So sorry to hear you have lost Tai. He is stunning looking. I found the below poem a comfort. I think it is a brave thing we have to do as pet owners is to know when it is time to let go. Hugs to you and Ben.
Sally
If It Should Be....

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done
For this last battle can`t be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
Don`t let your grief then stay your hand
For this day, more than all the rest
Your love and friendship stands the test.

We`ve had so many happy years
What is to come can hold no fears.
Would you want me to suffer? So
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they`ll tend
Only stay with me until the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time that you will see
It is a kindness that you do to me
Although my tail it`s last has waved
From pain and suffering I have been saved

Do not grieve it should be you
Who must decide this thing to do.
We`ve been so close, we two these years
Don`t let your heart, hold any tears.

Anonymous.

Oh Nikki, I am so very sorry to hear about your beautiful Tai.

He had such a good life with you, I am so glad you found each other.

Run free, lovely boy.
xxx

Hi Nikki, I've not been on here for years, but having heard about your Tai I wanted to give you my condolences.
He was a very handsome boy x x .
R.I.P Tai, x x x

So very sorry to see you have lost your stunning Tai, Nikki.
Run Fast and Free beautiful Tai xxx

Gee thanx everyone ... esp those who haven't been round here for ages. It really is very much appreciated.

I am just about to leave for a week's holiday to celebrate my 60th birthday with my beautiful Ben and my not so beautiful hubby! I am now a granny - little Alfie was born by emergency C section on 4th December - mother and baby doing well!

2013 was a dreadful year for me, hence my absence recently. I lost my father in October, we nearly lost Alfie, Tai was put down 3 weeks ago last Sunday, my brother has malignant melanoma, I cannot wait for this year to progress and hopefully things to pick up.

I may not be on here for a while - depending on whether we have got wi fi in our cottage!

Thanx so much everyone, Tai will be so happy that so many people loved him xx

Have a lovely 60th Nikki, I'm catching you up will soon be 'nearly' as old as you.....
Enjoy the hols, agree about 2013, I don't know anyone who has had a good year, by that I mean decent honest people
xxx

Have a great 60th Nikki. I really hope 2014 is much better for you.

Nikki, I sincerely hope that 2014 will be a really good year and a thousand times better than last year.

All best wishes for your 60th. (((hugs))) xx

Congratulations...love the name Alfie
Happy 60th Birthday Enjoy your holiday

Sorry for the sad loss of your lovely boy. Sweet dreams Tai. x

Wishing you a lovely holiday and 60th birthday and I hope 2014 is a better year for you.