Rest well, Sheba

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Sheba, our 15 year old Collie Cross, was put to sleep just after 6pm tonight. She had been having trouble with arthritis, collapsed joints, muscle loss and a degree of incontinence for some time. We were hoping for some stronger painkillers for her, as we knew she hadn't long left and we assumed she was in pain, but the vet said he could only prescribe them for a week - the amount of time he believed she had left, as her trembling was caused by weakness, not pain. We couldn't bring her home when we would knowingly be prolonging her suffering, knowing that in 'x' days we would have her PTS. She was gone before the injection had even finished, she was so weak.

Rest well, my beautiful girl. You had a tough life, and I know things were hard for you after Bo died, and when the twins came along (stealing you doggies limelight a bit). We all loved you, and I know Mummy, me and the twins will miss you so much, and love you forever. Be happy, free and easy, reunited with Bobo. I know Rosie, Sonic, Charlie, Tuppy and Lottie will also help you get acquainted with your new freedom.

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RIP gorgeous Sheba. Makes me sad reading this. My OHs collie X had to be put to sleep the middle of last year due to arthrius. He was also around the same age. Shes gorgeous! So sorry for your loss x
 
Thanks all of you. I knew in my heart she wouldn't make the house move in 5 days...but as I did with Tuppy, I put hope over that feeling instead. Makes it bit of a shock when they really do go when your instincts kicked in and told you.

For the first time in my life, I am dog-less. :(
 
So sorry to hear about Sheba. It's always so hard to say goodbye to a dog. :( She was gorgeous. x
 
So sorry for your loss Laura :(
R.i.p darling your family will miss you xx
 
I am so sorry, what a pretty girl she was 8...

A very sad time for you and your family. Sleep peacefully Sheba x
 
I am so sorry xx
Run free at the bridge Sheba.
sending you and your family Big hugs, I just can't imagine the pain you are feeling right now xx
 
I am so sorry to hear about Sheba, but she is now running free, without the pain & suffering she was in before. 8...8...

I can't iamgine how you must be feeling having made the brave decision to have her PTS :0, but know you did what was right for her. She would have known you were with her at the end. xx>>>

She was a beautiful dog & you will have your memories & pictures of her to treasure.

Hugs & squeaks from my manly trio - Legolas, Pippin & Jerry

Michele
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Thank you all for your kind words. The home feels empty and lonely without Sheba. In my 19 years, I have never been without a dog, and the loneliness is suffocating. Not saying goodnight to Sheba, keep turning back and blowing her kisses while she watches me walk up the stairs is heartbreaking.
The pigs are my world and my everything, but the companionship and comfort of a dog is still important to me. Moving into the new house in a couple of days will feel very wrong and it will highlight that Sheba is no longer with us.

The twins were asking for her all day yesterday. They said "Where Sheba?" and we explained that she wasn't with us any more, that she was with Bobo (the dog we lost in 2007). Olivia carried a biscuit around for her yesterday and said she would give it to her when Sheba came back. When we told her that Laura & Mummy had Sheba's blanket, Olivia said "I go up get Sheba blanket for Sheba?", we said no, Sheba didn't need her blanket any more, so Livie said "Sheba go upstairs get her blanket herself?". 2 years old seems to be the hardest age to get them to understand what's happened; they're old enough to know she's gone, but not to know that she's never coming back.

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Oh Laura love i'm so so sorry for you all 8...8...8...
RIP sweet Sheba run free have fun with your family members already there waiting with open paws for you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You're going to be so sadly missed but NEVER forgotten, you were such a special dog to ALL your family xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) and super special loves for you and the family xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Another precious one taken, now a shining star brightly shining in the sky xx>>>xx>>>
 
Laura I'm so very sorry for your loss.8... What a beautiful girl Sheba was and you have some stunning photos to remember her by. Sleep well gorgeous, pain free once again.
 
So sorry to read about Sheba. I know from experience just how hard it is to lose a dog you love so much. They are such a part of your life and it is so difficult to part with them.

Just take all the lovely memories you have of her and remember them each and every day you feel sad ... if might not help straightaway, but if will in time.

Take care xx
 
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