Today, my dog and best friend was put to sleep. After 10 years of her always being around, wagging her little tale and always being happy to see me, its really hard to picture life without her. I'm completly distraught and I know I'm not the only person who's ever felt this.
So, even if nobody replies, this is a thread out of respect to all pets that we have lost, the happiness they brought, and how we will never forget them. RIP Crotchet (I was a music nut back in the day). I hope you are at peace now girl.

I'm really sorry to hear about your dog, she'll be happy and at peace but it's still hard for you

It's always sad when you lose a pet, I know how you feel.

There is a memorial thread in Pets.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1359296

Ah, that's really sad. Hope you feel better soon

Oh dear, I feel for you I really do. It's a very sad time when we lose a pet we love, for many it is like losing a best friend.
Take care of yourself and perhaps post something in the Pets Forum where you can talk with other people who will understand your saddness only too well.

True Fidelity

There’s a certain kind of friendship
That’s difficult to beat
And rare to find anywhere
In people that you meet

Yet every dog that ever lived
Has this gift to bestow
A loyal firm devotion
As so many of us know

Though people judge you by your looks
Your cash, your job, your car
A dog is so much wiser
They just take you as you are

You can be a saint or sinner
Down 'n' out or a millionaire
They’ll not ask to see your pedigree
Just as long as you are there

While those around are planning
Their trips to Greece or Spain
With a Dog you’ll find adventure
By a walk along the lane

Their days are full of pleasure
And needs are very few
A pat, a dish, a cushion
A ball to fetch for you

If others seem to shun you
And think your such a bore
Dogs let you keep on talking
Though they've heard it all before

As they settle close beside you
Their head upon your knee
There’s no place in all the world
Where they would rather be

When friends may be missing
In your hour of need and strife
A Dog is always ready
To defend you with their life

No matter if you're right or wrong
They’ll never criticize
But show a trusting confidence
In clear adoring eyes

And when their lives are ending
The signs that you can tell
And joy has turned to sorrow
Knowing they never will get well

The tail that wagged in ecstasy
To greet you at the door
Now hangs low, once honest eyes
Are sad and shine no more

It breaks your heart to do it
You know you’ll miss them so
But when their life is over
It’s best to let them go

To make their end more easy
The last thing you can give
Is to let them die with dignity
The way you let them live.

I know

I am so sorry for your loss. Big hugs xx

So sorry to hear about your pet,I felt the same 8 years ago when i lost mine and felt so low,It was so sad because we lost our other a few weeks before,Coming in from work not to find her waiting by the door was so strange,I couldnt take her to the vet for the jab so to this day i feel i let her down but i just could not do it,Then after about 4 weeks my brother and nephew came to my home and put another jack russell in my lap ,She looked so much like my scampy and licked my face and i had to have her,Then i got a german shephard and they are now both 8 and great friends,I do hope in time you can be happy best wishes ....Bill

And that made me cry Mindee. But it was lovely x

awwww so sorry to hear that OP my heart goes out to you..

I have a gorgeous 18 month old terrier but after all the dogs I've lost through my life I can't help but look at him already and think how awful it'll be when he is no longer here (and he isn't my dog really, but my hubbies) so I really feel your pain. Hope you have somebody there with you this evening x

I am truley sorry for your lots

So sorry for your loss.

So very sorry lordo but please remember that your precious Crotchet was by your side for 10 years and she will always be by your side,in time you will realise this,you will just know she is there with you.
Rest in forever peace little one and also all of our faithfull friends who have loved us unconditionally throughout their lives.xx


(Beautifull poem Mindee)x

I am so sorry to hear your sad news lordo, I know how you feel because just the week before Xmas my ex-husbands 18 month old poodle puppy got out of my daughters garden and was run over and killed!........ he was and still is absolutely devestated,.. as we all are!... and of course the first thing he said was 'i am not going to get another dog'... but do you know what!... he felt his home was so quiet and depressing that he, after a very short time changed his mind and went out to local pet shops and got numbers of people that were breeding and selling puppies!... so now he is waiting patiently for a little shih tzu puppy to get old enough to leave his mum and then he is going to have him live with him and bring some joy and happiness back into his life!.. my thoughts are with you.......

Oh OP. So sorry to hear that. I'm sure that your little Crochet knew how much you loved her and gave you the same loyalty in return. She knew you always did the best for her. You'll never forget her. I know it doesn't feel like it now but in time, you'll be able to smile at her antics and remember the great times you had together.

The Pets forum would be a good place for you to visit as there are lots of people who have had to go through similar experiences. You may get further comfort there. Take care.

10 years?.. What a short life for a dog

I'm so sorry to hear that Lordo.

*Hugs*

I'm so sorry, it's really hard I know. I still miss my Sam who left here in 2004.

What can anyone say? Be happy that they are at peace, remember the good times, so many cliches.

Just go with your heart. Grieve as you need to, remember with love and be happy that they were part of your life.

((Hugs))

I am very sorry for your loss

Anyone who's ever had a dog will understand how you feel, OP. Slowly, the happy memories will overcome the sad one. x

Thankyou so much for your replies guys, and thanks for moving the thread. I didn't know there was a pets section.
Me and my family have handled it together as best we can. I know there are those who will say she was just a dog, but she was more than that to me. She was a companion and a friend.
Mindee that's a beautiful poem. Thankyou.

So sorry to hear that, my thoughts are with you.

So sad for your loss it brought back memories of my own losses over the years a very sad time wonderful animal's .

Big hugs to you. I know exactly how you're feeling. I lost my boy a week ago