sassy5930 days ago

It’s heartbreaking for you dear friend but you’re doing the kindest thing for Stan as I’m sure you know. He’s had such a wonderful time living with you and going on walks, getting up to mischief of course too. Such a pickle!

I’ll be thinking of you on Saturday and sending lots of love and virtual hugs. Have to stop now as can’t see through the tears.

Carole x. 🤗🩷❤️🩵😢

Blackbird9 in reply to sassy5930 days ago

Thankyou so much 💜💜

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Alberta5630 days ago

Oh Blackbird, I feel for you. It is so hard to set a date for a friend's departure. You know Stan has had a lovely life with you and made lots of us happy on this site. Best wishes to you, your husband and family. xxx

Blackbird9 in reply to Alberta5629 days ago

Thankyou Alberta ❤️

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CDPO1630 days ago

Thinking of you at this sad time xx

Blackbird9 in reply to CDPO1629 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Morrison1030 days ago

Oh it’s very sad when have to have pet put to sleep but you know doing kindest thing. When I had an old 3 legged cat put to sleep I held him in my arms with his head on my shoulder. Will be thinking of you, hope no unexpected problems. Jean.x

Blackbird9 in reply to Morrison1029 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Littlepom30 days ago

I'm thinking about you and feeling heartsore for you. We have all been there and there is nothing that I can add to what you know, that you gave him the most wonderful life.

Blackbird9 in reply to Littlepom29 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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TeachKat30 days ago

So sad - but it’s the last kindness that we can show to our companions. Keep all the happy memories. Xx

Blackbird9 in reply to TeachKat29 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Jaybird1930 days ago

you rescued him from a rotten life and gave him some wonderful years so dont cry for him . he wouldnt want that.

Blackbird9 in reply to Jaybird1929 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Bevvy30 days ago

Am so so sorry to hear this and am crying for Stan myself. But I know you would not have taken this decision lightly and you really are doing the kindest thing for him. Gentle hugs to you and Stan ❤️

Blackbird9 in reply to Bevvy29 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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coughee30 days ago

I think this is the post that so many of us hoped we wouldn’t see for a while. 😢

Keep hold of all those happy times and walks across the forest you have had, all those memories…….Himself has made you aware that his time has come to say goodbye, still totally heart breaking to have to make that final decision.

In my thoughts for the coming days and beyond. XXX

Blackbird9 in reply to coughee29 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Kiki323330 days ago

Please take care of yourself! I didn't know him but he sounded like a real trooper. Please, don't reply but I couldn't not send you a little message.

Blackbird9 in reply to Kiki323329 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Shortlungs30 days ago

So sorry to hear the news been through it four times myself and it doesn’t get any easier my thoughts are with you and your husband and Stan take care

Blackbird9 in reply to Shortlungs29 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Oshgosh30 days ago

this is the post I’ve been dreading.

You’ve given I’m a wonderful home and have allowed his personality to shine through.you’re got some time to give him a nice time.

When my sons very greedy Labrador had liver cancer,he went to meet his maker with a Morrisons cooked chicken and 2 steak pies in his stomach.

We didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

I’m thinking of you xx

Blackbird9 in reply to Oshgosh29 days ago

That's actually made me laugh I have a bloody great steak for at the butchers 🥰

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Photoschnau30 days ago

Thank you for sharing this very sad news about Himself with us all. The news has moved me to tears.

It’s such a very painful time when we have to say a last goodbye to our loving, faithful little friends. I feel so much for you both and Stan. Bless him, he’s had such a great life with you and had so much love.

