Good-bye to a dear Friend

So sorry to hear your sad news glammanana What a horrible shock for you

What a shock for you glamma Poor Barney

I like Iam's "landed on his paws"

glammanana what sad news to wake up to and a shock for you, as others have said he will have passed away quietly in his sleep, but doesn't make it any easier.

So sorry to hear this glamma, I do believe there is something very special about the loving bond between a rescue dog and his or her family. I bet Barney knew he landed on his paws with you, and became one of the best companions you could ever have. It's so sad to lose him, but it must be a comfort to know he went to sleep, peacefully in his own bed.

So sorry to hear about Barney glamma. My favourite vet would say that a dog who has had a healthy and happy life is often able to 'choose their time to go' and it seems as if Barney was able to do so in the comfort of his own bed. I'm sure this will be a comfort to you when the initial pain of losing him begins to subside.

Quite unusual for a dog to die so peacefully, which is good in some ways, but it must have been such a shock. Break our hearts, don't they .

(((hugs))) glamma

So sorry to hear about Barney

I am so sorry to read this glamma such a dreadful shock for you but no doubt the way you would have chosen for him. You gave him five wonderful years.

I am so sorry to hear your news glammanana. We lost our dog over a year ago and we still get tearful from time to time. They are such a huge part of ones life it leaves a massive gap.
It must be some comfort that the end was peaceful and he ended his life in a good loving home.Love to you both.

my dear GLAM only just seen your post , not been on all day , I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of a darling pet.
You and Mr glam must be very sad .
I send love , and kisses to you both .x

Thank you for kind words girls.

I am sorry to hear that - but it does sound as though it was a peaceful end.

lt must have been a shock, glammanana but it's the end that we would all choose for our dogs if we could. You will have lots of lovely memories from the 5 years he was with you.

Happy Hunting, Barney.

Oh glam I'm so sorry, that is such a shock for you.
Barney was lucky to have you as his 'mum'. and he died in the best place, at home with his family.

Thank you Soutra & Jane for your kind words,Jane I know what you mean about them not being in the place you expect them to be: usually this time on Sunday he is sitting at my feet when I am 'puttering watching the meat as it is sliced up for Sunday lunch so sad.

Thinking of you glamma and sending a huge {{hug}}. It is so sad but as the others have said how much better for him to go peacefully in his sleep in the comfort and safety of his basket - despite being a dreadful shock, much easier on you than making that awful decision regarding the vet. My last dog died in my arms very early one morning after I had let her out into the garden. She ran in, went to her bed, "squeaked"and her paws just slid away from under her, she rolled sideways , gave a few pants and she was gone. I do like to think that if she was conscious, she knew that I was there. A dog has you forever as far as they are concerned - we are the ones who grieve, but your Barney had 5 years of love, happiness and basically a happy ever after home. You cannot give a dog better than that <3<3<3 (Meant to be hearts!)

It's so hard. Thinking of you, Glamma

I'm so very sorry, I lost my pet house-trained rabbit just a week ago, I know how painful it is when you expect to see them in their favourite places, and I still can't bear to part with all her toys and bowls. After a week it still hasn't sunk in, I know how low you must be, every morning I look for her running to the back door for a carrot. I find myself feeling very low, wonder why, and then remember. So please find lots of treats for yourselves this wekk coming, you will need them. Big hug. x

Thanks you all so much for your lovely kind words,everytime we have lost a dog that feeling comes over you again doesn't it,just so glad he did not suffer and went nice and peacefully in his bed with his favourite toys,thanks so much soop the only really picture we have of him is in my profile pic's with his sunglasses as he would not keep still long enough to get a good image such a kind thought from a lovely lady.

A peaceful end for Barney but a shock for you

You have given him five wonderful years and he passed away peacefully in his sleep. You will miss him and the love he gave you in return for the last years if his life.

for you glamma

so sorry to hear of your loss - dogs are so very special and leave such a dog-shaped hole in our lives.Having had to have my beloved lurcher put to sleep 6 years ago - I still remember the pain and how I cried. Ollie the now beloved lurcher and my faithful companion is 10 and I already dread that his going is not too far away and wonder if I will even consider getting another rescue dog after him.
As a rescue dog , he would have so loved you for taking him on and at least he died at home in what I am sure is all dog's favourite place (his bed).
for you.

That is so sad. You gave him 5 good years and it would appear that he did not suffer, just drifted off to the doggy land in the sky.