RIP Brinn AKA I effing hate 2013!!

johnnyurq

Well the time every dog lover dreads came today. Our fantastic 12 year old black lab had some strokes over the last day or so and had to be put to sleep by the vet.

He lost the use of his legs and everything really as well as one eye had blown, the vet said the kindest thing we could do was put him to sleep.

Brinn was a loyal and loving companion with a great nature getting on well with cats, kids and almost everyone he met. Plus being our grandson's horse when he was younger.

In 12 years he barked 4 or 5 times and even then it was because of a yappy little thing that annoyed him.

So I wonder what in the name of goodness have we done to deserve the last few months, I must have been a Jeremy Kyle in a previous life.

Screw 2013 and the horse it rode in on, bring on 2014.

Anyway here he is in all his silly glory.

http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i474/johnnyurq/Our Pets/puppybrinn2_zps99f7b486.jpg

http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i474/johnnyurq/Our Pets/DSC00410_zpsa1d627b0.jpg

http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i474/johnnyurq/Our Pets/brinnsitting_zps1d049b70.jpg

http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i474/johnnyurq/Our Pets/DSC00332_zps7c8b4b22.jpg

http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i474/johnnyurq/Our Pets/DSC00090_zps734437e6.jpg

RIP Brinn of the Bloodguard.

Bucket

Oh god, I really feel for you. RIP

Hope 2014 is much, much better for you.

RobDavies

Love that last pic.

RIP Brinn and like Bucket above, hope things improve for you next year.

Take care of yourself, man.

fatherjack

Here's hoping that 2014 is a much better year for you. 

Axe_meister

What a handsome fellow he was.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Tis truly a heartbreaker when your best friend passes away.

bertie

I know only to well this feeling,  when through it earlier this year.  

Echo what all the others say........... 2014 may be the year for four more tiny paws chez bertram as well

randomhandclaps

As I have said before Johnny, I can only wish you a better 2014 - which absolutely has to be better.  Best wishes to you all.

digitalkettle

Goddamnit Johnny...bring on 2014 ;(

boogieman

Sorry to hear the news fella. All the best for next year.

mcsdan

RIP Brinn.

GazLion

What a gorgeous looking chap. Sorry to hear he's gone but sounds like it was for the best. 

joneve

Bah Sorry for your loss mate.

My wife's family have just had to have their dog put down. Probably a good job we live 200 miles away and had just come back from Australia. If I was around I'd have been a jibbering wreck. 

ddlooping

RIP

VimFuego

ah mate, so sorry for you. Been a shit year for you. Sounds trite, but I really hope things pick up for you next year, you're too good a person to be down for long.

strumjoughlamps

sorry to hear this fella you must be feeling life has kicked you whilst you're already down.

12 yrs is a decent run tho and if it had to happen better now than in 2 weeks when you're just starting a new year..

hope things start looking up for you 2014.

Phil_aka_Pip

my sympathies Johnny. I felt like Judas when I had to call the vet in for the dastardly deed on Gibson (the cat I'd lived with for 14 1/2 years since he was a 6 week old kitten), I'm sure you felt similar even though we all know that refusal to take such a decision only prolongs the animal's suffering.

You've had a shite year, and I do hope the next one is nowhere near as bad. All the best, mate.

maltingsaudio

Condolenses mate here's hoping 2014 is a lot better

johnnyurq

Thanks all and yes it was a kindness (if heartbreaking) because he was suffering the last day or so and we were unaware it was so bad because he never complained or yelped. It is horrible but unfortunately necessary.

The weird thing up to the point he had his first stroke he was his usual bouncy self who thought he was still a puppy, despite being a stiff arse these days.

But on one hand he never had days of suffering so we have to be grateful for that, no long drawn out illness or pain.

12 is not too bad I guess but until this we thought he may go on for a bit yet, shows you can never tell. He was talked to and cuddled right to the end though so he didn't fret.

bertie;109061" said:

I know only to well this feeling,  when through it earlier this year.  

Echo what all the others say........... 2014 may be the year for four more tiny paws chez bertram as well

I remember Bertie and felt gutted for you then, here's hoping we both get a better 2014 doggie wise. It is never easy losing a much loved pet.

Deadman

Blimey. God bless ya Johnny. I hope things get better for you soon bud.

thisisguitar

It's a horrible thing to go through, I feel for you mate :-(

Bellycaster

That's really sad news, Johnny. What a cute little chap he looked too