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Re: Things that make you sad.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 11:39 amby Lightning McQueen
Magellan wrote:Overnight our dog Poppy, one of our two beautiful Australian Shepherds, passed away suddenly. She was 13 and a half, and dog with a real character and personality.
She had experienced some mobility issues with her hind legs in the last couple of months, and it was particularly bad last night, but there were no signs of anything more serious health-wise. I woke up during the early hours of this morning and went to check on her, only to find her downstairs, lying on her side, and 'sleeping' with her eyes open. I'm not sure how she died, but I presume her failing back legs may have had something to do with it. I only hope that it was sudden, and that she didn't suffer. I guess it was her time.
Sometimes I'd I wonder how I would deal with an inevitable day like today, and I must say I'm a lot worst than I thought I'd be, constantly fighting back tears which seem to come in waves after periods where I think I'm OK. I think it'll take a while for my wife and I to adjust.
Poppy had a great life, and was a wonderful companion. Rest in peace, my little furry, fluffy friend.
Sorry to hear mate, dogs love us unconditionally, it's not hard to feel such a loss and feeling of emptiness when they pass away.
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 11:50 amby Footy Chick
Magellan wrote:Overnight our dog Poppy, one of our two beautiful Australian Shepherds, passed away suddenly. She was 13 and a half, and dog with a real character and personality.
She had experienced some mobility issues with her hind legs in the last couple of months, and it was particularly bad last night, but there were no signs of anything more serious health-wise. I woke up during the early hours of this morning and went to check on her, only to find her downstairs, lying on her side, and 'sleeping' with her eyes open. I'm not sure how she died, but I presume her failing back legs may have had something to do with it. I only hope that it was sudden, and that she didn't suffer. I guess it was her time.
Sometimes I'd I wonder how I would deal with an inevitable day like today, and I must say I'm a lot worst than I thought I'd be, constantly fighting back tears which seem to come in waves after periods where I think I'm OK. I think it'll take a while for my wife and I to adjust.
Poppy had a great life, and was a wonderful companion. Rest in peace, my little furry, fluffy friend.
Poor Poppy
Sorry to hear Magellan, was she an only child or does she have a brother/sister that will be sad too?
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 11:56 amby heater31
Magellan wrote:Overnight our dog Poppy, one of our two beautiful Australian Shepherds, passed away suddenly. She was 13 and a half, and dog with a real character and personality.
She had experienced some mobility issues with her hind legs in the last couple of months, and it was particularly bad last night, but there were no signs of anything more serious health-wise. I woke up during the early hours of this morning and went to check on her, only to find her downstairs, lying on her side, and 'sleeping' with her eyes open. I'm not sure how she died, but I presume her failing back legs may have had something to do with it. I only hope that it was sudden, and that she didn't suffer. I guess it was her time.
Sometimes I'd I wonder how I would deal with an inevitable day like today, and I must say I'm a lot worst than I thought I'd be, constantly fighting back tears which seem to come in waves after periods where I think I'm OK. I think it'll take a while for my wife and I to adjust.
Poppy had a great life, and was a wonderful companion. Rest in peace, my little furry, fluffy friend.
Makes me feel even worse for the absolute bake I handed out yesterday morning to my missus' dog after being busted scavenging out of the bathroom bin. Felt bad immediately and apologised as I fed her and left for work. Come home yesterday to be greeted like nothing had happened.
Sorry for your loss Magellan
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:00 pmby JK
Sorry to hear Mags, all the best to you and the family mate
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:13 pmby The Dark Knight
Magellan wrote:Overnight our dog Poppy, one of our two beautiful Australian Shepherds, passed away suddenly. She was 13 and a half, and dog with a real character and personality.
She had experienced some mobility issues with her hind legs in the last couple of months, and it was particularly bad last night, but there were no signs of anything more serious health-wise. I woke up during the early hours of this morning and went to check on her, only to find her downstairs, lying on her side, and 'sleeping' with her eyes open. I'm not sure how she died, but I presume her failing back legs may have had something to do with it. I only hope that it was sudden, and that she didn't suffer. I guess it was her time.
Sometimes I'd I wonder how I would deal with an inevitable day like today, and I must say I'm a lot worst than I thought I'd be, constantly fighting back tears which seem to come in waves after periods where I think I'm OK. I think it'll take a while for my wife and I to adjust.
