Reflections on life at “De Witte Wand”…

RIP, Watson

Just under a month ago, I blogged that The End Is Nigh – and today it arrived.

It has been very clear over the last week that Watson was on the downward slope – he was finding it difficult to stay upright, and preferred to spend the day resting and sleeping. He would no longer come into our bedroom every morning to wake Martin and steal a sock from the clothes basket, or ask to be chased around the dining table every evening.

On his daily walks, he could only manage a little way outside the house before he would collapse and need to rest and recover his strength. I needed to help him get back upright on all fours before he was able to carry on.

Today we decided that he had reached his final destination and called the vet.

She came, with a vet in training, and with gentle care put him to sleep.

Watson, we will miss you.

5 responses to “RIP, Watson”

  1. Keith Cook Avatar
    Keith Cook

    My condolences to you and yours Geoff. I’ve been there a few times and my last dog was the hardest. RIP Watson.

  2. Keith Cook Avatar
    Keith Cook

    My condolences to you and your family Geoff. I’ve been there a few times, the last being the hardest. RIP Watson

  3. cbnbmore Avatar
    cbnbmore

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Definitely the toughest job of being a pet owner and the one that hurts the most. Hopefully the day you can remember Watson and have a smile on your face will come soon.

  4. Geoff Coupe Avatar

    Thanks folks for your messages. It’s now August, and we still miss him. The house is quiet without his presence. His photo is on our sideboard, and I still find myself saying “Hello Watson” as I pass by…

  5. […] As I blogged previously, Watson started to lose strength in his back legs in April. By mid-May he was finding it difficult to stay upright. […]

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