she has bone cancer-the vet said she was in pain & wouldnt live long
so they never bought her back round
shes just died
im in bits
i dont know what to do
i never kissed her goodbye this morning cos i thought she'd be home later
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Sorry to hear that, pirate 
Aww Pirate, I'm so sorry, I know how much you loved her.
Don't get upset about not kissing her goodbye, the most important thing is that she knew you loved her when she was alive.
A poem I found:
WE HAVE A SECRET
We have a secret, you and I
that no one else shall know,
for who but I can see you lie
each night in fire glow?
And who but I can reach my hand
before we go to bed
and feel the living warmth of you
and touch your silken head?
And only I walk woodland paths
and see ahead of me,
your small form racing with the wind
so young again, and free.
And only I can see you swim
in every brook I pass
and when I call, no one but I
can see the bending grass.
~Author Unknown
So sorry Pirate
Pirate
Lovely poem El Loro
so sorry pirate
i think all pet owners know what you are going through right now, it is the hard part about owning them, but in time you will be able to remember the good parts and be proud that you gave Minty a loving home
Originally Posted by El Loro:
A poem I found:
WE HAVE A SECRET
We have a secret, you and I
that no one else shall know,
for who but I can see you lie
each night in fire glow?
And who but I can reach my hand
before we go to bed
and feel the living warmth of you
and touch your silken head?
And only I walk woodland paths
and see ahead of me,
your small form racing with the wind
so young again, and free.
And only I can see you swim
in every brook I pass
and when I call, no one but I
can see the bending grass.
~Author Unknown
Beautiful El 
Aww Pirate. Sorry to hear that. Like others have said she was well looked after
Sorry to read of your loss, Pirate
Ask to have your dog back
I did
We took little pumpkin home and those hours before he was cremated were the most precious I can remember.
Pirate
Aww Pirate
Dogs have a short life, but leave long memories...
thank you for nice comments
im totally heartbroken
my eldest keeps going out, then coming back in checking the sofa's, then the kitchen, then upstairs
then outside again, he's just wandering round
looking lost
i know some people think youre a bit barmy cos of a dog
but she really was the best friend ive ever had in the world
everynight we'd playfight, i'd blow raspberrys on her then she tries to bite me, i call her the werewolf & pretend to bite her, lisa used to look at us like we were bonkers
me & mintchop used to sit together & we'd be content
i used to cut the crusts off her sandwiches & take her breakfast in bed
i dunno what to do velv
ive cried so much i can hardly see my eyes are swollen
i really miss her and i cant believe i wont see her again
i bought dogs burger & chips each tuesday night
minty & wilf met me at the door & followed me into kitchen
i said id got food, minty gave me her best smile
i didnt know she was dying of bone cancer
Originally Posted by velvet donkey:
I know - it's tough. I firmly believe you see them on the other side. Things aren't black and white. Take some solace in the fact that she was happy, was superbly looked after, loved you as much as you loved her and had a spirit that will never extinguish. I get the brutal unexpectancy but would you want her to suffer.
Life in all forms is brutal but it comes to us all. But love conquers all. Keep her in your heart and remember El Loros' poem. And take care
I agree Velvet
And it's not barmy pirate ...you have a right to grieve for Minty 
Pirate, I haven't got anything to add to Velvet's beautiful post, so I'll just give you a huge hug and say that Minty was a very lucky dog to be so loved.
Of course your not daft Pirate. They are part of the family.
Nice words Velvy 
im not coping very well
i mean whats the ****ing point
everything you love goes
Originally Posted by velvet donkey:
I know - it's tough. I firmly believe you see them on the other side. Things aren't black and white. Take some solace in the fact that she was happy, was superbly looked after, loved you as much as you loved her and had a spirit that will never extinguish. I get the brutal unexpectancy but would you want her to suffer.
Life in all forms is brutal but it comes to us all. But love conquers all. Keep her in your heart and remember El Loros' poem. And take care
Oh jeezus, what a beautiful post 
Originally Posted by pirate1111:
im not coping very well
i mean whats the ****ing point
everything you love goes
It's a sad fact of life I am afraid Pirate But No one expects you to cope p ....it's very early days ....it's ok to grieve ...everything you are feeling is quite normal
PIRATE - when our dog died the house was like a morgue.
We couldn't bear to think about getting another dog.
We regret that.
Every dog has it's own unique personality and brings its own joy.
Joy being the word.
That's why I regret not getting another dog - we missed out huge on the promise of another wonderful experience ... and now my parents are too old to have that joy.
If you can ... get another dog
Originally Posted by pirate1111:
im not coping very well
i mean whats the ****ing point
everything you love goes
I don't know what to say ...
Originally Posted by pirate1111:
im not coping very well
i mean whats the ****ing point
everything you love goes
Give it time Pirate.
my minty dog
today
the pc switch was switched off
the shower blind fell down
theres was a dent on the bed
power kept going off
RainbowBridge.com | Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. | |
| All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... | ||
Originally Posted by pirate1111:
RainbowBridge.com | Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. | |
| All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... | ||
i promised my minters that we would go to the beach-it never happened
i hope shes proper galloping on the sand
im gonna go now-i miss my little girl
i gotta look after dopey/autistic lad
who is missing the mintchop
we shall hug up
crying again
love u lot
Pirate - it's at times like these when you should be distraught.
It would be odd if you weren't.
Just push through - day to day.
Take care
Originally Posted by pirate1111:
i promised my minters that we would go to the beach-it never happened
i hope shes proper galloping on the sand
im gonna go now-i miss my little girl
i gotta look after dopey/autistic lad
who is missing the mintchop
we shall hug up