Farewell old friend

Stik, I just saw this post and I'm so very sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathies as I've lost three in three years, the last being my little Rosie on June 13th. Take some time to grieve and do get another, hopefully from a shelter as those bark angels need forever homes. I volunteer at a no-kill shelter and have two babies from there. One I adopted and one is a permanent foster due to her age.

Stik,

My sympathies for your loss.  Dogs are uniquely special in the way they interact with people.  You are not just the guy who doles out the kibble; you are part of the dog's "pack".

Sad to hear, Stik.

Aint no words to make it any easier.

I was talking dogs with a customer, yesterday...telling her about "Junior". Not gonna lie, my eye's got pretty sweaty. We're 8 days shy of 3 years since he left.

Hi Stik,

I know what you are going through.  Sunday night, my 14 year of loyal Flathaired Retreiver named Bailey had a severe stroke.  I stayed with her through the night until the vet could arrive in the morning to put her to rest.  

Its really hard coming home at night after work to that empty dog bed by my workbench and set of dog dishes by the back door.  

So sorry, Scott. I send my sympathy. That's a double shock, unexpected.

Scott, I am sorry to hear of your dog's passing. Our home is far too quiet now without his bark, tail thumping against something, or general bulldozing into any room that he wanted into....

My condolences Scott. It's never easy to lose such valuable members of your family. I saw some pictures of my little Rosie yesterday and still couldn't stop a tear or two from rolling down.

I am very sorry to hear this Stik. Saying goodbye to four legged companions is such a tough time. I have two and I dread the day that i'll look down and they won't be asleep on the floor next to me as i build.

Remember the good times and take comfort in the knowledge that you provided a wonderful life for him.

My thoughts are with you.

Thank you Chris. We still have one more dog in the house, and she is barely a bit over a year old now. I miss the big old lug, but will always have those memories of him. And a few reminders such as a pair of glasses he chewed up a bit when he was a pup...

Your friend will live forever in your memories.  My I offer my deepest condolences my friend.

Toshi

sorry to hear that Stik. i have been off the net for a few months. the pain you (we) feel is the price we pay for the love we get. we got a dumb friends league rescued dog in June after 2 years.

I just saw this stik.  I am really sorry for your loss.  I know it hurts.  I've had a few good dogs in my life and they make you a better person I believe.  They ask for little, and give so much.  Carlos, are you getting another dog someday?

Gary

Wayne & Gary, thank you for your kind words. It's not the timing as much as the concern and words that count. I miss my old faithful big lug of a freind, but the pain has passed and I still have plenty of happy memories and photos to keep him alive in my heart. As well as some other reminders like some glasses with teeth marks from when he was a teething pup... LOL!

We have another dog already, a Pappilon/Chihuahua mix that my youngest found and "rescued", so my need for four legged freindship is still filled. We have had Leia since she was only a few weeks old in Summer 2015, and she grew up with Chewy as he grew older. She has changed a bit since he passed, as now she realizes she is the "big dog" of the house and is on alert accordingly. It's funny to see her do her "fierce" stance when she is alerting and saying what is hers to protect now.

Aww, she's a cutie stik. I'm glad Leia is there for you and your family to help fill the void Chewy left in your lives. 

I'm wiping away the tears as I read through this thread. I had to make the call to the mobile vet a few days ago that nobody who shares their life with a dog ever wants to make. My 13 year old lab/chow mix, Brownie, will be crossing over to the rainbow bridge this coming Friday morning. It's time, but knowing that doesn't make it any easier. He's been a great guy since he came from the shelter in 2004 and he will leave a hole in my life when he's gone. 

Pete