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My world has caved in

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Goose Mon 15-Apr-13 15:34:23

This morning I took my beloved 12yr old collie to the vets believing she had a tooth problem. The vet did a thorough inspection of her mouth and discovered the 'bleeding tooth' was in fact a huge tumour, too big to be operated on, an hour later my best friend was put down, without the opportunity for me to say goodbye. I'm in such shock, it's all happened so quickly and I'm sitting in the kitchen surrounded by her full dog bowl and her lead on the floor.
I'm sure some of you GN's will understand when I say I have never felt so alone in my life

grannyactivist Mon 15-Apr-13 15:36:40

Oh Goose what a sad experience. flowers and condolences.

Gally Mon 15-Apr-13 15:39:33

I know just how you feel Goose. I was inconsolable when our dog was put down. flowers

glammanana Mon 15-Apr-13 15:39:43

Goose sending you heartfelt ((hugs)) I have been through this a few times and even though we tell ourselves it is for the best it is so very hard to get over.flowers

ninathenana Mon 15-Apr-13 15:40:19

It's not good practice that you didn't get chance to say your goodbye.

So sorry you have lost your furry friend

Florence56 Mon 15-Apr-13 15:43:03

Goose, so very sorry, such a dreadfull loss for you. All I can say is that you are not alone, and I send you my very best wishes.

Enviousamerican Mon 15-Apr-13 15:46:04

Goose,I too am so sorry.It happen so fast.Im glad you have us,but actually talking to a friend might be more helpful and distracting.Be good to yourself today.brew

Thistledoo Mon 15-Apr-13 15:47:53

Oh Goose my heart goes out to you. What an awful experience, Did your vet not allow you to be with her. Its difficult to know how to comfort you in your sadness except to say I am sharing your grief today and sending you [hugs] and flowers. I went through this only a couple of months ago with my beloved cat of 14. So I can tell you I DO know what you are going through. Keep posting and talking to us, it helps so much.
x

Eloethan Mon 15-Apr-13 15:48:32

Goose what heartbreaking news. I'm so sorry that you've had this terrible shock. It's dreadful to lose such a beloved friend.

I'm sure all our thoughts are with you.

sunseeker Mon 15-Apr-13 15:58:05

Such terribly sad news - I know it feels like you have lost a member of your family {{hugs}} and flowers

moomin Mon 15-Apr-13 15:58:48

So sorry Goose to hear your sad news. It's heartbreaking when a beloved pet dies and I can understand how shattered you are feeling.

Take care of yourself flowers

absent Mon 15-Apr-13 16:02:46

Goose It's always heartbreaking and especially so when the event is unexpected. I know just how you feel. Condolences and hugs.

numberplease Mon 15-Apr-13 16:03:21

Goose, so sorry to read this. I can understand exactly how you`re feeling, after losing several pets over the years. You feel as if you should have done something, even when you know that there`s nothing you could have done. Why didn`t the vet let you stay with her?

Nonu Mon 15-Apr-13 16:05:33

Very sad for you Goose .

It is awful when they go .

sad

Divawithattitude Mon 15-Apr-13 16:25:31

So sorry to hear of your loss Goose, (((((HUGS))))))

Marelli Mon 15-Apr-13 16:50:54

Oh Goose, my heart goes out to you. There's just nothing that can be said to make you feel better, other than she knew she was loved. You did absolutely everything that you could to make her life happy and comfortable. She wouldn't know that it was time to say goodbye, any more than you did. Maybe that's almost a comfort to you, knowing that she didn't know. flowers

Ella46 Mon 15-Apr-13 16:56:51

Goose flowers so so sorry that you've lost your beloved dog so suddenly, I know how it feels (((hugs)))

annodomini Mon 15-Apr-13 16:57:38

I feel for you, Goose. There is a terrible gap left by a loved pet. Take care of yourself. We are all with you today. ((((hugs))))

Grannyeggs Mon 15-Apr-13 17:00:38

Oh goose I am so sorry, how sad , a pet is family.(((hugs)))

Nelliemoser Mon 15-Apr-13 17:04:52

Goose (((hugs)))

noodles Mon 15-Apr-13 17:10:42

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. ((()))

Anne58 Mon 15-Apr-13 17:12:24

Oh goose I do feel for you.

gracesmum Mon 15-Apr-13 17:17:48

I am so sorry, Goose - my heart has always broken when we have lost our various dogs. As somebody said, she was not to know and while it will be of no consolation to you whatsoever, you made the trip NOT knowing it would only be one way. For me, the night before and the drive over have been every bit as bad as having them go to sleep in my arms. However for your sake, I am truly sorry you were not there at the end. What can I say - these animals are family and the true test of our love is to love them enough to let them go when the time comes. {{hug}}

kittylester Mon 15-Apr-13 17:32:30

Goose (((hugs))) flowers

shysal Mon 15-Apr-13 17:36:58

So sorry, Goose, it is awful to lose a pet with no warning. Look after yourself. flowers