Doggie friend has died

Ruby_woo

Our friends dog has died during the night.

The vet diagnosed a sleen mass yesterday and he passed away during the night. They found him this morning. He was such a lovely character.

We will miss him.

I have two dogs and have not lost a dog before so I can only imagine how upset they are.

I would like to do something nice for them, any ideas? Xxxx

Gelly123

Oh how sad - be strong for your friend, make them a good cuppa and be a shoulder to cry on.

I'm sure their doggy friend was a close member of the family

:sad:

MrsAtobe

You can get In Sympathy cards now for dogs and cats. In the meantime though, please go and give them a hug, and let them cry all over you.

SnowyOwl_2

Grief hits like a punch in the stomach and really can't be ignored. Just listen to them talk about their dog and mention their dog in future conversations. If you have any photos of their dog ask if they would like copies. When any of my pets die I am just desperate for a "new" image of them. It's such a sad thing to happen, and it sounds like they didn't have much time to prepare so kindness to them will go a long way.

Katiehound

How sad...been there, done that etc.

As has already been said , be there with a shoulder to cry on, and tell them that they are welcome to come and sob in your kitchen (or where ever)

Write a sympathy card- doesn't have to be a doggy one or write a letter with your favourite doggy anecdote and why you think their dog was so special, or perhaps their special bond with the dog.

When my dog died someone who struggled to say the words turned up with a home made dessert for me.

Above all acknowledge the pooch's passing. I'm sure you wouldn't but some will say "It was just a dog" when really it was an important part of their family and even harder when it is sudden.

ameliarate

My dog died a couple of years ago - OMG how I miss her still. As others have said just a shoulder to cry on and someone to talk to.

I did get a plaque for mine, engraved with her name from e-bay to go on the fence near where she is buried, but to be honest I think that is a very personal thing, unless you are extremely close.

VanMan2007

So sad. It's good that the loss of dear friends bring people together and brings forth the best in human nature.

I lost my cat in 2008 and still miss her.

I wish your friend the best. It is the hardest thing to go through.

cwal

If they have a garden, how about some forget-me-nots to plant?

I really feel for your friend, our cat had cancer and it appears has just walked out of the house 3 days ago and not come back - it is the hardest thing to go through and I wish your friend all the best.

Sharon140

Love the forget-me-nots suggestion :T,

I lost my dog last November and have still not got over losing her, its like nothing I have ever experienced before the grief is so awful and raw.

I actually ordered a pack of forget-me-not seeds just yesterday to grow and put in a vase by her ashes, so for me this would have been a really thoughtful and wonderful gesture.:D

IHD

My beautiful girl was PTS 2 months ago when all the daffodils where out. She now sits on the mantle-piece in a beautiful box with a simple bunch of daffs and when they finish i will put freesia there or whatever flowers are in season. If thats not for your friend , what about a photo frame for a picture of her beloved pet? I have her picture on the fireplace and a lock of her hair in with it . I will do the same for her dad when its his turn.