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@manderley my heart goes out to you xxx

@Manderley I'm so very sorry he looks beautiful in the photos you've posted, bad timing with everything else happening around you, I can feel the pain for you with tears running down my face, memories i think probably.
take care if yourself.

I'm so sorry Manderley. Big hug for you.

What a beautiful boy and such kind eyes. Sad for you but happy it went so quickly that he never had to suffer.
HUGS from me and nose kisses from the hairy gang <3

So sorry for your loss Manderley. Glad he didn't suffer and it was all over quickly. Hopefully you can find some solace remembering the good times.

So sorry about your lovely dog. x x

Thanks for your support, it really warms my heart, even if I know that he's "only" a dog, not a human and it can be seen as a bit silly to feel such a pain.

His name was Volcan (Volcano) and he was only 10.The sad irony of that is that 10 years ago, nearly to the day, another dog died in my arms, exactly the same breed... So the question is, should we have another one ? My mother wants one as she doesn't see herself without one, my dad doesn't want one, even if he knows that, if something should happen to them, I would take him home in a heartbeat. For me, it's too early to say, the emotions are too raw right now. Witnessing a death, so sudden, no warning, in a matter of seconds (a bit like if you switch a light, it was that quick), is a bit traumatising but I don't think it's a forever "no".

Last night I "slept" 3 hours, waking up every hour.... I hope tonight will be better. One big thing, very heart warming, my 2 cats slept really close to me all night, even the shy one. I guess they "understand" something is wrong, even if they barely knew him. We can say whatever we want, our pets have a sixth sense...

Next week I will go for his ashes, which can sound creepy but, in fact, I will scattered his ashes in our garden, so I guess it's my last action for him. I didn't want him to be cremated with a bunch of other animals and finish wherever. There he'll be at home, where he loved to be.

And, just because he was so

So sorry to hear about your dog, it must have been a shock for you but at least he didn't suffer.

Sorry to hear the sad news. We have a Bassett who is 3 in September. He is stubborn but very loving and we would be devastated if anything was to happen to him. They certainly do become part of the family. Fun character and full of love. My thoughts are with you

"Stubborn but very loving"... Yes, that's exactly it...

I have a small stuffed bear on my key chain and, every time he saw me, even last night, in fact, he stole my keys, even if he had to go in my purse to find them, and kept them until I was about to leave, and it was a real "fight", so much so that I had another set of keys, with another stuffed bear to make the exchange and not upset him....

It's a breed suppose to go hunting but this one was not cut for it, in fact, even at 10, he took the paw of his big teddy bear in his mouth (the one seen in the avatar), and acted as if he was a baby, with his paws moving like puppies do when they drink their mother's milk. Really cute....

Oh @Manderley I've just seen your story. I am so sorry. Your dog is so beautiful. I guess the only comfort is that he went so quickly...and you were with him. My thoughts are with you. Big hugs

Bean

So sorry to hear your sad news. Bringing him home is the right thing to do, we have always had a pet sanctuary in the garden, it just feels right.

So sorry to hear your news - glad he didn't suffer and that your cats are taking care of you - big hugs xx

It is so hard when we lose our furry friends. Hugs from me and kitty Beth.

Oh @Manderley - I'm so sorry to read your news - my heart goes out to you