Sunday, 29 December 2013

Indy

I’m very sad to tell you that yesterday morning, 28th December, we had to take Indy to see our vet, Tom. Indy was asleep in the back of the car, so Tom came out to see him and confirmed what we already knew, that he was very ill. After all the battles he’d fought with his health from the time he was a little puppy, it had all got too much for him and we had no choice but to make that final hard decision.

On Friday he had had a brilliant day and was so full of life that the speed of his collapse and decline came as a terrible shock.

He was such a dearly loved member of our family, sweet natured, loyal and gentle. I just can’t believe he’s gone. 


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  1. Sherri29 December 2013 at 14:32

    Oh, Teresa, I'm so sorry for you loss. Thank you for sharing Indy with us through your blog. xxxx

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  2. Lynette29 December 2013 at 14:42

    So sorry to hear of your loss, Teresa. x

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  3. Rosemary Gemmell29 December 2013 at 15:09

    I'm so very sorry to hear of Indy's final journey, Teresa, and can only imagine how you all must feel. What a beautiful photo to leave with us. x

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    1. Teresa Ashby29 December 2013 at 17:16

      Thank you, Rosemary. It is one of my favourite photos, taken when he was still in good health which is how I want to remember him x

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  4. Susan Wright29 December 2013 at 15:54

    Oh, I'm so sorry, Teresa. It must have been a terrible shock because it all happened so suddenly. Poor Indy - and poor you.

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    1. Teresa Ashby29 December 2013 at 17:19

      It was a shock, especially as he was so well on Friday, Sue. But it is good to have the memory of that last good day with him x

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  5. hydra29 December 2013 at 16:33

    Oh Teresa, poor Indy. I am in tears. I'm so sorry for you, but you gave him the best life possible and I'm sure he know how very loved he was. Bless him. xx

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    1. Teresa Ashby29 December 2013 at 17:26

      Thank you, hydra. He always wanted to be close and so he was right to the very end x

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  6. Frances Garrood29 December 2013 at 17:05

    I'm so very sorry, Teresa. I think we all know how loved he was, and how sadly missed he will be. Love and cyber hugs x

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  7. Wendy's Writing29 December 2013 at 17:42

    There is nothing I can say that will make you feel better, Teresa, but as a fellow animal lover, I know how hard it is. He was very lucky to be so loved by you and his little fluffy playmates. My thoughts are with you at this sad time x

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    1. Teresa Ashby29 December 2013 at 18:53

      Thank you, Wendy. It's true, there are no words, but the kindness and thoughts of friends and family is a great comfort, thank you x

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  8. L29 December 2013 at 19:13

    So sorry for your loss. All your blog readers followed his progress; even my husband knew about him.

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  9. Unknown29 December 2013 at 19:45

    I'm so sorry, Teresa, to hear your sad news. Indy was such a beautiful dog. Thank you for sharing him with us on your blog. I always enjoyed reading about him. xxx

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  10. Carolb29 December 2013 at 22:05

    I'm so sorry to hear this very sad news.

    Indy was a delight to hear about, and thank you for sharing him with us.

    Hugs to you...

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    1. Teresa Ashby30 December 2013 at 15:33

      Thank you, Carol - I am overwhelmed by all these lovely messages x

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  11. Anonymous29 December 2013 at 22:49

    That is so sad Teresa. We are never prepared for this. I loved seeing and hearing about Indy and hope you will remind us of his many adventures in the coming months.X

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    1. Teresa Ashby30 December 2013 at 15:34

      Thank you, I have such happy memories of him x

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  12. Maria29 December 2013 at 23:58

    Oh Teresa, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. Hang onto your memories for they are precious. X

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    1. Teresa Ashby30 December 2013 at 15:35

      Thank you, Maria, yes I will hang onto them x

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  13. Sue Blackburn30 December 2013 at 07:58

    Love and hugs Teresa xx

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    1. Teresa Ashby30 December 2013 at 15:36

      Thank you, Sue - and thank you for your messages x

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  14. Rena George30 December 2013 at 08:52

    Such sad news, Teresa. I think we all grew to love Indy through reading about his exploits here on your blog. I hope you can take comfort from knowing that so many are thinking about you right now. Take care. Rx

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    1. Teresa Ashby30 December 2013 at 15:37

