"It feels a little empty in my house right now..." Topic

It feels a little empty in my house right now. My wife and I moved into our house in February 2007, and brought one Chihuaha with us (Toby) who sadly passed in mid 2009. In March 2007 we got another little dog, a Jack Russell, (Thumper), and then in late 2009 began a 10 year "looking after for the daughter" board of a another little Chihuaha called Balla Binji (BB).

Thumps and BB were best mates, growing old but utterly inseperable. When one stayed overnight at the vet for surgeries, the other waited at the door of the house for their return. When BB had difficulty eating because of a sore mouth, Thumps would chew his food up for him.

They got old and got sick, BB had fits one night and then was on medication for epilepsy and diuretics and heart meds for a dodgy ticker for over a year. In that time Thumps never left him and I would get up every 2 hrs through the night every night so he could go to the toilet. Then Thumps got a bad heart murmur too and so he was on pills and BB would lie next to him and keep him calm.

In early November last year, BB had a heart attack in front of me, I set a land speed record to the vet but no good. I've never seen the effects of a broken heart but after that, Thumps went down hill, and fast. In less than three months he dropped over 1.5 kg in weight, hardly ate and so on. I took him to the vet a couple of times but they couldn't do anything. I think the loss of his best mate did for him on top of his age and ailments.

We took him to the vet last night and had him put to sleep, I'd arranged it earlier that day with a damn heavy heart, and spent the rest of the day just hugging him, and trying to be normal. He was slipping away and I wanted him to have peace and go with dignity. He was 13.

It hurts so bad, first time in the whole time in this house there is no four legged friend, no meal time routine, no playtime. It feels a little empty in my house right now.

Thanks for listening.

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Jon.

Heartfelt condolences on your losses.

Been there many times and it is never easy.

I am so sorry for your losses, It is hard to lose someone that that loves you unconditionally. A friend said to us on the loss of our Ginger Dog to remember "when it is our time she will be at the door when we come home". So, remember BB and Thumps will be there at the door together smiling and barking when it is your time.

Terry

Been there several times, never felt good. It does make the home feelempty. We always got another dog within the month but still we remember the ones who graced our home. My condolences.
Paul (on #8 dog now)

You and your family have my sincerest of condolences.

Sorry for your lost. I've been "there".

thanks all, I appreciate the thoughts, I really do. They really grab you don't they, our animal companions.

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Jon.

I'm deeply sorry to read of this. I have an 'old lady dog' myself, a 11-year-old Chocolate Lab with arthritis. I'm dreading when the day comes for her to go home.

Please accept my condolences. I dread the time when our Rat Terrier will pass.

Hey, Jon. I'm not a 'dog person' but I certainly understand the place these 4-legged pals occupy. Hang in there & remember that you gave your dogs a good, long & happy life.

donald

It is always painful when you slose a family member.

However, as our vet told us when we had to release our 16 year old Samoyed, they will always be with you in your heart.

Jon.

I am so sorry for your loss. I know from experience how hard this is for you. Remember the good times and all the love you shared. May the thought that the two buddies are together again and awaiting you make it easier.

deepest condolences,

Sam