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Last day with  my boy today as  being put to sleep tomorrow, he has mass tumour  on liver.. gutted is an understatement.
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  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,352
    Heartbreaking, so sorry to hear your sad news Billy. May the little fella rest in peace. 
  • So sorry to hear your sad news. Run free big boy 
  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,830
    So sorry to hear your sad news, losing a much loved member of the family is so hard. 
  • That’s awful. 
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,148
    Sorry to hear your news Billy. Very sad …
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 29,092
     Very sad news, it’s never great losing a pet, remember the time you had together. 
  • IdleHans
    IdleHans Posts: 11,106
    Best wishes to you and your dog. I hope his end is peaceful and you take comfort from the time you've been together. It's an awful thing knowing that in 24 hours he'll be gone, but I'm sure you are doing what's best for him. My deepest sympathy.
  • cazo
    cazo Posts: 1,491
    so sorry mate in tears for you mate 💙💙
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,898
    Gutted for you mate.
    It never gets any easier no matter how many pets you lose. 
    Just try and remember all the good times you had together. 
    Best wishes Steve 
  • Lordflashheart
    Lordflashheart Posts: 5,639
    edited April 2024
    Awful to hear - we had to say goodbye to our English Springer Spaniel Scooby in 2019 - the most heart wrenching telephone call I have every had to make

    Thoughts with you, I know how terrible you are feeling right now

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  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Billyboy that is sad news. Your affection for him shines through and I feel sure you have given him a great life.
    All I can say is take a little bit of strength from all of us on Charlton life to try to cope, and harvest the memories that make you smile.
    I wish you the very best.
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,755
    My heart breaks for you 💔
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 96,187
    edited April 2024
    Really sorry to hear that... One of our Cats is about 12-years old now, me and my missus got him from a Rescue about two months after buying our house together.

    He's definitely regarded as mine, because of the connection I have with him, and was giving him some fuss the other day, and realised that he was slowly to look a bit of an old boy... He's hopefully got about another six years left in him, but I'm gonna be a mess when its his time.

    Really dont envy you in this position
  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,830
    Really sorry to hear that... One of our Cats is about 12-years old now, me and my missus got him from a Rescue about two months after buying our house together.

    He's definitely regarded as mine, because of the connection I have with him, and was giving him some fuss the other day, and realised that he was slowly to look a bit of an old boy... He's hopefully got about another six years left in him, but I'm gonna be a mess when its his time.

    Really dont envy you in this position
    I hope you have many more years with your cat, the 2 cats we had when I was growing up lived to be 21 & 22. We lost our last cat over 2 years ago at the age of 18, it was a hard decision to make to have her put to sleep, but the right one for her. 

    Knowing that we gave all our cats the best life possible is a comfort, but still hard when it comes to saying goodbye.
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,766
    Omg so sad.  Remember all the good times.
  • cfgs
    cfgs Posts: 11,514
    We have a 17 year old male cat and 12 year old male Miniature Schauzer, all of us are dreading saying goodbye to either.  I feel your pain. 
  • Stuart_the_Red
    Stuart_the_Red Posts: 1,921
    So sorry to read your terrible news.

    I'll be thinking of you.

    Run free big boy.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,452
    Great memories of our Bailey our foundation dog, all our Therapy work stems from this boy his memory lives with people he helped through the years including Granddaughter Millie who loved to play with him. Gone but never forgotten x

  • WSA
    WSA Posts: 1,925
    Big hug sent to you both @Billyboy

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  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,950
    Lost our 14 year old Miniature Schnauzer just over a month ago, also to a tumour.

    Following her diagnosis, we had just two days with her before she was put to sleep.

    Echo the words of @T_C_E above, especially to stay with him as he passes.

    All the best @Billyboy.
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    So very very sorry to read this news @Billyboy. It's the hardest decision in the world to make, we've been there 6 times, the last one only a few weeks ago. Please try and remember all the good times you had together, the life you gave each other, and the unconditional friendship. You are now doing the best for your best friend and he will be at peace and pain free. You will meet again at Rainbow Bridge, where he will wait patiently to meet you again. My heart goes out to you, it'll get slowly easier, but you'll never forget your good times together.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I'm sure you'll make his last few hours with you the best you possibly can. Xxxx
  • If it should be that I grow  weak And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then will you do what must be done For this - the last battle- can't be won. You will be sad I understand, But don't let grief then stay your hand, For on this day, more than the rest, Your love and friendship must stand the test. We have had so many happy years, You wouldn't want me to suffer so. When the time comes, please, let me go. Take me to where to my needs they'll tend, Only, stay with me until the end And hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agree It is a kindness you do to me. Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I have been saved. Don't grieve that it must be you Who has to decide this thing to do; We've been so close - we two - these years, Don't let your heart hold any tears.
    Stay Strong
  • Hope you are OK Billyboy...we've been through it multiple times, what you must remember is that the little chap is no longer in pain, you are but your little mate isn't. Thoughts are with you. 
  • usetobunkin
    usetobunkin Posts: 2,275
    Sorry to he your sad news, never easy to say goodbye to beloved pet. 
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,963
    So sorry to hear your news @billyboy. Heartbreaking. Absolutely gutted for you. 
  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,364
    I'd like to think I'm a fairly resilient human being. Life lobs body shots at you time to time and rolling with them is part of it. 

    However saying goodbye to pets without fail folds me up like a deckchair. That last day of affection and making them as happy as you can knowing what you have to do, but crucially knowing that this is the price you pay for those years of commitment, affection, loyalty, love, care. I'm getting damp eyes thinking about the last time we had to do it with one of ours and empathising with you today @Billyboy. Its a contract we make, we take them on, give them undying love and care, part of that is ensuring their quality of life is never compromised and making the hardest decision because its the right thing to do 

    Thinking of you pal 



  • So sorry to hear your news Billy. Been in the same position with a number of cats in the past. It is heartbreaking and the hurt never goes away. Be strong for your best buddy and know that you gave him the best life. Thoughts are with you.
  • Bless his heart.

    Thoughts with you , dear Lifer. x 
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,963
    edited April 2024
    So very very sorry to read this news @Billyboy. It's the hardest decision in the world to make, we've been there 6 times, the last one only a few weeks ago. Please try and remember all the good times you had together, the life you gave each other, and the unconditional friendship. You are now doing the best for your best friend and he will be at peace and pain free. You will meet again at Rainbow Bridge, where he will wait patiently to meet you again. My heart goes out to you, it'll get slowly easier, but you'll never forget your good times together.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I'm sure you'll make his last few hours with you the best you possibly can. Xxxx
    I posted earlier without reading the entire thread but your mention of the Rainbow Bridge just set me off, again.

    Not in the same position as @billyboy thankfully but our little Border is going in tomorrow to have her gall bladder removed, can’t help but be very worried about her but she’s a tough little cookie so I’m sure all with be fine.