Saying good bye to your best friend

[Fish On]

Haven't posted in a while and was trying to keep my mind of my dog and noticed my avatar picture.

It's with a sadness I had to put him down. He was the best dog I've ever had. Smart loyal never left our side. Everything u want.

Only five years old and cancer did its job on him and taking him away from us. He fought for 2 months and then the meds just stopped working.

Lymphoma is a terrible thing and it sad for anyone to go threw it. We were lucky that he only showed signs for a day that he was hurting in the end I couldn't have him suffer.

Thanks Tucker I will miss you.

 

[1kzwoman]

Sorry for your loss of a family member

 

[johneh]

I hope this helps

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

 

[Warm_in_NH]

Sorry to hear of your loss. The big C definitely sucks.

Can't beat the unconditional love and devotion that you get from your dog.

To me it's one of the most selfless decisions you'll ever have to make, and definitely one of the toughest.

Time heals.

 

[Babaganoosh]

I lost my dog about 2 years ago. As a single guy who was estranged from his family for many years it was horrible. She was my best friend and family. She got me thru many rough times and it was the worst time of my life when she went. This dog was truly special. She touched so many peoples lives it's astonishing. In her last few hours so many people came to visit her at the animal hospital that when someone walked in without an animal in tow they started asking "are you here to see Roxy"?

We always had dogs growing up but this one was mine. I think you will always have a little bigger place in your heart for the first one. Hard to describe even though I love my dog I have now. I'm getting choked up typing this.

May your friend rest in peace.

 

[firefighterjake]

 

[fossil]

Been there a few (~7 times over the years. It's always a really hard thing. Another dog might be just the medicine for your heartache. Rick

 

[bag of hammers]

Lost the golden in my avatar @ 3 years ago, same deal - cancer took him before his time and I had to put him down. I could write a book about this amazing dog, my best friend and my shadow. It was torture watching that awful disease waste him away, finally couldn't bear to see him suffer any more. His "little" sister has stepped up to help fill the terrible void, she is a sweetheart of a dog, love her to pieces, but I still miss that pup like crazy. He looked a lot like your pup Tucker too. Johneh's post about the Bridge makes me think they're running together right now. So sorry for your loss...

 

[Jags]

Take solace that you gave the dog a good life and in return the dog paid you back 10 fold. I think we have this little place in our hearts set aside just for our furry family members.

 

[Soundchasm]

I'm not sure I want to meet the guy who doesn't have a dog-shaped space in his heart. I, too, was robbed of five years with a magnificent animal. But I HAD five years with a magnificent animal.

Life was great when he was here, and the future will be better because he was here. His gift to you will continue into the future.

 

[gzecc]

I had a 4yo golden die in mid gallop from supposedly a massive heart attack. Won't get a pure bred anymore. It sucks at 15, much worse at 4.

 

[johnpma]

Very sorry for your loss

 

[Dix]

It's the hardest part of having them, the loss.

Big snuffles (the horsey kind) from Dix & Matisse.

 

[sportbikerider78]

So sorry for your loss. Is it not better to have so many good times and just a few bad times?
My 5 yr old boxer has been with my growing family since he was 5 weeks old. He is a big part of my kids lives now and we love him to pieces. He will stare at me for hours till I get off the couch and let him lay on my lap or between my legs.

 

[OldLumberKid]

You are far from alone, Fish On, I did not have my first dog until I was 40, what an unbelievable relationship and privilege. He passed at age 12 from cancer, but he lives on in the memories of many, and his heir apparent a rescued labramutt is now feeling and sharing the love that continues on. I hope in time you will again be ready to give and receive of the special bond with dog. There's no replacing, but time, in time, does take the edge off the very, very intense feelings you are going through right now, and those good times you will be able to remember, bitter-sweet and not just hurt.

 

[4fire]

They're better than most people and they never live long enough. It ain't fair.

 

[Fish On]

Haven't posted in a while and was trying to keep my mind of my dog and noticed my avatar picture.

It's with a sadness I had to put him down. He was the best dog I've ever had. Smart loyal never left our side. Everything u want.

