Tara died today [Archive] - ThisisBigBrother.com

joeysteele

23-04-2011, 08:33 PM

I'll hate it when our dog dies, thankfully he's only 3 and a half, Really very sorry to hear of your loss kerry,I can imagine the devastation you feel, they become like family.

I'm thinking of you Kerry and just remember all the fun times you had with Tara.

Kerry

23-04-2011, 08:34 PM

What kind of dog? How old was she?

About 14. A Staffie. Her spine collapsed after a few weeks of not being too well. She was treated by a vet a bit back but it hasn't worked. They said any more meds would cause her kidneys to collapse

Stu

23-04-2011, 08:37 PM

About 14. A Staffie. Her spine collapsed after a few weeks of not being too well. She was treated by a vet a bit back but it hasn't worked. They said any more meds would cause her kidneys to collapse
That's very sad. Our own dog is fine but the dog my grandparents have now is on her way out too. A mongrel terrier, she's a wily old thing about 15 or 16 years old but she's gone fully blind and there's this weird crust building around her eyes. It's devestating and oddly brilliant to see her struggle to climb out of her kennel to get a rub.

Lee.

23-04-2011, 08:40 PM

Aww Kerry, I'm really sorry! Dunno what else to say.. you must be devastated! :hug:

Kerry

23-04-2011, 08:40 PM

That's very sad. Our own dog is fine but the dog my grandparents have now is on her way out too. A mongrel terrier, she's a wily old thing about 15 or 16 years old but she's gone fully blind and there's this weird crust building around her eyes. It's devestating and oddly brilliant to see her struggle to climb out of her kennel to get a rub.

She had the lot. Grey beard. Wobbly legs. Deaf (when it suited her) and blind as a bat. Not to mention snored like a train and stunk like a skunk.

But Tara :)

joeysteele

23-04-2011, 08:40 PM

Aah Kerry, a Staffie, our dog is a Staffie too, he's got such a fantastic personality. You really must be devastated, I don't know what to say just that I am thinking of you.

Kerry

23-04-2011, 08:41 PM

Thanks for your kind words guys :hug: xx

Stu

23-04-2011, 08:49 PM

Kerry

23-04-2011, 08:52 PM

Our fella is a westie - Chico - his white bearded chin long since morphed into what I dub 'Pedigree Chum Brown'. His got a dinner bowl moustache.

Anyway sorry for the loss etc. What are yis gunna do with her? Our backyard has become some morbid burying ground for our own and anyone who is a close relations dogs. It causes the current one to go mental.

Not sure. Just numb atm. Not really thought. Just logged on here to keep myself occupied and my brain ticking

Not exactly working. Half cut as I've not eaten

Kerry

23-04-2011, 08:58 PM

Aah Kerry, a Staffie, our dog is a Staffie too, he's got such a fantastic personality. You really must be devastated, I don't know what to say just that I am thinking of you.

Beautiful dogs x

Stacey.

23-04-2011, 09:01 PM

RIP Tara. :(

23-04-2011, 09:12 PM

I'm very sorry for your loss Kerry :( that's awful news, only other pet owners can really understand how it feels to lose one, they mean so much to you without ever saying a word, it's mad and wonderful at the same time. Hugs!

joeysteele

23-04-2011, 09:43 PM

Beautiful dogs x

They certainly are, take care Kerry, think of the good times.

Niall

23-04-2011, 09:46 PM

Aww thats awful Kerry. Sorry to hear about this. :sad:

BigBrotherfan4ever

23-04-2011, 10:10 PM

Thats awful kerry.

Fetch The Bolt Cutters

23-04-2011, 10:10 PM

:sad:

Benjamin

23-04-2011, 10:13 PM

:hug:

Sorry to hear that Kerry. I hate when pets die, it's so hard and upsetting.

Kerry

23-04-2011, 10:20 PM

We rescued her from a crappy home when I was pregnant with my daughter. Understandably, she's distraught. They've 'grown up' together.

I feel empty and not sure what to do. Keep randomly crying. Not sure I'll make much sense today but sitting doing nothing just makes me think :/

But hey, she went out on St.Georges Day and a massive thunderstorm. In style eh? :)

GiRTh

23-04-2011, 10:21 PM

Sorry for your loss Kerry

Vicky.

23-04-2011, 10:43 PM

Ah sorry to hear that. Its so awful when pets die :(

sooty

23-04-2011, 11:11 PM

:hug:Kerry, I am sorry to hear about Tara.:(

Beastie

23-04-2011, 11:37 PM

RIP Tara! x

cub

23-04-2011, 11:40 PM

Can I add my name to say I'm so sorry for your loss. Only those that have loved their pets and seen them ill and pass away can know the immense bond that is broken and the distress and upset.

