Sad day

[downsouth 8,299]

Just out for a slow walk with old Gypsy for the last ever time this morning before we take her to the vets..Shes been slowing down and dragging behind a bit for the last few months but I just put it down to age and the hot weather but this last week she's panting hard just moving around the garden.Been refusing food and drinking gallons of water.Shes got a few lumps on the outside this last year and now her belly is starting to look swollen and hard so I'm guessing its on the inside too especially most of her litter went from tumours.Shes done well outliving all of her littermates by at least 2years.Not bad considering I didn't think the undersized,Worm infested 6week old pup I had dropped to me was gunna make it through the first night.I can honestly say I've never once had to raise my voice to this dog.Shes been the most stable well balanced,Unflappable dog I've ever known who as long as I could get her to understand what I wanted from her she would do it and only ever need showing once.A real solid dog that would let kids,small dogs and puppies lake all manner of liberties with her and not bat an eye but was absolutely fearless when it came to protecting her family and home.I can honestly say that's me done with big dogs now as I know nothing else I could get from now on will never even come close.

[white van man 3,478]

Sad news mate. Tough when the kids have made a strong bond with the dogs too. 

[riohog 5,905]

never easy to loose a old friend 

[greg64 3,019]

always hard i lost one of mine on Sunday night, never gets any easier

[downsouth 8,299]

5 minutes ago, white van man said:

Sad news mate. Tough when the kids have made a strong bond with the dogs too. 

They've grown up like sisters together,My daughter is autistic and struggles with social anxiety but her dogs are the one thing that keeps her calm.Shes been able to control and handle her Gypsy better than most adults you see with dogs since she was 5 or 6.If it wernt for the fact she had her last week at school and a weekend away with her mum I'd have probably done it a week ago but although she spent 3hours cuddling her and crying last night she's determined she's coming to the vets this morning to comfort her whilst its done.Very brave and mature for a kid who struggles with so many day to day situations I think

[Bendigo 699]

Sorry pal

[kanny 21,545]

Sincere condolences to you all , never a easy day 

[mitre 215]

Went through a similar time ourselves with a dog nearby 2years ago 

[mel b 3,472]

The saddest of days mate.

[j j m 6,609]

nothing worse mate my heart goes out to your family

[steve66 3,742]

Certainly a hard day for you and your family , best wishes 

[.357shooter 1,353]

Very sorry to hear this .you just get so attached to them .still missing my little staff cross and she has been gone a while now .at least you have another to look after.

[Lenmcharristar 10,234]

In a month youll be looking a new pup to fill the void, new life brings new energy to the family

Edited 4 hours ago by Lenmcharristar

[FLATTOP 5,032]

Looks a once in a lifetime dog it’s nice she had such a bond with your daughter your daughter will never forget her, my grown up kids still talk about a Shar-Pei we had when they were young he was our once in a lifetime dog, sorry for your loss.

[forest of dean redneck 12,013]

It’s never easy watching pets get old .