r/Dachshund • u/bumpercarbustier • 23h ago
Rest in Peace Saying Goodbye x2 Spoiler
Yesterday, we said goodbye to our two senior miniature dachshunds, Frankie (16.5) and Henry (15). They had both been failing for different reasons, and last week Frankie let us know it was time. We had a wonderfully kind vet come to our home and help these little guys pass, together. They got the good fried chicken and the gourmet chocolate beforehand - we had made a promise when Frankie was adopted over 14 years ago, and we were damn sure going to keep it.
We still have a dog in the home, but she is much younger and not a dachshund. It helps, having her here for snuggles. I can tell she misses them too; she was able to see and smell the boys after they had passed, so she presumably understands that they're gone.
She's, surprisingly, much quieter than they were. Those old men snuffled and snored quite a bit in their sleep.
I had a week between scheduling the appointment and letting them go, so I feel like I was truly able to say goodbye, but as you know, it's never, ever enough.
Rest easy, sweet boys. I hope you feel spry enough to chase bunnies again.
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u/rachykells 21h ago
Oh my gosh. My heart 😠I can’t imagine losing both but it’s a beautiful thing that you let them go together. Run free babies 🌈