I just hope one day you will have the strength to adopt a new friend. There are lots of pets out there to love and need love.

Jessica.

23-04-2011, 11:40 PM

:bawling:

Shaun

23-04-2011, 11:40 PM

:hug:

Kerry

23-04-2011, 11:46 PM

Thanks again for the kind words. It does really mean a lot x

MTVN

24-04-2011, 01:32 AM

Sorry to hear that Kerry :hug:

Kerry

24-04-2011, 03:05 AM

Thanks

Ugh, feel like sh!t

Claymores

24-04-2011, 10:10 AM

Sorry to hear KerKer but you knew Tara was not well so expecting it? I still understand a loss - not a great time - hope your daughter does not miss Tara too much and gets past this bad time.

Ammi

24-04-2011, 10:11 AM

So sorry for your loss, staffies are lovely dogs - there are so many in rehoming centres that would love to have a parent like you

Pyramid*

24-04-2011, 10:47 AM

Big hugs Kerry - so sad losing a much loved pet and it's one of the most horrible gut wrenching feelings. :(

Missing her just shows how much you loved her: and an animal living and enjoying that love, would have had a very happy life.

I'm sure Tara would have had a great life and brought you lots of joy and has left you with some wondeful memories. Try to focus on that and the fact that she's not in pain or suffering. :hug:

LaLaLand

24-04-2011, 11:12 AM

Sorry to hear that, we lost our dog in November when she was 11 and it was absolutely heartbreaking but it does get better I promise. It feels like you've lost a close relative doesn't it? Stay strong.

It may not seem like the right thing to do atm but one of the best things you can do is get a new dog soon. Although you may feel like you may be "replacing" Tara getting a puppy will remind you of all of those good times as she grew up and memories will come flooding back. We did this and it got so much easier, not only was our minds taken off the loss of our old dog but as I said, it caused long forgotten memories of her as a youngster coming back.

Pyramid*

24-04-2011, 02:10 PM

Sorry Pyramid*, I removed the quote because I thought it was silly to delete the post but leave it quoted in the next post down.

Seriously....what is wrong with you?

Either read Kerry's post, or at least try to avoid such completely inane ramblings. Someone's lost a dearly loved pet and you come out with nonsense like this.

24-04-2011, 02:41 PM

Patrick, that's a very insensitive thing to say.

Shaun

24-04-2011, 02:42 PM

patrick insensitive? wtf?

Zippy

24-04-2011, 02:54 PM

Aww reminds me of our dog dying of old age. He couldnt even get up to have a sh!t near the end. It was a relief when he died and was out of his misery. He had a good innings.

Have you thought of having her stuffed? A neighbour of my Mums did this when her cocker spaniel died. She sat him next to her chair in the living room and would even stroke him whilst watching Emmerdale like he were still alive. Gave her comfort apparently. Personally I'd find that a bit creepy. :crazy:

Kerry

24-04-2011, 08:05 PM

Erm no, I won't be having her stuffed...

She's been cremated and we're thinking of doing something for her in our garden where she'd love to lay in the sunshine

Again. Thankyou for your kind words. (Not sure what else has gone on and been deleted but thats probably for the best)

We are thinking of getting a pup when we can. I'll be looking at rescue centres. Tara was rescued in a sense (bad home before us) and our cat was too. The house just doesn't have the right noises at the moment if that makes sense? No snores from her basket or snorts when she sneezes and whacks her face like a daft bugger. A pup won't replace her but remind of the good one day

x

Niamh.

24-04-2011, 08:23 PM

aawwww, so sorry to hear that Kerry, it's terrible when you lose a dog, they become part of the family:hug:

Patrick

24-04-2011, 08:29 PM

Patrick, that's a very insensitive thing to say.

No I didn't mean it in a rude way.

I just thought like Kerry's Daughter was called Tara because she mentioned her Daughter before and I got it confused.

Sorry Kerry x

Kerry

24-04-2011, 08:38 PM

No I didn't mean it in a rude way.

I just thought like Kerry's Daughter was called Tara because she mentioned her Daughter before and I got it confused.

Sorry Kerry x

I didn't see what was said but no, my dog was called Tara.

Kerry

24-04-2011, 08:40 PM

aawwww, so sorry to hear that Kerry, it's terrible when you lose a dog, they become part of the family:hug:

Yep. She was. :hug: