Goodbye Watson.

Blackhorse · Dec 10, 2024

This afternoon we had the sad duty of putting our 12 y.o. pug, Watson down. A host of ailments including Dementia, spinal arthritis and double incontinence, finally convinced us that it was his time. We’ve expected this for some time so it was no shock. Still, it hurts deeply. He was a joy and will be greatly missed.

D.L.Ruth · Dec 10, 2024

So sorry to hear. It is always so hard to say goodbye, even when you know it's that time it doesn't seem to help

Balisong · Dec 10, 2024

Sorry for your loss, our pets are very special friends.

Ranger107 · Dec 10, 2024

So sad to hear. Always hurts to lose family.

Blackhorse · Dec 11, 2024

Thanks guys. We appreciate your kindness.

Timbo · Dec 11, 2024

Awww what a cutey, always sad to say good bye for the last time.

Singed · Dec 11, 2024

It's never an easy decision to let a pet go peacefully, my heart goes out to you both.

peter cornbriar · Dec 11, 2024

All dogs go to heaven as they are man's best friend and are completely sinless.
That doesn't probably help much with your grief.

We had to put down one dog, then another died of a suspect stroke, two months later, in the year of our pandemic.
Peter

Eutychus · Dec 11, 2024

I'm sorry, it's a hard decision. But our dogs depend on us to love and care for them, and this is the final act of love and care.

ftrplt · Dec 11, 2024

My sincerest condolences on losing your fur buddy. Hardest things I/we have had to do over the last many years. Watson's waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge!!! FTRPLT

AlphaWarrior · Dec 11, 2024

What a handsome boy, he will be missed.

Gaius Marius · Dec 12, 2024

I'm sure you loved your dog.
He looks like he was a really good boy.
What amazing companions they are.

MLBbreton · Dec 12, 2024

As a K9 guy I've sadly been there many times.
Here's my advice for what it is worth.
You just performed an act of kindness that only someone that truly loves you can do. Helped find peace where there was pain. Not selfish but full of compassion and love
Find a dog and go sit off to the side. Tell him or her all about your dog. How amazing..silly..brave..funny. Whatever you want. They will pass it down to the other dogs and praise his life. Have a bowl. Let the dog do it's job while you talk.
From experience I know you have a whole in your heart. Let the dog start to patch it for you.
Everytime you think about your dog. It comes back to life just a little bit.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Every one else should hug their dog.

eggman · Dec 12, 2024

So sorry for your loss BH. That is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. I had to our 16 y/o yorkie down about a month ago.

Aussiemike · Thursday at 4:44 PM

So sorry to hear Blackhorse. I sometimes wish they would live as long as humans but that would probably be harder and we wouldnt get to experience as many companions through our life time I guess.
Great pictures of the little man.
We had to put down our 14yo cavalier this year, I miss him so much but was the right thing to do.

Aussiemike · Thursday at 4:54 PM

MLBbreton said:
As a K9 guy I've sadly been there many times.
Here's my advice for what it is worth.
You just performed an act of kindness that only someone that truly loves you can do. Helped find peace where there was pain. Not selfish but full of compassion and love
Find a dog and go sit off to the side. Tell him or her all about your dog. How amazing..silly..brave..funny. Whatever you want. They will pass it down to the other dogs and praise his life. Have a bowl. Let the dog do it's job while you talk.
From experience I know you have a whole in your heart. Let the dog start to patch it for you.
Everytime you think about your dog. It comes back to life just a little bit.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Every one else should hug their dog.

Well said mate.

Forrest · Friday at 8:12 AM

...and his voice sank almost to a whisper as he answered, "Mr. Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound."

Peace to Watson. Peace to you.

Blackhorse · 2024-12-23T22:20:25-0500

A little weird, but sweet.

Goodbye Watson.

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