In need of hugs

[dollystitcher]

Feeling very down this morning because I had to have my lovely old dog put to sleep yesterday
I have had her for nearly 15 years and it felt so wrong to come down stairs this morning and not have her greet me with her daft grin and wagging tail.
She has been off colour for several weeks and the vet had done tests on a growth near the base of her tail. Well we went back for the results yesterday and the vet gave us the bad news that there was very little he could do except maybe prolong things for a few weeks at most.
She had been a loyal and trusted friend since she was eight weeks old and I could not contemplate her last weeks being spent in pain, so we took the only other course of action.
Now I have the awful task of explaining to four of my grandchildren who are sleeping over tonight why Taz is not there to play with them any more, not a task I relish

[willow]

[agi]

Oh, my dear, I am so sorry.

[Lizzy]

Oh Lynne I feel for you I am so sorry

[ali-cat]

Oh Lynne, I'm so sorry to hear about Taz.

[Midge]

Very sorry to hear your news. Good luck explaining to the children.
When our old girl had to be put to sleep, the children were tearful at first but over it within the hour. I on the other hand, still miss her and we have had a new boy for 5 years.

[freelady]

I'm so sorry. I fully understand how awful it feels and how empty the house is. Our house still has a Lucy size hole in it the the new boy can't fill completely.

As for the children, they will be upset at first but will probably be more concerned that you are upset.

{{Hugs}}

[mags]

So sorry

[Squirrel]

Sending lots of to you. Our dear animal/almost human friends leave huge holes behind them.

Will be thinking of you later talking with the grandchildren.

Squirrel

[vanessanjf]

I am so sorry. It must be so hard. Lots of hugs for you

[skitzzzzz]

sorry to hear of this sad news loosing a pet is like loosing a member of the family
as for the children they will be upset tell them Taz is now a star in the night sky watching over them this helps my children
my thoughts are with you

[kell]

I'm so sorry. Losing a beloved pet is like losing a fmaily member. Lots of hugs for you and your family.

[Fizzbw]

Heya,

So sorry for your loss, it does hit hard, but you did the kind loving thing and ended her pain. I hope you can explain that to your grandkids - I think they understand death better than we often give them credit for, and they will understand why it was the best, bravest and kindest thing to do.

Fly free Taz.

Niki xxx

[Nachstenliebe]

I am so sorry for your loss I think you did the right thing, easing her pain.
Faith

[pamelam]

I'm so sorry Lynne I know how awful the sorrow is.

[ohstitcher]

Oh Lynne I know first hand how hard of a decision you made. Having been there many times myself. Our furry kids are such a big part of the family it hurts so when they have to go. I think Taz thanks you very much for helping her ease her pain, she is now in heaven at rainbow bridge waiting for you wagging her tail.
Telling the grandkids will be hard probably harder on you than them. I wish you courage as you tell them.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Oh Lynne what a difficult decision, and how you must miss her . Just keep remembering that you did the right thing for her so she would not suffer, and cherish your lovely memories of her!

[karen4bells]

So sorry for your loss! Sending loads of hugs your way

[~threadbear~]

I so feel for you with this Lynne. It's a horrible decision to have to make, but you know you did what was best for Taz, even though it's hard on all of you.
That in itself shows your love.
Personally (and this is only my opinion of course, we all have our own ways) I wouldn't make anything up for the children. I'd tell them the truth but in a simple kind way. Often when you tell them a story to make it easier, you can find out later you actually made them worry more in some way.
They will naturally be distressed about it, but in the long run it'll make it easier on them if they know what's happened and can talk it out with you.

Take care Lynne, I know I have this decision to make at some point and I know it won't be easy.

[Rose]

It is always so hard to lose such a supporting friend. I dread the day ours will have to move on. I can only imagine what it will be like for you. So sorry.