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Thank you Pipin for everything.

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Smileless2012 Fri 01-May-26 08:39:40

We lost our little poodle yesterday. He had a stroke on Wednesday and lost the use of his back legs.

We contacted a vet, an 'angel' who specialises in euthanasia and she came yesterday so we could let him go without pain and fear.

He came into our lives when we were in a dark and frightening place having been estranged by our youngest son. He brought love, peace and joy into back our lives and was there for us during our darkest hours.

He was white and I called him my little angel without wings.
Now he's gone and has become my little angel with wings.

Marriedalongtime Fri 01-May-26 08:47:58

I’m so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved boy. Anyone who has never lost such a loved pet will never be able to understand the pain you are both feeling now. There is no pain like it. This is especially hard in your case as he brought such comfort into your lives when you needed it so much.

Take comfort in knowing that he had a wonderful life with you both and with his sister. One day, you will be able to remember him with smiles, not tears. Look after yourselves and allow yourselves time to grieve.

Sadgrandma Fri 01-May-26 08:48:40

So sorry for your loss Smileless2012. Sadness is the price we pay for loving our pets. At least you have some lovely memories.
💐

Whitewavemark2 Fri 01-May-26 08:52:10

Oh smileless2012 it is so hard. They live such short lives, but make a lifetime of impact.

RIP little Pipin

Roses Fri 01-May-26 09:06:12

I’m so sorry for you Smileless they bring. Such joy and then the heartbreak when they’re gone

Aldom Fri 01-May-26 09:12:33

I understand what you mean about how much joy and love Pippin brought into your lives at such a deeply sad time.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Your post brought tears to my eyes.
I'm so sorry for your loss. flowers

MayBee70 Fri 01-May-26 10:38:50

Having the right vet at the right time makes such a difference to such a traumatic event, both for the pet itself and its owners ( I use that word loosely as we don’t own them do we, we’re entrusted with them). I’ve known several such vets over the course of my pet owning years and still feel immense gratitude for their sensitivity so I’m glad that Pipin had his very own angel at such a time. So sorry for your loss. No matter how long we have with them it’s never long enough is it.

dotpocka Fri 01-May-26 10:39:00

“The Warmth You Left Behind”

You were the warmth
beneath long afternoons,
the soft presence
in every room.

Even now,
a gentle comfort lingers—
as if you slipped love
into the walls
before you left.

dogsmother Fri 01-May-26 10:41:16

Take my love, pet loss is so hard for us as so many not pet people can never comprehend the grief we feel x

25Avalon Fri 01-May-26 10:44:32

The love he brought will always be with you, dear little chap. Bless him and you. Big hugs on your loss.

Magenta8 Fri 01-May-26 10:45:13

I know from personal experience how these lovable pets enrich your life and find their way into your heart. I am so sorry for your loss.thanks

TerriBull Fri 01-May-26 10:50:06

So sorry about your loss, I never underestimate how the death of a much loved animal affects their owner. flowers

Allira Fri 01-May-26 11:00:47

I am sorry for the loss of your beloved Pipin, Smileless.

They are with us for a relatively short time but they enrich our lives immensely and always live on in our hearts and memories. 💐

That is a lovely poem, dotpocka.

westendgirl Fri 01-May-26 11:01:29

So sorry to hear of your loss and send you love.
I hope your precious memories give you some consolation.

1960srelic Fri 01-May-26 11:06:28

Condolences on the loss of your lovely little dog. flowers You gave him a happy life and an easeful death and he returned your love.

sodapop Fri 01-May-26 12:21:53

So sorry about your lovely little dog Smileless2012 he brought you a lot of comfort at a difficult time and for that you can be grateful. You did the most loving thing you could for him so remember him with love.
We are facing a similar loss shortly so I can empathise. Take care thanks

Kate1949 Fri 01-May-26 12:29:46

Smileless flowers

SueDonim Fri 01-May-26 12:46:14

Farewell, little Pipin. It’s so painful to lose a beloved pet. flowers

pably15 Fri 01-May-26 13:36:49

I know the grief you're feeling, to loose a much loved member of your family, cos that's what our pets are, is heartbreaking.
you know you did your very best for him at the end, and wherever he is , he still loves you,

AGAA4 Fri 01-May-26 14:58:53

So sorry you have lost your poodle. We had one years ago and very heartbroken when he died. The absence is so painful 🥀

TwiceAsNice Fri 01-May-26 15:03:44

I’ve never had a dog but lost a beloved cat a couple of years ago Had to have her put to sleep after only a days realisation she had cancer . Our vet was wonderful, she died in my arms. I feel so sorry for you big lump in my throat at the moment

MissAdventure Fri 01-May-26 15:10:36

So sorry to hear that, smileless.
Its the awful part of having a pet, but... well... i don't know what to say.

rafichagran Fri 01-May-26 15:13:43

Sorry for the loss of Pipin.

MissAdventure Fri 01-May-26 15:15:19

dotpocka

“The Warmth You Left Behind”

You were the warmth
beneath long afternoons,
the soft presence
in every room.

Even now,
a gentle comfort lingers—
as if you slipped love
into the walls
before you left.

What a lovely verse.

nanaK54 Fri 01-May-26 15:22:52

Oh I'm so sorry, I know how hard it is to lose a much loved dog flowers