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 💜
Please don't send private messages I can't reply to you apologies 💙💜🖤
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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.
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
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
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.
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 ❤️
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
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.
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 🌹
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.
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.
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
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😍😍
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 🤗
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
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.🌷💕🐕
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 😂
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.
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
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 💕
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.
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! ❤️
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. 🤗
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 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
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.
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. ❤️❤️
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
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.
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
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