Feel for you mate like losing a member of the family thats why i will never have another dog to much heartache when they go
on a positive note lets hope it clears up and he/she is ok

That’s bad Rob, know how you feel. I hope he pulls through. I echo Jym’s sentiments, one of the worst feelings in the world.

Really sorry to hear that Rob. Not sure what to say other than ‘chin up’ really.

Sorry to hear that Rob,hope he pulls through mate.

Rob…..I have had 7 Boxers in my time,and after losing the first who died in my arms i vowed i would never have another dog.But of course i did and i loved and cherished all of them.Two of them died very young through breeding problems,but i never ever regretted having them.My children loved the ones that were in their times and they were a great part of the family.Yes of course you will miss your soul mate and pal,but you will never forget him and know that you gave him a great life,just as he gave you so much…..I hope he pulls through mate,but if he doesnt you have always got your memories…Take care fella.

Rob I sincerely hope that he pulls through and makes a full recovery but don’t ever forget that you have plenty of mates on here who understand what your going through and share your burden,

Been there Rob, it’s bloody awful but try to console yourself with this, they make you smile every day you have them except when the time comes when you have to do what is right by them.

Then give yourself a little time and get another, he/she will be a completely different personality and you’ll love them just the same without forgetting the old ones.

Really feel for you Rob. I had the same decision to make some years back and hopefully got it right by having my dog put to sleep to save her any more pain and suffering.

its a bloody hard call to make mate i know been there several times,but before i make that final decision i always get a 2nd opinion from another vet mate that way i know i have done right by my dog and gave him every chance but thats just me. best of luck mate and hope he pulls through it.

Sorry to hear that Rob……it’s a horrible thing to go through. Makes you wish they could talk.

Fingers crossed for you.

Sorry to hear that CR.

TBH my kids have always wanted a dog but I’ve said no for the exact reasons above.

Caster-rob I know what you are going through, we lost our 5 year old male rotty two months ago to an enlarged heart, nothing ever prepared my wife and me for what happened. He had been i’ll with diabetes which we figured we could get throug but this was a result of his heart pushing all the other organs back causing the problems.

We now have rotty number 4 and life is becoming easier again. My thoughts go out to you Rob as it is the worst feeling in the world mate especially when you are never prepared for it, they are family, life can be very cruel sometimes.

Anyone who hasn’t been there wouldn’t understand,the hardest thing i’ve ever had to do i think,gutted for you Rob,really sorry to hear this news.

So sorry to hear this, life can be so cruel but you can be assured you gave him a great life with lots of love and attention.

Rob…….My thoughts are with you and yours mate…..You take care fella,and keep all your wonderful memories in your heart.They will never die…..Mick.

Rob, it’s a crap time but this may make you smile.

I lost my dog to cancer in 1996. I was in bits in the vets and the wife was not far behind. It was a horrible day. Anyway we went to pick my youngest up from school with his best mate. In the morning i had explained to him that Tugger would not be there when he came home (Marcus was 6 at the time). We got home and i opened the front door and Marcus ran in calling Tugger’s name. I was caught on the back foot and couldn’t say anything when he stopped. turned to his mate Ash and said:

” Told you he was dead, now do you believe me?”

Needless to say i was in bits but after a few minutes i recovered a bit and realised life goes on. Ash had refused to believe Tugger was ill and hadn’t believed Marcus until it was proven as Tugger would come legging it through the house when we came home. Chin up mate.

Rob
fair play to you mate, tough but right decision.
my wife is a veterinary nurse of 20+ years and has seen what youre going through.
my family (wife and daughter) has been begging me for years to get a dog, she brought a dog home before christmas that was rescued from a canal along side his dead brother.
jack russell named bob. cut a long story short he was going to be fostered for a while and has been here ever since.
he ran 7 mile with me the other day and i cant imagine him not being here in the morning.
gutted for you.
take care.

Like countless others have said before me, heartfelt sympathies for your loss Rob.

I’ve grown up with anything up to 4 at a time in the house and the joy they bring is beyond comparison in my mind [never had kids so can’t comment on that!]. 5 years ago our last one died and I said never again but 18 months ago we were asked to look after a 14 year old Japanese Spitz belonging to my other-halfs’ sister while she recovered from a serious operation [sister not the dog!] and, to cut a long story short, we’ve ended up keeping him due to complications with the operation which means she can’t take him back. Looking after a 15 year old [as he now is] is not something to be taken lightly as the effects of age are starting to show and we know his time is limited but the week before Easter we went to Devon for a week for what we expected to be his last holiday with us and, lo and behold, he’s running around on the beach like a puppy, diving in rockpools [when he hates water!] and generally defying the ageing process.
We know only too well that pretty soon the time will come when he deteriorates and the only decision you can make is what’s best for him and I will cry my eyes out as I’ve done with every one I’ve lost over the years but the point I’m trying to make is that having said never again, the last 18 months have been so full of happiness, love and fun that I know we’ll be off to the local rescue centre to give another dog a good home as soon as we feel ready, although that will only happen when it feels right!
So chin up Rob, there’s nothing wrong with grieving, after all 11 years is a big chunk of your life and although you’ll never forget him and can’t replace him a new addition to the family will make you smile and laugh again and, in many ways, help you remember the good times you’ve enjoyed in the past!

Really sorry to read this, i have always had animals since i was a kid and although they bring so much happiness when they go its the worst feeling, especially when its very sudden. Each time i have lost one i always say thats it no more but after a while that feeling goes. I think some people find it hard to understand how an animal can mean so much but after a time they become one of the family and as such you would do anything for them.

Ditto to all the above really CR. dunno what I’m going to do when mine goes. He’s only 3 (springer spaniel) so a lot of years left yet.

Sincere commiserations

sorry to hear Rob, only time passed can turn the sad memories into happier ones when remembering and not easy,
all the best,

rob you did right by your dog you gave him every chance mate and thats more than alot of dogs get, no more suffering.if its any consolation theres a website called rainbowbridge were you or your kidscanvisit and leave a photo of there pets and a few words as a perminent memorial.hope this helps a bit mate as i know how you are feeling.