I've just been reading about Buddy and the saddest of stories it is. Although there are no words that will comfort you perhaps my own story will help a little bit. My dog had a stroke out of the blue on the 2nd October 2012 and was paralysed from the waist down. After ten days of treatment things hadn't improved at all. Scooby had no bowel or bladder function and was having to receive treatment which was uncomfortable for him. He was in a considerable amount of pain as well and although it was managed, it was still there for him. We had to let him go on the 13th October. It has broke our hearts. And the worst of it is that we were told there was a possibility he could recover and get back full use of his legs but this could take up to six months. There was no realistic way of us getting from where we were to six months down the line. He was a big, heavy dog, I couldn't lift him to carry him onto the garden or into the car or even off his bed. He would have had to be catheterised twice a day and daily enemas. He was unhappy and sad - I could see it in his face. So I had to let my soulmate, my beautiful boy who never let me down one day in his life - I had to let him down. I'm heartbroken and not dealing with it well although things are slightly (and I mean slightly) better. I am able to speak briefly about him without crying now. I wanted to tell you that you are not on your own and that I'm thinking about you. I hope you can stay strong.
So Sorry by: Coral (UK)
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Buddy knew how much you loved him, all of our animal companions do. What happened was a tragic accident, you must remember that. What we can do is hold our beloved friends in our hearts and in our memories, that's what keeps them alive. Buddy would not want you to suffer because of this. I hope you find some peace. Wishing you and everyone on this site a Happy New Year for 2013. I have been doing a lot of promotion and work to help animal shelters and trying to prevent animal cruelty. I do this in honour of my beloved Springer Spaniel Ralph as I know he would want me to help others less fortunate who do not have a voice. Kind regards Coral (Fellow animal lover)
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