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Lost My Best Friend
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myright
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Bro.... I'm very sorry to hear about this. I have a dog of my own that is truly my best friend. I can only imagine the pain you are feeling right now.
I know she is thanking you for the good life you have given her as you should be doing the same for her.
The pain will lessen but the memories remain. Take care and God bless.
I know she is thanking you for the good life you have given her as you should be doing the same for her.
The pain will lessen but the memories remain. Take care and God bless.
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Smoke and prayers sent from OR
Tyrantblade
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I saw this tread earlier today but was reluctant to open it.
I feel your pain my friend.
I live for my dogs, as they live for me.
The fact that one of mine is of that special bread, an Akita, only makes your tale more painful to me.
My best wishes to you and your family.
"If you're not living on the edge, …you're taking up too much space."
Big Mike
I feel your pain my friend.
I live for my dogs, as they live for me.
The fact that one of mine is of that special bread, an Akita, only makes your tale more painful to me.
My best wishes to you and your family.
"If you're not living on the edge, …you're taking up too much space."
Big Mike
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I hate these threads ,because it is so painful to read and to have gone through the same, but I will gladly do it again,because it's all worth it for what you receive in return--My condolences---Butch
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So sorry,
My boy who taught me to grow up passed much the same way 2 years ago, he was 14, I didn't have enough time to say good bye and I still miss him I think of him most days. His little brother who taught me patience went last year. It's like a knife in the guts I can still see them playing he was 15. About 6 years ago I realized they were getting on in years and I need them to train a puppy for me. He's 6 now and he has some of each of their personalities and lots of his own.
Your so lucky she's so beautiful, and the time with them even the hard times are such great moments. You know that bond she had with you? Only you know it, it lasts forever. I don't know your next step but she's there with you by you side as always.
God Bless
My boy who taught me to grow up passed much the same way 2 years ago, he was 14, I didn't have enough time to say good bye and I still miss him I think of him most days. His little brother who taught me patience went last year. It's like a knife in the guts I can still see them playing he was 15. About 6 years ago I realized they were getting on in years and I need them to train a puppy for me. He's 6 now and he has some of each of their personalities and lots of his own.
Your so lucky she's so beautiful, and the time with them even the hard times are such great moments. You know that bond she had with you? Only you know it, it lasts forever. I don't know your next step but she's there with you by you side as always.
God Bless
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Guys - It is hard for me to express how much I appreciate all the words of condolence and encouragement. 
I truly appreciate your indulging me. Putting my thoughts down here and choosing which pictures to share has helped - a lot.
I know a lot of you have been through this before, and many others are dreading the day that they will have to. I can't tell you how many copies of "The Rainbow Bridge" my wife and I received today.
Vic, I thought I had it all together but those poems provoked a markedly unmanly reaction!
I had my wife dig out some pics from the pre-digital days that I have been meaning to scan in. I can't believe how tiny Tasha was when we first got her!
Here she is when we picked her up at the breeder. Age 10 weeks.
Tasha was an exceptional dog and we were blessed that we got to share her life with her. Baldtaco-II mentioned that the pain we are now experiencing is directly related to the pleasure she gave us. How true! The good part is that those memories will stay with us.
Thanks again, everybody.
-- FLIX
I truly appreciate your indulging me. Putting my thoughts down here and choosing which pictures to share has helped - a lot. I know a lot of you have been through this before, and many others are dreading the day that they will have to. I can't tell you how many copies of "The Rainbow Bridge" my wife and I received today.
Vic, I thought I had it all together but those poems provoked a markedly unmanly reaction!
I had my wife dig out some pics from the pre-digital days that I have been meaning to scan in. I can't believe how tiny Tasha was when we first got her!
Here she is when we picked her up at the breeder. Age 10 weeks.
Tasha was an exceptional dog and we were blessed that we got to share her life with her. Baldtaco-II mentioned that the pain we are now experiencing is directly related to the pleasure she gave us. How true! The good part is that those memories will stay with us.
Thanks again, everybody.
-- FLIX
I'm very sorry for your loss. May you and your wife weather this time and find another furry friend when the time is right.
I lost my best-ever pet - Casper, a flame point Siameese tomcat - before Christmas. My wife had shocked me with him fourteen years ago this Valentine's. All of our cats have been inside-only - and real pets - but he was special - thought he was a dog - call him and he came running! He was hacking up a hairball when he had a massive stroke. I held him for the long nearly two hours it took for him to pass. I was there when both of my parents passed - you are correct, my pet's loss was a greater shock in many ways. We have other cats - but he was mine - my wife and I elected to not have a tree for Christmas, he was that much a part of Christmas. Several days later, while closing his records at the vet, he mentioned he had a female tail-less orange tabby - and would test it (feline leukemia) and give it shots if I wanted. Her name is Delilah - and she has taken up some of Casper's mannerisms, almost as if she had part of his spirit. She will never be Casper - but she has eased a good bit of the pain. When the time is right - go rescue another furry friend... it'll help. It's hard to explain to others how this sixty year old man, a veteran - lots of 'life' experiences - was affected by the loss of 'just a pet'. I certainly feel your pain - and you have my sincere sympathies and best wishes.
John (aka 'Stainz')
I lost my best-ever pet - Casper, a flame point Siameese tomcat - before Christmas. My wife had shocked me with him fourteen years ago this Valentine's. All of our cats have been inside-only - and real pets - but he was special - thought he was a dog - call him and he came running! He was hacking up a hairball when he had a massive stroke. I held him for the long nearly two hours it took for him to pass. I was there when both of my parents passed - you are correct, my pet's loss was a greater shock in many ways. We have other cats - but he was mine - my wife and I elected to not have a tree for Christmas, he was that much a part of Christmas. Several days later, while closing his records at the vet, he mentioned he had a female tail-less orange tabby - and would test it (feline leukemia) and give it shots if I wanted. Her name is Delilah - and she has taken up some of Casper's mannerisms, almost as if she had part of his spirit. She will never be Casper - but she has eased a good bit of the pain. When the time is right - go rescue another furry friend... it'll help. It's hard to explain to others how this sixty year old man, a veteran - lots of 'life' experiences - was affected by the loss of 'just a pet'. I certainly feel your pain - and you have my sincere sympathies and best wishes.
John (aka 'Stainz')
