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Lost my dog this evening.
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So sorry for your loss. It's hard for me to imagine how it feels because I never lost a dog, I have a dog now but he's my first pet and he's 5 now. The mere thought of his death makes my eyes water up. I know I'll be heartbroken.
Sorry for your loss.
He had a great life, was loved, and he knew it. He would thank you if he could. May he rest in peace.
He had a great life, was loved, and he knew it. He would thank you if he could. May he rest in peace.
If you believe in an afterlife, maybe he'll be there waiting for you with a wagging tail/stub again someday. (Sorry if that was overly somber)
It really is a sad thing. I know some people think "oh, it's just a cat or a dog, why care so much", but they don't realize how these animals all have their own little personalities, and how easily they become a part of the family.
Sorry for your loss, man. He looked like he was a good dog.
Sorry for your loss, man. He looked like he was a good dog.
Sorry to hear about Sluggo. After our dog passed away some time ago, I put together a book of pics that we'd taken of her over the years. It helped us remember how great she was.
Well it has been 36 hours and I am still stinging a bit. But I wanted to share another photo of Sluggo with all of you that made me chuckle when I saw it. Sluggo was a planker and was good at it. Actually I think he may have been one of the best out there. Well this is a photo of him this summer out in the back yard at his best.
Of course in bulldog fashion, the drool is hanging from his face and he is showing off his planking style. Man did he have style!
Thank you all for the kind words, they are so appreciated.
Of course in bulldog fashion, the drool is hanging from his face and he is showing off his planking style. Man did he have style!
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Really sorry to hear that - I've had dogs all my life and it never gets easier when they pass away
That's the really tough thing with pet ownership - you know from the start that one day they will break your heart
Agreed, and even more so than that. After serving my wife for 8 years and having 3 more years of happy retirement, our yellow lab passed away roughly 2 1/2 years ago. While I'm not afraid to shed any tears over any lost family member, this one hit both of us hard, as she was my wife's eyes; Willa was a guide dog from Guide Dogs for the Blind. She was without a doubt the smartest dog I ever knew; went everywhere on command, both in and out of harness; relieved herself on command, rarely barked, was great with children (including infants; she was basically a loving mother them), and most importantly, gave my wife her mobility. Because of her training and the bond they needed to develop, they could go anywhere, and I could put my entire faith and trust in Willa to get her home.
Side Story (and sorry for the threadjack): One of GDB's campuses is in San Rafael; on the north shore of SF Bay. One of the final tests before graduation is that the human and guide are taken to somewhere in San Francisco (they do not know where), and by themselves, they have to make it back to the GDB campus in San Rafael. This wasn't a pass/fail test in the sense that the dog fails and they get assigned a new one, but in the sense that they are trusting their senses and the bond they are developing in eachother; the last thing you want is a working guide getting spooked or antsy and running off.
Anyway, when I met them, I knew I was getting involved in a team, and now part of that team is missing, and we miss her dearly. We were so distraught after her passing that our vet took it upon herself to not only have her cremated for free, but made a $2500 donation in Willa's honour to the SPCA, plus another $2500 donation to GDB. Willa sits on our alter, with her chained collar and working dog tags looking over us. So while she isn't with us, she is with us, and we'll never forget her.
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Even I can't relieve myself on command, I'm impressed.
I've had blind friends, and the connection they have with their dogs is amazing indeed. Once you know them together, it's hard to dissociate one from the other.
So sorry to hear this. At least you have an entire squad of macrumorians who are here to support you
I'm sorry for your loss. Our little Rat Tierrier dog died 3 months ago and we are still grieving. We find comfort in remembering all of her little antics and the good times we had with her. She was a wonderful companion. Wel oved her dearly and will always miss her. It takes a while to process it all.
Domo and Kuma and I are sorry for your loss our condolences to you and your family! Did they tell you what was the cause?
I am so sorry for your loss. When I was a kid, my neighbor had a dog that I would play with every day after school. One day he called my mother to tell her that the dog had passed. Naturally, I took it really hard as that dog was like my best friend. Even when the neighbor would ask the dog "Where's your buddy?", it would look over at my house next door.
