i am so sorry i feel the same way i had to put down a dog not long ago my heart breaks when i think of all my past buddies. Iam back in the saddle again with a new dog just turned a year old you forget what's it like to have a puppy its work lol
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Posts: 1245 | Location: New Hampshire "Live Free or Die" | Registered: September 02, 2006
Sorry to hear of your loss of a family member. It hurts so much that nothing seems to relieve the grief. When the time is right, find another pup. Not to replace him but because you obviously have a lot of love to give.
When I die I want to go to The Rainbow Bridge with our previous two pound pups and three Rotties. I like dogs more than I like (most) people.
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Posts: 11205 | Location: Somewhere north of a hot humid hell in the summer | Registered: January 09, 2009
About a year ago I had to have my 15 year old JRT put down because he had canine dementia. He was always a very loving companion and was never aggressive. We nursed him along for as long as we could but when he bit our grandson, whom he loved to play with, we decided it was time. We had the Vet com to our house and I held him in my arms while the deed was done. We looked into each others eyes as he passed. I cried like a baby. As I write this tears are flowing from my eyes. I think of him often even though we have moved on and have rescued another angle. I truly feel your pain.
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Posts: 35 | Location: Florida | Registered: July 08, 2014
Like the others I feel for you-takes a lot of courage to help your best friend pass. The unconditional love is truly spiritual; something special. Remember your dog fondly/warmly.
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Posts: 26758 | Location: dughouse | Registered: February 04, 2003
So sorry for your loss.....they just don't stay long enough in my opinion.....have had to say goodbye to many of our own too, and it never gets easier. I think back on all the personalities we were fortunate to have experienced and loved. Each one was special and very loved. May you find peace...
Originally posted by archerman: They are the gift that keeps on taking care of us.
The pain of losing them, never goes away but they make everyday just that much better, and I am sorry for your loss.
Well said! Better than I could.
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