Poppy had a great life, and was a wonderful companion. Rest in peace, my little furry, fluffy friend.
Sorry to read this Magellan, I can't help but get a little emotional reading this as it reminds me of our previous family dog suffered a similar fate. He had bad arthritis in his back hips and it got so bad he could no longer walk. It was awful watching him deteriorate like he did and I still vividly remember dad and I taking him to the vet to get put down.
Just such a sad experience to go though, commiserations.
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:52 pmby valleys07
So sorry for your loss, Magellan. Thoughts are with you and your family.
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:26 pmby Spargo
Sad to hear about your hairy barker, @Magellan. They really are a part of our family.
I took our 13 year old Kelpie to the vet last year as she didn’t “seem right”. Twenty four hours later we had her put to sleep. Major jolt to our system.
RIP.
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:38 pmby woodublieve12
Sorry for your loss mate, they are more then just pets... Thinking of you and your family
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:49 pmby mighty_tiger_79
RIP Poppy, condolences to you and your clan Magellan.
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 6:31 pmby Brodlach
Sorry to hear mate, all the best
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 7:21 pmby Grenville
Condolences Portuguese explorer.
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:27 pmby Magellan
Thank you for the kind words, everyone, I really appreciate it. We don’t have kids, so the dogs take on a more significant role in our family unit. Today was a very, very difficult day, but i know things will gradually improve as each day passes. Thanks for reminding me that I’m not alone in feeling down.
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:33 pmby Magellan
Footy Chick wrote:Magellan wrote:Overnight our dog Poppy, one of our two beautiful Australian Shepherds, passed away suddenly. She was 13 and a half, and dog with a real character and personality.
She had experienced some mobility issues with her hind legs in the last couple of months, and it was particularly bad last night, but there were no signs of anything more serious health-wise. I woke up during the early hours of this morning and went to check on her, only to find her downstairs, lying on her side, and 'sleeping' with her eyes open. I'm not sure how she died, but I presume her failing back legs may have had something to do with it. I only hope that it was sudden, and that she didn't suffer. I guess it was her time.
Sometimes I'd I wonder how I would deal with an inevitable day like today, and I must say I'm a lot worst than I thought I'd be, constantly fighting back tears which seem to come in waves after periods where I think I'm OK. I think it'll take a while for my wife and I to adjust.
Poppy had a great life, and was a wonderful companion. Rest in peace, my little furry, fluffy friend.
Poor Poppy
Sorry to hear Magellan, was she an only child or does she have a brother/sister that will be sad too?
Thanks FC, she has a sister (Molly) from the same litter. She’s in pretty good nick at the moment, but at her age you never know what might lurk around the corner. The last day has taught us to make the most of life.
Anyhow, she doesn’t seem to be too upset at the moment, they’d sort of grown apart as they grew older.
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:40 amby Brodlach
The three kids riding their bikes to get an ice cream when they were killed by a drunk driver who mounted a kerb.
When will people ******* learn
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:49 amby amber_fluid
Brodlach wrote:The three kids riding their bikes to get an ice cream when they were killed by a drunk driver who mounted a kerb.
When will people ******* learn
Hadn’t heard about this but it’s terrible news.
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:02 amby Brodlach
amber_fluid wrote:Brodlach wrote:The three kids riding their bikes to get an ice cream when they were killed by a drunk driver who mounted a kerb.
When will people ******* learn
Hadn’t heard about this but it’s terrible news.
Make that 4 kids killed, 3 more in hospital
29 year old “man” driving a Range Rover
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:11 amby amber_fluid
Brodlach wrote:amber_fluid wrote:Brodlach wrote:The three kids riding their bikes to get an ice cream when they were killed by a drunk driver who mounted a kerb.
When will people ******* learn
Hadn’t heard about this but it’s terrible news.
Make that 4 kids killed, 3 more in hospital
29 year old “man” driving a Range Rover
Just read the story then.
All 4 are related.
Shocking news, so sad.
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:15 amby Brodlach
Blew 0.150, three times over the limit
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:20 amby JK
Just devastating, those poor families
Re: Things that make you sad.
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Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:18 amby Lightning McQueen
The interview with their dad was devastating.