Goodbye, my friend.......

I am also crying after reading this thread. Dogs don't live long enough, but they sure do live life fully! You will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge, where Franklin and Vickie wait for me! Godspeed!
 
That is a horrible event you had to go thorough, I lost one dog a little more than a year ago and it was an awfull experience...my condolences here.
 
Just ordered a really nice stone marker for Murphys final resting place. It's made of Pennsylvania bluestone, which I find perfectly fitting considering he and I are originally from PA. Will post pics when it gets here. Miss u buddy........
 
This is my first post ever on Blade Forums. I have been in your shoes. Twice, actually. The experience left me thinking that if I felt that bad losing a dog, I pray that my wife and kids outlive me. Tip o' the glass to our best buddies.
 
Have not been able to post to this till now mate... get a little into it and then I can't .... our two pups are very special to us, as were the two before them, I still struggle with loosing them but while I was reading this again my boy dog just wandered in and rested his head on my leg, so I guess that makes it OK. Tonight, down here, we drink to Murf..!!!

Andy
 
Andy the Aussie said:
Have not been able to post to this till now mate... get a little into it and then I can't .... our two pups are very special to us, as were the two before them, I still struggle with loosing them but while I was reading this again my boy dog just wandered in and rested his head on my leg, so I guess that makes it OK. Tonight, down here, we drink to Murf..!!!

Andy
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Many thanks my friend. He is my prince....... My son...... My best friend.........
 
My previous dog (a female black and white spaniel mix named Whoop), went into convulsions due to renal failure and had to be euthanized a couple years back. She'd been sick for a while, and I felt very guilty for having waited until she was in such pain, but I kept hoping that she'd get better, at least for a while. It happened the night before I'd scheduled a week's vacation and I didn't want to just sit around and mourn, so the next morning, I went to the shelter to see what they had and found Zuki. He's a Cavalier King Charles who was abandoned when his previous owners moved to Texas. He'd been chipped by the breeder, so the shelter was able to track down his previous owners, but they didn't want him; I don't know what their situation was, but just tossing a pet out the door to fend for themselves is pretty cruel.

I've had Zuki for a couple years now and I still miss Whoop, but he's helped soften her loss for me. Everyone has to handle grief in their own way -- I've spoken with folks who couldn't even think of getting another dog for years after losing theirs, but that's what worked for me. You'll still miss Murf, but adopting another friend might help you too.
 
sykes3170 said:
... There is something special about dogs. I know of no other animal that will love so freely and they don't ask for much in return...
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That is so very true. I always say that people talk about unconditional love but are incapable of truly giving it, while dogs freely give it every day.

Joe, I am very sorry for your loss; take good care of yourself.

Gene
 
Sorry for your loss. There is no better companion than a good pup. They never judge...cool or not, rich or not, smart or not...they are there for us, no matter what, til the end. Dog lovers 'get' this.

And I truly believe 'rescue' dogs know they were saved, and tend to be exceptionally loyal. Our current companion was from a breeder, next one I'll be pushing for a rescue.

Murf's in a better place, playing with alot of other good pups. You'll meet again.

BOSS
 
FTR-14c said:
Your Friend For Life

My life is likely to last 10 or 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful.

Give me time to understand what you want from me. Do not break my spirit with your temper,
though I will always forgive you. Your patience will teach me more effectively.

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for your kindness than mine.
Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. I have only you.

Speak to me often. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.
Your voice is the sweetest sound I ever hear, as you must know by my enthusiasm whenever I hear your footsteps.

Take me in when it's cold and wet. I'm a domestic animal and am no longer accustomed to the bitter elements.
I ask for little more than your gentle hands petting me. Keep my bowl filled with water. Feed me good food
so that may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding. By your side, I stand ready, willing and able to share my life with you,
for that is what I live for. I'll never forget how well you treated me.

Don't hit me. Remember, I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you.

Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something may be bothering me.
Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart may be getting weak.

Take care of me when I get old. For you will grow old too.

When I am old, or when I am no longer enjoying good health, please don't make heroic efforts to keep me going.
I am not having fun. Just see to it that my trusted life is taken gently. And be with me on that difficult journey
when its time to say goodbye. Never say "I just cant bear to watch" Everything is easier for me when you are there.
I will leave this earth knowing with my last breath that fate was always safest in your hands...... I love you.
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Sorry for your loss, it is almost impossible to replace a good friend or a family member! My prayers are with you guys

Jim
 
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