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- Malvern Worcestershire
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- Thread starter Naya
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- Cornwall , UK
I think this is the hardest thing - we love our dogs so much, and the responsibility and ultimately the decision to let them go resides with us. It is such a hard choice. I feel deeply for you, and I know you will keep second-guessing yourself for weeks, but you did the right thing.
Jacqui-S
Moderator
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- Fife, Scotland
Better a day too early than an hour too late.
You did your all for Harley.
Give yourself some space
You did your all for Harley.
Give yourself some space
Naya
Moderator
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- Bristol, UK
Thank you all for my lovely flowers x
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- SW London UK
I sometimes still think that maybe Homer could have carried on a bit more. I hoped he’d make it to twelve years old but he was 11 years 11 months old. I would have kept him going for my sake not his. We still have his box of toys in the kitchen although we did wash and put away his bed and blankets and went through his draw and cleared out bits we wouldn’t use again. Take each day as it comes.
Naya
Moderator
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- Bristol, UK
Harley is home with us. It was very emotional collecting her. It hit me that she really isn’t coming back. On our drive home we spoke about the funny things she used to do that made us laugh which helped a bit.
I am going to have her paw print tattooed on my thigh. At least then she will always be with me.
I am going to have her paw print tattooed on my thigh. At least then she will always be with me.
Cath
MLF Sales Coordinator
She will, she will always be in your heart
- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
Rourke is home with me in the same looking box. I keep him on my desk xx
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
The tattoo is a beautiful idea. Her paw print is so well done and clear, even down to the fluff between her toes.
Getting the ashes back is rough. I still look at Brogan’s box every year and have an ugly cry.
Getting the ashes back is rough. I still look at Brogan’s box every year and have an ugly cry.
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- Monmouthshire, Wales
Remembering the funny things dogs do has helped Ruth and I a lot over the years. We still miss Holly, Cocoa and other dogs we've owned but we remember them as they were. We can't go past a puddle in the woods without imagining Holly zooming through it. When Jazz stops for a long sniff at a tuft of grass it reminds us of Cocoa who could sniff a blade of grass for ages. They're no longer with us, and we still miss them, but those memories always make us smile.
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
Beautifully and perfectly said. It’s the best way to remember and honor our dogs. It’s harder at the beginning when the grief is so fresh, but all those stories and funny habits get clearer and easier to smile over as time goes on.
Atemas
UK Tour Guide
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- North Cambridgeshire
it is understandable that you will have those conversations with yourself but you did the right thing so be kind to yourself. I have found imagining Sky is by my side really helpful. When I go out for a walk, it’s not just me and Red but me, Red and Sky.
I feel like this too I have 2 dogs 2 cats and a pony with, as well as the boys
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Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
Add me to list. Brogan, Duncan, and Jodhi show up on adventures when I need them.
- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
I just cannot remember Rourke, I will try taking him for a walk with me and Flicka. I suppose it is nature's way to erase them from your memory until you can cope with the loss.
Atemas
UK Tour Guide
- Location
- North Cambridgeshire
Yes I think you are right