Jim,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I always looked forward to seeing pictures of your pups.

Man, I hate seeing these threads. My condolences to you, Jim. Dogs are just so special and losing them hurts like hell. So glad you had so many loving years together.

I am so sorry to read this news Jim. I recall many of your posts referencing Merlot. You have my condolences.

Oh Jim I am so sorry. I know how close you were and the pain that follows this tremendous loss. Sending the biggest hugs your way.

Godspeed sweet girl. Find Lily and have a great play date and lots of treats.

Awwww man that sucks. I'm sorry to hear that Jim.

I am so sorry, Jim. 17 years definitely is a long time for a big dog to live. I know she was your good buddy and know that you gave her a special life. You have my sincere condolences. It is so difficult.

Dogs occupy a special place in our hearts. I've lost a few myself over the years - always hard! My condolences, Jim.

I'll never own another dog. Merlot is an impossible act to follow.

There's a story about Jerry Lee Lewis working at a club with a comedian who insisted on finishing last. Jerry Lee went to the local drug store and bought a big can of lighter fluid. He poured it into the piano, set it on fire, and performed Great Balls of Fire. As he walked off stage he said, "There ya go motherfucker, follow that".

That's where I'm at now.

I’m so sorry. My sincere condolences. I actually felt like she was a part of the sigforum family. RIP sweet girl.

Hard to follow Merlot. Hope you're doing OK Jim. I'm sure it's hard.

Sad to read this... I'm very sorry for your loss.

I just have the worst fears about when our Girls go. I don’t know how I will handle it. Prayers for you and your family Sir.......

So sorry to hear about your loss, never fear, Merlot will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.

To have been together for such a long time was and is a blessing. I am sure you have a ton of great memories that the two of you made together.

My condolences, Jim. You gave her a good life and I’m sure she gave you all she had.

Tony.

Condolences and sorrow for your loss. I know this hurts really bad right now and will for some time.

Cherish the fact that you were a great doggy daddy who gave her a fabulous life she wouldn’t have had with anyone else. Take comfort knowing she’ll be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.

Jim, I hate to hear of Merlots passing...I know from your posts that she was a good companion for you and you were a good companion for her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

My condolences Jim.

Thanks for sharing the photos.
Prayers for comfort at these times.

Roy

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.

Condolences on Merlot's passing.

Sorry for your loss Jim. Remember the good time ya'll had.