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Title: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Vamps on 04 November 2014, 22:47:13
Out old 'Fat Lab' was put to sleep, age 13 1/2 we have known for some time that the day was looming, but is still a hard decision to make, along side veterinary advice, she simply had little quality of life, poor balance, back legs kept giving way and a tumor on her thyroid....... :'( :'(

The decision was made yesterday but to allow various family members to say their good byes the deed was done today - no one wanted to come with me.

I remember when we bought her saying to swmbo that one day in the future we will have this to come, Miss Vamps was about 11 months old when we got her, Master Vamps was just 9.........................

RIP Turbo.................. :'( :'(

(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj284/floodm_photos/DSCF1287.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/floodm_photos/media/DSCF1287.jpg.html)

This photo is a good few years ago.............
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: 4x4 on 04 November 2014, 22:50:08
Bless sorry to hear this,just make sure the cat is ok tho,as they can suffer with depression,my cat did when i split with ex and took the dog,cat wasnt happy for a few months,as they were very close to each other.
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 04 November 2014, 22:51:48
Sad news Mr Vamps.  :'(  Although I'm sure that Turbo had a happy life with the Vamps family.  :)
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Entwood on 04 November 2014, 22:54:10
Always sad ...but it is something all pet owners have to face eventually .. no matter how hard we wish it .. they just don't live as long as we do..... A good but short life, and the minimum of suffering at the end is the best we can offer them.

13 1/2 is a damned good run for a Lab  :y :y
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: henryd on 05 November 2014, 00:00:32
I feel for you,always hard saying goodbye :'(
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Andy B on 05 November 2014, 00:01:59
I know it's very easy to state the blindingly obvious, but do remember the good times. Even when you know it's the right decision, it's a horrible task to carry out. Clarkson summed it up when he said it's achingly sad when they die .......... & it is.  :'( :'( :'(
Chin up in the Flood house hold



I can still get upset when I think about taking Sophie to the vets for the last time last year.  :( :(
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Vamps on 05 November 2014, 00:11:17
Thanks for the kind words peep's............. :y

She has been the perfect dog, as has the cat, for a family pet and we have only ever had good times with her, she used to love the Caravan (Static) in the summer and would spend hours down by, and in, the river with Master Vamps and his friends; everyone in our village knows who 'Turbo' is, it will soon filter through the village doggy world.......... :)
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 November 2014, 01:50:45
A sad day indeed :'( As said, focus on the good times and chin up  ;)
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Jimbob on 05 November 2014, 05:33:52
Sorry for your loss :(
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 05 November 2014, 06:52:49
Sorry to hear of your sad lose  :(
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 05 November 2014, 07:42:19
Sorry to hear that V - sympathies from MrsGK and I.
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: cleggy on 05 November 2014, 07:59:40
I have a tear in my eye so you must feel pretty awful. A good age for a Lab, we seem to lose ours between 10 and 11 and Bonzo is just over nine.
When Niblet went last year it was only a matter of days before the Labrador rescue were called, mainly because Bonzo was so out of sorts and went grey overnight. He was back to normal when Mocca arrived, so the family is complete again.
You have my deepest sympathy :'(
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: minifreek on 05 November 2014, 08:34:53
Sorry to hear the sad news...

We had to take our 3 year old Yorkie (Dave) to the vets a couple of years ago as he wasn't eating or drinking, turned out he had liver failure, needless to say he didn't come home with us... He'd already survived Parvo at 18 months old...
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Gaffers on 05 November 2014, 09:44:30
Sorry to hear this Vamps.  Although a difficult time for the family, it is an invaluable lessons for kids as they grow up.

That said, I have never found it easy when any of my dogs have passed. :'(

Chin up :)
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Webby the Bear on 05 November 2014, 10:16:17
Really sorry to hear this mate. Alf (my cat) was put to sleep a few years ago. Couldnt stop crying about it for ages.

Hope youre all ok
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Varche on 05 November 2014, 10:38:57
Yes, sorry to hear that. On the plus side she had a good innings in a good environment.

