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Here am I alone in Majorca having the holiday which was postponed from last year. I needed this holiday so much as work has been so tough during the pandemic. Yesterday I received a phone call to say my 14yr old dog had taken unwell and after discussions with family and vets I agreed today to have him put to sleep. I am now heartbroken as was not there at the end when I always promised I would be. My dogs are the one thing in life that keep me going and the one I have lost today was my soulmate. I know dogs don't last forever but I am heartbroken I was not there for him at the end. |
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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago
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"Here am I alone in Majorca having the holiday which was postponed from last year. I needed this holiday so much as work has been so tough during the pandemic. Yesterday I received a phone call to say my 14yr old dog had taken unwell and after discussions with family and vets I agreed today to have him put to sleep. I am now heartbroken as was not there at the end when I always promised I would be. My dogs are the one thing in life that keep me going and the one I have lost today was my soulmate. I know dogs don't last forever but I am heartbroken I was not there for him at the end. "
Awww but you couldn’t have known it would happen. And he knew you loved him even to the end *hugs* |
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over a year ago
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"Here am I alone in Majorca having the holiday which was postponed from last year. I needed this holiday so much as work has been so tough during the pandemic. Yesterday I received a phone call to say my 14yr old dog had taken unwell and after discussions with family and vets I agreed today to have him put to sleep. I am now heartbroken as was not there at the end when I always promised I would be. My dogs are the one thing in life that keep me going and the one I have lost today was my soulmate. I know dogs don't last forever but I am heartbroken I was not there for him at the end. "
Oh lovely, so sorry for your loss! Truly heartbreaking.
And I know it is easy for me to say and it's not going to lessen your grief but don't feel guilty, you just didn't know  |
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over a year ago
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Oh Bluebell...
I'm sure all the dog owners here feel something of your pain. 
Your beloved one couldn't have wanted a better soul mate and guardian than you. RIP
So sorry  xx |
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From what you have written and the time you had spent with him, he knew that you loved him and cared for him.
He knew it everyday, which was why he was always so pleased to see you.
For an animal to understand a quite human concept, and essentially an alien one to them, demonstrates very clearly that he would have known you would have been there if you could.
All he would have known is that perhaps you were out "hunting for food", and he would have been thinking more about your welfare than his own.
You are the food giver, so please hunt well. Please come back with food. I hope mistress is ok and hunting well.
He would not have been thinking anything more adverse than that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m so sorry to hear about your loss, it fucking sucks!! X try not to beat yourself too much about what happened, I know it’s difficult x
Sending u hugs |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Omg this is heartbreaking to read... Condolences sent your way Blue Bell . At least your beloved K-9 isn't in any pain. But I understand completely where you're coming from...the heartbreak of not been there with him  Healing vibes sent your way X |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Here am I alone in Majorca having the holiday which was postponed from last year. I needed this holiday so much as work has been so tough during the pandemic. Yesterday I received a phone call to say my 14yr old dog had taken unwell and after discussions with family and vets I agreed today to have him put to sleep. I am now heartbroken as was not there at the end when I always promised I would be. My dogs are the one thing in life that keep me going and the one I have lost today was my soulmate. I know dogs don't last forever but I am heartbroken I was not there for him at the end. "
I can't stress how much I feel for you it must of been like losing family  my condolences darling |
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"Here am I alone in Majorca having the holiday which was postponed from last year. I needed this holiday so much as work has been so tough during the pandemic. Yesterday I received a phone call to say my 14yr old dog had taken unwell and after discussions with family and vets I agreed today to have him put to sleep. I am now heartbroken as was not there at the end when I always promised I would be. My dogs are the one thing in life that keep me going and the one I have lost today was my soulmate. I know dogs don't last forever but I am heartbroken I was not there for him at the end. "
So sorry to hear this I can imagine it was so difficult to hear. Thinking of you …we have been in same position xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Aww Dear
I am so sorry to hear about difficult decisions you had to make and not being able to be there for those last moments. But you've been there.. for the previous 14 years, full of wonderful memories. Hold onto that if you can.. x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"From what you have written and the time you had spent with him, he knew that you loved him and cared for him.
He knew it everyday, which was why he was always so pleased to see you.
For an animal to understand a quite human concept, and essentially an alien one to them, demonstrates very clearly that he would have known you would have been there if you could.
All he would have known is that perhaps you were out "hunting for food", and he would have been thinking more about your welfare than his own.
