Thanks for your update, such an eventful time you and your doggy been having.
Shame about the attack. Poor doggy.
But I am pleased to hear how upset she was about your dog.
One of mine got attacked when 6 month old (he was off lead so was other dog), the Vet fee was £100, she needed an op. All I got from the owner was a mouth full.

Sorry for bringing up older thread, but it saves reminding people of the back story

I'm devastated to report Tanna my wee sweetheart, died suddenly yesterday afternoon

She'd come back through to bedroom at 9am absolutely fine, 11am full scale emergency, she has trouble getting up, I thought aww darling have a sore day went quickly holy ***k its worse than that, she was having a stroke she was using the wall to prop herself up she also appeared to have no idea where I was despite looking at me.

I'm afraid I wasn`t calm and went into meltdown, pulled myself together after a minute or two. rang vet, "Bring her straight in right now". She died in my arms at 1pm.

Really struggling with the speed she was ripped away from me, no warning. She's was totally fine up till 11am yesterday

We lost our beautiful rescue girl to a stroke at xmas, I feel your pain. It's the speed that's such a shock, you just can't believe it - it doesn't sink in, literally one second to the next. The only comfort I could take was that my girl, like Tanna had known a loving caring home at the end and had gone quickly which in many ways although very very hard for us is a better way to go than in some other circumstances. We lost another dog in minutes years ago and again it was the sudden shock that hit us.

I'm so very very sorry, RIP Tanna xxx

So sorry for your loss. I hope you can take some comfort knowing you gave her a happy home and a new life.
Condolences to you as well Riversmum.

Thank you. Its made harder I live alone, wish I had enough saving for a holiday, change of scene.

I hope this doesn't come across badly. but I feel so angry at her for leaving me so suddenly.

I also lost the girls that helped me sometimes with her, since there's no need for them anymore, Tanna used to go batty when they appeared for their shift

I don't know what the next stage is , I was told but didn`t take it in

Sorry for your loss. I can only echo others in that you can take comfort in the fact it was a quick ending for her and yes, you will feel somewhat agrieved and bereft - it's a natural part of mourning.
I'm not a dog person, but she was quite old for her breed wasn't she? So she'd had a good life, especially at the end with you.
Perhaps in a while you could help out another dog in need? Its not like you'd be replacing her, each pet finds their own space in our hearts.

Stay strong.
RIP Tanna.

I think it's pretty normal to feel that way although using the word 'normal' seems quite wrong too, there is nothing normal about it

Perhaps consider another dog in need? I always think it's a tribute to the one that's gone to adopt another soul needing a home, that's if you feel able x

Its highly likely I will when the time is right, Been thinking of adding a Caviller King Charles spaniel when Tanna was here, there's a few round here. I know they come with quite a list of issues, but if you thought about illness dogs get, you wouldn`t get any

Only regret with Tanna I didn`t have her long enough, but I'm proud of how she turned out, even after cancer lump removal 4 months ago. She started tugging at her lumps underneath, the day after I came out of hospital she was at vets, only reason I put her through that surgery was to make her more comfortable.

She came through it very well and was promised all clear, She ran around like a loon

Ohhh no, I'm so sorry, Station.

You did really well with your Tanna, and you should feel proud of how she turned out. You made her happy for the time she was with you, and, in time, whilst you'll still miss her, you'll definitely be able to find room for another, I reckon.

The lump surgery a few months ago was to help her, not to make things easier for you, so it was right to do it - don't beat yourself up about 'putting her through it'. It wasn't exactly cosmetic, plus she bounced back - literally!

Big hugs, and have a look at the stages of grief. Anger's pretty common, so don't feel bad about that, either. Take care. x

Station, I realised something earlier. You mentioned you'd also lost the company of the girls who helped you with Tanna - is there any way you could ask them to pop around for a cuppa? They may be able to help with the grieving process, in a way - you know, chat about how silly she was, that sort of thing. They may even be able to keep their ears to the ground for another dog in need of a loving owner?

Just a thought. I don't know how much human interaction you get on a daily/weekly basis, but if those people were the only company you had, is it worth you trying to expand your social circle a bit, in some way? That can help with the grief, too, I think. x

Tanna probably arrived at the right time, since I've not been able to work due to accident and now near permanent in a wheelchair, my confidence took a bit of a hit. Tanna forced me out and gave me the confidence to go out, as her rehabilitation progress if you like she became more confident herself as a result become more sociable and would great anyone who looked remotely friendly so I'd no choice but also to join in even better if they had a dog too.

Your thought raises a good point, I could revert back if not careful

I'm so sorry for your loss Station, I remember you posting on here saying you'd got her, how time flies. Her time with you may have been short but it was happy, you made her happy, and I know it's easy to say, but try and take some comfort from that. The loss of a dog is unbearable, it rips the warmth, heart and life out of a home and it takes a long time for the pain of loss to lessen, but little by little it will, you'll start looking back at the fun, happy times you had and your anger at her suddenly leaving you will gradually go, to be replaced by happiness at the memories she's given you. If you miss the companionship, in the future maybe consider another dog, but let some time pass first, that way it won't feel like your 'replacing' Tanna. Hugs to you xx

Today was the second time, I opened the door without her here

Its highly likely I will get another as you say, not to "replace" Tanna, You cant replace her, she was uquine, there's a picture on my wall that says "A home without a dog is just a house"

Its a bit of a shame when I updated her microchip, when I got the details back little while ago, stated she was older than was originally though, we celebrated her 15 birthday last month.

I'm sorry for not saying this before now, I genuinely mean this, Thank you to everyone for the support

I'll update some pictures in a day or so

It'll be great to see the pics, Station, but don't worry about acknowledging messages of sympathy etc before now. Sometimes, the last thing we think about after a loss is saying "Thank you" when someone says they're sorry. All we want to do is wail in floods of tears if someone says anything remotely sympathetic!

15 is a good old age for a dog, isn't it?? So I heard, anyway. Well done to you for giving that poor, girl a loving, fun and happy time for her old age. x

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My tribute to my lass, Its also a timeline of getting back her health the first photo at the bottom taken two days after we meet and introduction to proper walks although I under estimated how unfit she was, she slept for 14 hours after the first one

Ohhh bless her, Station! That one in the middle of her rolling on her back - it's priceless! Such fun she's having!

Bloody hell, I was reading the first page and wanted to comment how well she was getting along with you and what an improvement you have made in her life, and then I read the news of her passing. I am so-so sorry But at least she got to enjoy all the love and attention you gave to her before her passing. Thank you for taking care of her! Not many people would have the guts to adopt an older dog, but you were brilliant to her.

My Dog walker, lovely girl. Gave me a framed photo of my girl from one of her walks

Poor lass turned up with tears in her eyes

Have to visit mums tommrow, used to always take my lass, Mum's wee lad and Tanna were quite fond of each other, on the happier side, Mums gets to see her new addtion