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I have decided I will hire a removalist to do the packing. OH can supervise them while I wait for them with Casper at the new house. It might be less stressful for him to see his stuff arriving than watching it leave. Now that I've told all of you, I'd better inform OH :D Sheridan, the current house owners have a standard poodle, do you reckon I should ask them to leave the final parcel on the lawn ???

Thank you for your replies everyone. Really appreciate you taking the time. We have moved house a couple of times in the past but Casper's always had Bella to follow. She was definitely the one who took charge. I am taking a week off work so hopefully I can get him used to the new place then as well as show him around the new neighbourhood. Also, we are moving closer to my work so I'll try to go home at lunch times to check up on him. His routine will be followed as much as possible. Danny's Darling, if Casper got any more cuddles, I would be permanently draped around his neck! Now that he's an only dog, he cops twice as much pestering by me than before! becks, I don't have friends nearby who would look after him, he would just get more stressed anyway. I will do my utmost to be close to him as much as possible. Perhaps I'm fretting for no reason, if he was younger I'd be less worried but he's more precious to me with each passing day. Maybe Casper and I should go away for a couple of days and let OH do the packing and move! Yeah right!

We have lived in our current home for 7 years, ie most of Casper's life. He has his favourite spots where he lies, he can almost sleepwalk to the grass for his business, he knows where in the house I am likely to be if he wants to find me. It's his home. He is 11 years old with Degenerative Myelopathy which can be worsened with stress. He lost his companion of 10 years 4 months ago and has shown signs of stress as we prepared our home to put on the market. Now the house has been sold and all is calm again he seems more relaxed though his condition already seems worse. We are moving in 4 weeks time, which means more chaos in his life as we will start to pack boxes etc. The good thing is that we have a 2 week overlap between settlement dates so I can get him familiar with the new house and still take him back to the old one. Please help me make this move as easy for him as possible. I really worry for the old boy, I feel very protective of him. Any suggestions will be welcome. Thank you.

Losing two in one day is just not fair. Mourning for one is bad enough but how do you cope with two? I am very sorry gillybob. I wish you tons of strength as you deal with your losses. Rest in peace little ones, you were much loved and are still.

I am so very sorry for your loss. You obviously had a strong connection with your boy. I have no words that will make your sense of loss any easier but I'm sending big hugs your way. Rest in peace, Tip. They leave us way too soon.

I only know about 20 people in Perth and only about 5 have dogs! Sorry smiley. I do hope Frodo gets the help he needs and is with you for many years.

She sounds like a gorgeous girl who has no idea she's an oldie. It's great that she is so healthy! Just be careful not to give her too much fat as her pancreas might struggle. What diet did you have her on before you changed to mainly kibble?

Hi smiley. I wish you the best of luck with your boy's cancer. I hope you get some excellent results. Ken, Jess, Alison and Geoff looked after Bella with her cancer but unfortunately things didn't work out for us. They are a very caring team and always take the time to let you know exactly what they will be doing for your dog each time you leave them there. It used to break my heart to leave her there for treatment. Her second treatment made her sick though and she spent 2 days at PVE. She passed away two weeks later, it seems the cancer spread to her brain but the chemo couldn't follow it. I really wish you and Frodo a much better outcome. Hugs.

Oh, that is good to know. What a shame. Thank you for the update.

I have used WA Canine Country Club on Neaves road a couple of times and have been very happy with their service. My dogs have always come back healthy and happy. They have had no problem feeding the food I've provided and giving Casper his meds. It is run by Vanessa and her daughter. Their number is 93061999, perhaps give them a call and find out when you can go an inspect the place.

Thank you for the mention WendyH. 10 weeks on and I still cry for Bella, her beds are still in their usual places with her toys on them, even Casper stays away of his own accord. Her nose marks are still on the windows where she paced to on her last day, her bowl is in it's place wrapped in a bag to keep the dust out. The little wooden box with her ashes, a snip of her fur and her collar is behind the glass door of the wall unit facing the kitchen - her favourite room! At night I light a candle by her photo, a chance to take a moment out of my day to talk to her and tell her how much I miss her and to say goodnight to her at the end of the day when I blow it out. I guess I'll move on in my own time. She was with me over 10 years, I am in no rush to let her go yet. The photos of Brianna are stunning and you will look at them time and time again. I want to have a painting done of Bella, I just wish I had some gorgeous photos like you have. Thinking of you with hugs. Ann.