Only five years old and cancer did its job on him and taking him away from us. He fought for 2 months and then the meds just stopped working.

Lymphoma is a terrible thing and it sad for anyone to go threw it. We were lucky that he only showed signs for a day that he was hurting in the end I couldn't have him suffer.

Thanks Tucker I will miss you.

Hello everybody

Been over 9 months since my pal has been gone. I'm glad to say that I have a new addition to my family again.
Say hello to Finn.

I forgot how much work a puppy is at 8 weeks. But it's worth it. Feels good to hear little feet running around.

 

[jb6l6gc]

awsome looking little guy, wont be long and he will find his stride and fit right in.
Cheers to you both!!

 

[saskwoodburner]

Sorry for your loss, and also happy for your new furry family member.

 

[firefighterjake]

We just had to put down our foster dog George. It's funny how you miss the little things in life -- the rituals -- him cleaning our dinner plates, the nose prints on the glass doors, taking him out in the morning to do his business while I went to the woodshed to get a load of wood, etc. It was . . . is . . . pretty tough on my wife. The last time she cried this much was when her dad died. I came home from work after she called me the other day crying saying the vet said it was time . . . she wanted someone to be with him when they gave him the shot, but she just couldn't do it herself.

She says she doesn't want to foster another dog or get another dog . . . and with her sometimes it's hard to tell . . . she has some of that German hard headedness/perseverance about her . . . then again, who knows. If I was a betting man I would bet at some point we will have another dog here as well . . . there are too many animals in the world that need love . . . and it's not about replacing a beloved friend and pet, but rather meeting a new friend.

 

[Whitepine2]

We just had to put down our foster dog George. It's funny how you miss the little things in life -- the rituals -- him cleaning our dinner plates, the nose prints on the glass doors, taking him out in the morning to do his business while I went to the woodshed to get a load of wood, etc. It was . . . is . . . pretty tough on my wife. The last time she cried this much was when her dad died. I came home from work after she called me the other day crying saying the vet said it was time . . . she wanted someone to be with him when they gave him the shot, but she just couldn't do it herself.

She says she doesn't want to foster another dog or get another dog . . . and with her sometimes it's hard to tell . . . she has some of that German hard headedness/perseverance about her . . . then again, who knows. If I was a betting man I would bet at some point we will have another dog here as well . . . there are too many animals in the world that need love . . . and it's not about replacing a beloved friend and pet, but rather meeting a new friend.

Same here wife don't want another dog I just hope we find another one she would like and change her mind. Last time we got one from the rescue and when we went to pick her up this black retriever was in a cage just arrived was tied to a radiator and a banded. Well he just kept up his barking and we decided on the two had them for 10 and 11 years so hard to put them down two good dogs hope to have another before I part this world we'll see.

 

[Adios Pantalones]

That dogs don't live longer is truly life's greatest injustice.

There's a dog in a shelter that needs you even more than you need him/her- if you find yourself ready.

 

[bag of hammers]

My heart stopped for a second - that pic is identical to my golden when he was a pup. Wish I had some digital pics (only had the old film camera back then). If he turns into the world's greatest sock thief and gets more excited about Christmas than the kids do, then I think there's maybe some reincarnation going on. What a beauty. Hope you guys have a blast together....

 

[bag of hammers]

... there are too many animals in the world that need love . . . and it's not about replacing a beloved friend and pet, but rather meeting a new friend.

That dogs don't live longer is truly life's greatest injustice.
There's a dog in a shelter that needs you even more than you need him/her- if you find yourself ready.

Nicely stated gents. FFJake, sorry for your loss.

 

[Warm_in_NH]

My 6 yr old Rottie woke us up on X mas morning scratching at the wall as he does when nature urgently calls.
I got up, dawned the robe, went downstairs, went to the door, no dog waiting to be let out... It's a small house so I quickly found him sitting by the tree with his nose nudging his wrapped gifts! He was so patient for 3 days and somehow he knew the right daybeds upon us.

They're great beasts.

Just remember to strive to be as good of a person as your dog thinks you are and life will be alright.