Farewell My Friend

Always a tough pill to swallow.... you get to become really close to dogs...All my best

Sorry to hear about your loss LB.

I still miss all the pets I've had through the years, especially my cat that I swear had the soul of a dog. He would follow me all over the place and he was always happy as shit to see me.

Sorry to hear about your loss. I know when my dog died last year at a vet hospital I lost it. He was my first dog and I never really understood just how close people can be to their pets until I lost mine. Just remember that you gave yours a great life and, based on the mere fact that you created this thread, I am sure Puddin knew how much you loved him.

My Heart goes out to you.
Memories are worth more than ever now so enjoy them.
peace
mike
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LB, you know..........all dog's go to heaven?

Greetings LB and regrets for the passing of your friend. I often think of the positive role animals play in our lives, never asking for anything in return. They are members of the family, and sometimes, the best members. Time will help, but it does take time.
I am preparing to make the same decison with a 15 year old Yorkie that runs our house. I have been dreading, and putting it off for some time..............
Hang in there

LB you definitely have my sympathy. My family and myself are close to making the same choice with one of our dogs whom we've had for 12+ years. Joe is right, when your on the down side about remembering them just think of the goofy things they used to do. I know one thing that helped my grandparents through the same thing was buying one of those statues in the likeness of what your pet looked like and placing it somewhere you'd see it every day and it makes it feel like they are still there with you.

RIP Puddin

Thanks so much for the kind words guys. Especially you Joe. You have a gift for knowing just the right words to say.

I took the day off. I didn't want to risk having random episodes at work. Several times I've gotten that feeling that I need to go and check on the dog. I'm not used to the house feeling this empty. I'm good though. It's something you have to go through as a pet owner. It's funny the random memories that pop into your head. Puddin always liked for me to kiss him on top of the head when I came home. He would follow me around until I did that. Then he would look at me like, "Ok... that's all I wanted. I'm gonna go do my thing now." I'll miss that.

Thanks so much for the kind words guys. Especially you Joe. You have a gift for knowing just the right words to say.


Well, my night job is with Hallmark.

All dogs go to Heaven. I empathize completely. I had to put my 6 year old boxer girl down 6 months ago. It's very tough.

Cry and love again. ;)