Last week, I posted about a trip to Yarmouth, in 2011. My step-daughters’ dog Baxter was featured, and I remarked that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Many of you expressed commiserations over that, so I thought I would bring you this sad news.
On Monday, he suffered a series of fits, and was taken to the prestigious Animal Hospital in Newmarket. Scans revealed no more could be done for him, and he was sadly put to sleep.
Both my step-daughters were distraught of course, and all of the extended family were greatly upset by the loss of our loyal and faithful family dog.
He had a happy life, and was well-loved.
Goodbye, Baxter. You will never be forgotten.
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Very sorry for your loss. It is heart breaking when we have to say our goodbyes but dogs live us wonderful memories to cherish. I have written an article on my blog recently titled ‘The Art of Living from a Dog’s perspective” – https://authorjoannereed.net/the-art-of-living-from-a-dogs-perspective/ – Feel free to check it out!
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Thanks, Joanne. I read your post, and tried to leave a comment.
However, it required me to log in to wordpress, (I was already logged in) then it informed me I would have to share my password login details with you.
I have never seen this happen before on WP, so I cancelled the comment.
Sorry.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hi Pete. Thanks for stopping by and for attempting to write a comment. Strange?! Not sure why this happened. Not usual.
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It was a first for me, Joanne. But some of my regular followers have become ‘Anonymous’ again, so I suspect WordPress is up to something. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I used to work at a vet and when dogs were put down all the staff cried in the back too. But I’ve been told by so many vets that it truly is peaceful for them.
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Thanks very much for your kind words, Abbey. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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of course. this is sad and I know all too well the grief of such a time-but Baxter was loved and cared for and he did not go this alone-I so hope this brings comfort to your family.
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Thanks, Michele. They are enjoying looking at photos of him and sharing memories now.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m very sorry to hear this Pete, my thoughts are with you and your family.
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Thanks, Ami. He was very much a part of the family, so everyone has felt the loss.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am sorry too, to hear this. Dogs are humans best friends, and loosing a century long partnership is difficult to overcome. Best wishes, Michael
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Thanks, Michael. It was a very upsetting week for my step-daughters.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m sorry to hear the news, Pete. It seems like Baxter had a great life, and he positively affected all of yours as well.
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Thanks, Jim.
That’s true, on both counts.
Best wishes, Pete.
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that’s good to hear, Pete.
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I had a dog years ago. From the 3rd to 11th grade. It is always tough, but a little tougher in your youth. I can sympathize.
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Thanks for your kind comment, James.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ahhh… this hurt to read Pete. I am so sorry.
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Thanks, Lara. He was very much a ‘family’ dog, and loved by all.
Best wishes, Pete.
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My thoughts are with the friends of Baxter for I know the sadness of losing a close friend…..RIP chuq
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Thanks, chuq. They are never forgotten, so that’s something.
Best wishes, Pete.
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The older I get the more I dwell on memories of days gone by…..I guess that is what us old farts do…..chuq
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I certainly do! 🙂
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I know that feeling Pete. I’ve put down two dogs in my life – Millie the wire hair dachshund and Maurice the poodle. Its like losing a member of the family. Regards.
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It certainly is.
Thanks, Frank.
Best wishes, Pete.
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My sentiments immediately turn to your stepdaughters, Pete. I hope they aren’t in pain too long. The death of a pet affects the whole family, but it brings up all kinds of feelings for children who may not have had many experiences with death before.
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They put a lot of themselves into Baxter, and he saw them through some difficult times a few years ago. They will have memories of him, so that’s good.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am sad for the girls to have lost their beloved dog. One of our dogs had advanced cancer and we couldn’t decide when enough was enough, then she, like Baxter, had seizures and the time was clear. I found it a relief to now have to decide.
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I can understand that relief.
Thanks, Elizabeth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I echo the sentiments of John Charet and all the other bloggers and commentators before him, My warmest condolences to all. Theo
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Thanks very much, Theo. It has been a sad week.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am so sorry to hear that Pete 😦 I am sure others on here have said this, but tell your stepdaughter that all of us blogger friends of Beetleypete.com express our sincerest condolences. Baxter is in a better place now and having fun with all of the other animals up there (including other dogs).
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Many thanks for your kind words, John.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It is so hard to say goodbye. But with so many fond memories, it will carry all those who lose dogs forward.
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Bear, and now Baxter. Not a good week for our beloved dogs, Cindy.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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So sorry to hear this Pete. It’s so hard to lose a furry member of the family. My condolences to all who loved him.
