his journey. As you said, he is pain free now. I also like your idea of seeing a part of Axel in your next pup, whenever that may be. You’re a strong woman, and you put Axel’s needs first, every step of the way. Big warm hugs to you. I hope that having your parents back home, and little Gizmo of course, that they can all help you work through your grief. I’m here if you ever want to chat.
Thank you Yesterday I escaped for the day and went in to the forest for a fire. Was nice to be out of service and just relax a bit. But was hard coming home and going to bed hard waking up this morning too. I dreamt of Axel almost all night, just of that day we said goodbye. I couldn’t get the image out of my head or him lying there But still finding comfort and peace in that he’s no longer in such pain. My only wish is that first CT scan would have worked out and then he wouldn’t have suffered for another whole week but selfishly glad I had a bit more time with him. But had I known just how bad everything was, I wouldn’t have taken that extra time
Be kind to yourself please , allow yourself to grieve for your darling boy . I dont think we ever get over the loss of a loved pet, but we learn to live with the loss , a sort of acceptance . I`m glad you took yourself out, but yes, the coming home is the hardest part , much love to you xxxx