It must be a very hard decision to make.
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 November 2014, 12:22:14
Sad news, Mr Vamps. :'(

How is Miss Vamps taking it?
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Shackeng on 05 November 2014, 18:44:57
Very sorry for you Vamps. I can clearly remember the day I had to put our beloved Cairn (19.5) down, but not the day my mother died! Mind you, I didn't have her put down. :y
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: TheBoy on 05 November 2014, 19:58:18
As all pet owners know, we get ridiculously attached to our pets, which always makes it hard when the fateful day arrives. It is like losing a family member.
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: BazaJT on 05 November 2014, 19:59:18
They're part of the family aren't they.I know when my previous dog-only a mongrel-was put down,I'd had her 18yrs one of the hardest things I've had to do.I went home,sat down and cried like a baby!!!
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: tigers_gonads on 05 November 2014, 20:17:04
As all pet owners know, we get ridiculously attached to our pets, which always makes it hard when the fateful day arrives. It is like losing a family member.


Your spot on there TB

Mike, sounds like she had one hell of a good innings and a great life.

Bottom line is she isn't suffering now and you and your lot have lots of great memories

Sorry for your loss  :(
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: The Sheriff on 05 November 2014, 20:34:03
 :'( :'( :'(
I don't even want to think about this. :(
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 November 2014, 20:50:38
Sad news Vamps.. :(


I'm sure Turbo had a good comfortable life..and no more suffering from old age problems..



Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 05 November 2014, 21:37:00
At least she's at peace on the worst night of the year for dogs, thinking on...
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: PhilRich on 05 November 2014, 21:58:17
I'm really sorry to hear of your Labs passing Mike :'(
We take them for granted when they're here but they leave a bloody great hole in your heart when they go!
Take comfort in knowing you gave her a loving, caring home and each gave the other some of the best times of your lives :( 
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Vamps on 05 November 2014, 22:41:07
Sad news, Mr Vamps. :'(

How is Miss Vamps taking it?

Not very well at all................ :( :( She has had a good cry and is presenting well, but hiding behind modern day communication I keep getting links to Border Collie Pups, with 'reasoned argument' We can not have a puppy, we both work full time so no good for a puppy and despite what Miss Vamps thinks Granddad will not look after it through the day..... ::) ::) ;) :(

Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: The Sheriff on 06 November 2014, 10:09:10
Dont give in, Mike. My wife and son pestered me for our westie for years, promised thatthey would take care of any vets visits, take her for long walks on evenings and weekends and all I would have to do was a short walk during the day and feed her.
Well guess what.? I have to plan my bleeding day around something I didn't even want now. Don't get me wrong, I love her, but she's a pain in the arse some days.

The dog is ok though. ;D
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 06 November 2014, 16:51:35
sorry to here about your dog vamps , the only consolation is you did everything for her and she had a great life. i love all our animals and it does hurt when you lose one. I think i'm getting softer the older i get :(
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Vamps on 07 November 2014, 23:18:17
Dont give in, Mike. My wife and son pestered me for our westie for years, promised thatthey would take care of any vets visits, take her for long walks on evenings and weekends and all I would have to do was a short walk during the day and feed her.
Well guess what.? I have to plan my bleeding day around something I didn't even want now. Don't get me wrong, I love her, but she's a pain in the arse some days.

The dog is ok though. ;D

 ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: kevinp58 on 07 November 2014, 23:40:56
 :'( sorry for your loss I know how you feel mate I lost my black lab a few years ago and it is a real bummer.  :'(
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: Vamps on 08 November 2014, 00:36:21
Thanks for all your thoughtful comments, swmbo had a few tears again yesterday as she opened the post; a condolences card  from the Vet........... ::) ::) :(
Title: Re: Sad day in the vamps household today
Post by: omega3000 on 08 November 2014, 18:53:51
Thanks for all your thoughtful comments, swmbo had a few tears again yesterday as she opened the post; a condolences card  from the Vet........... ::) ::) :(

Well hoping hes looking down on you now wagging his tail thanking you for a good life you gave him  :'( :'( :'(