General Chat

Hugs to you and your daughter. It's so hard when we lose our pets.

Of course you weren't cruel. You recognised that Bella was terminally ill, and took the right decision before she suffered too much, and you did it out of love for her.

Dee
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Have pm'd you back Glenys.

That was so nice. x

Libby, I've pm'd you.
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Sorry to hear you've lost your little pal,they leave us with so many happy memories.

We lost our dog when she was 14 yrs.,and in the same way.When they've become a big part of family life it's hard for children to understand,but of course it's the hard part of growing up.

At her end you did the kindest,loving act for your friend,to free her from pain.

Mau xx

Bella was named after the pub we used to run. Was supposed to be a guard dog but the only thing she would have done is lick a burgler to death. lol.

She had a litter of pups when she was two years old and we have photos of daughter with pups in their bed when they were only 2 days old.

Didn't like walking very far these last twelve months but still went around the block every night with my hubby. Loved to follow the sun.

Can't bring myself to wash her dishes etc yet.

So,what have you done that is cruel then?

Poor old Bella won't be thinking that.She had to leave the people who loved her.There were more important things to do.She knows,I am sure, that she was very lucky in this world to have somebody who dealt with her suffering so very quickly and kindly.

Have a special day with your daughter.Make a good memory to go over the bad one.

so sad to hear your news,Bella has been a family member for so long and I know how much you will miss her.
love and (((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))
Paula xxx

Aw my Staff was called Bella but my daughter has her now since I was so ill last year.
My other daughter has a staff dog Ricky he is 15 now and gone quite slow and grey but he eats ok,so he seems well enough in himself.
Davex

Ah i really feel for you and your daughter, can't blame her for not wanting to go to school. Just remind her that you did not want Bella to suffer.

You did the best thing.
Hugs.

Just had to have my 13 1/2 year old Bella put to sleep. She was fine until yesterday afternoon (apart from a bit of arthritis), she was sick on the carpet, I put her outside while cleaning up. She lay outside in the sunshine but when she tried to walk she was unable to move her back legs. Carried her in, lay her on her bed. Each time she tried to drink she was unable to keep it down.

Vet said she had found a mass high up inside but felt, due to her age, that it was inopperable.

14 year old daughter is in bits and has refused to go to school. Bella was a present for her first birthday.

I know it is for the best but I can't help feeling cruel.

Libby