Our Italian Greyhound Indie had to be put to sleep this morning. He was very old, almost blind and had dementia. He had been coping quite well with lots of care and attention but this morning he deteriorated and couldn't walk and was clearly in pain. Our lovely vet came to the house and put him to sleep. He was a very sweet and gentle dog with never a sign of any aggression. The picture is of him when we first got him 17 years ago.
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Aww. BizzyL I'm really so sorry to hear this. You must be heartbroken. Many of us pet lovers will really empathise with you. I had no idea dogs could get dementia. It sounds like you gave him lots of love. All they ask for really. Sending love.xx"Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them....your smile, your hope, and your courage."
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Sorry to hear the sad news BL. I'm sure you must have lots of lovely memories though.Sometimes I forget to like posts,but that doesn't mean I don't like them.Comment
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Oh BL thats so sad they are wonderful family dogs you must be heart broken but at least he went to sleep in his lovely home big hugs to you and Mr BL xxxIm not fat just 6ft too smallComment
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Sorry to hear about Indie, BL. Losing a much loved pet leaves a big hole in your life! XxxxComment
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So sorry to hear your lovely dog has gone over the rainbow bridge. You will have a lot of happy memories but your house will seem empty.Comment
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That's a long life for a greyhound BL. When the time comes you just know, don't you. Be glad for the unconditional love he gave and you returned.
He's in a happier pain free place now. XxWomen are like tea bags; you never know how strong they are until they are put in hot water.
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BL - I'm so sad for you. What a wonderful friend he's been to you all these years - he will leave a big hole in your lives. I'm glad the vet was able to come to the house so Indie was in his own home with you besides him.
I must admit to shedding tears for what you will be going through, but I'm sure it's a comfort that when the time came you were able to act quickly so he didn't suffer. It's my big dread that I might not recognise when Clyde's time comes.
"Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "
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Aah sendng my love BL. I still miss my old boy George (cat), he had dementia too. Your pets become your family but as with my Georgie who was nearly 24 we give them lots of love and they return it.If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go togetherComment
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How very very sad BL. We still miss our lovely old Tom. Lots of love XXXOnly those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. T.S EliotComment
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Very sad for you BLWhat is life if full of care we have no time to stand and stareComment
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Thats very sad BL. Its always sad to lose a much loved family pet, but you did the best thing for him. He is now running free of pain over the Rainbow Bridge. xxComment
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Thank you all so much for your kindness. At the moment it is very odd being without a pet at all having had so many over the years. I worked out that we have had dogs and cats for over thirty years without a break so you imagine how strange the new situation feels. DH is sorting everything out this morning as I couldn't face moving beds, bowls, food etc. yesterday. Daisy I think you will know the right moment knowing Clyde as well as you do and all his little ways. I hope it is a very long time before you have to decide though.Be careful when blindly following the Masses.
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BL sorry I'm late to this but sending all my sympathy and love. I know what it's like.xxComment
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So sorry to hear this BL, sending hugs....xxHow does a child spell Love..........T.I.M.EComment
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