I leave for 20 days on Tue and just hope all is done. Final packing tonight and tomorrow a day of rest. I had to put my dog down today that I have had for 14 years which is really a downer. Just could not leave her here in her condition. Should have done it weeks ago but just could not. So I will take off with that hanging over me but hopefully this trip will be such a positive it will take care of this. Thanks to all of you who have posted help the past several months and I will try to update while over there when I can.
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Sorry about your dog,, that is a real downer,, but , if he/she was in misery then he/she is at peace now.
Posted by
Redding, CA, USA
1568 posts
Sorry for your loss but had to do if for my cat before our 2005 trip. I waited until the last minute since I had her for 18 years but it was passed due.
Enjoy your trip!
Posted by
NYC area
2981 posts
Hi Tony,
Sorry to hear about your loss. We lost our one cat 2 months before our trip in '06 and just recently had to let the other go (she had just turned 19) before this years upcoming trip. Our only consolation is that they had long and very good lives. It will pass and hopefully you'll be able to enjoy your trip.
Posted by
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
2778 posts
Tony, This is so sad. I'm very sorry to hear it. I can't think of anyone more enthusiastic about their trip than you. Or anyone more deserving of a great trip. I hope you have a wonderful time!
Posted by
Ottawa, Canada
695 posts
Tony, i am sorry for your loss. 2 years ago, we had to put our dog down just before our trip, it was a very hard decision to take, and i was a mess. I have to say that leaving for the trip helped me, my mind was occupied with lots of things and while on the trip we were always busy touring around so i had to get myself together. Have a good trip!
Posted by
Oregon/California
54 posts
Tony, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Know that she will live in your heart everyday forever...
Posted by
Frankfurt, Germany
9221 posts
Ah Tony, what a hard thing to do. I think most of us identify and grieve with you. Beloved pets are part of the family and when they leave us, well, we miss them terribly. I am a mess when I lose any of my pets, even our guinea pigs, but a dog or a cat are really special. Good friends til the end.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32353 posts
Tony,
I'm truly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are certainly with you at this time. I know how much our canine (and feline) companions become so much a part of our lives and losing them is always difficult.
Hope your trip is fantastic! Yes, please be sure to give us an update during the trip if possible.
Happy travels!
Posted by
Dayton, USA
15 posts
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Tony. Pets really are a part of the family...just know that your beloved dog is not suffering anymore. Looking forward to Sunday! Safe travels!