Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:32 pm Post subject: Totally in shock, Also a warning to others
As much as I hate to be on this part of the site leaving a message, I didn't know where else to turn as I'm sure fellow lab owners can offer abit more understanding and support than anyone else I've told today.
Decided to take Buddy to Finchale Priory in Durham today for a play in the river with my friend and her dog - despite not feeling up to it and wanting to just take him down the field for a run.
He hoolied around in the river with Charlie for a while, got muddy, soaked and basically how he loved to be. We walked up towards a field alongside the river and I let him off for a run.
He went on, sniffing around the plants on the side of the hill, and I turned around to see him disappearing over the edge.I heard the leaves rustling and heard a thud that sounded like him hitting the water. I think my heart almost stopped beating for that second.
I left my friend up on the hill while ran to get help. As I couldn't see him I was advised to call the fire brigade.
When they arrived I wandered along the opposite side hoping to catch a glimpse of him in the water, swimming around, with no luck we walked back to the priory to meet my friend.
With a teary 'We cant find him, I dont even know if he's still alive' speech, I got the worst news I've ever got in my life.
The firemen had confirmed that he was dead. To say I'm devestated is to say the least. My legs gave way and I felt like I couldn't move.
Apparently, the thud I'd heard wasn't him hitting the water. It was him hitting a ledge 100 feet down the cliff. He suffered severe head trauma and the firemen think he would have died instantly.
He's been taken to the vets and we have to go through to see them tomorrow.
The only things I can take from it is that I know he wouldn't have suffered if what the firemen said was true, and that I know he was having an amazing walk with Charlie before he went. He was a total free spirit, and described as the 'Kurt Cobain' of the dog world (minus the drugs, I'd hope)
I know it wasn't, but I feel like it was my fault. I didn't want to go in the first place, and I never let him off lead in new places. I don't know why I didn't listen to my intuition and stay home
I apologise for going indepth about it, but I thought that the lovely people on here would be able to offer some support.
So whilst I should be sitting on the sofa getting a cuddle from my boy, I'm flicking through a Cremation Service book. I'm stunned, lost and feel like I've been stabbed through the chest.
I'll try to check up on here still, as I'll still consider myself a Lab owner.
My GOODNESS you poor poor thing!!!! Please please try and find some peace in all this, and know none of this was remotely your fault. I feel your raw grief and pain and know it gets worse before it gets better. What a terrible thing to happen.
Our love and sympathy,
Di and Allan xx
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I am sat here crying hope you are alright big big hugs
