Lesia, 2004 -2016

Today @shepherdman lost his German Shepherd. For many months Lesia's front half has been gradually losing touch with her back half, thanks to a nerve condition. With care and physiotherapy she still enjoyed over 12 years, a good age for a German Shepherd, but we had to make the decision that her quality of life had deteriorated too much, and a home visit by the vet was arranged. Rescue dog Tia is now my sole loyal canine companion, although Lesia will remain my 365 icon.

[Shepherdman's Wife]

a sad sad day. We miss you Lesia, our gentle giant, teddy bear.

[Maggiemae]

It sounds as if it was a right decision but still hard when life is no longer the same without her! Tia will miss her!

[Richard Brown]

Lovely shot but so sad at the same time. It's exceptionally hard saying good bye to one of the family.

[Charmian S Berry]

So sorry to hear this - its always a horrible time when you lose a part of your family - my heart goes out to you and hope she is a peace now over the rainbow bridge x

[sally agnew]

So sad, such a wonderful companion, she will be sadly missed. A beautiful tribute to Leisa Xx

[Richard Sayer]

So sorry to hear this - I know how hard that decision is to make but when the time comes, make it we must. Tia must be missing her too although they have a way of knowing what's going on, probably even before we do.

[Pam Knowler]

So sad to loose your wonderful companion! They are your family and it is always heartbreaking to have to say goodbye. Leisa was such a beautiful dog! My heart goes out to you all who will miss her!

[Pamela Fillhouer]

A sad day.

[Lynda McG]

So sad - it truly is heartbreaking when our doggy companions die! Such a beautiful photo of a gorgeous dog - feel your pain!

[Nat]

I'm so sorry to hear of the loos of your darling Shep. My old boy, Bronson, died 15 years ago and I still miss him. Be gentle on yourself.

[Shirley]

So sad. Sorry for your loss

[Nick]

So sorry to hear the sad news about the lovely Lesia - you will miss her so much.

[Kathy]

To you and to @shepherdman, sorry for your loss. It is losing a loved one.

[Rosie Kerr]

Oh, I am so very sorry for your loss... it is so hard to lose a member of the family. :(. A beautiful photo of a loved pet. My sincerest sympathies.

[Susiangelgirl]

So gorgeous, I want to hug her.

[Sally Ings]

Thoughts are with both you and Chantal @shepherdmanswife I hope all the happy memories will help ease the pain of her loss.

[Katrina]

That is sad. We had to do the same thing with our dog a few years back. It's just heartbreaking. She looks like she was a lovely dog.

[Lynda McG]

@shepherdmanswife @shepherdman I've even shed a tear for you both - such a beautiful dog and having been through your pain several times it never becomes any easier! They give us their heart when they are with us - take care

[Joanna kate]

This is always so sad. She has such a beautiful face, a photo to remember her by

[Barb]

it's always so sad to lose a much loved pet. So sorry

[KoalaGardens🐨]

so sorry, what a beautiful shepherd!

[Camille Bisson]

so very sorry to read this. what a very beautiful girl. know words really do not help, but everyone here who loves their pets with their entire hearts are thinking of you.

[Helene]

beautiful picture, lovely tribute. so sorry for you

[Terri]

I am so very sorry for your loss, my heart hurts for you. We just lost our companion, Micah, five weeks ago and I am just a mess without him. There are no words.

[Francesca Ciarrocchi]

So sorry for your loss... wonderful tribute to her... she'll be always with you...