It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my dear friend Monty Poo. For those of you have followed this blog, you will know that at times I have written and posted up pics of poopoo and bluebell, my two most precious mutts.
Monty was an Old English Sheepdog,( on the right in the pic) who reached the ripe old age of 13, which is good for one of his size and age, but this last year things had started to slow down for him and his interest in life was diminishing. The main problem was that his back end had gone and he needed help all the time to get up and do things. His balance was very poor and on many an occasion he fell over, and with failing eyesight this did not help matters.This had been going on for a while now and don't get me wrong I would of carried on doing it for a lot longer, but there comes a time when one has to stop and make that final decision for what is best. It was not easy..is it ever?....but the best and right thing I could do was to let him go.....so I cradled his head and told him how much I loved him and would miss him and then let him cross the Rainbow Bridge to be with our Bugsy. He was my best friend,confidante,my guide and soul mate and I shall miss him forever.....RIP Poopoo.
I'm so sorry Vic - they become such a huge part of our families and day to day life - it is so sad to see our beautiful pets pass on xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear your horrible news Vicky. I think we all know how much your four legged babies mean to you.
ReplyDelete13 was a great age and its unfair and unkind to prolong things when quality of life deteriorates to that extent. As you say 'Never Easy' but I'm sure Monty had a wonderful life and you enabled him to have a dignified end.
Oh Vic. Your story is exactly like my story with Smokey, earlier this summer.... I'm sitting here looking at her favorite spot in the kitchen, and my heart is aching for your loss this morning. I like to think our dogs are running free, with strong legs, fresh eyes and lots of joy. And they're still here, really, the loving, positive energy they brought to the world will never be gone. I hope your day brings you some peace...
ReplyDeleteWhat a heartbreaking thing it is to let your Doggie go,but it also shows your not selfish it takes a lot of courage.
ReplyDeleteDear Poo have alot of fun there"Over the rainbowbridge"give my sweety Sally and Max a big hug from me.
RIP Poo,
Marja
:( RIP :(
ReplyDeleteThis brought tears to my eyes. It's never easy saying goodbye to a much loved pet.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you lost your loved dog. I know that is difficult even when the best of reasons mean they need to move on.
ReplyDeleteHis memory lives on in your mind and heart.
Oh, this brings tears. I am so sorry for the loss of your special friend. I'm sure those 13 years were wonderful for both of you.
ReplyDeleteVicky, I'm so sorry. It is so hard to say goodbye, even when it is the kindest thing to do. You will miss him so much but one day you will be able to remember the joy he gave without this pain and grief. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh Vic I am so sorry to read this.....
ReplyDeleteMust be hard to loose your best friend, also when you know you have to let them go.....
Hope you are feeling a little better
hugs
>M<
I think when it gets to a certain point, that if they could talk they would ask you to do that for them. You did a kind thing for him. I will be going through that very soon for my dog Angie, the love of my life.
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Barbra Joan
I'm so sorry. I just saw this post and was very sad. My dogs too are family. Each of the last two Decembers, we had to put down babies. Not easy but you can usually tell when the time comes and they are ready. Give extra cuddles to the one you still have. Hugs.
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