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Bruha Mon 07-Jan-13 13:25:46

I'm a newbie I have 5 dogs & 1 cat
One of my dogs Danny a Irish rescue aged about 6yrs has been in my vets for 6 days on a drip while they find out what is causing excess calcium in his blood what I would like to ask do I or do I not visit him will it upset him etc My vet say's it up to me
Having already lost Amymay a dog in Sept & Mattie a cat the Sunday before Xmas I'm begining to think life got it in for me lol

shysal Fri 11-Jan-13 15:36:17

So sorry it is bad news bruha , I shall be thinking of you. (((hugs))) flowers

whenim64 Fri 11-Jan-13 16:14:04

Bruha I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. Losing our lovely dogs is the awful price we pay for having that wonderful companionship, hopefully for many years. I can imagine how bereft you feel, and all I can do is offer you my sincere sympathy flowers

numberplease Fri 11-Jan-13 16:54:06

So, so sorry Bruha. We lost our lovely Pepper in an accident, not through illness, but I can still imagine the pain and sorrow that you`re going through. Best wishes to you.

gracesmum Fri 11-Jan-13 21:17:05

flowers from another dog lover. It is so hard but you have to love them enough to let them go. I know that doesn't help with the empty space, but as far as he is concerned, you loved him for ever and spared him extra suffering which he could never have understood. sad for you

merlotgran Fri 11-Jan-13 21:31:08

Sorry, Bruha. It's such an awful feeling of loss.

Anne58 Fri 11-Jan-13 21:35:25

Thinking of you, much empathy.

JAB Fri 11-Jan-13 21:55:54

Bruha so sorry to hear about Danny flowers. Take comfort in the fact that you gave him a good life, you obviously loved him a lot. I know exactly how you feel and all the wishes in the world won't help you at the moment, but try to remember them all, because in the future you will find it helps to think back and recall how many people cared. We had a Jack Russell called Snowy for 16 years and she was the most perfect creature, when we lost her we thought we would never get over it, now we can remember her and enjoy the memories of all the fun we had with her. I'm sure the same will be for you. Meantime we are all here for you.

Nanado Fri 11-Jan-13 23:08:02

Bruha so, so sorry to hear about Danny. It's always extra hard when a young dog goes before his time. I've had lots of dogs over the years but the hardest was the death of a young Lhasa. JAB is right to say take comfort in the good life he did have; the good life you gave him flowers

Bruha Sun 13-Jan-13 19:10:45

Many thanks for your understanding messages I'm trying very hard not to think about him or I will be crying all the time
My other dogs just have to sneeze and I'm looking for the vets telephone number. Poor Tommy wouldn't take his heart tablet last night I was nearly hysterical trying to get him to take it.
I thought it would get easier losing a pet as I got older in fact its worse

Anne58 Sun 13-Jan-13 19:30:23

Now look here! Please do think of him, remember all the joy that he brought you, and the love that you and he shared, and be proud of yourself that you did the right thing for him.

Allow yourself grieving time, there may be some out there that don't understand, and think that certain emotions should be saved for humans, but sod 'em I say.

Love, empathy and understanding to you and to the pets you still have that will be missing Danny too.

Nonu Sun 13-Jan-13 19:35:21

Take the advice of Pheonix !

Do not , repeat do not beat yourself up .

moon

One day you will wake up and he won"t be the first thing on your Mind .x

Nonu Sun 13-Jan-13 19:36:22

or even Phoenix .

Anne58 Sun 13-Jan-13 19:39:22

Not sure if this is your thing, but I have posted it before and some have liked it;

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

gracesmum Sun 13-Jan-13 22:22:14

I have read this before and it still brings tears to my eyes.
I just wonder if all my past dogs will get on - Grace can be a grumpy bitch with other dogs and Jock took being highly strung to a whole new level. Islay the black lab and Icy (Sunrise Ice) the previous greyhound were both "whatever" dogs - they would just wag their tails whatever. Even my cleaner used to be able to hoover round Icy by lifting one paw at a time, whereas Grace is terrifed of "Henry" the hoover.
Thnking of you Bruha - give the other animals an extra hug sad

yogagran Sun 13-Jan-13 22:54:20

phoenix is absolutely spot on with her post at 19.30, and thanks for posting the Rainbow Bridge piece too. I've also seen that before but it still brings a big lump to my throat. I think that those of us who have dogs could not fail to be affected by it.

Only problem is - if we are to be met by our dogs when we finally arrive at the Rainbow Bridge I think some of will be overwhelmed by the number of dogs who meet us hmm

Nanado Sun 13-Jan-13 23:37:17

bruha your grief is the link to the dog you lost, Danny. You just have to go there and allow yourself to mourn him. It is a measure of how much he meant to you.