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Poultry and Pets => Pets without Feathers => Topic started by: Eblana on March 11, 2013, 11:20

Title: Goodbye Doogie
Post by: Eblana on March 11, 2013, 11:20
Doogie our beloved dog passed away peacefully this morning.  He suffered a heart attack yesterday and we sat with him all night as he deteriorated, the vet finally decided this morning that there was no hope.  My kids are both absolutely distraught, particularly my 15 year old son as the two of them were inseperable and went everywhere together, the dog even slept at the bottom of his bed.  He is wandering around the house crying his eyes out which I think is probably a good thing as I would be more worried if he wasn't.  Although he wasn't a noisy dog by any means the house seems strangely quite.
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Post by: GrannieAnnie on March 11, 2013, 11:23
Awww Eblana, I am so sorry to hear about Doogie.

They are a much loved part of the family, so I know how you must be feeling right now all of you.

No help right now I know, but you will have so many years of good memories of him.
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Post by: arugula on March 11, 2013, 12:26
Very sorry to hear that. :(
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Post by: Daamoot on March 11, 2013, 13:07
Sorry to hear about Doogie. It sounds like he's had a long life ful of love. My thoughts are with you and your son who must be having a terrible time getting over the loss. Can't pretend that I know how it feels but I'm certainly not looking forward to experiencing it myself. RIP Doogie!
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Post by: composthappens on March 11, 2013, 14:42
Awww, i am so so sorry for your loss, my auntie had a dog called Doogie. God bless you and your angel Doogie  :(
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Post by: Sue33 on March 11, 2013, 15:04

so sorry to hear your sad news, we recently lost our dog, Trixy, it's so hard without them but we do have loads of happy memories, it will get easier xx
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Post by: Sparkyrog on March 11, 2013, 17:49
I am sorry for your loss  :( and lost the thread but perhaps this would do ? http://www.countrygardenroses.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=A-Faithful-Friend
Title: Re: Goodbye Doogie
Post by: Eblana on March 11, 2013, 17:56
Thanks everyone for your kind words they have really helped.

Sparky - that is perfect thanks so much.
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Post by: Sparkyrog on March 11, 2013, 17:58
 :blush:
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Post by: Trillium on March 11, 2013, 18:29
RIP, Doogie. You were well loved.  :(
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Post by: yaxley on March 11, 2013, 21:47
Very sorry to hear of your loss  :(  ..
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Post by: compostqueen on March 11, 2013, 23:52
Oh dear, so soory to hear about poor Doogie. It's understandable that you're all very upset.  You could encourage your son to gather his favourite pictures and put them into one of those frames which a number of slots in, and then he could either hang it in his room, or somewhere central in the house where you see it all the time. It does help with the grieving process. The house will be eerily quiet now and it does take some getting used to.  I kept my dog's collar and lead but I Freecycled his bed and other things as there is always someone grateful for food and such like  :)
Title: Re: Goodbye Doogie
Post by: ANHBUC on March 14, 2013, 17:03
So sorry for the loss of your much loved Doogie.  It is such a heart wrenching time for you and your family.  Sending hugs as we all know your pain.   :(
Title: Re: Goodbye Doogie
Post by: Lulu on March 17, 2013, 16:37
aww this is sad - what a lucky dog he was, all the best to you and your family - its such a hard time right now but it does get easier in time -take care  :(
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Post by: Thrift on March 17, 2013, 19:10
So sorry ...... I know exactly how you all feel. It takes time, like any bereavement, but hopefully you will eventually get another faithful friend.
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Post by: joyfull on March 17, 2013, 19:14
so sorry for your loss, we have planted dog roses and dogwoods whenever we have lost one of our much loved dogs.
Title: Re: Goodbye Doogie
Post by: Eblana on March 18, 2013, 19:03
Thanks everyone.

Still missing Doogie but thankfully my son seems a little better today.  He donated all the food and beds etc. to a local dog shelter.  We kept his lead and collar and my son has them in his bedside locker.  My daughters boyfriend got as many pictures as he could together and did a collage for us and got it framed.  I also have a 'faithful friend' rose on order and will plant that in the garden.

We have decided that we will get another dog (from the shelter) but will leave it for a year or so, none of us could bear to replace Doogie just yet.