Sad day
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Many years ago my mum was given Great Aunt Daisy Beatyl by a couple of generous Miniature Dachshund breeders. She was five years old and needed a good home.
We motored into the country to collect her. As far as I can remember it was quite a long drive and they questioned us carefully about her future. I agreed that if something happened to my mum I would look after Daisy B. As we piled into the car to leave, Gloria wiped a tear away. She had confided that she would have loved to have kept the dog but her husband had drawn the line at more than five dogs in the house.
Daisy Beatyl was a youngish dog, looking for affection and love. She got this from my mum. As well as walks, treats, hours snuggled on the sofa and the occasional wonderful distraction such as the rabbit hutch sited on the other side of her fence in the next door garden. The rabbits survived but tantalised and entertained her for months.
I had a soft spot for DB from the word go. Her beautiful eyes would have tempted the shyest suitor. And they had. She’d mothered a couple of litters before she came to live with my mum.
Over the past couple of years, Great Aunt Daisy Beatyl has gradually moved from being a stylish city dog to sedate retirement in the country cottage where she had holidayed all her life. We have a dog flap, which is ideal for an older dog that needs her own key to the garden.
As senior dog she kept the Min Pins in line and us too. Welcoming me home with the softest nuzzley, toothy reminder that it was suppertime. After this she would flit, sausage like and deft between my feet, demanding food.
Opening her mouth to take a small piece of bread at lunch time today, I noticed a large bright red blood clot in her mouth.
The young vet was kind and gentle as he explained that she had cancer. She was dying and that it would be best to put her down. He was surprised that she could stand on the examination table.
But that was Great Aunt Daisy Beatyl, stoical, trusting and a real trooper right to the end.
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I am so sorry to read your page today.
When I first started reading your blog I went through older entries to catch up on a bit of your life. During that time I found out about Daisy and how her unusual name came about.
Having owned lots of dogs over the years I know how heart-wrenching it is when a much beloved friend dies. You and your Mother are in my thoughts. x
Very sorry to hear your news- thinking of you all.X
Always a sad day – but what a wonderful life you and your mother gave Daisy
Hugs
Joanna
I’m so sorry to hear this, but what wonderful memories you will have of her, and what a fantastic life she led with your family.
I’m so sorry to hear your sad news.
What a shock. Im so very sorry. Daisy Beatyl was such a lovely girl, and still looked in fine fettle on Saturday. I,m so sad for you, much love to you both from all of us.
Oh, what a sad day for you and Danny and your Mum too. Daisy was such a key part of your household I know that you must all miss her so much. But what a lot of happy memories to look back on.
Much love
Celia
It is so hard to lose a much loved member of the household, especially when you have so little time to accept the decision you had to make. But it would be even harder to watch Daisy Beatyl go downhill and suffer.
Love Pamela
What a beautiful dog, and such a sad story. I am so sorry to have read it, but I think you have written her a beautiful obituary. I hope that you can take solace from the fact that she died without pain, and with you by her side… what more could a faithful friend ask for.
Kindest regards
Hayley
I am so sorry to hear your news. Thinking of you.
Sam
That’s so sad, Fiona.
What can I add to all those lovely messages above? Nothing, except I’m thinking of you too and send you my very best wishes, Sally
Ohhhhhhh Fiona, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you and your family and I know how much Great Aunt Daisy Beatyl will be missed.
So very sorry to hear your sad news. Is is devastating to lose your pets as my husband and I know only too well.
As I read somewhere years ago, the pain of losing them is the price you pay for their constant love. She had a wonderful life. Take care.
Frances
So sorry to hear FN.
June and I are thinking of you both.
Tony
i’m so sorry to hear the sad news. such personalities always make an impact and she was obviously well loved.
take care.
sam
I am saddened to her of your loss. Daisy sounds like she was a wonderful pet. I cannot imagine losing any of my dogs, one of which has been with us for 8 years.
Best wishes,
R-hawk
Dear B and D, so sorry to hear about Daisy. So sad. Thinking of you. xx
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Lizzie
x
Terrible to lose a loved pet. How old was she? I am watching my beloved old gray cat get older, and although she should have several years remainin in her span, I am steeling myself. I feel for you, Fiona.
Sorry to hear about your loss.
I’m so sorry.
Sorry to hear your sad news. What a wonderful dog she was by your description. It’s such a shame that all our lovely pets can’t be here forever. Take care.
Hi, my mum Frances has been on your blog and raves about your site she is absolutely in love with it, hence why I’m here!
Firstly I just want to say how really sorry I am about your gorgeous little dog. We have a border collie Ben and I just can’t imagine losing him. They are loyal devoted friends and it is a dreadful loss. Mum is right though it is the price you pay. But like they say it is better to love than never have loved at all.
On a happier note your site is great and I am looking at your duck recipes next as we love game (my hubbie is a farmer)and are always on the look out for good dishes. Brilliant website. Thank you for producing such interesting reading.
kind regards Em.
My condolences for your loss. It is always a sad time, but also a time to remind ourselves of the blessings we have in life and the loveable memories that will remain with us forever. Take care.
As an owner of dachshunds and an owner who has had to face a loss or two, I know it must have been very hard.
