Monday 7 January 2019

RIP lovely Bok.



Bok seemed to have put on excessive weight over the past few months, so I'd put him on a strict diet.

However, his belly continued to swell, and he recently began to have symptoms that suggested something akin to a urinary infection. This morning (7th Jan) I found him lying in a damp bed, looking slightly sorry for himself; even so, he enjoyed his usual half-hour's early morning 'emptying' walk. He even chased a Deer for a short while.

When we got home, I took him directly to the Vet's Surgery, where a scan revealed that he had an enormous Tumour on his Spleen (above). I was totally in shock; distraught. I really wasn't expecting anything like that.

They operated in the afternoon, and sadly discovered that it had spread to most of his other vital organs. The Vet' said there was nothing to be done.

                                

                                


We haven't had much luck with our animals. We lost our beautiful Labrador, Monty, back in 2015 (aged 4). Then just before Christmas we lost Freddie, our Cat. Probably both poisoned. Now our lovely Bok has joined them. 

I am totally distraught. I cannot believe what's happened. Bok was such a lovely boy. This has come completely out of the blue. He was loved by everyone, except one; a jealous neighbour threatened to kill him last Summer. At least she'll now no longer have to bother.

I'll bury him tomorrow afternoon alongside his two buddies, down at Haddock's. 

RIP Bok; I cannot describe how much we'll miss him. The house now seems totally empty and sad. Part of the purpose for my living has been taken from me. Once we had three lovely animals to share our lives; now we have none.

I've felt heartache in the past, but this is just terrible.


104 comments:

  1. I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear Bok. Awful, awful, and so much more devastating when it is unexpected. He looks a lovely boy.

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  2. I'm so, so sorry to read this. There are no words I can say that will ease your breaking heart, only time will do that, but he didn't suffer for long, which is a blessing for all.

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  3. Not your beautiful Bok - the dog with the orange eyes and so like my Toby. I am so sorry to hear this Cro. I am crying for a dog I only knew through blogworld, my heart goes out to you. xx

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  4. Oh my dear Cro. Im so very sorry. I can hardly believe it.
    No platitudes. I am just truly sorry. Xx

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  5. Such a shock for you, and on your own. I am so sorry Cro. X

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  6. Very sad to hear this news. I'll be thinking of you.

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  7. I am so, so sorry for your terrible loss. I know your pain. I had 6 beloved cats in our "pack" and one by one four died. One was killed by a new "neighbor" simply because he was a black cat. He was 9 years young and my favorite. Last year my other favorite cat, Catfish, only 10 years young, was found to have a serious kidney ailment & I had to have him put down. His 21 year old sister had a stroke a month later & I was totally devastated, depressed & inconsolable...Now we are down to two 14 year old brother/sister formerly feral kitties. The house truly feels empty & I cried for months as the remaining two cats yowled sadly at night looking for their pack leaders! I understand your pain & emptiness. The cost of owning pets, sadly, is losing them...but, oh, the joy & love & sweet memories they give to us. Sending prayers & good thoughts. xo

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  8. I am so sorry to hear this. Dogs take part of our hearts when they go (cats too) but leave us a part of theirs

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  9. Oh my god, that is absolutely terrible. What a shock.
    I am so sorry. You've lost the best of friends.

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  10. So so sorry for your loss. You loved him so very much,and made sure he had a wonderful loving life. Sally

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  11. What a lovely kind face he had. I understand your grief having shared my life with oh so many furry friends.

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  12. I'm so sorry to read this. It's so hard to lose a beloved pet but even harder when you don't see it coming. I had a similar experience when I took my cat to the vet because he was off his food. Turned out he had a tumour in his stomach. It was such a shock so I understand how devastated you must be feeling. Please take comfort that he didn't suffer and enjoyed his outings xx

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  13. So sorry to hear this - 100 times worse when it's unexpected. Much love to you

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  14. Oh, what a terrible shock. I am so so sorry.

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  15. Can't see the screen, so upset for you, know what it's like to lose a friend. Hugs
    Briony
    x

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  16. Tears shed here in Hythe: don’t they just worm their way into your heart and make it hurt. Along the way they bring so much joy and worth every penny of the pain you are now paying.

    LX

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  17. That's hard. I had dog a powerful synchronicity day today. And now I know why. I believe your Bok is now with Sri Krishna and I believe one day you will meet him again. This is called harmony.

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  18. I am so so sorry Cro. I am choked up at reading this. It's such a shock when unexpected. Such a cruel blow after Freddie. My thoughts are with you although I know that doesn't take away any of the pain.

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  19. Poor dear Cro and Lady M too. I feel for you both as you sit by your log fire tonight without your beloved boy lying there soaking up the heat with you. All of us who love our animals know that pain - we have animals, love them and their loyalty and then, because their life span is less than ours, they leave us and leave a huge gap. Thinking of you both.

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  20. Oh Cro words fail me, I am so so sorry about the loss of your lovely boy. I was so very shocked to read the post heading. I feel for both you and Lady M. RIP lovely Bok.

