Saying Goodbye to Our Beloved Molly
Recently, we faced the hardest part of being dog owners—saying goodbye to our best friends. Tragically, we lost two of our beloved dogs within a week of each other.
Our Miniature Schnauzer, Molly, had become unwell, refusing to eat and drinking very little. After numerous vet visits and tests, we received devastating news—Molly had an extremely aggressive form of cancer called Histiocytic Sarcoma. We had hoped for a few more weeks with her, but when she lost the use of her back legs, we knew it was time to say goodbye.
I reached out to a local pet crematorium, Springfield Farm, but could barely speak through my tears. They were incredibly compassionate and understanding, arranging for a wonderful vet, Charlie from Halo Vets, to visit our home.
Charlie was patient and kind, ensuring Molly’s passing was peaceful. He first administered a sedative so she felt no discomfort. Molly drifted to sleep in her own bed, surrounded by those who loved her most.
After Charlie left, we spent about half an hour with Molly, saying our final goodbyes. Then, James from Springfield Farm arrived to take her, handling everything with dignity and care. Molly was wrapped in her favorite blanket, cuddling her beloved teddy. Since Springfield Farm only performs individual cremations, we had the reassurance that the ashes we received were truly hers.
Two days later, James returned with Molly’s ashes, a cremation certificate, and a beautiful candle. We also had the option to order a keepsake—a paw print, a necklace containing some of her ashes, and a personalized candle with her name and pawprint.
Losing Molly was heartbreaking, but the kindness and compassion we experienced helped us through one of the hardest moments of our lives. 💔
Saying Goodbye to Raffy
We knew that our elderly Westie, Raffy, would struggle without Molly—but we never expected it to happen so soon. Less than a week after losing Molly, Raffy began to decline. Like her sister, she lost the use of her back legs. She had been living with severe arthritis, but losing Molly was simply too much for her.
We took Raffy to Animals Trust Veterinary Hospital in Bolton, where the vets confirmed that the discs in her spine had deteriorated. Due to her advanced age, surgery was not a kind or viable option, and we knew in our hearts that it was time to let her go.
Wanting to spend just a little more time with her, we brought Raffy home for a few final hours in her favorite spot—by the fire. Once again, we reached out to Charlie from Halo Vets and James from Springfield Farm Pet Cremation, even though it was a Saturday evening. Despite the late hour, both were incredibly kind and compassionate.Losing two of our beloved dogs in such a short time was devastating, but knowing they were treated with dignity, love, and kindness brought us some comfort. 💔
Saying goodbye to our beloved pets is never easy—it’s one of the hardest decisions a pet owner can make. But after our experience, we know we would never do it any other way.
Molly and Raffy passed peacefully in their own beds, in the comfort of their home, surrounded by those who loved them most. There was no fear, no stress—just warmth, love, and peace.
We cannot thank Charlie from Halo Vets and James from Springfield Farm Pet Cremation enough. Their professionalism, kindness, and compassion made an incredibly painful time just a little more bearable. If you ever find yourself facing this heartbreaking decision, we highly recommend them both.
I still cry most days and miss them both terribly but each day gets a little bit easier and I know eventually I will think of them both and remember only all the amazing times we had and how lucky I was to have them in my life.
