RIP Darling Alfie

Saying goodbye to our Schnauzers is the hardest part. Share your memories here as we bid farewell to our beloved friends. They've crossed the bridge and returned to the meadow in full health and free of injuries. Running free. We won't forget.
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Morgana99
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RIP Darling Alfie

Post by Morgana99 »

I am completely gutted to be writing this, but yesterday evening we had to make the heart-rending decision to put Alfie to sleep.

A few weeks ago, he was the picture of health, but a stomach bug that affected all 3 dogs escalated and Alfie's underlying Diabetes caused complications. He'd been intensively cared for at the vets for the past 10 days. During that time, we've had some cause for hope, but in the end, little Alf couldn't fight any more and just got tired. The whole vet and nurse team were rooting for him, but it just wasn't to be. I cuddled him on my lap and it was very peaceful.

As those of you who have been through this know, we feel as if a piece of our hearts has been ripped out, although we know we did the kindest thing for Alfie, and it will take time for this pain to ease.

We only had Alfie for just under 4 years after re-homing him via Dogs Trust with his brother, Duke - next week would have been his Gotcha anniversary. We think he was about 9 and in the past 2 years, he's had to cope with Diabetes, Double Cataract surgery, a detached retina, Glaucoma, losing an eye and now this. Hardly seems fair. Yet, at least while he's been with us, he has had a very happy life. He was so brave and just carried on through all of the above. He was an independent spirit, who gave us some scary turns with some of his antics, but equally he gave us his love and trust and his favourite thing was to be upside down on my lap or pushing his face up into ours for a kiss.

Fortunately, in some ways, we re-homed Wilma six weeks ago and she & Duke have formed a close bond. Otherwise, I'm sure Duke would have been bereft too as they always did things together. Nevertheless, we will all miss him in our own way.

My very special boy.
Always remembered xxx

Alfie on the left, with Duke, this summer at a local fete
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Horace, Bearded Collie X, rescued 1984, left us 1993, aged 15 approx
Eric, Bearded Collie, left us 2002, aged 15.5
Elsie (Vowchurch Belinda Black), Beardie, rescued 1988, left us 2000, aged 13.5
Monty, Patterdale Terrier X, rescued 2003, left us 2012, aged 12 approx
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Re: RIP Darling Alfie

Post by Eddie »

Oh no..............I'm really sorry to hear this. Many of us have been where you are now and it is just the worst possible place.
The pain gets a little easier with time but make sure you cherish the memories.
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Post by Dawnspell »

So sorry to hear such sad news. He had a good life with you and will always be in yours hearts.

Sending hugs to you all :ymhug: :ymhug: :ymhug: :ymhug:
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Re: RIP Darling Alfie

Post by Robin black mini »

Oh bless him..he had your heart and you had his back.lm so sorry for your loss.
What a blessing Wilma came to you ,she will be a huge help to duke.
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Post by Champ629 »

I am so very sad to read this news, Alfie was such a brave boy and he went through so much. He had a great life with you and must have felt very much loved.

Thinking of you all, remember the good times xxx

Run free in the sunshine Alfie O:-)
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Post by Donald »

It does get more bearable.

Eventually.

Run free Alfie!
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Post by GaryThomlinson »

Bless, it's always hard to say goodbye. Focus on the happy times and he'll always be with you.
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Post by Lou78 »

Oh i am so so sorry to read this. I remember reading about your boys long before i joined the forum or we got Ollie.

I am so sorry for your loss. It is the day I dread most.

I hope you can take comfort in the good times you had and the love you shared. Thinking of you. Hope Duke and Wilma find some comfort in each other too.

Run free lovely Alfie. xxx
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So sorry to hear this sad news.

Sending big :ymhug: :ymhug: :ymhug: to you all

Run free in the sunshine Alfie
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Oh my goodness, so very sorry to hear your news, rip Alfie x


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So very sad to read this heartbreaking news.
RIP Alfie. Sending hugs to you and your family :ymhug:
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Post by redalert »

Oh Alison, I am so so sorry, my heart goes out to you and your family. Words cannot explain the pain losing one of our fur babies causes, I am in tears as I type this now. I cannot say anymore than you look after yourselves and Duke and Wilma, it is so tough, Xmas will be so difficult for you, it was for me last year and what with losing my husband in June I am dreading it. RIP little Alfie, run free with all our lovely furry friends in dog heaven.
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So sorry to hear you have lost Alfie ...You helped me so much when Lexi was diagnosed with Diabetes I thought that was the end but through your advice and encorougement we had a wonderful extra 16 months with her ...Your dogs have a wonderful life with you and you really have done everything right by them missed about Wilma as haven't been on here in a while but congrats on your new addition to your family ..We are getting a puppy in January as I miss Lexi so much and the hole wasn't getting any smaller so excited about that....Take care Allison thinking about you and hope the pain of your loss will ease soon .....Sue
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So So Sorry to hear this...thoughts are with you....
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Re: RIP Darling Alfie

Post by Wookie Woo »

Sorry to read your post about your dear Alfie, it's an awful decision to have to make but also the right one but still doesn't make it any easier and one I hope we do not have to deal with for many many years.
A close friend of ours had to make the decision last Saturday with her dear Westie "Mac" he was 14 in November but had been diabetic for a couple of years (as well as arthritic and the usual Westie skin problems) everything was extremely well managed and the diabetes was under control but things were just getting bad for him and they like you knew the time had come :( xxx
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