My heart was broken when we put to sleep our 16 year old collie/lab cross on Saturday 15 February 2014. His name was Broxi and he was so smart, I would say he was almost human!!! He was the gentlest, kindest dog I have ever known. I think about him every day and miss him so much and wish I could turn the clocks back. The last year of his life wasn't the best for him. He was deaf, he suffered from mild dementia, and last summer was diagnosed with cushings disease. My poor boy needed tablets daily but towards the end he just wouldn't take them, and was barely eating or drinking. My partner said for months he was ready to go, he'd had enough, but I thought i was being kind to him by keeping going, when basically he was starving himself. On Saturday 15 February I lay down beside him and looked into his eyes and I could tell he was pleading with me to let him go. I phoned the vet there and then, it was the only way I could do it, I had to let my boy go. Broxi left behind his constant companion jack (15 years) and 2 weeks after we lost broxi we decided to get our little black lab called Murphy (16 weeks). I love all my boys but Broxi will always hold a special place in my heart, I love and miss him so much every day xxxxxxx
Re: My special boy Broxi The Last Battle If it should be that I grow frail and weak, And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then will you do what must done, For this, the last battle, can't be won. You will be sad I understand, But don't let grief then stay your hand, For on this day, more than the rest, Your love and friendship must stand the test, we have had so many happy years, You wouldn't want me to suffer so. When the time comes, please, let me go. Take me to where my needs they'll tend, Only, stay with me till the end and hold me firm and speak to me, until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agree, it is a kindness you do to me. Although my tail it's last has waved, From pain and suffering I have been saved. Don't grieve that it must be you, who has to decide this thing to do; we've been so close, we two, these years, Don't let your heart hold any tears. author unknown
Re: My special boy Broxi What a lovely, lovely, looking dog. I bet he was very special. I can so understand how much you miss him. He sounds like he had a long life in which he was very much loved.
Re: My special boy Broxi I was lying in bed reading your post Karen and it made me get straight up and go down and give Dexter a big cuddle,tears streaming of course :'( Broxi looks the kindest,friendliest dog in your photo. I haven't had to face this situation yet But I think I can understand the pain you feel in missing him.he will have known how much he was loved and that he could trust you to make the right decision when he asked you Take care Angela
Re: My special boy Broxi Oh he was lovely… You must miss him so much. But the pain does get less, I promise you. As for that poem… Had me in tears. :'(
Re: My special boy Broxi Beautiful poem for a lovely and dearly loved dog, he had a very kind face and will stay with you always
Re: My special boy Broxi Bless him. He looks absolutely gorgeous. Remember though you have your memories. Hugs to you. My girl is 14 and I know that the day is not far away when I'll probably have to make a decision. I too wish we could turn the clock back. And that poem, couldn't read it all, tears streaming.
Re: My special boy Broxi Karen, so very, very sad for you. Broxi was indeed a special boy and his face tells me that, what a lovely boy. Cherrish all your memories. You are in my thoughts xxx :'( :'(
Re: My special boy Broxi Thanks very much to a lovely bunch of fellow dog lovers for your comments. They are very much appreciated xxxx
Re: My special boy Broxi You just have to look into the eyes of Broxi and his character shines out. I can see what a special dog he was and how much you must miss him. x
Re: My special boy Broxi Oh my, that poem.... :'( :'( :'( Hugs to you, Karen. It's so hard. We understand, completely!
Re: My special boy Broxi Oh boy! I look at his dear little face, and all I can see is pure love and beauty! I feel so much for you! Sending all the love it is possible to send, to you and your family!