You are the food giver, so please hunt well. Please come back with food. I hope mistress is ok and hunting well.
He would not have been thinking anything more adverse than that."
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By (user no longer on site)
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"From what you have written and the time you had spent with him, he knew that you loved him and cared for him.
He knew it everyday, which was why he was always so pleased to see you.
For an animal to understand a quite human concept, and essentially an alien one to them, demonstrates very clearly that he would have known you would have been there if you could.
All he would have known is that perhaps you were out "hunting for food", and he would have been thinking more about your welfare than his own.
You are the food giver, so please hunt well. Please come back with food. I hope mistress is ok and hunting well.
He would not have been thinking anything more adverse than that."
That gave me a bit of a throat squeeze.. |
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Nothing I can say will take away that guilt, but you hold onto that he is not in any pain/suffering anymore and you as his mum saw to that, even thought you couldn't be there physically, you protected him till the end xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Some people never understand when they lose their dog. A dog can be with you for a number of years and they become your friend. Yes they don't answer you back they might bark at you back  but when you do lose a dog it is heartbreaking sorry for your loss bluebell |
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Oh gosh! Big hugs to you, although know it won't be enough.
I lost my 19 year old man 2 years ago. I was away for the weekend. He'd been rushed into the vets the day before I left, and had to stay in.
My partner and vets had to make the dessision for me, as I was out of contact. I'd given them permission before I left. I loved my old man with all my heart, but I could not have been there in the end. It would of ripped my heart out, looking in his eyes, knowing.... I miss him every day and still talk about him most days.
Your dig will always be with you in your heart. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m so sorry to hear about losing your lovely dog. It’s always a heartbreaking day when it happens. I know you weren’t there but take great comfort in having 14 amazing years of love from an ever faithful family member xx
Big hugs |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So sorry for the loss of your canine soulmate, I know how heartbreaking it is. Be kind to yourself, there is nothing you could do about not being there, the vets/nurses will have been with him the whole time. I know when I lost mine last year and I wasn’t there the vet nurse sat with him and cuddled him till the end. You will heal eventually. Sending love & hugs. Xx |
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By *ickyquimCouple
over a year ago
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"Here am I alone in Majorca having the holiday which was postponed from last year. I needed this holiday so much as work has been so tough during the pandemic. Yesterday I received a phone call to say my 14yr old dog had taken unwell and after discussions with family and vets I agreed today to have him put to sleep. I am now heartbroken as was not there at the end when I always promised I would be. My dogs are the one thing in life that keep me going and the one I have lost today was my soulmate. I know dogs don't last forever but I am heartbroken I was not there for him at the end. "
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you right now. I had to make that decision on Monday after my 7 year old pupper went down hill and couldn’t walk. It was heartbreaking and I am devastated. Thankfully I was with him in the end, but it hurts so much more than when a human dies.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Here am I alone in Majorca having the holiday which was postponed from last year. I needed this holiday so much as work has been so tough during the pandemic. Yesterday I received a phone call to say my 14yr old dog had taken unwell and after discussions with family and vets I agreed today to have him put to sleep. I am now heartbroken as was not there at the end when I always promised I would be. My dogs are the one thing in life that keep me going and the one I have lost today was my soulmate. I know dogs don't last forever but I am heartbroken I was not there for him at the end. "
So sorry about your loss bluebelle, they become part of the family, our soulmates and love us for who we are.
You gave him a happy loving home and he will always be with you in your heart xx
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just found out I can see my dog on my return. It will give a chance to say goodbye properly to him so feeling a bit better now.x"
. I’m glad you get to see him.
Try and focus on the wonderful 14 years you had together. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just found out I can see my dog on my return. It will give a chance to say goodbye properly to him so feeling a bit better now.x"
Gosh my heart is aching for you, I'm glad you'll get to see him again xx |
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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago
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"Just found out I can see my dog on my return. It will give a chance to say goodbye properly to him so feeling a bit better now.x"
That's great news at a very sad time.
Sending you a huge Chunky hug. Xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just found out I can see my dog on my return. It will give a chance to say goodbye properly to him so feeling a bit better now.x"
I'm glad you'll be able to say goodbye! I'm sorry you're in this situation though. It's awful. Sending love. X |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you can be there at the time of injection do it.....vets tell me all the time that the last moments are often the dog panicking/crying to see their owner....not how id want to let any little pooch go....so dont be in the majority and avoid it because its too painful....say goodbye properly |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Best wishes its never easy, it sounds like you gave him a beautiful life try to remember the good times.