Will be thinking of you on Saturday. take care. 💕

Blackbird9 in reply to Photoschnau29 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Caspiana30 days ago

Oh BB. I am so very sorry. You have given Stan the most wonderful life he could have ever imagined. He will go to sleep feeling loved and we all know that love always remains and never leaves. I feel so sad for the pain you must be feeling. I am sending you a hug and a kiss for dear Stan. xx 🌹

Blackbird9 in reply to Caspiana29 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Patk130 days ago

You've given him a happy,life filled with love.whn its time,it's time.ill be thinking of u xxx

Blackbird9 in reply to Patk129 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Hazel-mary29 days ago

my heart goes out to you. It’s such a hard decision but he knows you are doing the best for him. Big hugs to your family

Xx

Blackbird9 in reply to Hazel-mary29 days ago

Thank you ❤️

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Suzie4229 days ago

Sending you loads of hugs BB we will all be thinking of you Saturday. Stay strong. Jill xx

Blackbird9 in reply to Suzie4229 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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HungryHufflepuff29 days ago

Sending you lots of sheepy hugs. Thinking of you all and himself Stan the Man 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

Blackbird9 in reply to HungryHufflepuff29 days ago

Thanks so much Huff ❤️

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rosco5929 days ago

That’s just devastating. I’m so very sorry as I can only imagine how heartbroken you must be. What a wonderful life you’ve given Stan though. He has been so lucky to enjoy such lovely times and we have been lucky to share in them through your photos. I will be thinking of you both.

Blackbird9 in reply to rosco5929 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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garshe29 days ago

I know your heartache at having to put your beloved pet to sleep. Thinking of you. Sending hugs xxSheila 💔😢

Blackbird9 in reply to garshe29 days ago

Thanks ❤️

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lilypickle129 days ago

I'm so very sad to hear this. I'm sorry, I just don't have the words. I'm thinking of beautiful Stan.

Blackbird9 in reply to lilypickle129 days ago

Thank you so much think of him ❤️

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B0xermad29 days ago

😪🐕‍🦺❤️

Blackbird9 in reply to B0xermad29 days ago

❤️

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bluepuddy29 days ago

I'm sorry for the misery you must be feeling at having lost a well loved and loving pet. I remember still the pets I have had, each with their own particular personality and though others have arrived to fill my life, I still have a little part of me that misses the ones I have lost. You have all my sympathy.

Pole29 days ago

Ahh so sorry know how you feel my boy is 16 and having good and bad days know it's about his time but I'm really not ready to let him go yet love him so much

Blackbird9 in reply to Pole29 days ago

Thankyou I have to let him go too selfish keeping him in pain he's had enough ❤️

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Pole in reply to Blackbird929 days ago

Ahh feel for you and sending big hugs I'm not ready for George to go yet as doesn't seem in pain, but as soon as he seems like he is ill know it's time he's got testicular cancer had it 3yrs,still going but sending you big Hugs😍😍

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lenniep29 days ago

I’m so so sorry, it’s never an easy thing to do even though we are doing the best for our furbaby. We want them to live forever but unfortunately Mother Nature has other ideas. My heart goes out to you and I wish you strength for Saturday and hold your wee furbaby close and tell them you love them. I’m so sorry 🤗

Blackbird9 in reply to lenniep29 days ago

If I could have another lifetime with him it would be my pleasure to have him ❤️

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Otto1129 days ago

This is sad to hear. My heart goes out to you as I know you will be heartbroken 💔 stay by his side as he has stayed by yours. Will be thinking of you on Saturday x

Blackbird9 in reply to Otto1129 days ago

Thankyou Otto ❤️

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Tykelady29 days ago

No words. Bless you both. xx

Blackbird9 in reply to Tykelady29 days ago

Thank you ❤️

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Lilylung29 days ago

God love him 🐕‍🦺💜 … Love to all of you at this very sad time, thank you for giving him such a wonderful life ❤️ Anne xx

Blackbird9 in reply to Lilylung29 days ago

Thankyou Anne ❤️

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Karenanne6129 days ago

Oh no my friend! I can't pretend to imagine your heartbreak. I like to think that when we visited the New Forest - inspired by your beautiful photographs - we walked where Stan had romped. His spirit will live on there. Sending love.🌷💕🐕

Blackbird9 in reply to Karenanne6129 days ago

Thankyou so very much inside we are breaking down but outside its a brave face for himself... I expect he will be running around in the forest Saturday afternoon throwing himself in the river ... he did that with us his very first walk like a diver of a board ...silly bugger had his coat on as it was cold .... I had to get in and grab him out as he had jumped in to deep water we were frozen 😂

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coughee in reply to Blackbird929 days ago

Oh my goodness, we lost count of the balls we lost in the New Forest, It seemed to be our beloved dog Elsa’s main aim in life to see how muddy or wet her humans would get. So many fond memories from our 12 years there. Perfect place for any dog to enjoy.

