Lost a Buddy

[Lee in Texas]

I’m sorry for your loss. They really are like family. I still miss Lady, my Black Lab.

 

[jds holler]

MAN’S BEST FRIEND
These "best friends" of ours, seem to latch onto a little piece of our soul.
You could say that they steal it, but we gladly give it up to them.
They share it, and even grow it when they are here with us.
And when they leave, they take it with them.
We have to learn to live without it - and them.
For quite awhile it hurts about like losing an arm or a leg.
And maybe that piece of soul never comes back.
We can thank God that he gave us souls that are big enough to share.
Because there will always be another “best friend” ready to latch onto a piece of it.

jd Scholer

 

[Rat Rifle]

One of the sharpest pains in existence. Been there twice. Get another “Buddy” .

 

[hoz53]

Not long ago someone here asked when you know when your dog is ready to go. Mine came this morning with no real notice. My German Shorthair was a little off his feed yesterday (not at all that unusual for him) and died this morning with no real warning. He was 10 1/2 years old and I thought I had a little more time. I had failed to remember that he was from really big Old World stock and, instead of the usual 60 - 70 pounds, he weighed 96 pounds. No fat...all muscle. My vet was always commenting on his size and muscle tone. That size worked against him and moved him down the actuary scale to a point where his life expectancy was 10 - 11 years rather than the 10 - 14 years of the average size GSP. Hips, eyesight and hearing were slowly declining, but I hadn't really made the connection in my mind.
I'll miss him deeply. He was a true friend. When my wife was suffering from cancer and undergoing chemo, there were times that I felt deep despair. That was always when he (at only one year of age) would lay his head on my knee and stare into my eyes to let me know he understood. Thankfully my wife has now been in full remission for eight years, but that understanding from my dog still remains.
My little Rat Terrier can't understand why his big brother is gone and seems lost. Someday when the hurt lets up I will probably get him another companion, but it will probably be another Rat Terrier. My days of hunting are pretty much over and a couple of friends that like to sit on my lap are now a better fit than a dog that unfairly would have to compete with the memories of another.
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very sorry to hear about your dog. short hairs are amazing dogs. we had one when i was a kid. he was one tough dog.

 

[Intheshop]

Rest in peace Scout...

Sounds like he brought lots of joy,condolences.

 

[nmkid]

Your sentiments reflect a line I read not long ago. "A dog is a part of your life...you are  all of theirs."

Oh. I gotta remember that one!

 

[crystalgayleguy]

Been down this road several times it isn't easy when you spend three thousand dollars to try to save one

 

[charlie b]

My deepest condolences for you. One of the more difficult things in life.

 

[jnyfeler]

I'm sorry for your loss. The puppy dogs are truly Heaven-sent. And a new one is just what the doctor ordered -- for you and for your rat terrier. Not to replace, as the new pup will itself be irreplaceable. And it's never too soon to give a dog a good home. Again, sorry.

 

[PhilC]

The biggest problem with dogs is they don't live long enough. This was my gps girlfriend Pearl. Lost her eight months ago. It still hurts. 75lb lap dog and a he'll of a bird dog in her prime. On my 4th and last.

It never gets easier. Cherish the memories, go through a period of mourning, then select another buddy. There's no greater companion, IMHO, than a loyal dog that gives your their soul for the time they share their life with you.

My 2 1/2yo, 75lb yellow lab Brandy is currently stretched across my waist with my laptop on her side, it's where she wants to be so I adapt. If she lives as long as my previous 2, we have about 7 more years together. I'll be in my late 70s then and quite certain I'll get another.

 

[divingin]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[wedgy]

I am sure he misses you also, very sorry.