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Thank you all so much for your lovely messages about my diet. I’m afraid things have lapsed rather, partly because we’ve had a death in the family.
It was a fairly small death, given that it happened to a little red dog who’d ruled our family for eleven years. But as I’m sure many of you know, a small death such as this can have a very big impact.
Lucy developed a liver condition in March and we were told that she had no functioning liver. No one mentioned it to her, however, so although the weight fell off her and she was always ravenously hungry, she carried on being her bright, bossy self until just recently.
I think the hardest part was that we had to decide the moment. We weren’t told by the vet that it was the only thing we could do for her. Eventually we did make the decision and on her last day Desmond took her for her favourite walk in the park. The previous day she had to be carried home as she was too weak to walk. On her last day she ran around and chased a squirrel.
Of course we discussed cancelling the appointment, but we came to the conclusion that we didn’t want her to get worse. Some days she was so weak she had to be carried. She’d stopped being able to eat biscuits. But while Desmond was on the phone to the vet and I was listening she hopped onto the sofa and ate the cheese from my salad.
I heard Monty Don said no relationship with an animal ends well but I hope we don’t dwell on Lucy’s end for too long. She was such a strong character, she’s more than frail little thing we said goodbye to.
Mollie Smith says...
Big hugs Katie on the loss of your much loved Lucy. To me it is never a small loss as these little ones seem to take a big chunk of us with them when they leave usand leave a big hole in our lives. It is so hard when we have to make that final decision- one I’ve had to make on more than one occasion and I think we will always second guess ourselves – should we have waited, was there.more we could/should have done etc. but deep down we know it’s a decision we take with love and heartbreak. Be kind to yourself and take care xx
December 14, 2020
Sandra says...
When you lose a pet it’s like part of you is missing So sorry for your loss My dog Molly was 13 yesterday and living on borrowed time, so I’m not looking forward to the day when she has to go over the rainbow bridge Will you put Lucy in one of your stories or will that be too painful Loving your books xx Stay safe
Lis says...
Oh Katie I’m so so sorry, I know just how hard it is to lose a much loved little dog. They leave such a massive hole. Sending love to you and your family xx
Elaine Guymer says...
Oh Ms. afforded
I wouldn’t see it as a small death. What a beautiful dog. I am so sorry for your loss. I had to give up one of my cats this past week. It was being kind for her. We had had her 3 years but she wasn’t happy with the other cats. I thought given time it would settle but it got worse. She would even walk passed the older boy without lashing out at him. She was very nervy and skittish too. She went to Cats Protection. From the minute she walked out of the crate she was as happy as Larry and so friendly to the lady. She is going to a lady who is housebound and I know she will be hugely spoilt. My instincts were right and she will be happier. I do miss her though it is quiet without her but the atmosphere is less stressed with the others
Sara Collins says...
So sorry,its so hard they are such a huge part of our lives and family. The diet can wait,….Christmas soon ,vaccine on the horizon, hopefully a new book from you.
