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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby Lightning McQueen » Fri Jan 24, 2020 11:39 am

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.
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby Footy Chick » Fri Jan 24, 2020 11:50 am

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?
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby heater31 » Fri Jan 24, 2020 11:56 am

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.
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby JK » Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:00 pm

Sorry to hear Mags, all the best to you and the family mate
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby The Dark Knight » Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:13 pm

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.
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby valleys07 » Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:52 pm

So sorry for your loss, Magellan. Thoughts are with you and your family.
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby Spargo » Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:26 pm

Sad to hear about your hairy barker, @Magellan. They really are a part of our family.
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby woodublieve12 » Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:38 pm

Sorry for your loss mate, they are more then just pets... Thinking of you and your family :(
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby mighty_tiger_79 » Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:49 pm

RIP Poppy, condolences to you and your clan Magellan.
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby Brodlach » Fri Jan 24, 2020 6:31 pm

Sorry to hear mate, all the best
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby Grenville » Fri Jan 24, 2020 7:21 pm

Condolences Portuguese explorer.
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby Magellan » Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:27 pm

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.
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby Magellan » Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:33 pm

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.
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby Brodlach » Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:40 am

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
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby amber_fluid » Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:49 am

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.
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby Brodlach » Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:02 am

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


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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby amber_fluid » Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:11 am

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.
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby Brodlach » Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:15 am

Blew 0.150, three times over the limit
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby JK » Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:20 am

Just devastating, those poor families :(
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Re: Things that make you sad.

Postby Lightning McQueen » Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:18 am

The interview with their dad was devastating.
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