Devastated at loosing our girl! :-(

[09rebel99]

Where to start with this I really don't know!

I have know my other half for 12 yrs but we have only been together the last 2. He has a beautiful dog called Mayhem aka May who I remember as a pup and have grown very close to over the last couple of years! She is my oh's life and she is like a human! 5 months ago on 18th Sep she went to the vets as she had a large growth above her tail. They operated and took a mass cell tumour out, she had 18 stiches down her back. He said she would probably only last 3 months and it would spread through her body. Last week it started to break through her skin where the scar is. Its bleeding and weeping and slowly getting worse. She is still eating and drinking and goes crazy if you get her treats out or give her a bone. My other half has decided this weekend will be her last weekend as she is getting very tired and doesn't even come downstairs to greet him from work anymore. I am absolutly devastated!!! Every time I see her or think about it I just want to cry, I'm going to miss her so much! I feel like I should be strong though as I have only known her 2 years, he has had her for 12! He is having to try and cheer me up and it should be the other way round, it makes me feel terrible!
I was just wondering though how everyone gets through the stage afterwards? I am dreading the house being so quiet and her just not being there! We are going to miss her so much! ;-(
Also I know it may be a bit to soon to talk about it and we haven't really discussed it as its not right when May is still here but I know my other half will want another dog and he wants a pecific type. I really don't want him to get this certain breed but what can I say or do? I have my horses and he has his dog so am I in the wrong if I disagree with him?

I feel like I'm counting down to her last day now and its going to be awfull!! ;-(

[Uptown Girl]

I'm so sorry try not to think about the worse and enjoy your dog while you can, When the worst comes to worse you will know if you want another dog
Hope this helps lots of hugs xxx

[dazycutter]

oh bless you.... been there done it.. you feel like an executioner.... .

What you must remember, is its the quality of life for the woofer and you know when the time is right..

stay strong and remember the good times....

Feeling for you totally...

[09rebel99]

Thanks guys, I know its for the best. She's booked in for next Thursday so just going to make her last week the best ever and spoil her rotten. Other half is devastated ;-( x

[brindlerainbow]

Have a fantastic week with her. What is the other breed of dog that he wants ? Maybe you could compromise and get something you both want

[Sam]

My dog died a fortnight ago, only been ill for 4 days, was totally devastated as i had had her for 10 years and she lived in the house, the day she died my OH wanted a pup straight away for our little one but i couldnt bear the thought but did give in and we bought a black and tan colliexgreyhound pup a couple of days later. All the wrong reasons but really glad we got her know she has brought life back to the house where it had been empty and it makes the passing of Fern easier. If that is any use to you.
Really sad that you have to go through what you are and sending you both big hugs
xx

[Billybob]

sending you big hugs, dogs are not just pets they are part of your family hope everything went as well as it could XX

[Jessica]

Sending big Hugs to you and your family.
Animals become part of the family,
Sending all my love xxx

[09rebel99]

Thanks everyone! Well May never made it until the thursday when the vet was suppose to come out. She was to ill when he came home from work on the wednesday so took her, I didn't get to say goodbye, I was devastated! Things have got even worse as we went to look at a puppy yesterday and he decided he wanted it and left a £200 deposit, he got home and told his mum (we are in the middle of trying to find a house ourselves) and sh went absolutly balistic! Neither of us thought she would react that badly so he had to bite the bullet and ring the people today and say we couldn't have her! And they were a bit funny about it which p'd me off a bit as we are very genuine people and they have ended up with £200 for nothing! Its all a bit crap really and I just don't know how to feel about any of it! ;-( Thanks for all your very kind words though it really helps xx

[m@m]

really sorry for your loss, i expect his mum was upset at losing the dog as well, when our family dog died, my mother said no way were we having another one, its a shame about the deposit but that is generally why people ask for them, incase there let down, as they could of lost other potential buyers, so you just have to swallow it as its not there fault either, id get moved and then look for your perfect dog, i did just that, but somehow ended up with several lol