My baby Boo is leaving us

[sarahjane]

My baby was a ridgeback called Red. He was 15 months old when we found he had terminal cancer, we lost him 3 months later. It hurts like hell, watching them every day wondering if it should be their last, deciding that it is time. But it does get easier I can now at look back and say it was an honour to have in my life even if it was for such a short while and even if I knew it would be a short time I wouldnt have changed it for anything. Just cherish every day.

Sarah

[terrytrouble]

I read this the other day but couldnt reply as I was accessing from my phone and havent been able to stop thinking about you since....

I am so so sorry. Life is really cruel sometimes but as everyone has said your baby knows how loved he is and for that you should be incredibly proud.

[saxonandroxysmum]

Kat, I am so, so sorry to hear this news. All of us are thinking of you & Tim at this horrible time and will be praying that you have as much time together as possible. We lost Elsa so quickly and there were so many 'good girl's' unsaid and so many hugs missed out on. Make the most of it while you can. I'll call you at the weekend luv.
Jayne, Toby, Saxon & Roxy xxxxx

[katrina]

Thank you everyone for your lovely words.
I just still feel lost, until I am nuzzled into his fur and savouring every moment, I feel okay holding him tight as I won't waste those times by being sad. Everytime I feel sad I hold him tight, god....I love this dog so so so much..............


Jayne, it will be lovely to hear from you on the weekend, I have been meaning to ask if you could resend Roxy's pictures so I can upload them, my computer has been replaced unfortunately I haven't been able to transfer anything over so if you wouldn't mind resending them, it will really cheer me up to see her beautiful face x x x x x

[lovemydogs]

Kat I'm so sorry you & Boo are having to go through this, your baby knows he's loved and having you close by will give him comfort and keep his fears at bay. I've been through it many times, I'm not going to tell you it doesn't hurt, it damn well does.

Make the most of your time together, it doesn't matter what you have to leave off doing this is his time with you. You'd be amazed at how much comfort he'll get from your cuddles and the love he can see in your eyes.
I can only send you cyber hugs sweetie, and prayers that when the time comes his journey to the bridge will be peaceful and as painless as possible.

Gentle hugs to you both

Peg xx

[katrina]

Thank you Peg,
Did you ever worry that you would be too scared to go through it again?
I never understood people that said they could never have another after this, but now because I can't see through my fear I think I do understand the feelings people have when they say it.

I am doing as you say already, holding everything off......I am lucky that I am not working atm, so lucky (not that I could anyway but, I think you know what I mean) but I feel bad as I have a somebody desperate for a homecheck
But all I can do is be with him.
Thank you lovely Peg x x x x

[mattsdogs]

Kat,
You shouldn't be worrying about other things, just keep boo happy and comfortable, give him a cuddle from all of us

[doufus]

I am so very, very sorry

We never do have as much time as we would like, they all leave us far too quickly. My heart goes out to you. Boo is so very lucky to have such a loving mum, you have given him a wonderful life.
Be proud of yourself and keep strong

[pussycatlove]

Katrina, so sorry to hear this:( Poor thing he's such a lovely gentle loving and friendly dog, and it really is awful to hear this.

I know how much he means to you, words cannot express the depth of that love and devotion. My heart goes out to you Tim and Boo and all who know you xxx At least his final years will have been spent being loved and adored and made to feel as special as he should be; as he is, as it should be, my thoughts go out to you in these sad times xxx

[jenny]

Hope the time you've got left with him is magical xx