But Beatyl will be no doubt joining my speckled head Marble, checking out those holes to her heart’s content.
Philippa
New York City
Aaaw, I was so sad to read this Fiona. The lives of these wonderful creatures are way too short.
I’m so sorry to read this sad news. I think the first post I ever read by you was about Daisy Beatyl.
The pain of losing a beloved pet is deep, but I hope you feel comforted by the knowledge that she had a wonderful, happy life with you.
Sending a hug.
Hi Fiona,
Just wanted to pass on my condolences….GADB was a great friend to you, I have been away on honeymoon (….) andwas saddened to hear this news on returned, however heartened to have good news from your chicks, life goes on, annewed, every day and it is blessed.
I am so sad to read of your loss. Your stories of Daisy Beatyl have been a joy to read.
Sent with a hug from Sarah and licks and wags from Berry & Basil
Hello Wendy
It was a shock and a bad day. Thank you for leaving a comment it helped to salve the pain.
Hello Kate(uk)
Thanks for dropping by. It’s so quiet without GADB’s snuffles and sores.
Hi Joanna
You always remember the good times.
Hi Kay
This might seem mawkish . But burying her in the garden has made a big difference. She only ever really sat and sunned in he first part of the garden. And she’s still there.
Hi Sylvie
Thank you for dropping by.
Hello The Chicken Lady
It was a shock. I still miss her enormously.
Hi Magic Cochin
Like all animals that live with us, she was a true gem.
Hi Pamela
You are so right. She would have suffered and the vet confirmed this.
Hello Haley
She was a super dog and we loved her.
Hi Sam
Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment – much appreciated.
Hi Sally
A big hug to you too. Thinking of Grey
Hi Pat
I miss the whirling dervish dance for food and the comfortable snores.
Hello Frannie
Your comment made my heart turn over. So sorry that you have lost a special pet too.
Hi Tony
GADB now sleeps in our garden. And that’s a great comfort.
Hi Sam
GADB had a great personality. I miss her at meal times and so do the Min Pins. No one to honk for food anymore.
Hello R-Hawk
Thanks for leaving a comment. It’s dreadful but instantly I looked at the ages of the other dogs. 9, 8 and 2. Natural dog lives are so short.
Hi Alice
Great to hear from you! We are sad but so good to hear from you. Lots of love, to you all. Bob and Dim (eyebrows).
Hello Lizzie
It was a tough day. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Hi Hank
She was fifteen, just. But sometimes she seemed like five. Fingers crossed that your cat lives for years.
Hi Jan
Thanks for leaving a comment.
Hi Lyn
Thanks for dropping by.
Hi Plumsource
The cottage seems so quiet witout her. I miss the snores.
Hello Poggy
Thanks for leaving a comment. Much appreciated.
Great that you are enjoying the site.
Hello Ban
Yes memories never die.
Hi Philippa
What a lovely thought. Marble and Beatyl digging holes in heaven!
Hi KJ
Yes it was a sad day.
Hi Moonroot
She was a special, gentle dog and it was good to have a senior dog too. Now Dr Quito has stepped into the role.
Hi Natasha
Good to hear from you. Best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
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Hi Sarah
Thanks for leaving a comment. Pats to B and B.
Tears are being shed as I type. So sorry for you & your family.
I had a similar experience almost a year ago to the day.. we had to put our English Staffordshire terrier to sleep due to cancer of the bladder… Horrible experience. I didnt want another, but my partner came home with a pup a month later… she is sweet, but not the same.
I’m so sorry to hear this news. It’s horrible losing a pet. At least you were able to give her a peaceful end, and I hope you can look back on the many happy times that you shared with her.
Oh my goodness Fiona, I’ve only just read this post, I’m so sorry. Off to e-mail you right now! XX
Just caught up with your Blog after a frantic but exciting week for us.
SO VERY SORRY to hear about dear old Great Aunt Daisy Beatyl’s demise – but at least it was quick, kind; & she left this world knowing how very much she was loved. If only we could all experience the same, eh…?
We lost our wonderful Wild Lady Cat – Shaui – almost two years ago. I still cannot face looking at her photos, without weeping (she’d shared my life after her own unhappy rescue, for fifteen precious years).
On the day of her death Tony built her a beautiful coffin with gold handles & a brass, inscribed plaque: proclaiming what a very fine lady she indeed was. She passed away at the ripe old age of 22 – a dear, deeply-loved friend & companion to me, unfailingly; throughout some of the darkest days of my life. I’m still not sure I’d have got through them, without her.
She was buried beneath an gnarled old apple tree in the orchard at the back of our cottage; the closest spot we could find to her favourite haunt of the hotspot beside the Rayburn, so that her happy spirit can eternally toast those elegant little toes.
And on chill winter evenings whilst cooking the supper, from the corner of my eye I swear she’s there: grooming her sleek fur & winking at me whilst sticking out her cheeky tongue…as for you, will GADB be; with every restless breeze which – perhaps – causes the dog flap to thump in the twilight hours of a late-August eve….
Thinking of you, dear amigo.
Oh gosh, she’s so beautiful. I’ll bet you still miss her..
Hi Kooky Girl
Yes I do. Every day