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Rest In Peace My Faithful Friend.

I'm really sorry for your loss trigger. I hope you and your family are doing okay. Maybe in a few months you should get a new puppy, it wont replace your old pal, but hopefully you'll grow to love a new one.
 
tigger said:
Not sure why I'm doing this here, except that I like being part of this community, and today was a pretty big deal
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Because you can, that's why we are a community, that's why we are here.

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Brian
 
There are very few bonds like that between a dog and a family. It becomes a four-legged family member in no time and it feels like a family member passing when it dies. My thoughts are with you.
 
You've done a great thing easing a friends's pain, even though it has brought you some in return. I've had to do this several times with dogs that were closer to me than some Family members. This story also caught my eye because my Father had a "Heinz 57" dog named Maisey for 17 years and it damn near broke his heart when the end came. It is never the easy thing, but it is brave and courageous. You have shown mercy and it will be granted to you in the delight of the years of memories you shared with your faithful friend.
 
Hang in there buddy. Sounds like you planned quite a nice send off. It's never easy though.

:(
 
My condolences, bro.

I know all too well how hard it is to take this step, but in some cases it is the best thing. I recently did the same with my furry friend of 11yrs (pictured in my avatar). Time is the best medicine in such undertakings.

It sounds like you did the right thing and your friend is much better off for it. Fire up a special cigar and remember the good times.
 
Sorry for your loss man. These things are so hard to deal with. I have a really hard time myself. I had a dog from when I was born to when I was a senior in highschool. It was by far the worst memory of my life when he died, and it took me several days to deal with it. Just know you gave Maisey a good life and she loves you for it.
 
A dog asks for little, and offers unconditional love in return. They don't care if you're rich, poor, happy, sad, having a bad day, whatever; they are always there with bright eyes and a tail that wags when they see their human family members. We lost a beloved dog some years ago and while we miss her to this day, time does erase the short term pain and remind you of the good times. Know that your dog had a great life and focus on the good times together.

My sincere condolences on the loss of your pet......B.B.S.

Schpelling edit - B.B.S.
 
Sorry to hear about this. Condolences on your loss. Think only good thoughts and remember how your dog enriched your life.
 
That's really sad bro, but's it's alright. Good looking dog, and I'm sure you guys had some real good times.
 
My deepest condolences go out to you and I am sorry to hear about your loss. This is one of the most difficult things to do (at least it has been for me). Cherish and think fondly of all the great times spent with her and take comfort in the fact that you eased her pain.
 
I've lost 2 dogs in my 31 years, and both were my best friends. One I still have scars from so that I'll always remember that black hearted mean bastard. Every time I see the scars from the time he bit me, I remember a dog that never had an ounce of backup in his body. We should have had him put to sleep, because he was on the verge of viscious but he had more personality than many people I know. I grew from a boy to a man with that dog.

My current dog, Little Man, is by far the sweetest most loving dog I've ever owned. Hopefully I've got a full 10 years left with him. Time for him to see me have rugrats of my own, I hope.

I'm sorry for your loss. Its not any different than losing a human loved one.
 
Sorry to hear this Tim, it's definitely a tough thing to go through. I lost my dog I grew up with about 10 years ago and burying him was the toughest thing I had done in my life. Keep your head up bro.
 
Tim,

I know your pain all to well, and wouldn't wish it on anyone. Losing a freid like Maisey is terrible, but you can tak what little comfortn there is to be found in the years of companionship and love you gave each other, and the knowledge that in the end, you did the right thing for her, though it was hard for you. May we all have friends willing to take on such pain for us.

Josh
 
Tigger,
sadly we are put into the role of playing God when a relationship such as that of an owner and his pet is put at a perilously dangerous position. I have never forgotten the feelings I had when I decided to have our family pet euthanized. 18 years old (the age of a college student) but necessary, by a non-emotional stand point. I've regretted that day ever more as I said goodbye to someone who held such a pivotal part in my life and my families make up.

Our relationship with our beloved pets is something closely akin to that of a parent to a child: we feed them, give them shelter, tend to their health needs - what we get back is nothing but love and devotion. How can you NOT feel crushed when, after at least a decade of co-existence, you opt to lose yourself of something that only gave you love and devotion.

In the end, you did the right thing by not letting your loved one suffer any more. That can only be meritous.

My prayers are to you and your pet, who now resides in a better place than the most recent afflictions she suffered. I'm confident, just by the fact that you chose to post this here, that you gave this dog the best life that someone else could nary give. Know too that, to the end, your animal loved you unconditionally.

It gets better, but it hurts a whole lot too in the beginning.

Heal fast, stay positive, and think of the wonderful times of the past. It all gets better, someday.

Darren :(
 
You guys rock. :)

Wasn't in a smoking mood last night, but tonight I'll burn something good in her honor.

Newfie - Thanks for the reminder. "Rainbow Bridge" turns me to sort of a blubbering mess when I read it and one of my pets isn't involved, so I'm gonna give it a few days before I check it out again.

I talked with my ex last night - she'd taken our other dog to a local pond to let him have a swim. He came out of the water, looked up at the full moon, and howled. Heartrending and so very cool at the same time.
 
I know it's not a dog, but I grew up with a cat my ENTIRE life. I was 21, and my cat was 22 1/2 years old when she passed. We stayed with her and pet her while the vet gave her the injections to end her suffering. It was so tough for both my Dad and I to watch, but was also so important that we be there for her in her last moments just as she was there for me all throughout my childhood. I'll never forget that moment or that feeling. The biggest healing we found was getting another cat to share our home with and to give a good life to. We could never replace her, but fee like opened up room in our home so that we might share it with another animal in need of a good family. I now am married and have 2 cats of my own. One happens to look just like her, and now has her same name. Thought that would be a good way to honor her. I can't imagine not having pets in my home, and dread the day I have to go through this process with another animal. However, the sadness is nothing compared to the atmosphere a family pet brings to the home. We are moving soon, and plan on getting a dog or two, so we will have a full house. Just remember the good times, and feel good about the fact that you were there with her until the very end. Someone posted above that we should all be so lucky to pass on surrounded by the love and affection of our family. That is so true.

Sorry for your loss. I hope you find happiness in the memories and maybe share your home with another pet when you have healed a bit.

Hang in there Brother.

Matt
 
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