Today with regret we had to say goodbye to my dear friend and companion Hooch , to those that knew him he was the gentle giant but don't be fooled he would guard anything I left him with as though his life depended on it , he was a trusted member of my family and to say we are devastated is an understatement. For the last few weeks his hips have got considerably worse and for the last few days he has been unable to stand unaided so after a visit to the vet and a discussion about our options myself and my son made the difficult decision to let him go , now I am sitting here selfishly full of regret I miss him so much it hurts I just could not bear seeing him in so much pain.
Rip hooch I will see you in the next life.
Bugger......
Never nice but you've done your old pal a favour,you did the right thing so don't feel bad......
The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and 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 till 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.
You'll never ever forget the times you had......good or bad and look back with a smile....
Dogs are much more than tools.....
Sorry for your loss Pierre