    Jo in Auckland.

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  21. Oh Cro.....I'm so sorry..x

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  22. I read but don't comment often, but have to say how sorry I am to read this.

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  23. Cro, I'm devastated to read this. You must be distraught. This is the worst news. x

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  24. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

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  25. Oh Cro ... I am so sorry to hear your sad news and what a terrible shock and without warning. I know the awful feeling of losing a pet so I am thinking of you and Lady M.
    No words will help at the moment but in time, as you know, you will remember all the good times that you spent with him.
    Here’s to Bok and all the happiness he gave you. XXXX

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  26. I am so sorry to hear your sad news.x

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  27. So very sorry to hear about Bok Cro.

    Arilx

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  28. So sorry to read about your loss.It is only 2 weeks since we lost our dog and i know the pain.

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  29. Sometimes there are no words... there will be a hole in your heart for a long while. But one day it will fill in with all the good memories of him.

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  30. I am so sorry, Cro. I feel for you and Lady M. right now. I remember Bok's arrival. He was a very welcome addition to the family.

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  31. So sorry to hear this. It is always sad when one loses ones pets. Lady Magnon would have been shocked when she heard.

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  32. I was so sorry to read your post. Losing a family member just rips us apart.

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  33. I am so very sorry to read this. Losing one of our animal family is devastating, especially when it was so unexpected. I still miss my little dog Bo, especially when I come home from anywhere and there is no excited happy greeting at the door. Grief is always so tough. Be as well as you can be.

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  34. I am so terribly sorry, Cro. What a dreadful shock to lose your gorgeous boy so suddenly. Thinking of you and Lady M. X

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  35. So sorry. Crying with you/for you. Such a shock. Xx

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  36. I am so sorry for your loss xxx

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  37. Oh, Cro. I couldn't believe it when I read the title of this post. My heart aches for you and your family. I'm so very, very sorry. Bok was a beautiful good boy and although I know it's scant comfort right now, you gave him a lot of love and a good life. He was very fortunate to have been part of your family.

    I'm sending you a big virtual hug and lots of love. If I were a woman who prayed I'd pray for peace and comfort for you. ❤

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  38. It hurts so much when they go, and you'd had no warning. I am so sorry.

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  39. Oh, Cro, what a shock for you and Lady M. I'm so sorry to read this today.

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  40. What a horrible shock. I'm so sorry you lost a member of your family.

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  41. Hello Cro I have read your blog for some time now and feel so sad for your losses x blessings to you and lady m x may you both find comfort in the love you gave and received from your beloved pets x hugs x

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  42. Words can’t be said that will give you comfort, but know that we all care about you and how hard this is on you. Bok lived the very best life because he was so loved. x
    Arleen

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  43. I cannot believe you can make your fingers type. I am so sorry.

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  44. So very sorry for the loss of your beloved Bok.

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  45. Cro...I am so sad to read this. What a terribly painful loss for you. I am sending you my heart-felt condolences. Deb

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  46. You and Lady M have been such good pet parents. It truly has been the loss of yet another beloved family member and we are all heartbroken at this news. So very sorry. X

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  47. I just read this with tears in my eyes. What a painful loss.
    I am so sorry.
    Gayle

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  48. Terrible news. So sorry for your loss so soon after losing Freddie. Take care.

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  49. Tears are falling while I write this. So shocked when I read the title. I remember reading your blog the day you took him into your home. You and Lady M have had too much heartache lately.
    My sincere condolences and my thoughts will be with the both of you.

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  50. Oh dear. What a space where Bok was. Love and hugs from New Zealand.

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  51. My condolences Cro and Lady M on the loss of Bok! Reading about your life; I knew you loved your furr babies. I will miss the stories! I’m truly sorry! Gabs

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  52. Oh, Cro, I'm so sorry for your loss. He was such a good dog.

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  53. Hugs, hugs, and more hugs to you Cro.

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  54. I am truly so sorry to hear of your loss. It is sad to lose a dear furry being, part of the family. Thinking of you.

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  55. They take our hearts our beloved pets. truly very sorry for both of you. X

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  56. So sorry Cro, this is heartbreaking for you, I really feel for you.

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  57. So sad to lose your companions. Not the start to 2019 that you needed.

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  58. Tears again. Real sympathy we know your loss.

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  59. I am so sorry to hear your sad news and know the huge gap that Bok will leave in your lives

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  60. So, so sorry to hear about Bok's passing. I read you every day (although I have never commented); will miss your stories of your beloved.

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  61. I am really sorry to hear about Bok. I know you two loved your morning rambles, again I am just so sorry. What a shock.

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  62. My sincerest sympathy to you - nothing will take away the pain, but please know so many folks are wishing you peace.

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  63. I have read your blog for some time as a silent follower. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Bok. My thoughts are with you and Lady M.
    “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” Helen Keller

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  64. It is a terrible thing to lose that daily joy - my heart goes out to you - I have also known that pain.

