Charlie: The Time Has Come

[chrissa1]

Just thought I'd let all you kind people know that I'm having Charlie put to sleep tomorrow morning.

Since I last posted he's been really well albeit with the odd day when he's been quieter than usual. He made it through Xmas so my daughter got back for the holidays to see him and he had his last beach walk about 10 days ago.

However, on the day she went back to Uni he started to go downhill and now has gone off his food and a walk is just that, a very slow walk.

My son is coming round at ten to nine in the morning and we'll say goodbye to him together.

He's going to be with his Master.

[mumsie_wumsie]

How sad...RIP Charliexx

[paddywak]

So sorry to hear the news chrissa, you have my sympathy it's the pain that goes with the pleasure of having a good furry friend

[nungate]

So sad to hear your news. It might be for the best but it is a very hard decision to make, I'd the same decision to make last summer it's hard.
Thinking of you all

[tinkerbell23]

Oooh chrissa...its a kind thing you are doing...his master will
Meet him with open arms im sure of it...

All the best tomorrow xxx

[bensmum]

Very sad to hear this. It is the right decision but that doesn't make it any easier as most of know from experience. Will be thinking of you xx

[chrissa1]

Thank you all very much.

[pussnboots]

Aww chrissa1, very sorry. It's so sad, my thoughts are with you. God bless Charlie. x

[divegirl]

Oh Chrissa...my heart breaks for you. What a brave lady you are to give him this final kindness, I will be thinking of you tomorrow.

Lisa x

[chrissa1]

As bensmum said, it's the decision that all pet lovers have to make but the joy, love and pleasure you have had from your pet, far outweighs the sorrow.

[wolf63]

He did well getting this far - and if he is off his food he must be ill. Will be thinking of you tomorrow, it is never easy going to the vet on a one-way trip.

There are so many people who have never loved and been loved by a furry friend - they miss so much. It is a unique relationship.

Susan
x

[masma]

Oh dear... I've been thinking of you and Charlie so much over Christmas and New Year, I'm glad you had that time together. Sending my love to you for tomorrow. Night night Charlie and if you meet my Jetspoon give her a kiss from me xxxxx

[Euphemia]

So sorry but it's the kindest solution. Glad you managed to get some quality time together.

[chrissa1]

Thanks all. Ha ha masma. I'll tell him. He's a proper gent and a gentle giant.

[nungate]

I've posted this poem before it might help

If it should be that I grow weak
And pain shall keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this last battle cannot be won
You will be sad I understand
But do not let this stay your hand
For this day, more than all the rest
Your love for me must stand the test
We've had so many happy years
What is to come can hold no fears
You'd not want me to suffer so
The time has come, please let me go
Take me where my need they'll tend
And please stay with me until the end
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see
I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you do for me
Although my tail it's last has waved
From pain and suffering I've been saved
Please do not grieve it must be you
Who has this painful thing to do
We've been so close, we two these years
Don't let your heart hold back it's tears

I hope it helps a little

[chrissa1]

Nungate that is Lovely. Thank you. Just reaching for the tissues.

[nungate]

I was reaching for them while I typed. Our pets are part of our families and as such they leave their paw prints all over our hearts. Be strong tomorrow.

[chrissa1]

Did you write it Nungate? I've sent it to my son and daughter.

[flump1]

Chrissa , thinking of you at this very sad time. RIP Charlie x