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Hi all My beautiful boy with the biggest heart and eyes that can see straight to your very soul is going on his forever sleep Saturday afternoon...

As you all know he's been a little trooper and fighting his dementia.. nasal tumours and bilateral hip dysplasia but the last three weeks his bad days outweighs the good . although its killing us both inside we know he's telling us it's his time . .

he's always been a loving boy but the last few weeks he's been extra loving and his eyes are showing the pain that we hoped never to see ... I'm in floods of tears for several hours a day but this isn't about us its about sending this boy to a pain free sleep and letting him know he will never be forgotten..

I know a lot of you have come to love his antics and in many he's made so many people happy and his companionship he made our life so much better ..

Love to all from me hubby and of course himself πŸ’œ

Please don't send private messages I can't reply to you apologies πŸ’™πŸ’œπŸ–€

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sassy59 profile image
sassy59

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. πŸ€—πŸ©·β€οΈπŸ©΅πŸ˜’

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply tosassy59

Thankyou so much πŸ’œπŸ’œ

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Alberta56

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toAlberta56

Thankyou Alberta ❀️

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CDPO16

Thinking of you at this sad time xx

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toCDPO16

Thankyou ❀️

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Morrison10

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toMorrison10

Thankyou ❀️

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.

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Thankyou ❀️

TeachKat profile image
TeachKat

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toTeachKat

Thankyou ❀️

Jaybird19 profile image
Jaybird19

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toJaybird19

Thankyou ❀️

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Bevvy

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 ❀️

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toBevvy

Thankyou ❀️

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coughee

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply tocoughee

Thankyou ❀️

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Kiki3233

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.

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toKiki3233

Thankyou ❀️

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Shortlungs

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toShortlungs

Thankyou ❀️

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Oshgosh

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toOshgosh

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

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Photoschnau

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. πŸ’•

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toPhotoschnau

Thankyou ❀️

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Caspiana

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 🌹

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toCaspiana

Thankyou ❀️

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Patk1

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toPatk1

Thankyou ❀️

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Hazel-mary

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toHazel-mary

Thank you ❀️

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Suzie42

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toSuzie42

Thankyou ❀️

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HungryHufflepuff

Sending you lots of sheepy hugs. Thinking of you all and himself Stan the Man πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toHungryHufflepuff

Thanks so much Huff ❀️

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rosco59

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.

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply torosco59

Thankyou ❀️

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garshe

I know your heartache at having to put your beloved pet to sleep. Thinking of you. Sending hugs xxSheila πŸ’”πŸ˜’

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply togarshe

Thanks ❀️

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lilypickle1

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply tolilypickle1

Thank you so much think of him ❀️

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B0xermad

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toB0xermad

❀️

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.

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Pole

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toPole

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

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Poleβ€’ in reply toBlackbird9

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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lenniep

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 πŸ€—

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply tolenniep

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

Otto11 profile image
Otto11

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toOtto11

Thankyou Otto ❀️

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Tykelady

No words. Bless you both. xx

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toTykelady

Thank you ❀️

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Lilylung

God love him πŸ•β€πŸ¦ΊπŸ’œ … Love to all of you at this very sad time, thank you for giving him such a wonderful life ❀️ Anne xx

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toLilylung

Thankyou Anne ❀️

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Karenanne61

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.πŸŒ·πŸ’•πŸ•

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toKarenanne61

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 πŸ˜‚

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cougheeβ€’ in reply toBlackbird9

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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Blackbird9β€’ in reply tocoughee

Thankyou ❀️ I used to walk a blonde lab called Elsa she moved away about 3 years back πŸ₯°

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Karenanne61β€’ in reply toBlackbird9

He will add one more memory to the precious hoard you already have stored. β€οΈπŸ•

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toKarenanne61

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Thinkhealthy profile image
Thinkhealthy

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toThinkhealthy

Thankyou ❀️

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Ergendl

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.

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toErgendl

Thankyou ❀️

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Izb1

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toIzb1

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

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Biofreak

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 πŸ’•

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toBiofreak

Thank-you ❀️

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Nula2

Sleep tight beautiful boy ❀️❀️xxx

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toNula2

Thanks ❀️

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Collie4

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.

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toCollie4

Thanks so much ❀️

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O2Trees

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.

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toO2Trees

Thankyou ❀️

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Shirleyj

My heart is breaking for you πŸ’” xxx

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toShirleyj

Thankyou ❀️

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Greenthorn

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! ❀️

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toGreenthorn

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

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Mooka

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. πŸ€—

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toMooka

Thanks so much hard is the word ❀️

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watergazer

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 πŸ€—πŸ€—πŸ€—πŸ€—πŸ€—

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply towatergazer

Thankyou for sharing that and thankyou from us ❀️

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Myownidea

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.

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toMyownidea

That's so very kind thankyou ❀️

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Collienut

Hugs to Stan and you. xx

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toCollienut

Thanks so much ❀️

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Nicholatracy

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toNicholatracy

Thankyou for enjoying him ❀️

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Cloudancer

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toCloudancer

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

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dunnellon

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply todunnellon

Dunnellon thats so kind thankyou πŸ’œπŸ’œ

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tillie

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply totillie

I'm so glad he brought you some joy ... Thankyou so so much πŸ’œπŸ’œ

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winnabago

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply towinnabago

Thankyou lovley πŸ’œπŸ’œ

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Solily

You, your family and Stan are in my thoughts and prayers. πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toSolily

Ahhh thankyou so much that's lovely πŸ’œπŸ’œ

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Mavary

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toMavary

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

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Mavaryβ€’ in reply toBlackbird9

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

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hillclimber1

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. ❀️❀️

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply tohillclimber1

Thankyou so much πŸ’œπŸ’œ

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leo60

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toleo60

We were lucky to have him thankyou so very much ❀️

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jackdup

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.

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply tojackdup

It certainly was the best choice πŸ’œπŸ’œ

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Threecats

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toThreecats

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

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Katinka46

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply toKatinka46

Thankyou Kate ❀️

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djbctla

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

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Blackbird9β€’ in reply todjbctla

Ahhh thankyou so very πŸ’œπŸ’œ

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Turnipgirl

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.

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Stratos20

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

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