Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our dog Theo who was the most wonderful dog in the world and I loved him to death.
He was the daftest dog sometimes and yet the cleverest, he could tell you he wanted a biscuit or he wanted to go and do a tiddle, or it was time for dinner.
We took him to have his hair cut the day before and he seemed a bit reluctant to go but he usually comes back full of the joys of spring and walks about with his majestic walk as if to say, “look at me, how smart am I?”
This time however he didn’t have his usual spark and was having more trouble than usual walking, his arthritic back leg seemed a little worse and he was having trouble with his front leg.
We knew this time was coming but you hate to have to admit it, he lay on his chair and was very subdued and during the next day he became quieter and started showing signs that he was in pain.
Having phoned the vet and made the appointment we stayed with him talking to him and stroking him until it was time to go.
I thought he would be unable to walk into the vets but when we got there he did his best and walked in with dignity and piddled on the floor by the reception desk, well if you have style it’s always good to announce your arrival with flair.
We were with him all the time and he went very quickly and quietly and I burst into tears, I’m not very good at the stiff upper lip thing.
What a majestic dog he was, he had a good life and a long life amongst people who loved him and you can’t ask for much more than that.
Goodbye Theo, we love you. xx
About The Diary of a Country Bumpkin
I am a retired actor, although to be honest I only retired because I wasn't getting any work due to losing my agent when I became a full time carer to my mother who had dementia. and the option of becoming an unemployed actor/waiter at my age was ludicrous, especially as my waiting skills are non-existent.
Having said I’m retired, I don’t think there really is such a thing as a retired actor for I am still available for work, I just don’t have an agent or any connections with regards to obtaining any worthwhile work.
I have over the years done student films when there is nothing else available, always low paid (if at all) the only incentive was always the promised copy of the finished film for your show reel which nine times out of ten always failed to materialise.
I spent many years looking after my aged mother and shortly after her death I was lucky enough to run into an ex-girlfriend of many years ago and our romance blossomed once again, resulting in us getting married in 2013.
My move to the countryside inspired me to write The Diary of a Country Bumpkin which tells of my continuing dilemmas in dealing with the rigors of the countryside from the unexpectedly large number of pollens, fungal moulds and hay products waiting to attack the unsuspecting townie.
I enjoy writing, see my play Dulce Et Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori on The Wireless Theatre Company, The Plays Wot I Wrote and The Battle of Barking Creek both available on Amazon.co.uk and am very fond of classic cars so my ideal occupation would be acting in a film I had written set in the 1930s/40s, we live in hopes.
I am delighted to say that since venturing to the countryside where space is not quite the premium it is in town, I have due to the availability of two double garages acquired more classic cars to form a small collection the pride of which are a 1947 Bentley Mk VI and a 2000 Bentley Arnage.
My various blogs and websites are continually evolving and I’m sure that by following the appropriate links you will find something which will edify or amuse.
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The Diary of a Country Bumpkin 
I am so very sorry to hear this but so glad you stayed with him.
It is a decision we don’t want to make but we have to think of them, not us.
I don’t know if you believe in it, but Rainbow Bridge has another playmate.
You’ll meet again.
He’s gone to meet Diva and Shona the other two poodles we had, they were all very close, I like to think of them running around together, let’s hope so.
I’m sure they are Joe.
Bye bye sweet Theo ❤️
That’s when I said bye to my kitty Cocoa, when her arthritis got so bad. They don’t like being immobile. I have to believe their quality of life is too low then. ❤️🐱❤️🐶
It’s silly to be so emotional about our pets but they mean so much to us,don’t they.
So sorry for your loss Joe. We always know we are doing the right thing in such circumstances, but that does not make it any easier. Dogs always give far more than they take and I dare say it will be a long time before you stop looking for Theo.
Thank you, yes it will be a while, he left a very large footprint with his time with us.
It is so hard to lose our furry children. We all share your sadness.
Thank you.
It’s difficult and sad to lose a beloved pet.
Yes, thank you.
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful doggy friend. What they give is immeasurable, & the void they leave is never truly filled.
Thank you. You’re right he left a very large void.
So sorry. It’s such a hard thing to do. I’m sure Theo had a lovely life with you though, and now he’s bounding around in the happy hunting grounds.
Thank you, I certainly hope so.
So sorry for your loss. I am sure he is bounding around in doggy heaven. I just went through the same experience as you a couple of months ago and know exactly how you feel.
Thank you, I’m sorry for your loss too.
This made me cry. I am so sorry to read you lost your wonderful dog.
I just wanted to leave a little tribute to him for all the love he gave us while he was with us.
Your post brought tears to my eyes and I am so sorry for your loss. I know it can’t have been an easy decision to make, but it was the right one Joe.
Thank you.
That is very sad news: I am so sorry. Our pets are part of the family and it is always very hard to say goodbye. Your post is a beautiful tribute to Theo.
Thank you, he was such a wonderful dog I thought he deserved a little tribute.
Oh no, I am truly so, so sorry. It’s heartbreaking to lose a dog, they’re a member of the family. Hold on to those beautiful memories of Theo forever. He was clearly very loved, and it’s good he knew that at the very end too because he wasn’t alone ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥🌹
Caz xx
Thank you, he was a fabulous dog and worthy of all the love we gave, in return for the love he gave to us.
So very sorry for your loss 😥
Thank you.