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[fj40]

Thanks all, I have happy memories and am glad he is no longer suffering. Didn't mean to make a downer thread but it helps knowing you guys know how we feel.

 

[LBrandt]

May you have many years of good memories.

 

[BDub]

I've been to many funerals and hardly shed a tear. Saying goodbye to my dogs is a completely different story.

 

[BrokenBackJack]

We all know how you feel FJ and there is nothing to be sorry about especially on starting a thread about your loss.
We have all been down this trail and feel your pain!

 

[D-Racer]

Hated the day that we had to put our first GSP down, but after the vet spoke about quality of life, it did make the decision a little easier, but not without watering eyes.

 

[WormWiggler]

Sorry for your loss, nothing will replace them, but I like to read this every time I hear about the loss of another great dog.


WHY DOGS LIVE LESS THAN HUMAN ? ANSWER OF A 6 YEAR OLD

This story Melt My heart I wanna Share it ! Must read .

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn’t do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker ‘s family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker’s transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker’s Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ”I know why.”

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I’d never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said,”People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The Six-year-old continued,

”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you’re not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

 

[guywhofishes]

 

[ndfinfan]

Sorry for your loss fj...dogs are family...period...we luv them just like kids. Thoughts and prayers...

 

[BrokenBackJack]

Well said WW. :;:thumbsup :;:cheers

 

[Lungdeflator]

Bummer to hear. Going to be a sad time when we get to that point. If we are lucky enough to get 10+ years out of our dogs, our boys will be 7-8 yrs old, thats going to be tough for them to understand.

A dog is only a part of your life, but for the dog, you are his entire life.

 

[Ponyroper]

Recently a good friend lost her 14 year old family dog and she was a total mess for days. She told me she would never have another dog and this is what I told her. She said it helped her a lot.

"I know it's hard to lose someone who has loved you so unconditionally for so long but don't pass up a chance for that kind of love again just because it might hurt to lose it someday. Think of how good it is while you have it instead of how much it hurts after it's gone. Just follow your heart, it will know what to do."ow it's hard to lose someone who has loved you so unconditionally for so long but don't pass up a chance for that kind of love again just because it might hurt to lose it someday. Think of how good it is while you have it instead of how much it hurts after it's gone. Just follow your heart, it will know what to do."

 

[Chas'n Tail]

So sorry for your loss FJ. Its amazing how attached we can get to our dogs.