[mumofstig]

 
You did what had to be done, I know it is never easy.

[Yorkie]

So many thoughts with you Andy 

[snowdrops]

RIP Daisy, a sad day for you all Andy, but no more pain or discomfort for her now

[Growster...]

As a dear, even more elderly (than me) friend told me when we lost our dear JRT a few weeks ago, 'You buy-in to a dog, they give you love, loyalty and friendship for their whole life, but there's always a pay-back at the end'.

So very sorry for you all, and please take each day as it comes.

[AndyRVTR]

.... and then as if this year wasn't bad enough, our 17yr old cat Elliott died last night!! 

[grinling]

 

[New shoot]

Oh it just keeps coming doesn’t it 

17 is a grand old age for a cat though.  Not much comfort right now I am sure, but Elliott had a long and happy life.

[snowdrops]

So sorry Andy

[Yorkie]

Oh no, so sorry to hear that Andy - I can imagine that you will all be rather devastated by all this news 

[AndyRVTR]

Oh no, so sorry to hear that Andy - I can imagine that you will all be rather devastated by all this news 

Absolutely.. this year has been one of the worst I can ever remember for losing loved ones and bad news.. it's just been like a long slow avalanche of cr@p! Thank you for all your kind comments everyone.. they mean a lot and I'm sure next year will be a far better one!

[John]

I'm so sorry you've had such a rotten year, losing a pet doesn't describe the pain you feel. The only consolation is that you did your best for them for however long was given.
Hope 2022 is much better for you and us all, to be honest.

[Subversive_plot]

My deepest condolences Andy.

We've had quite a few dogs and cats over the years, and have loved them all for their unique personalities.  The toughest part is saying goodbye, but you did the right thing for your old girl.