My 1st dog getting to same age now i dread the day i feel your pain, my heart gose out to you. |
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We are so so sorry for you.
We lost our dog last year so have an idea how hard it must be for you.
Just try and remind yourself it was the best thing for your dog.
Again so sorry for your loss.
Take care M&G |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Here am I alone in Majorca having the holiday which was postponed from last year. I needed this holiday so much as work has been so tough during the pandemic. Yesterday I received a phone call to say my 14yr old dog had taken unwell and after discussions with family and vets I agreed today to have him put to sleep. I am now heartbroken as was not there at the end when I always promised I would be. My dogs are the one thing in life that keep me going and the one I have lost today was my soulmate. I know dogs don't last forever but I am heartbroken I was not there for him at the end. "
Sending you hugs. You may not have physically been with him but your thoughts and love were - that’s all that matters. 14 years was a good innings for his happy life with you. x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Here am I alone in Majorca having the holiday which was postponed from last year. I needed this holiday so much as work has been so tough during the pandemic. Yesterday I received a phone call to say my 14yr old dog had taken unwell and after discussions with family and vets I agreed today to have him put to sleep. I am now heartbroken as was not there at the end when I always promised I would be. My dogs are the one thing in life that keep me going and the one I have lost today was my soulmate. I know dogs don't last forever but I am heartbroken I was not there for him at the end. "
That is a hard decision to take, but shows your love. I had to do this in the past,not once. It hurts like hell. The only way you can heal that pain is by having another pet. |
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That's terrible for you and am sending my condolences.
I have dogs, cats and chickens that I all love dearly. It's always difficult when you lose one. Especially a dog. When I lose one it sometimes hurts so much that it feels like they taken a piece of me away with them. But have realised over the years that the love you can give and receive is infinite.
I appreciate it feels like a burden that you weren't there but that is one thing that you cannot control. And in matters like this life can be so harsh. Sending lots of hugs x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Gutted for you OP, it's a hard enough decision when you are there - just toast the good times you had and look forwards, that's all you can do in those situations XO |
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So sorry to read this
We never have them long enough and our pets, whatever they may be are our family. I'm sure he knew how special he was to you - and that whoever was with him at the end loved him too.
Xxxxx |
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"If you can be there at the time of injection do it.....vets tell me all the time that the last moments are often the dog panicking/crying to see their owner...."
I has to take a family member's dog to the vets for this (they could not go themselves).
I cuddled him as he went, and my god that was hard. I'm not one to cry over anything, but I did have a right bawl after that, geeze. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Here am I alone in Majorca having the holiday which was postponed from last year. I needed this holiday so much as work has been so tough during the pandemic. Yesterday I received a phone call to say my 14yr old dog had taken unwell and after discussions with family and vets I agreed today to have him put to sleep. I am now heartbroken as was not there at the end when I always promised I would be. My dogs are the one thing in life that keep me going and the one I have lost today was my soulmate. I know dogs don't last forever but I am heartbroken I was not there for him at the end. "
So sorry to hear this. You'll get more support if you out this on our forum too. Thinking of you x |
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By *TK421-Man
over a year ago
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OP sorry.
But without knowing the full ins and outs to me you did the very best thing for your dog. Given the consent to have them put down rather than suffering till you got back shows how much that dog was loved and respected by you. You were there for them OP.... you were outstanding.
Massive hugs. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Sorry to hear about your dog. They have more love in their hearts than some of our human counterparts. My advice is this. Be happy your dog passed peacefully and remember the bond and good times you had together. It'll warm your heart. Our joy is our pain in life. Be strong. |
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"Here am I alone in Majorca having the holiday which was postponed from last year. I needed this holiday so much as work has been so tough during the pandemic. Yesterday I received a phone call to say my 14yr old dog had taken unwell and after discussions with family and vets I agreed today to have him put to sleep. I am now heartbroken as was not there at the end when I always promised I would be. My dogs are the one thing in life that keep me going and the one I have lost today was my soulmate. I know dogs don't last forever but I am heartbroken I was not there for him at the end. "
This happened to my Dogue de Bordeaux last year while I was in Greece. Very upsetting and even worse that my poor daughter had to take him to the vets and see him put to sleep. He was only 7 |
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So sorry for your loss. You were there for him throughout his life, loving and caring for him each day. That's what matters the most. Please don't beat yourself up for something that was beyond your control. |
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we are all sending you a hug of support at this sad time.
NBVN x
