Well my 15 year 8 month dachshund in my profile pic was put to sleep this afternoon. She's seen off 1 wife, 2 girlfriends and all our most recent play off finals (she watched them all)
Certainly puts life into perspective.
Ah fuck man, that's terrible, dogs break your heart, it almost put us off getting another one.Well my 15 year 8 month dachshund in my profile pic was put to sleep this afternoon. She's seen off 1 wife, 2 girlfriends and all our most recent play off finals (she watched them all)
Certainly puts life into perspective.
She had a cracking run tbf. 3 spinal ops between the ages of 4 and 7 I honestly thought she'd never make 10. Her back legs went last June so she hasn't walked since then. She's been an amazing hound for sureAh fuck man, that's terrible, dogs break your heart, it almost put us off getting another one.
RIP.
If it’s possible I think you can get more upset loosing a pet than a person. Probably not really but it feels like that, as they totally rely on you. Ours is only young but the thought of anything happening to him almost brings a tear to my eye. Really sorry to hear this news.Well my 15 year 8 month dachshund in my profile pic was put to sleep this afternoon. She's seen off 1 wife, 2 girlfriends and all our most recent play off finals (she watched them all)
Certainly puts life into perspective.
A fighterShe had a cracking run tbf. 3 spinal ops between the ages of 4 and 7 I honestly thought she'd never make 10. Her back legs went last June so she hasn't walked since then. She's been an amazing hound for sure
Its what we do innit. I've carried tia up to bed every night similarly and had to support her back end on toilets and walks etc...dressing gown cord is amazing lol. I've got her younger brother now to concentrate on at least. He's a sprightly 12 and a halfA fighter
Our previous Collie had pyometra, cancer, tore her stomach open on some glass on the beach and then went a bit senile (struggling with doors and stuff) and spent the last two years being carried upstairs at night by Mrs Lytham but was still a happy mentalist (the dog, not Mrs Lytham).
I'm thinking of wires next. Seem to have a lower incidence of spinal issuesSorry to hear that. Small dogs with a big heart. We had two wire haired minature Dachshunds when I was young and we loved them unconditionally.
I totally understand this. I also have another 12 year old dachshund and I always thought of him as more doggie. I do love him but Tia was always totally dependent on me with her back problems so I think we were much more connected. Archies a bit more independentI've never been overly attached to our pets and we've had a few; but so many people are especially when they offer constant, unwavering companionship like yours have. 15 years is a long old time.
Grief is grief and I hope you get comfort from your memories of Loudax.