This isn't running related sorry, but I had to have our little dog put to sleep Friday morning. Ozzy was 15 and half years old, had an enlarged heart and overcome a mastcell tumour under his chin last October 2016,but he then had a tumour in his tooth and an extensive operation was not even possible due to hus heart. This spread to his lymph gland in his neck, but he was put on steroids and had a very good extended life since October this year. He didn't suffer, but the lump gradually became enlarged again and he deteriorated unexpectedly over Thursday night. It seems that it was beginning to affect his gullet hence him not wanting his food.
Our vet who has seen him the majority of times since a pup was absolutely amazing, so much patience and time. I knew it was going to happen sooner or later, but didn't expect it Friday morning.
My son and I are just devastated. He was such a faithful little dog, funny, a real big character for his size (a Yorkie). I come home every lunch hour and he has a little taste of a treat, then we would cwtch up on sofa for say ten, fifteen minutes, before I headed back to work.
I'm just heartbroken and feel almost like a zombie walking about. Had to go out the last 2 days, as couldn't stick it in the house.
My son prepared a hole in the garden and spent a good hour doing it and I prepared ozzy in his bed with his favourite furry toys and treats and into a curver box and said goodbye. Sorry for this post, but I just wanted to offload I guess to my running family on here.
Thank you xx
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oh I am so sorry and sad for you. I thought it might happen soon from what you had said previously about his health. I am sure he had a wonderful life with you and he enriched your lives. Losing a dog is so hard, I have lost several over my lifetime and cats. It takes a long time to grieve and eventually move on. Thinking of you.... x
They touch our hearts so deeply. Sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry. They leave such a massive hole in our lives when they go. It never gets any easier. Hugs and love to you and yours, and journey well Ozzy xx
Oh Beth...this is so sad...I feel so sad for you, I know how much you’ve been dreading this day...you say that he was a faithful little dog? Well, you’ve been a faithful owner too & you must remember that...he has had the best life anyone could give him, I know this won’t make you feel any better & it won’t take away your pain right now but the memories of him will make you smile one day...I wish I lived nearer so I could give you a great big Mummycav hug....but I don’t, so I’m sending you one instead xxxxxx
Oh bless you xx. Our furry friends are so loyal and loveable with their own little characters and they provide us with so much unconditional love and companionship, no wonder you are heartbroken. It sounds like you gave him such a wonderful life and that he couldn't have been in better, more loving hands than you and your son.
Aw sorry to hear this. I love dogs. And I felt heartbroken when I had to have my Barney boy put to sleep a few years back. Time is a healer. For now remember the good times. x
So sorry for your loss...its so heartbreaking when our furbabies get poorly & have to leave us.it will take time to get used to him not being around.sending big hugs x
I’m so sorry for you. It is so hard when they leave and no words can take away the pain. At least you know he was one of the lucky ones who had a lovely life with people who loved him. Xx
🙁 Oh am so, so sorry to hear this. Pets are family, and it is so hard to say goodbye to them. Little Ozzy sounds like he was a great canine companion. Hope your grief eases in time. Big hug. xxx
Poor you (and son) I think you should be proud of the long and happy life you gave Ozzy. We have to have sorrow and grief in life in order to feel love and companionship x
I'm so sorry, it's one of the hardest things ever to lose one of your family. I hope that you will soon be able to remember all the good times you had together with a smile xxx
I am so sorry for your loss. Dogs leave such a big hole in our hears. I lost my running buddy in July this year, it still hurts. They love us so freely and deeply. My thoughts are with you and your son.
I am so sorry for your loss of your dear sweet Ozzy. As hard as it is to have to say goodbye so suddenly and unexpectedly, I hope it can bring some peace to know he lived his life to the fullest with a family that obviously cherished him dearly. Let all the great memories you have of him bring a smile during this difficult time.
Oh Beth I am so sorry. That must be so tough to bear right now. You're right to share it with all your friends here, and if we can send virtual hugs to you over then next few weeks, then please reach out. Padawan #1 told me that there has been very little snow in Cardiff today, and so maybe you can get yourself out for a run and get some valuable 'me time'.
I'm so sorry to read this, Beth. I used to have a little Yorkie just like Ozzy and he was the sweetest and most affectionate little fellow. I was devastated when he passed away. They really do touch our hearts. Thinking of you and your son, and sending you love and hugs.
Thank you for trusting us with this sad news. A hug from me and a wet nose from Google. Actually, I've snivelled so much reading your lovely tribute to Ozzy that it's a wet nose from me too.
Oh thank you all for your very, very kind words and compassion. I just felt I had to tell you, I even made an excuse to tell a shop assistant in Cardiff on Friday so that I could off load, I must be odd like that.
After we said goodbye to Oz, I just couldn't stay in the house. It was an annual leave holiday and I have one tomorrow, but I thought this weekend would have been different to this and we could have taken Oz out for walk on the beach, as he used to like that. We went to Hereford then yesterday and the thought of coming into the house was just awful. So quiet, with no Ozzy wagging his tail and getting excited.
I think I've cried for most of the day today and my face feels like it is twice its size. Sorry to be a whinge bum haha, but I can't think of anything else. He used to wait for me to come out of the shower and would pitter patter in the hallway every minute or so going back and forth until I came down.
I really didn't expect to feel so distraught, but I think that the fact it happened so quickly has been a shock for us, as he was running around Thursday lunch time when I came home for lunch and ate some ham, as we had lunch together, silly I know, but it was only a couple of bits of ham and his appetite was great whilst on the steroids. I even had a ten minute snooze with him every day, before I returned to work. Lovely memories, but at the moment they are making me sad.
I will thank everyone of you in your messages later or tomorrow, I appreciate you all, you are very lovely people and Ozzy would have given you all a sloppy smelly kiss 😊 Thank you for all your virtual hugs, greatfully received 😘❤️ xx
So sorry to hear such sad news about little Ozzy. He looks adorable. It is always so sad losing a beloved pet who has become part of your family. Sending a big hug to you and your family. 🤗
Our pets love us so unconditionally , its a massive wrench when they leave us . Please try and take comfort in that he had an amazing life with you and was loved to the end xxx
Oh, so sorry that you and your son have lost your dear companion. They give love unconditionally and give us so much pleasure. It sounds like Ozzy was a real character and I'm sure you gave him as much love as he gave you.
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