Anyone else as daft as us with their dogs???

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Like this - yes done it too - remembering what turned out to be my last night together with my lovely Hattie

I don't have dogs anymore ,but when I did I have actually slept with them when they were ill .

Thank you, sankev. After I saw your reply I went back and read all of the other comments, as well. Such kind people and a lot of loving stories.

So sorry for your loss gmarie it’s such a devastating time for you. Take comfort in knowing you gave him a life full of love and kindness and I’m sure he reciprocated that 10 fold. Reading all the posts replying to my original post has really warmed my heart. I may not know you and your beloved boy but it definitely brought tears to my eyes. Reach out to others and don’t grieve alone. People who say it’s only an animal has definitely not had the close bond we are lucky enough to have been privileged to share with these beautiful animals.

we don't have a dog, but we had 2 cats, when one of them was very ill, because of a tumor and the vet said he didn't think an op would be successful but he would try anyway, we had to take him in the next morning. I slept in the spare room with him his last night and woke in the morning with him lying beside me looking into my face, as if he knew ..so yes I think you're showing how much you love you boy, he is family..

You have definitely not "lost the plot" and sound like a lovely, caring person. I slept downstairs on the couch for a couple of years when my wonderful, old, blind and deaf boy (a shepherd mix) could no longer climb the stairs like he used to and he was too heavy for me to carry.

After he passed on Dec. 23rd, 2010, I couldn't imagine getting another dog but then my son showed up on Mother's Day, 2011 with a small terrier mix puppy. Of course I loved him right away and he was my little buddy for the next 14 years. He passed last week due to his poly-cystic kidney disease. Of course, when I say "passed" in both cases, I mean I had to make that dreaded trip to the vet to say goodbye probably a little later than I should have, but it's never easy to make that decision.

Toward the end, he would wait for me to pick him up to carry him up the stairs or over tall door jams. I actually came on Gransnet today to see if there were any posts about grief after losing a furry family member. Right before I had walked upstairs and was tearing up, again, remembering how warm he felt against my heart when I would carry him up so, obviously, this post stood out.

We had a beautiful little black & white Springer Spaniel for sixteen years and I called her my little angel. DH likes to get up very early in the mornings and she used to sleep full length against my back and when I turned over, she would as well. She was the sweetest dog and when she got old with cataracts and was slightly deaf we used to lift her in and out of the car so that she could have walks that she loved in the country. Oh how we miss her still.

LovesBach

TheWeirdoAgain59

Those who think you've lost the plot are heartless and selfish. One day they'll be old and arthritic and will need someone to look after them.

THANK YOU for what you're doing for your gorgeous glorious doggy!

People who have missed one of the best relationships in life, the unconditional love of a dog, are to be pitied. When you look into the eyes of your dog, you are seeing the best that there can be; a pure soul. To never experience this is a true loss.

Yes, completely agree with this. It's a love like no other.

TheWeirdoAgain59

Those who think you've lost the plot are heartless and selfish. One day they'll be old and arthritic and will need someone to look after them.

THANK YOU for what you're doing for your gorgeous glorious doggy!

People who have missed one of the best relationships in life, the unconditional love of a dog, are to be pitied. When you look into the eyes of your dog, you are seeing the best that there can be; a pure soul. To never experience this is a true loss.

Ive carried a few dogs up and down stairs to bed when they could no longer manage. Ive also slept on the sofa for over a year to be next to an old rescue. Weve missed out on many holidays once our dogs are too old/ill. No regrets.

My husband was away for a couple of nights this week, so I had a 'black Lab blanket' on my bed helping to keep me warm!

We got our little poodle about 4 months after we were estranged by our youngest son. We were in a very bad place, the house felt cold and empty but the moment he arrived, it began to feel like our home again.

Six years ago we got our Cockapoo after much deliberation because as much as we wanted another dog, we were worried that our little poodle would be upset!!! They are the best of friends.

Our DS lives in Aus. but we haven't seen him since we went over before Covid. A dog trainer who looked after them in his own home went out of business, and we just couldn't put them into kennels as she's never been in one, and our poodle hasn't for many years.

Although friends have offered to have them so we can go they're so used to us, me in particular, being around all the time I know I'd spend all my time worrying about them.

We are so lucky to have them and so grateful for the love and joy they bring, we'll just have to wait for DS to come over here to see him again.

My beautiful Ellie a black lab had lots of health problems, she slept on our bed and had to be carried up as her hips where painful.

She gave me comfort through some of my darkest nights, and we did the same for her, I would do the same again for her.

Eventually we had to make that choice, she was in my arms when she went.

This was 8 years ago, I still miss her❤

Our most loved cat, rescued from a coal shed, always slept downstairs until the last few weeks of his life, when he cried piteously if left so he slept on my bed until the awful day came when he was no longer enjoying life. I held him while the fatal injection was administered, glad that he knew we hadn’t abandoned him. Of course we will do everything in our power for our much loved companions; people who don’t shouldn’t have animals.

AWWWWW!

I am as daft as you sankev as l now sleep downstairs with my old rescue boy. I had to purchase a sleep sofa as l couldn't manage the sofa any longer.
I told myself that l wouldn't have another dog after saying goodbye to Finn last year. I spent 18 months sleeping downstairs with him too. It is a privilege to have them in our lives though. When l think of Finn, l know he only knew love for all the time he spent with us.
I took Toby on last year as l knew no one else would. He is coming up 17 and has age related health problems. However, he is the most gentle soul l have ever known. I am the lucky one to have him in my life.

Those who think you've lost the plot are heartless and selfish. One day they'll be old and arthritic and will need someone to look after them.

THANK YOU for what you're doing for your gorgeous glorious doggy!

My dogs sleep downstairs in ‘their’ room, the big warm comfortable utility. When my big labradoodle was at the end of her life, I slept with her, we shared a duvet - lovely girl.

Of course you’ll stay with yours x

I'm so sorry you couldn't be with your boy at that time, escaped. We had to have our beloved old Lab put to sleep during lockdown, and I will always be very grateful to our vet, who went out of his way to ensure we could be with him. He gave him a sedative in the back seat of our car so we could hold him while he fell asleep, then he and his vet nurse took him into the surgery. It was the best possible compromise under the circumstances at the time. I was very distraught at the thought of not being with him when his time came, but that way, at least my husband and I were there for him.

Oh LaCrepescule, that's so beautiful it made me cry. My lovely dog jumped on my bed while I was dozing one morning during lockdown. He wasn't at all old, but seemed unwell, so I told him I'd take him to the vet that morning. We weren't allowed to go in with him, he never came out. I didn't get to say goodbye, and I beat myself up about this every day. 😥
Treasure your beautiful friends.

I was only thinking this morning how privileged we are to have these beautiful animals as tame companions. We are responsible for their well-being and I’d do virtually anything to keep my Oscar well and happy. He shares my bed (under the duvet) and I honestly can’t imagine life without him.

merlotgran

Pampered dog??
You bet! 😂

I love the soft pinky inside of her little turned out ear!
Aww! ❤️

You are absolutely right and not in any way barmy. If you can’t consider a dog’s feelings then perhaps best not to have one. We had a golden retriever and she was loved like a baby.

Pampered dog??
You bet! 😂

It is because they give us unconditional love, loyalty and devotion.

Treasure your dog family.

I am still grieving my little one who died last April.