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- Herefordshire, UK
Me also Sonia @Jelinga
Rourke Rest in Peace
- Thread starter Stacia
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Ah Sonia what awful news... Big, big hugs to you. Rourke had a wonderful life with you, but the grief must be terribly raw. My heart goes out to you.
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- Melbourne, Australia
Oh I'm so sorry. Devastating news. Even though we knew things were bad and the time was near, I still feel shocked. I can't imagine how you must feel xx
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- Welsh borders, near Chepstow
So so sorry it's absolutely devastating for you. I hope you can take a little comfort from knowing you gave him the best life. Thinking of you.
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- The Hague, The Netherlands
Dear Sonia I am so sorry to hear your sad news about your wonderful boy Rourke. I know that you are completely heartbroken at losing him. You did everything possible to make him comfortable. It was a very difficult decision to make but the right one for Rourke and yourself. You gave him the best life and the one thing any dog should have, Love.
Thinking of you x
Thinking of you x
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- SW London UK
I am so so sorry. You did the best for him and gave him the best life full of love. However much you know the time would come soon its so very hard to say goodby. Big big hugs.
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- Malvern Worcestershire
Thank you all, I am heartbroken, the silence without him is devastating. I can't believe he is gone. His body is at the vet, 5 minutes away from me and I am fighting a desperate need to go and see him, but I know it is only his body and not him and so trying to be sensible. I feel as if my life has ended.
Sonia if you want to go and see him and you are able (in terms of getting there and back, and the vet being ready for you) then I’d say go any see him. It’s a valuable part of grieving, if it’s what you want to do.
I’m so sorry you feel your life has ended. This is devastating for you. Is there anyone you can spend time with to talk it through or just have company if you don’t want to talk? The pain of losing Rourke is real and serious so don’t feel you should bottle it up. If you don’t feel ready to see anyone, maybe talk to the Blue Cross pet loss helpers for free: 0800 096 6606. They’re there for exactly this situation Blue Cross Pet Loss Helpline. And keep talking to us here, if you want to xxxxx
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- South Manchester England
So so sorry Sonia, knowledge of the impending inevitability doesn’t lessen the pain one jot. Rourke was a very lucky and blest lad to have you as his wing woman.
I agree, if you can get to see Rourke and if the vet agrees, do see him. Wishing you strength to get through this terrible time.
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- Isle of Man
Sonia, I am so terribly sorry. Know that you are in our thoughts and our hearts xx
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- Cornwall , UK
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- North Cambridgeshire
Oh Sonia
. I think @HAH and @kateincornwall ’s advice to contact The Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support Service a very good one - you have nothing to lose and remember we are here to offer support
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- Malvern Worcestershire
Thank you all again and for the number of the Blue Cross, I will phone them, still undecided about visiting Rourke at the vets' xx
- Location
- SW London UK
Remember that we are all here for you. The support I have had and still have from this forum when Homer past away helped me so much. I know I still hang around on here without him but I couldn't loose all my labrador friends as well as him. We are all with you. The biggest hugs ever.
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- Ontario, Canada
Oh Sonia, my heart is breaking for you. Keep the good memories front and centre, and draw on them when you need strength. And reach out to your friends here too when you’re able. 