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Gosh losing him was such a nightmare - i totally understand this thread
Me too. My family's Jack Russell, Spike, had to be put to sleep just before Christmas. My parents and brother, who still lives with them, are still upset about it.
I don't feel as bad, because I had a bit more perspective - every time I visited, I could tell he was going down hill (very old dog), but they couldn't see it until it got so obvious they couldn't ignore it.
He was such a lovely little thing though. My mum's on the mend though, because now says it's much too quiet in the house and she's thinking of getting another. I hope she does!