Loss of a pet

[Gatsby.Hobbyist]

Had to put my dog down. He was 18 & had heart issues. I've had many dogs before, but it never gets any easier to make that call. Consolation is I know that he is out of his misery & had a good, long life.

If you have a pet, give them an extra treat or hug today. They're such a joy.

[skirtchaser79411]

Will do sir I am very sorry for your loss i dont have a dog but 3 cats and i would feel lost with out them they really are my family

[Daddy4Pussy]

Sorry for your lost. I understand your pain. Just know they are waiting for you to join them again.

[MelaniaRose]

I am so sorry for your loss! I know this can be very hard. Sweet pets are such a joy and make a home a home.

[Red_Headed_Julie]

I am so sorry for the loss of your furr baby It always hurts so much when they go. I lost my doxie earier this year out of the blue. I am thinking about you and wishing you good vibes sweetie!

[MrDunbar]

Definitely sorry to hear about the loss of your good friend. I know what you are going thru and although taking a break, look forward to the say I see that happy guy or girl wagging their tail when I get home. In consolation they are all playing up there with their toys looking down and waiting for us to play with them again.

[skirtchaser79411]

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[LargeBreastFan]

Been there done that, and some days the loss of a dog that I had in the 1960s and 1970s, or 1990s, or 2000s, generates tears still. Best thing that you can do, and you already know, is grieve, and get another soon. I think new dogs can sense a loss, and do their best to fill that hole you have.

[skirtchaser79411]

i like that last post well done

[Guest020720]

I'm so sorry for your loss.
I've had to do that a couple of times. No it never gets easier.

I came to post the rainbow bridge.

Glad to see it was already done.

[Gatsby.Hobbyist]

Thanks for all the well wishes everyone

[Charlie Brown]

Like others in this thread Gatsby, I know and feel your pain.

18 years is a long time and I'm sure you have many great memories with your dog.

Long long ago I had a Great Dane ( Bozo ) that lived 11 years and I took that dog with me everywhere and I do mean everywhere. I was in a Marine Helicopter Squadron and a Reservist for 6 years. Once I took her to Summer Camp with me in Jacksonville, Fl. That got a lot of attention !

Took her on dates - she was a perfect chick magnet. Played rugby for several years and I'd take her to all the games, home and away - mainly to baby sit my dates. Took her with me for her first 3 mile run when she was only 9 weeks old. She sprinted the whole time and looked as fast as the wind.

She died on an Easter morning in my garage in the house I live in now. There is something peaceful about that timing. Every time I open that door I expect her to leap out at me and it's been over 20 years ago since she past. To this day, I use a combination of words & dates like her birthday as passwords.

Yeah, like you, I loved that dog !

[Gatsby.Hobbyist]

Wow, that's tough Charlie Brown. Yeah, mine was a ladies man himself.

Fortunately I already have a younger dog to love on. I usually have two dogs at a time so one doesn't get lonely during the day. She will be getting a new friend here shortly. I'm switching to all female dogs since they don't mark everywhere. I love my bitches! LOL

Plus, I have a lovely lady & fellow dog lover in the hobby that I'm a regular for that can help "console" me during our session this week.

[FuzzyMcDice55]

Sorry to hard about your loss. It is always so rough to lose a beloved pet.

I had to bury my favorite chihuahua about 5 years ago. He wasn't quite 4 when he went. Had some sort of stomach issue. He went in front of my kid when I was at work. Very rough time for her to witness that.

[TheEccie214]

Condolences. As you said he had a long good life. Always focus how much better their life was because of you.