the end of our partnership

[socks 32,253]

Had to do 2 of mine in the last month or so ... but the last thing they remember is being in the outdoors with me and having game in their mouth ........ 

[Hands of Stone 154]

Its the worst part of keeping dogs, but its honourable that you care for your friends fate.  So many macho types that would do it without a second thought or worse still, not do it without a second thought.

[jiggy 3,209]

Sorry to hear buddy. I knew when I spoke to you Saturday that something was wrong with her but it's sad to hear that. What has to be done won't be easy but you are better to do it yourself because you will have question marks over yourself any other way. No vet means no stress on her so she won't know a thing about it. Not an easy thing but has to be done.

[jigsaw 11,866]

4 hours ago, jiggy said:

Sorry to hear buddy. I knew when I spoke to you Saturday that something was wrong with her but it's sad to hear that. What has to be done won't be easy but you are better to do it yourself because you will have question marks over yourself any other way. No vet means no stress on her so she won't know a thing about it. Not an easy thing but has to be done.

you were spot on with the diabetes call,thats there as a result of the illness ,,yeah i will do it myself ,,after a sleep on it i know it must be me ,but dam what a shame ,,the goats and rabbits might be happy though lol

[bird 9,932]

3 hours ago, jigsaw said:

you were spot on with the diabetes call,thats there as a result of the illness ,,yeah i will do it myself ,,after a sleep on it i know it must be me ,but dam what a shame ,,the goats and rabbits might be happy though lol

bloody shame  mate, when you have dog long time like that, if its suffering  well got to be done. i aways make the simple rule if the eating there food and happy to be out even just in the garden , they ok if they old dog .Now just of late ive had old Bryn on my mind he 11 year old now   eats well, and likes mooch after squirrels  he  mad for them lol . his brother died  of cancer few months ago, i was told , maybe why it been on my mind, ive always said  11-14 year about average for small-mid size   , i be surprised  if Buck  makes  11 year old .  do the right thing mate  if she suffering  .

[bendrover 556]

As Phil Lloyd said . But easy for all of us to say . She's yours , but you know . Best of luck

[mushroom 13,076]

Been there mate. It's a shitter!

Only thing I can say is get it done mate and be calm or she'll know somethings up and you don't want her last moments to be fearful. 

Another thing (I know sounds sick but maybe it's my way of coping). Administer the injection yourself at the vets, under supervision. She'll be a lot calmer with your hands on her than a vet's

Keep your chin up mate.

[trigger2 3,145]

I had to say goodbye to my long term friend and hunting partner earrlier this year he was 13 and a half, I couldn’t never do it myself so a trip to the vet it was.  I held him in my arms until he had passed and bye f**k I sobbed my heart out, it’s a difficult thing to do let them go.                                                                                                                                                                                                            I am sure you will do right by the dog and choose the best way/person to do the job. Poor old dog, 

[jigsaw 11,866]

1 hour ago, mushroom said:

Been there mate. It's a shitter!

Only thing I can say is get it done mate and be calm or she'll know somethings up and you don't want her last moments to be fearful. 

Another thing (I know sounds sick but maybe it's my way of coping). Administer the injection yourself at the vets, under supervision. She'll be a lot calmer with your hands on her than a vet's

Keep your chin up mate.

yeah im heading out in an hour for our last walk ,she wont know a thing ,,but i will ,lol....i can do this ,,i just dont want to ,

[mushroom 13,076]

15 minutes ago, jigsaw said:

yeah im heading out in an hour for our last walk ,she wont know a thing ,,but i will ,lol....i can do this ,,i just dont want to ,

I'm heading out to the bar after work. I'll have a glass of the Irish fae you both

[jiggy 3,209]

46 minutes ago, jigsaw said:

yeah im heading out in an hour for our last walk ,she wont know a thing ,,but i will ,lol....i can do this ,,i just dont want to ,

Whenever you feel up to it stick up a photo or 2 of her in her prime. It will ease the pain remembering some of the past exploits

 

[bigmac 97kt 13,796]

Iv had to do it twice ,,not working dogs mind

but pets both had the big c in there back end

both came home from the vets and spent the night with us

and im 6ft 1 and at the time built like a brick shit house

and its the hardest thing iv had to do

cried like a baby i did both times 

pets are pets

but a working dog is part of you it knows what your thinking before you give the command.

iv not had a working dog mind but iv been out with MHopton and my son has working dogs

iv got loads of respect for you lads and then some

I feel for you bud

chin up

atvbjimmy

 

[jigsaw 11,866]

job done ,,just back ....that was not nice ,,,not one bit ,,but shes better off ,,

[jigsaw 11,866]

theres a few ,lol...ive hundreds , testament to her impressing me 

Edited September 25, 2018 by jigsaw

[Phil Lloyd 10,738]

46 minutes ago, jigsaw said:

job done ,,just back ....that was not nice ,,,not one bit ,,but shes better off ,,

Goodonya fellah...