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[squillow]

Yesterday my dog Sam was put down. I know it was the right thing as Rob and I had spent the weekend looking after him and it was in a really bad way, no longer able to walk and incontinent but it still really upsetting. He was such an integral part of my childhood and its so sad knowing that hes not going to be around anymore.

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[downandup]

Hi angel, really sorry that you had to put your dog to sleep, I can't believe it is 4 years since your dad passed away, it only seems like yesterday you told me.

Thinking of you
Lea
xxx

[squillow]

Thank you hun :)

Its amazing how quicky four years can pass by.

[downandup]

yup, btw what is your msn?
x

[squillow]

ruth_sch_2000@hotmail.com

I'm not often on there though

[bridge_troll]

When in doubt, make a boast that no-one can verify. Next year I assume that they'll tout it as "Britain's Most Fragrant University".

I'm glad that we got the chance to spend some time with Sam this weekend, despite everything. He seemed so happy when we moved his basket next to the living room so that he could see us.
We made his remaining days comfortable and we got to say goodbye to him which counts for a lot.

[squillow]

Their souce for the claim was some obsure survey in friends reunited. I have now come to the conclusion that someone is employed to search the internet looking for nice things that have been said about the university.

It does count a lot saying goodbye to Sam, although it broke my heart to see him so ill and miserable.

(((hugs)))

[maaarenee]

Had my cat Otto pts on 5th September. I know how hard it is. At least you were a good friend to him in the end, let him out of his pain.

Re: (((hugs)))

[squillow]

Thanks. Its horrid when your pets die, I suppose its easier for me now I don't live at my mum's but its sad to think hes longer around. I'm glad I had chance to say goodbye over the weekend though.

[ex_4st7lb683]

i'm sorry, it is horrible having to say goodbye to a pet. :(

and it does hurt losing memories. i've forgotten so much about my dad, and it's been nearly ten years. but once in a while i find (or rediscover) something that was his, or an old photo or something, and it triggers a long-forgotten memory.

bit trivial perhaps but three cds are on their way to you now..

[squillow]

Not trivial sweetie its such a lovely and sweet thought, means a lot to me :)

Thank you for empathsising, I feel guilty for forgetting even though its natural. I find it weird when I find something in my mum's house that has my Dad's handwriting on, its like he has never been gone...

[drawingstars]

sorry about Sam, Ruth. i never got to meet him, but i fondly remember enjoying the stories you and Rob would tell about him (and your other animals). my condolences.

it is strange how the death of a parent and all the feelings both go beyond time and get dragged away in time. i've been thinking a lot about my dad lately, partly because i'm going to be a father soon myself, but mostly because there's so much i never knew about him, and so much i did know that i will forget as the days pass.

hope y'all are ok.

[squillow]

Thanks for your comment.

It must be difficult to know that your Dad won't be there for such a momentous occasion as the birth of your child. I understand what you mean about feeling that theres so much you didn't know. Since I was 18 when my Dad died I feel I have missed the whole aspect of having an adult relationship with him. I think it is diffiuclt to move on when you still hurt so much.

I hope everything goes well with the birth of your child. When is the due date? My thoughts are with you.