Our Best Friend Is Gone . . .

[Night-train]

This afternoon our faithful pet of almost 16 years passed away after suffering a 3rd stroke. I got a phone call from BIL at 2pm telling me he was very ill and I went out to see him (he has lived with MIL and co since he was 4 years old due to a lengthy gap between us selling one house and moving into another. We didn't think it fair to move him around all the time and he had constant company in FIL which suited everyone at the time). Unfortunately he died about 5 minutes before I arrived. FIL assured me that he passed away very quickly and I was thankful that at least I didn't have to get a vet to put him to sleep. I doubt if I could have coped with the thought of someone taking his life while I stood there knowing it was me who took the decision to end it, regardless of the reasons why! Anyhow, he is at peace now. There is a lot of sadness in our homes tonight because he was such a huge part of our lives, but he leaves us with many happy memories. He was a true character, and in my opinion he was unique among dogs, and we will miss him terribly. I'm closing this post with our favourite pic of him;

Bruno

 

[Scottish_Maleficent]

Sorry to hear this John. Sending some for you and Laura.

 

[Richard Bruvofetc]

Sending you lots of

 

[Netty]

Oh John and family I am so sorry to hear your sad news. He obviously had a very happy 16 years. sending you all lots of hugs

 

[florida sun]

John, my dear friend, Im so so sorry to hear this, it brought tears to my eyes reading your thread and I know how sad you must all be feeling, many hugs to you all

 

[BingsingsWaltDisney]

 

[jen_uk]

Really sorry to hear your sad news, hugs to you and your family.

 

[lgp1]

Sorry to hear your sad news.I know it's no consolation but at least you know he had 16 very happy years. You all obviously loved him very much and cared for him really well.Try and enjoy your memories of him. Believe me I know from personal experience it will get easier.
Lyndon.

 

[squitty]

John I am so sorry, you are all in our thoughts.

 

[wils]

Thinking of you and the family John . It's hard to lose a dog especially one so loved

 

[natalielongstaff]

so sorry to hear your sad news john, sending a huge hug to you all

 

[Sunny Soph]

So sorry to hear about that , Sending you lot's of

 

[saratogagirl]

John, Ian and I are so sorry for you, Laura and your family. You must be finding it very hard at the moment, I know that pets become mebers of the family, sending you loads and loads of

 

[mandymouse]

Aww John, Laura & Caitlin, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news about your lovely Bruno. Pets become great family members and I remember how gutted I was when my dog Sammie passed. Thinking of you all

Mandy

 

[BRobson]

So sorry to hear of you loss. Sending you and your family a big

 

[Goofyish]

So sorry to hear of your loss

 

[Mrs Dazzle]

John - what an absolutely gorgeous, grand old feller he was He's up in Critter Heaven, as we call it here. We've got a few of our beloved pets up there now (Bilbo the Hamster, RIP only last week).

Remember the happy times, I am sure there were many.

 

[carolfoy]

How terribly sad for you I hope its some consolation that he's no longer suffering

 

[ely3857]

I am so sorry for you, I was devestated when my dog died three years ago and would love to get another one someday



Jodie

 

[Ware Bears]

Sending you all

What a magnificent dog, don't forget he will be waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge