It was with a very heavy heart that I made the decision that it was time to say goodbye to our beautiful Millie just after she celebrated her 14th birthday.

I am so grateful that Mark had been able to take on her care at home and get to know her a few months before.

She had been on a slow decline for about 18 months but still enjoyed her life right up to the end. But eventually there were too many issues and she was struggling. Mark was supportive and kind and made the day so peaceful and showed us all compassion and gave us plenty of time to say goodbye.

I miss her beautiful and loving face greeting me each morning but it was the right decision for her - I just need to face being without her now - she has left a big void in our home.