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Thanks very much, Susanne.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m so sorry Pete. You can never be prepared enough for the loss of a furbaby. R.I.P. Baxter.
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Thanks, Kim. The girls are broken up about it of course.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sorry to hear this. Always a sad time. Just think of all the fun times you had together.
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Thanks for your kind words, M.A.
Best wishes, Pete.
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My heart breaks for the family. It is so sad to lose a fur baby. xo
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It was a sad day indeed, Darlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sorry for your loss, Pete.
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Thanks, Stevie. My poor step-daughters are inconsolable.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m so sorry for your family’s loss, Pete. We all wish our pets could stay with us forever. At least their memories can.
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That’s very true.
Thanks, John.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You have honoured him, that helps exorcize inevitable grief. I’ve been preoccupied with so many things that I haven’t had time to check in for ages. I hope Ollie is well. Px
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Thanks, Pippa. Glad to hear you have been busy.
Ollie is doing OK, with his fur growing back after a huge moult. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. xx
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Sad news indeed. Does your step-daughter plan to get another dog? Did Baxter sire any puppies?
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He never had puppies, and she is still to upset to think about another do yet.
Thanks, David.
Best wishes, Pete.
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so sorry Pete! what a handsome dog!
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He was such a good dog, Wilma. A sad loss.
Best wishes, Pete.
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So sorry to hear about Baxter, Pete. Losing a beloved pet is never easy.
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Thanks, Maggie. He was a good dog, and had a good life.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Dogs are the topping on the cake! They bring us such sweet joy! Sorry to hear this news.
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Thanks, Cheryl. Once he started fitting, his quality of life would have been too poor. At least he is out of pain now.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Awww… I’m so sorry, Pete. RIP, Baxter.
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Thanks, Jennie. It had to happen, but it came a lot sooner than we all expected.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I understand. Best to you, Pete.
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You’ re right: our four-legged companions will forever be in our hearts. Happy eternal hunting grounds, Baxter!
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Thanks, Pit. At least he had a happy life before the end.
Best wishes, Pete.
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We lost mygranddog last month. She was very old but that doesn’t help much, does it? My sincere condolences to you and your family, Baxter’s pack.
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Thanks, Leila. It never matters how old they are, because they never live long enough.
Best wishes, Pete.
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My condolences. I’m sorry for the loss of a great dog, but at least his suffering is over.
By the way, you scared the crap out of me with that title! I thought something had happened to Ollie!
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Thanks, Nicole. If it had been Ollie, I doubt I would have been up to posting about it so soon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I tried to send a message, but my iPad just fell offline so forgive me if it appears twice. Suffice to say, may I send you all an enormous hug and a kiss. Dogs are the absolute best. They are the loving glue in a family that connects us all. And I DO understand. I’m still longing, absolutely longing for my lovely dog. But I hope that Baxter and mine are happily playing together up in doggy heaven, chasing those annoying little squirrels. Katie x
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Thanks, Katie. We never forget our pets, and Baxter will live on in our memories.
Best wishes, Pete.
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RIP Baxter. Condolences to all.
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Thanks very much, Peggy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It hurts a great deal to lose friends such as these!
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Yes, almost ten years of great friendship.
(Even though him and Ollie never got on)
Thanks, GP.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Rest in peace, Baxter. Poor guy. Pets truly are part of the family unit.
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They certainly are.
Thanks, Abbi.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sorry to hear that, Pete.
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It was very sad, but at least he is no longer suffering, Jon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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So sorry to hear the news. They must be heartbroken 😦
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They are inconsolable, Nicholas. I know you understand about losing a beloved pet.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Goodbye Baxter.
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Thanks, Arlene. He had a good life with the girls.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sad news and I’m so sorry, Pete. Although that’s mixed with a degree of relief because when I saw the headline my first thought was for Ollie.
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Thanks, Mary. It brings home the short lives of our pets.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It does but we have to remember the joy they give us in that time.
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What sad news 😥 I’m truly sorry to hear this.
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Thanks, MBB. Monday was a hard day for the family.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh no, first Cindy’s doggy and now Baxter. What with Kim’s teen heroes going too, it’s been a sad week for my Wordypeeps.
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Yes, Bear and Baxter in the same week. Very sad.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m so, so sorry for your loss. Family is family, no matter how many legs we have. Thinking of you x
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Thanks for your kind comment. The loss of such a well-loved pet affects all the family.
Best wishes, Pete.
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