Scottsmum

Well I'm immensely disappointed in the product I got back from the crematorium. Will be calling them on Monday to see how it can be resolved. Im not entirely sure what happened but Its not what I thought I ordered & the plaque isnt even attached. Worst case scenario Ill save up & see if pets at peace will sell me a box the same as Guins. .. but ... *sigh* this is hard enough. I don't want to be disappointed everytime I look at it Guinea Pig. We've got her lead, puppy collar & last collar in there with her. Thought Id ordered similar & that colour / stain would only be off.

How scary for you!

Oh @dogbesotted I missed this tucked in there. Truly beautiful. Thank you. I'm a long time fan of Kiplings "Power of the dog" THERE is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware 5 Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie— Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. 10 Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years which Nature permits Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits, And the vet’s unspoken prescription runs 15 To lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find—it’s your own affair— But … you’ve given your heart to a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will, With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!). 20 When the spirit that answered your every mood Is gone—wherever it goes—for good, You will discover how much you care, And will give your heart to a dog to tear. We’ve sorrow enough in the natural way, 25 When it comes to burying Christian clay. Our loves are not given, but only lent, At compound interest of cent per cent. Though it is not always the case, I believe, That the longer we’ve kept ’em, the more do we grieve: 30 For, when debts are payable, right or wrong, A short-time loan is as bad as a long— So why in—Heaven (before we are there) Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear? http://www.bartleby.com/364/335.html

Thanks Roova. The vet called earlier this evening to say he was ready to come home. I'm a bit teary tonight. Last Saturday we had an amazing day (before it all turned to s**t) this Saturday I'll pick him up in a box.

Close the lid & slide the bolts. It's a crate after all

It didnt stop very often

Thanks Tassie. We certainly did hit the adoption jackpot!

Have you seen those silly videos that do the rounds occasionally where the pet owner asks who's been in the bin & there's one sheepish looking dog with a lid on its head

Um. Yes @The Spotted Devil you have been. Yay for Ziggy photos

@Zombie Bait I was thinking about the you the other day. Hope you are getting on ok.

Promise, you're safe. I adore them, but you're safe. He just knows me too well. The longest I've ever gone without a dog in my home is 6 months....

Thanks @Rebanne. I've spent a few therapeutic days looking at photos & that has helped. I may or may not head to the Rainbow bridge forum at some stage. We'll see. In the mean time... a few faves from the last few days. He played a mean paw of Uno. Always loved an off leash romp with a tennis ball - even better when Dad & Grand dad were involved. Never stopped wagging. Enjoyed a toy or 90 And allowed his mum to have snuggles.

Actually....One of our wonderful members (@sas ) runs a business & great facebook page - and from it I know that Crocodile is becoming more easily available. From this post and also this post (hope those links work.) Link to the company: http://prime100.com.au/products/ and where to buy http://prime100.com.au/where-to-buy/ ( I believe they're now stocked in quite a few pet barns - so that's awesome). I got well over 40 results when I just put the post code in as 3000 too). But beyond that - others here have given you good advice to think about. I also think one of @westiemums dogs has skin issues... Good luck, I hope you can sort your pup out soon. She must be feeling uncomfortable.

LOL. @Canisbellum - Hubby saw me looking at J&J and said "you can't buy them!" LOL.... I think he was happy when I said they weren't for sale.

Saw this on facebook and it seriously made me laugh! This would have been perfect for Scotties incredibly naughty predecessor! Original post reads: From: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalBehaviourMatters

Urgh. Um. I am unfortunately a very firm believer in simply knowing when the time is right. Was just there this weekend. Still a bit too raw but my thread is here: I think the biggest thing I was reminded of is that it really is your (that being the owners/families) decision and no one else in the entire world can really help beyond being a sounding board. best of luck to your friend

Thanks Panto. And yes @persephone. Have not cried at all today, yet. But did have to cut off a colleague who was trying to reach out. It was all a bit too raw. Luckily she's one of my faves, so she'll understand when I can bring myself to apologise to her.

It's been great. Glad you're doing it too. Ive had lots of smiles, lots of tears. & thank you.

Thank you. He's lovely & Thistle is one of my favorite DOL dogs.

Great update TtD. Also I feel lije we need lots of Thyme pictures. Much easier to add since the update. *Cough*

It did. I've switched between smiling and crying all day. We really had fun & did a lot together. Especially before we left Sydney. Our time in NZ was less action packed but still fun. God. The first time we walked him past the tennis courts he hust lost his ever loving mind. We were laughing about it tonight when I showed Hub the book mock up. That particular night was awesome too - i think we were given about 10-15 balls all up & they came flying over the court fence one by one. Literally doggy heaven. He'sprobably there right now.

Have spent the day, making up a snapfish book. Those things are so bloody time consuming but I don't want to auto fill it. It's been really therapeutic. We had so much fun together. It's been so nice going through the photos. I also went thorough our photo thread and re-read some of our haiku. Here are just a few very select shots - the "best night ever" when the guys from the Earlwood tennis club gave us their old balls, sleeping with squeaky bone, graduating from intermediate to advanced obedience, graduating from scent sports, moosey & a very stylish custom made wool jumper & warty warthog. Have done a big clean, heap of food off to one of my dog walking clients, some toys off to someone on the local B/S/S page - I also offered them the others after they've been washed and mended. A big bag for the SPCA (Our RSPCA) as it seems like the most logical place for it to be put to use. Not sure if they have same reputation as RSPCA - but ... meh. House is horrifyingly quiet and I had forgotten what it was like to do a wee on my own. Keep looking for him to come outside with me to put the washing out / bring it in. I can't bring myself to head over to the rainbow bridge forum yet and I'm crying typing this - so I might leave it at that.

I've avoided this thread, on purpose, but came looking today & shared the link on fb. Its a great read & couldn't agree more with what @Tassie said. Thanks for the share. I wonder if we can have the article pinned somewhere? (Or the original link https://theconversation.com/why-losing-a-dog-can-be-harder-than-losing-a-relative-or-friend-68207 ) @Troy???? Is that possible?

Thank you everyone. Ive had to stop reading & responding to comments here & on fb. My poor eyes are so sore from the crying. Many many thanks.. your support & kindness is so much appreciated