
We had two boys, a springer called Harry, and a boxer called George. Harry was 11 and we had to have him put down on the 25th Jan. Now barely two weeks later, he has been joined today, by his brother George who was just 9. Words cannot decribe the pain of losing both our boys over so short a period and our house feels so empty. George was our third boxer. He was so full of energy, even taking him to the vets today. But he had been bringing up food after eating, more and more often, over the past few months. It was originally thought it was due to him gulping his food. The vet tried various medication, but today carried out an xray. It was discovered he had oesophagal cancer, which had blocked the oesophagus completely, and no food or water was reaching his stomache. This is why his weight had plumetted. The vet rang us while he was still under anaesthetic, and said it would be kinder to end his life now, as opposed to him literally starving over the next few days, with his body gradually shutting down. He kept him asleep until we arrived at the surgery so we could all say our goodbyes...I am a grown man of fifty, and my eyes are sore with crying...... I know we did the kindest thing for George, and I know we will feel better with time....................
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