It all happened so quick. April was really jolly and happy when we went to bed,
she woke me up at midnight to go out. No problem, she came in and dashed up stairs to the bedroom. At 2am she wanted to go out again. This time she didnt come back in so i went to look for her. She was sitting under a bush and looking all dazed. I picked her up and took her up to the bed but could see that she was in pain and very poorly. The vet was very sweet and met me at the surgery within minutes. I hugged and kissed April until she left to join Andrew. I truly hope my love and kisses were penetrating in her last minutes.
Although I have been expecting it for a while, it is not easy when it arrives.
I cant begin to tell you how devastated I am. When I got back from the vets to an empty house I thought I would go mad, and new I had to talk to someone. My first port of call was the chat room where I found friends that threw their arms around me.
I cant thank this site enough for the support I have had from it. I dont know where i would be without you all.
Its now 6.15 so I am going to try to get a little sleep.
Thank you all for being there.
lol and (((((Hugs)))))))
Just Debbie xxxxxx
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Debbie - my heart goes out to you. I can't cry for cancer, but I'm sitting here now with tears pouring down my face. As you say, even though you expected it, it is still a terrible shock, but thank heavens it didn't happen while you were away on holiday. What a comfort that April had a happy evening and was well and happy right up until the last - and she's now racing around enjoying being with Andrew. But you'll miss her terribly - the empty house is heartbreaking. It's several years now since I lost my own Samfred, but I don't think I've had a single dream in all that time where he wasn't trotting along beside me, and I still expect him to come rushing down the stairs when I get home from work. Hope to talk to you later - in the meantime, lots of love and hugs. Kate xxxx
PS: You'll never be 'just' Debbie - you're too special !!
Oh Debbie, honey, I feel so sad for you. I know how much April meant to you and what a comfort she has been for you during all your difficult times. I really don't know what else to say, except that you know I'm thinking of you and I'm sending you the biggest virtual hug ever.
What a shame you have had to say goodbye to your faithfull friend. I am so sad for you this morning Debbie and am sending huge hugs. I do know that you gave April a loving home and a happy life and I hope that this gives you some comfort. But parting with your best friend is never easy. I cant imagine how you must be feeling. You are a speccial person Debbie, its your turn to recieve some love and support! Sending all my love, Jools x
How sad for you. I know how it is to lose a companion. I had been trying to heal Jess, our border collie. She had pancreatitis and developed peritonitis. The vet operated once, but then the infection came back and she was full of fluid. I was healing her, but got the feeling that she was struggling to stay alive for us, but needed to go -for herself. So I stopped, and while I was away for a couple of days, she collaped and died. My husband was at home, and she was in the vet's hospital.
We were devastated, and my husband went to pieces. He had lost his routine as well as his companion, so we had to get another dog. Not for a replacement, but because we had always had dogs and the rescue centres are full.
