Lost My Best Friend

I am sorry for your loss Flix. I lost my Elkhound a couple years ago, and it tore me up pretty badly. My wife and I don't have any human children either, but our dogs (and the cat) are our children. I am sure you have some great memories, and she will live on in your heart for the rest of your life. I found this little tidbit which makes me happy and sad all at once.

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...



again, my condolences,

Brian
 
I am so sorry to hear it. :( I can only imagine the pain of your loss, and every time I read a thread like this I go and love on my best bud and avatar Code. Know that good thoughts and prayers are going up for you and all of Tasha's loved ones from West Virginia. :)
 
Thats terrible man, theres nothing worse than loosing a friend like that. I lost my girl, great pyrenees named Carrie. She loved being in the woods with, and she would have protected me to the death, its a shame when their lost.
You have my condolences.
 
Really sorry to hear that. I lost my first lab last year to cancer. It really was one of the hardest things I have had to go through. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
 
Sorry to hear about your loss, my dog is central to my happiness I would be floored if I lost him.

Hopefully you can take solace in knowing your family and Tasha had a good 14 years and that the end was quick. I hope this won't put you off getting another dog, not to try and replace Tasha but to give yourself and another dog the opportunity to share years of good times together.
 
Smoke & Prayers to you and yours from NY. She looks beautiful and full of soul. I bet the relations and experience of sharing the days of her life will remain a real blessing.
 
Very sorry to hear of your loss. It's been nearly a year now since I lost my golden Sadie but not a day goes by that I don't think of her.
Jim
 
I know it doesn't really help any but I'm really sorry for your loss bro !

I'm sure Tasha left this world with a mind full of great memories that you helped give her and she will be wagging her tail when you finally meet again at that great place in the sky !!!!


Take care buddy and if you ever need to talk we are all here for ya !!!
 
Mike..

shit.

Only comfort, and small it is, is that given all the options in the World, Tasha would have chosen exactly the life she lived with you and your wife.

(The only possible change she might have made was to have opposible thumbs to open doors. :) )

Hang in.


Kis
 
sorry too hear about your loss...i know its very hard,,i had too put down my girl just a few months ago too,,had her for 15 years

prayer sent for you, parents, and tasha
 
If it should be....


If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
and pain should keep me from my sleep,
then you must do what must be done,
for we know this last battle can't be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
but don't let grief then stay your hand,
for this day, more than the rest,
your love and friendship must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,
what is to come can hold no fears.
Would you want me to suffer? So,
when the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
only stay with me until the end,
and hold me firm and speak to me,
until my eyes no longer see.

It is a kindness that you do to me,
although my tail it's last has waved,
from pain and suffering I have been saved.

Do not grieve, it should be you,
who must decide this thing to do.
We've been so close, we two these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
 
Don't ever call him, "just a dog." Who haven't the eyes to see
That I belong to him as much As he belongs to me
God must have had His reasons For making the likes of him
And I humbly hope with all my heart ...that I was one of them
The years have dulled his russet color And his vision is getting dim
And he walks with a limp when the days are cold Cause the dampness gets to him
He's not as young as he used to be And his whiskers are frosted white
But he wags his tail as if to say "You see, I'm still alright."
I cut his food in bite size chunks And he gives me a toothless grin
Trusting in my love for him Whatever shape he's in
He has accepted growing old The way men cannot do
And I'm not ashamed to say he's taught Me more than a thing or two
So, don't ever call him "just a dog"
Unless you are prepared
To match his steadfast loyalty
To care the way he's cared For many
the sad offenses Committed in love's name
And how many times it takes a dog ...to put a man to shame!!!!
 
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