We’ve just lost the lovely family pet, it was my son-in-law dog but we had the handsome fella quite a lot. Honestly he was my pal, I’m gutted. What a character. He was suffering from a blood disorder and had to be put to sleep. Son-in-law took him back to our house to say goodbye, all the family was here. I broke down and cried like a baby, I promised myself I wouldn’t do that but everything just came out. Only ten years old, bloody hell Im going to miss that dog. Everyone else was crying, very sad indeed.

When Toby left to go to the vets I had to get out of the house with my own thoughts, so took the cycle for a run, cried halfway round the eleven miles. Pets are family, especially dogs, dog lovers on here will understand.

Thanks for listening Jim

Very sad Jim, sorry for your loss. Do you think they will look for a replacement?

No replacement Simon, it’s hard to put into words, but it’s just not going to happen.

Hi Jim. So sorry for your loss.

We lost our cat of 15 years today under similar circumstances. Spent a bit of time with her at vet hospital then held her while they gave the injection.

Both of us were in bits and you forget how much a pet is part of the family.

Best wishes

It's horrible and know how you feel Someone I work with had to have their dog pts on Tuesday and they are gutted and missing their dog like mad.

You just have to try and think of all the good years you've had with them

That's so sad to read Jim, sorry you've lost your pal

Sorry to hear that Jim, it’s not easy to let them go even if it’s the kindest thing to do