Archie died on Monday. He was just two months shy of his fifteenth birthday. He'd had a long and happy life, but I wasn't ready to let him go. I don't think it matters what age they get to, you always want more. It was a shock, we'd had a lovely day out on Sunday at Filey. He'd had a toddle on the beach, enjoyed meeting other dogs and then shared our fish and chips. Archie had the majority of the fish, minus batter! The following day he couldn't breathe and it was discovered he had a tear in his heart. We had to say goodbye at the vets.
The house is so empty and quiet. We got Archie just after I stopped working in 2010 and since then he's been my little shadow and constant companion. He spent just two nights away from us in the whole of his lifetime, once when he had to have stay overnight at the vets in 2017, and the night of Eleanor's wedding in 2022 when a friend of Mick's auntie looked after him. We took him everywhere with us, days out, holidays. He went as far north as Scotland and as far south as Cornwall, well travelled. He was the most loyal, sweet-natured, funny little dog and we loved him so much. He was such a good boy, not a minute's bother.
We're all devastated. He was the best boy. I don't know what I'm going to do without him.
I understand how you feel, they are part of our family, our Purdy declined in the same quick way. I loved seeing him in your photo's. Give yourself time to grieve, they never leave your heart.
ReplyDeleteOh no, that's terrible news. Poor Archie, what a happy life he lived though, he had so much love and fun. You will all be shocked I'm sure as it came out of the blue. Take care x
ReplyDeleteI wonder if pets understand how much joy they bring. I'm sure they understand that they are loved but do they know that we appreciate them so much? Archie was wonderful and you must have a very deep hole in your life. Look after yourself XX
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this news. It is never easy (and never gets easier) to say goodbye to a beloved member of the family. He had a wonderful life with you and in time you will be able to look back on some lovely memories and smile.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Ellie
I’m so sorry to hear about Archie. Catriona
ReplyDeleteAww… what a darling! Sending you big hugs. X
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to read this. It's so hard to say goodbye to our faithful friends and it never gets easier. Thanks to you, Archie had a wonderful life, right up to the last, bless him.
ReplyDeleteMy heartfelt sympathies. I'm sure that you'll remember him with much fondness and a smile. Take care. xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Jo, Archie had a lovely life with you and was a well travelled dog indeed. He always looked like he was enjoying life in the photos you put on. It's such a shame that our pets don't live as long as us. xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteSending love at this horrible and difficult time. Take gentle care of yourself. X
ReplyDeleteOh Jo I'm so sorry to read this. Our animals are not just pets they are a big part of our life and family. Archive had a good life and I'm sure he knew how much he was loved. Thinking of you all, take care xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. We, also, lost our 8 year old Bichon on Monday. He had cancer. We lost our 16 year old Bichon at the end of last year to cushings. I understand how you feel. I just cry at odd moments and walking into the pup-less house is awful. I know it will get easier but for now ... Hang in there and hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so sorry to hear this. I can only imagine how devastating that must be for you to lose two precious dogs in such a short space of time, and one so very young too. Yes, it's the walking in to the house and not being greeted that really get to you, isn't it. Sending hugs to you too, we're all in this boat together xx
DeleteI'm so very sorry to hear about Archie. It's the most awful, saddest thing to have to go through and you have my deepest sympathy. Next month it'll be 2 years since we lost our Ted - we've never got over it but learned to live with it. Moss has helped us more than he'll ever know.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry Jo. Sending you a hug. Archie was such a gorgeous little boy. My parents had a King Charles called Oliver, a sweet little boy. it was lovely to see Archie on your walks etc. Thank you for sharing his adventures xx
ReplyDeleteOh JO I am so verey very sorry for your loss. Archie was so loved, and you were so loved by him.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this, Jo. You must be heartbroken. Xx
ReplyDeleteRemember Archie and smile. He brought you so much happiness and in return he loved his life with you. Your sadness will ease but Archie will always be with you in your heart.
ReplyDeleteOh Jo, am sat here crying. I am so so very sorry to read this and offer my heartfelt deepest condolences x x he was the best boy xx
ReplyDeleteOh Jo, I am just so sorry to read this ...
ReplyDeleteThat is such a lovely photograph of him.
He had a wonderful life with you, it's not going to be an easy time but the memories you have you will always cherish.
My heartfelt wishes to you all.
All the best Jan