Good on you for adopting both these beautiful animals together and making sure they had happiness and love in the twilight years. I am very sorry for your loss and the hole Oakley's passing has left in your lives. Rest in Peace handsome boy.

Oh Ripley, I am so very sorry for your loss of Millie, what a beautiful girl she was. No matter whether you were expecting to lose them or not, the pain and sadness still gets to you. I still thought I had time with Bella but life had other plans. You have such beautiful memories of your girl, she was lucky to have been a part of your life and you were lucky to be a part of hers. I used to offer words of condolence without knowing what it was like to lose a close friend, now I cry when I write because I can feel your heartache. Rest in peace Millie, watch over those who have loved you.

I am so sorry for your loss Pers. Hamlet was a real character and he loved life right to the very end. Don't we all wish that for our animals? I hope he finds my Bella on the other side, she's a quick study when it comes to chasing cats...she'd love to help him round them up. Big hugs to you.

Rest in Peace Rikki, you'll have lots of great company on the other side. I am very sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for your loss Tralee, it's never easy to say goodbye but it sounds like Sooki had a great life and was very loved. Fly with the angels beautiful girl.

I lost my Bella to haemangiosarcoma at Christmas, reading your tribute and feeling your heartbreak has brought it all flooding back, it's been 10 weeks and it still hurts like crazy. I am so immensely sorry for your loss of Brianna, Wendy. I know that a part of your heart has gone with her. Hold on to your memories of her as hard as you can. I don't know what else to say other than my thoughts are with you. Hugs Ann.

You warned us this would be sad, I should have listened. I've been struggling with Bella's loss so this did not help, but it was so beautiful and familiar I had to read it all. Casper is my old boy who sleeps a lot more now, not like the restless youth he was not so long ago. It sucks, but I wouldn't have had it any other way.

My heart sank when I read the heading to this thread. I hoped it might be another happy story about the little guy but somehow I didn't think so. You and Charlie were a team, you were his fighter and his guardian angel. Knowing his time was coming doesn't make it any easier. I am so sorry for your loss but so happy that you had him in your life for this long. Good on you for fighting for him for these past 4 years. Sending big hugs your way. Ann.

Dear TT, I have no advice but just want to say I feel for you. We lost our Bella to haemangiosarcoma 3 days before Christmas, though she was distressed on her last day at least she was not in pain. Her brain died minutes before the vet arrived, the final injection merely stopped her breathing. I will always be grateful that she went on her own terms without suffering and with her loved ones by her side. We'd also never been through this before. Whether you say your goodbyes now or in a few days/weeks time, you will still feel dreadful. Let your decision be based on whether you believe Tess will improve and whether she is suffering. Are you able to speak to a doggy oncologist? What they tell you, might help you in making your decision. I'm also sorry for the loss of your mum. Sending you and strength.

Happy birthday Mina, you are a gorgeous, much loved girl! I hope you have many more healthy years ahead of you.

I am so sorry for your loss Cazstaff. Losing a pet under normal circumstances is hard enough but when it happens unexpectedly and under such tragic circumstances it is dreadful. Buddy was such a loved and cared for mate. I hope that once you decide which avenue you want to pursue with this groomer, that you get the outcome you want. My thoughts are with you and lots of warm wishes are sent to Buddy. Rest in peace beautiful boy.

My policy with Pet Insurance Australia was also changed the same way, premiums went up, excess went from $500 to $200 and cover went from 100% to 80%. As both my dogs developed conditions while with PIA, I would not be able to cover them for these conditions under a different insurer. Despite this, I have been pleased with the money they paid out for Bella's cancer bills.

A sad loss of a beautiful soul who touched the lives of many. I am very sorry for your and your family's loss kbrown. Rest in peace Sunny, your memory still lives on.

I took out insurance with Pet Insurance Australia for my 2 dogs a couple of months before they turned 8. Currently my premiums are $45/month/dog and that is after a significant increase. This means that over the past 3 years, I have paid out a lot less than $2,000 per dog in premiums. In that time, I have received approx $6,000 for Casper for various ailments and, after I get money back from my most recent claims, they will have paid out approx $10,000 for Bella's cancer this year. I have been able to take care of my animals' medical treatments without worrying about the cost. I will NEVER have a pet without insurance again.