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  65. I am another of your silent followers. But this morning I must add my feeling for you. I just experienced my own Zoey's demise last week. She was 15, a Labrador/Pointer cross. She was the most gentle soul and companion. I know my loss - and can only imagine it is yours, too. Heal my friend, heal with me.

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  66. So very sorry for your loss - especially hard when it is so unexpected.

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  67. I am so sorry about Bok. After I read your post, I went back and read more about Bok and Monty. What best buddies they were and how wonderful that Monty brought Bok to you. My deepest sympathy to both you and your wife during this unimaginable time.

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  68. I, too, am very sorry for your loss.

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  69. Sending you hugs and blessings xxx

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  70. Run Free, Bok! You loved and were loved. Truly a life well ived.

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  71. What a horrible thing to happen. A tragic start to the year. You have a lot of friends around the world and they are all rooting for you and Mrs M.

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  72. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR SUCH KIND WORDS. I WASN'T ABLE TO REPLY TO YOU ALL, AS I WAS JUST TOO UPSET. IT'S A STRANGE NEW WORLD NOT HAVING A DOG TO WALK WITH EVERY MORNING AND AFTERNOON. NO DOUBT WE WILL ADAPT. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN.

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  73. Sorry to read of Bok's very sudden departure... I know how distraught you must feel.
    And yesterday, laying him with hs chums must've been very, very difficult...
    so, just to say that I am thinking of you in an echoing house.

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  74. Visiting from The Weaver of Grass. I'm so sorry for your loss. Our pets really are a very, very important part of our lives. And when they go they take a piece of heart.

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  75. Oh such sadness for you in losing your beautiful friend and companion Bok. And hard that it was so unexpected. Be well my friend.

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  76. My heart breaks for you, tears pouring down my face as I read about your lovely boy. I also had a perfect companion, friend, confidante - my shadow wherever I went. I lost Zac in August 2016 and still sob at the thought of him, whenever I look at his beautiful face in a painting given to me by my friend. They leave a permanent dog-shaped hole in the heart and I send you my heartfelt sympathy. (((((((Cro))))))) xx

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  77. Oh Cro! My heart goes out to you and Lady M. How dreadfully sad. xxx

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  78. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR KIND THOUGHTS. STILL SO HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THE DEAR BOY IS NO LONGER WITH US, BUT WE'LL SURVIVE. CRO xx

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  79. Still thinking of you and her Ladyship, old codger...
    Take your time, take each day as it comes...
    Be a comfort to each other....
    Make no hasty decisions.....
    Divert yourselves gently with other things.

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  80. Thinking of you and Lady M Cro ... sending love to you both from Hertfordshire. XXXX

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  81. Sending you my love cro
    I know how much you loved your dogs and he had a lovely master in you.
    You know, I understand , how you you feel, exactly !
    Xxxxx

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  82. This is the first time I'm writing here but reading your blog every day, sad to read about your dog ,my condolences for you and lady m

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  83. Thinking of you, Cro, and hoping today is easier on you than yesterday - and that tomorrow will be better than today.

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  84. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I on
    Y remember to drop in occasionally but I wanted to say I have been where you are and it’s awlful. Please take time to grieve for Bok and the others then remember the good times with them. Remembering that you gave them all the love and friendship a human could give. Sally

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  85. Here is a link to my Farm Report blog. I share my thoughts about losing my Zoey. Thought you might enjoy it. Tim

    https://oakdalefarm.blogspot.com/2019/01/a-good-man-down-farm-report-1-11-2-19.htm

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    1. I clicked on your link, but it said it no longer existed. ??

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    3. This link should work: https://oakdalefarm.blogspot.com/2019/01/a-good-man-down-farm-report-1-11-2-19.html

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  86. https://oakdalefarm.blogspot.com/2019/01/a-good-man-down-farm-report-1-11-2-19.html

    This should work....perhaps the last l missing did it.

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  87. Come back soon Cro, we miss you. Hope the hurting is easing a tad?

    LXX

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  88. I'm sending my deepest condolences to you. My dogs are my life and we lost Greta in September. The house still seems so quiet despite the fact that we have two of her children and a shepherd as well.
    Know I am with you in spirit.

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  89. Dear Cro, I have only just read your post and am so so sorry to learn the sad news about Bok. I know that he was a very dear companion and that the pattern of your days must seem very strange without him. The only consolation is that you gave him a wonderful life and did the most honourable thing as soon as you knew that he was ill. Well done. There is nothing like a faithful animal to touch your heart.

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  90. So sorry dear Cro. Bok and your other fine critters were very lucky to have you as their keeper.

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  91. Read on Andrew's blog where your dog had passed.
    I'm so sorry for your loss - they are family for sure..

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  92. I am so sorry to hear about your beloved Bok. We can only borrow our pets really, it's the price we pay for loving them so deeply. He had a wonderful life with you, keep your memories close at hand.

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