Sad week - Old faithful

[dig dug dan]

whilst at my yard on wednesday, i started up my avant, unclipped the front bucket to put the forks on, and then jumped on the machine to move it , only to discover my dog, donny, had decided to go to sleep under the front wheels.you can imagine my horror and upset.
I rushed him to the vets, and although he seemed ok, he was very old, had a lung problem, and was getting athritus, so i took the tough descision to have him put to sleep.
been beating myself up all week since that i ended his life earlier than should have been.
going to miss having him at work by my side, as will many customers. sad times

[Dave_L]

Oh Dan, that's terrible to read, I can't begin to imagine your upset at the time; best wishes, Dave

[dig dug dan]

thanks dave. it really was upsetting:(

[lutonlagerlout]

sorry to hear that Dan, the dog was your constant sidekick
condolences mate
LLL

[ambient]

sorry to hear that dan

[msh paving]

sorry to hear Dan, its very hard to lose a dog MSH

[lemoncurd1702]

Shit, sorry Dan. I dread the day mine goes, part of the family.

[mike builder/landscaper]

Sorry to hear that. We lost our dog on Wednesday, was in my workshop on Wednesday night and because she wasn't by my side It felt empty. So picked up the local paper and a Quick phone round and a trip out Thursday morning, and I bought 3 new sheepdog pups. Wife and kids are happy and it has eased my pain slightly, cause I've got some company in the workshop.

[dig dug dan]

its not till their gone that you realize how much of your life they took over. been feeling down today about it as i would have taken him on his sunday morning walk and fed him the leftovers.

[dig dug dan]

Sorry to hear that. We lost our dog on Wednesday, was in my workshop on Wednesday night and because she wasn't by my side It felt empty. So picked up the local paper and a Quick phone round and a trip out Thursday morning, and I bought 3 new sheepdog pups. Wife and kids are happy and it has eased my pain slightly, cause I've got some company in the workshop.

it would be too soon for me, and i would feel i am trying to replace him too quick. I gave away the leftover food and blankets to the dog rescue place where i got him from. Least i could do. So lucky i could have a dog to take to peoples gardens who never left the site even if the gate was open!

[mickg]

Sorry to hear the sad news dan

[seanandruby]

It just reinforces the question of dogs, children and also a few grown ups I know being allowed at work. Could of been a child under there.

[dig dug dan]

it wasn't at work, and i would not have children in my workplace under any circumstances

[seanandruby]

I do apologise DDD, thought you said 'started machine in yard.' Good job it wasn't a work yard then.

[KLS]

Sad to hear the news Dan, thoughts with you, I know how your feeling.