Stay strong.

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Blackbird9 in reply to coughee29 days ago

Thankyou ❤️ I used to walk a blonde lab called Elsa she moved away about 3 years back 🥰

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Karenanne61 in reply to Blackbird929 days ago

He will add one more memory to the precious hoard you already have stored. ❤️🐕

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Blackbird9 in reply to Karenanne6129 days ago

💜💜💜

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Thinkhealthy29 days ago

feel for you all it’s so so hard . Xxxx

Blackbird9 in reply to Thinkhealthy29 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Ergendl29 days ago

What a difference you made to Stan's life. It's so hard to say goodbye, but when they are in such pain, you know you have to.

Blackbird9 in reply to Ergendl29 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Izb129 days ago

Im in floods of tears reading this BB, we have shared Stan the man with you and he has crept into our hearts with his little antics. His time here has been made so much better for the love and comfort you gave to him, will be thinking of you on Saturday x

Blackbird9 in reply to Izb129 days ago

Ahhh thankyou so much my lovely I'm in tears at all these beautiful comments it's too kind ❤️

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Biofreak29 days ago

You have given Stan a wonderful life and the kindest thing and last thing you can do for him is allowing him his final journey over the rainbow bridge. We will all remember him 💕

Blackbird9 in reply to Biofreak29 days ago

Thank-you ❤️

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Nula229 days ago

Sleep tight beautiful boy ❤️❤️xxx

Blackbird9 in reply to Nula229 days ago

Thanks ❤️

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Collie429 days ago

So sad for you, i’ve been there a few times, it’s not easy. You have lots of happy memories to take comfort from.

No more suffering for your boy, bless him.

Take care.

Blackbird9 in reply to Collie429 days ago

Thanks so much ❤️

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O2Trees29 days ago

Sending Stan over the rainbow bridge is an act of love on your part Blackbird. But how profoundly sad for you - and for us, he has given us so much pleasure here on the forum. Wishing you strength for this last act of love, and sending love to you.

Blackbird9 in reply to O2Trees29 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Shirleyj29 days ago

My heart is breaking for you 💔 xxx

Blackbird9 in reply to Shirleyj29 days ago

Thankyou ❤️

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Greenthorn29 days ago

Your first sentence says everything that's beautiful in this world. I sometimes wonder whether God spelt backwards is really God looking into your soul. I wish one year ago I had persevered with a song in tribute to Stan. I did have the melody for the first like but I lost the chance to pursue the muse. Your photos of Stan have given enormous comfort to many of here. Oddly enough I was in UCH Tuesday and met again with Bruno a retired blind dog who for the last 5-6 years visits elderly and dementia patients on the ward. But his owner let us know that Bruno is coming to the end of this last chapter. Wouldnt it be great for Bruno and Stan to meet and say hi to each other! ❤️

Blackbird9 in reply to Greenthorn29 days ago

I will pass that on to himself ❤️ to look out for him

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Mooka29 days ago

So very sad to hear this. You’ve given Stan the very best final years he could have wished for and he’s repaid you with his love and given this community so much joy. It’s one of the hardest and kindest things we can do for our pets. 🤗

Blackbird9 in reply to Mooka29 days ago

Thanks so much hard is the word ❤️

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watergazer29 days ago

My thoughts are with you all bb. It’s a tough decision but for the best for brave battling Stan. I remember looking into my Sam’s eyes and seeing his pain and knew I had to release him over the rainbow bridge. Take care. Look after yourself 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Blackbird9 in reply to watergazer29 days ago

Thankyou for sharing that and thankyou from us ❤️

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Myownidea29 days ago

I'm writing through tears; oh my poor little boy. I'm grateful to have had him touch my life, even from across the pond. My deepest condolences to all of us; he will be missed.