      I am just so touched by all this kindness, Rena. Thank you x

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  15. Amanda30 December 2013 at 09:16

    Sending you lots of love and hugs, Teresa. XXXX

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    1. Teresa Ashby30 December 2013 at 15:38

      Thank you, Mandy - and bless you for your support x

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  16. Joanna30 December 2013 at 10:07

    I'm so sorry, Teresa. All my family adored Indy and his exploits. He was so loved and cherished and I hope it's a comfort to you that you did absolutely the best for him always and kept him happy for all those years. He was so blessed to have you, just as you were blessed to have him too xxx

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  17. Keith Havers30 December 2013 at 10:53

    I'm really sorry for your loss, Teresa.

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  18. Pat Posner30 December 2013 at 14:06

    Hugs and love to you all.
    xx

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  19. Caroline30 December 2013 at 17:32

    Oh Teresa, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. Indy was such a lovely dog - a real character who you wrote about with such joy and love on your blog. Words can't express how sorry I am. Hugs to you and all the family. Caroline x

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  20. Karen30 December 2013 at 17:32

    That's so very sad to hear, Teresa, my thoughts are with you xxx

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  21. Suzanne Ross Jones30 December 2013 at 19:31

    I'm so sorry about this news, Teresa. Sending love. xxxx

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    1. Teresa Ashby31 December 2013 at 09:03

      Thank you, Suz, and for all your kindness over the last few days xx

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  22. Maggie May31 December 2013 at 11:43

    So sorry Teresa. Indy was so special to you and the picture is a lovely reminder.

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  23. Anonymous31 December 2013 at 16:15

    Oh Teresa, I popped over to wish you something that isn't possible now. I'm in floods of tears, and looking at that picture on Can't love a Stranger, I'm going to have one of those lovely dogs one day. You've shown us how loveable they are. I'm going to have a cup of tea now. and say a prayer for Indy.xxxx

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  24. Patsy1 January 2014 at 19:15

    I'm so sorry, Teresa. I hope all your wonderful memories of him are a comfort to you.

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  25. Anonymous2 January 2014 at 14:53

    Teresa I'm so sorry to hear about Indy my thoughts and love are with you. xx

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  26. wannabe a writer3 January 2014 at 13:47

    Teresa, so sorry to hear about your loss, so sad, especially at this time of year. A long time ago my cat was diagnosed as having a tumour. He repsonded to treatment well though, one day he was running along the garden wall, the next we had to take him on his final journey. My only consolation was that he didn't suffer at the end and I hope that in time you will be able to feel the same about Indy. He was a lucky dog to be loved so much by you all and I'm sure his spirit lives on. Take good care of yourself. Linda

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    1. Teresa Ashby3 January 2014 at 19:09

      Thank you, Linda. Yes, what happened with Indy sounds very much like what happened with your cat. It is a comfort to know we did all we could and that he was happy and content for as long as possible and didn't have to suffer x

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  27. Maggie May6 January 2014 at 12:57

    Just popped over to say hi, we miss you and hope you feeling a bit better.

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    1. Teresa Ashby6 January 2014 at 19:16

      Thank you, Maggie, that is so lovely of you. I will be back soon x

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  28. Kath6 January 2014 at 14:03

    I'm so sorry, Teresa x

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  29. Writer Pat Newcombe7 January 2014 at 07:52

    So very sad to hear of your loss Teresa! You must be quite devastated. We'll all miss hearing about Indy's exploits...

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  30. Lydia7 January 2014 at 22:38

    Oh Teresa - I am so very sorry. He was lucky to be loved by you as you were lucky to have him in your life but I know that at the moment all that doesn't help. I know well the dog-shaped hole that is in your heart right now. Sending hugs and love and massive sympathy.xxxx

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    1. Teresa Ashby8 January 2014 at 11:09

      Thank you, Lydia - I remember your heartfelt post when you lost dear little Dylan and how heartbroken you were. It is so sad that this is something so many of us are all too familiar with. They are never here long enough x

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  31. penandpaints11 January 2014 at 21:27

    Hi Teresa
    sorry to be here so late,
    I'm so sad to hear your news, I'm so sorry, it's heartbreaking to lose a beloved member of the family, they bring us such happiness,
    you are in my thoughts x

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    1. Teresa Ashby12 January 2014 at 12:03

      Thank you for your kind words and thoughts x

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