Blackbird9 in reply to Myownidea29 days ago

That's so very kind thankyou ❤️

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Collienut29 days ago

Hugs to Stan and you. xx

Blackbird9 in reply to Collienut29 days ago

Thanks so much ❤️

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Nicholatracy29 days ago

So very sorry. What wonderful memories you will have. Thank you so much for sharing Stanley with us 🐞🐞

Blackbird9 in reply to Nicholatracy29 days ago

Thankyou for enjoying him ❤️

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Cloudancer29 days ago

Am sending you gentle hugs.You have given him such a loving and happy home and gave us all so much joy with his adventures.

Thinking of you x

Blackbird9 in reply to Cloudancer29 days ago

Thankyou so very much he's made my home very happy and his memories will burn bright ❤️

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dunnellon29 days ago

Sharing tears and holding you and Stan in my heart with love and hugs.

Blackbird9 in reply to dunnellon29 days ago

Dunnellon thats so kind thankyou 💜💜

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tillie29 days ago

My heart goes out to you and hubby. Stanley I love you will never forget you . Thanks BB you made a great team and brought me so much joy. xx

Blackbird9 in reply to tillie29 days ago

I'm so glad he brought you some joy ... Thankyou so so much 💜💜

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winabago29 days ago

You and Stan have always made me smile, I wish better things for the both of you.

Blackbird9 in reply to winabago29 days ago

Thankyou lovley 💜💜

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Solily29 days ago

You, your family and Stan are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Blackbird9 in reply to Solily29 days ago

Ahhh thankyou so much that's lovely 💜💜

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Mavary29 days ago

I’m so Sorry! It’s so hard to lose your pet. I think we will all miss Stanley. Xxx

Blackbird9 in reply to Mavary27 days ago

I'm sorry delayed reply we took some time out with Stan 💜 Thank-you so much

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Mavary in reply to Blackbird927 days ago

you take all the time you need. He was your baby and you’ll never forget him. Xxx

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hillclimber128 days ago

I’m so sorry 😢 as you know, I said goodbye to Toby in December and it still hurts. You can draw comfort from the fabulous life you gave Stan, which i am sure he repaid to you in so many ways. Hopefully those memories of a life well lived will provide comfort in the months ahead

Sending love and strength to help you all for tomorrow and beyond. ❤️❤️

Blackbird9 in reply to hillclimber127 days ago

Thankyou so much 💜💜

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leo6028 days ago

Stan has been so lucky to have had you to give him such a wonderful home and limitless love. This last gift is probably the best one you will ever have given him. I feel so sad for you, but what a kind release for your loving friend . Thinking of you, Laurie xx

Blackbird9 in reply to leo6027 days ago

We were lucky to have him thankyou so very much ❤️

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jackdup28 days ago

I really feel for you as that is one of the toughest decisions to have to make but as hard as it is it is better than the suffering so hopefully you can feel a little better knowing it is the right thing to do.

Blackbird9 in reply to jackdup27 days ago

It certainly was the best choice 💜💜

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Threecats28 days ago

I’ve just seen your post Bb and wanted to say how very sorry I am to hear your news about your beloved Stan. I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow x

Blackbird9 in reply to Threecats27 days ago

Thankyou my lovley I'm just catching up with a lot sorry delayed reply ...🥰

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Katinka4627 days ago

So sorry to have missed this post. What a dreadful time for you both. There is something so beautiful about the unconditional love that dogs give. He will be so missed by us all

Love and hugs

Kate xxx

Blackbird9 in reply to Katinka4627 days ago

Thankyou Kate ❤️

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djbctla27 days ago

Thinking of u in your sorrow, he was a loving happy Dog who was loved in return.

It’s a very very difficult decision to make, but a kindness for Stan with his lovely ears face etc., so lovable.

Mind yourselves ❤️ Bernardine xxx

Blackbird9 in reply to djbctla27 days ago

Ahhh thankyou so very 💜💜

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Turnipgirl27 days ago

Years ago a colleague cried after her Jack Russell Ben got put to sleep and I had comforted her saying how it's always hard to take losing a pet.

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Stan though.

Stratos2025 days ago

Oh BB I do understand your pain. I’m in tears too. My heart aches for you. You’re doing the right thing. Much love xx