FareWell Old Friend

[mervin]

Had to put my oldest friend to sleep this morning..............:cry:
She passed on in my arms.........:cry: hope she is in a better place now.......

CLEO

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[Tommy]

Sorry to hear about your pal. :(

[dlpasco]

A beautiful girl. Sorry to hear of your loss.

[Mike McCusker]

A truly regal lady. Sorry for your loss. I am on my fourth lab (just turned one year old) they really do become a part of the family...

[CanadianKitKat]

So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl.

[CaseSteam]

What a beautiful girl! I'm sorry for your loss.

[mervin]

Thanks mates...


I am on my fourth lab (just turned one year old) they really do become a part of the family...


How do you get over it Mike, I am 38 yrs old dad and I cried like a baby when she went limp in my arms.:cry:

[Momtothefurmonsters]

It is never easy to lose those that we love...look deep into your heart...she will always be there....she left her footprints. I have shed many tears and loved many dogs, the key for me anyway, was to fill the empty hole with a new furry friend---it doesn't make you forget, just let's your heart expand to fall in love again.

[Nate Volk]

My cousin's dad has an English Bulldog that is totally a part of the family. They just removed huge tumor from his belly. He had to have it done by a 24 hour vet. You can only imagine the cost financially.

He is now taking him to a vet at Michigan State, a couple hours away from him for the best specialist care. The costs will surely be in the thousands.

He doesn't know if he has 2 weeks or 6 more years. Probably the 2 weeks and he isn't a man of wealth.

At a Christmas party another relative commented that there is a point where you cut your losses.

I immediately said no and that this is truly a special bond. They are family. You find a way to do anything that might help no matter the cost.

Point is, that I feel so bad for you because they all are just wonderful special parts of our lives. It just plain sucks that they have relatively short lives.

I really hope you will post pictures of your new friend when you are ready to bring him or her into your life.

[Mike McCusker]

Thanks mates...





How do you get over it Mike, I am 38 yrs old dad and I cried like a baby when she went limp in my arms.:cry:

Mervin

You never really do. I had to put my last one down. I am 67, he was fourteen. I also bawled like a baby and I still think of our days together and sometimes when I see some of the antics of my present pup, it reminds me of happy times with his predecessor.

Hang in there. BTW if you haven't seen this before, google the Rainbow
Bridge.

Mike

[mai_lin]

oh mervin,

I'm crying tears for you because I know what this is like having lost 3 of my beloved pets. It never goes away but it does get easier to cope with as time goes by.

I'm so sorry for your loss - I hope the pictures you have will help you remember her when she was in good health and happy.


Jen D.

[Playm]

It's ok to cry mervin. It takes some time to work through the grief. I know that type of love, heartbreak and loss of that "once in a lifetime" dog. The more you love, the more the loss hurts. ... but don't forget the love. She'll be waiting for you on the other side when you get there.

You've got some nice photos .. She's a beautiful girl. My heart aches for your loss.
http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

[dlpasco]

I lost two dogs last year - one to cancer and one just because she walked to many miles next to me - she was thirteen. Someone sent this to me:

http://www.tuffydog.com/dogs12.html

[jgrussell]

So sorry to read of your loss.

[mervin]

Thank you all very much for all the words of encouragement and condolences.

Very much appreciated.

[dashotgun]

You are not alone I did the same a month ago. Time will heal you a bit but you will not forget. your tears are a measure of you love for your friend and are no shame.

[LuckyJules]

Sorry to hear about your loss, Cleo looks like she was a beautiful, loyal girl full of wonderful dog wisdom. Keep those memories of her dear. Take care.

[Whippeticious]

I am sorry. It's the day we all dread. :(

[JBerlotti]

That's a total bummer. Sorry about that one. As a K-9 handler and dog lover I feel your pain. So hard to lose a wonderful pup. She looks like she was a wonderful pup.

[nicksan]

I am very sorry for your loss. It takes time to get over a loss of a family member.

We have 3 cats in our household. We lost one a few years ago. He was only 4. It was sudden and unexpected. He had some kind of stroke and died in my arms in my house and I felt absolutely helpless because it was so sudden. Me and my wife cried like little babies. He was gone literally in a matter of 2 to 3 minutes. I have never experienced anything like it and it took time for me to get over it.

So his little sister was left without her older brother. We've added 2 since then. Last year we almost lost the middle one. She was only 3. She was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Failure. She was good as gone, so it seemed at the hospital. I couldn't contain my tears as I watched her helpless in the cage taking IV fluids. But miraculously, she's still with us. She's a fighter and although this is a permanent condition, we "manage" her health. We spent thousands of dollars on the emergency, medicine, fluids, but it was all worth it.

Folks without pets don't understand. They ARE part of the family. Not LIKE...but ARE. That's something they will never understand.

It's OK to mourn. You need to do so eventually.

I look at the Male Persian we got as our third cat. He's the youngest and he's nothing like the "Big brother" Male that we lost. He's a brat, spoiled, and a pain in the rear. But he's unique in his own way and we love him just as much.

Life just wouldn't be the same without them!

[StarJack]

Sorry to read about your loss. :(

[envoys]

Sorry to hear about your loss, she looks like she was a beautiful dog. I know exactly how you feel, I had to do the same thing back in early August, its a hard thing to deal with but it does get better as time goes on!

[EMART49]

great pics. i know what your going through i just put down both my 2 dogs of 15 years this past week. it sucks :(

at least you have some really good pictures of her to remember her by. you should frame some.

[Balliolman]

Lovely pet. Condolences.

[mervin]

great pics. i know what your going through i just put down both my 2 dogs of 15 years this past week. it sucks :(

at least you have some really good pictures of her to remember her by. you should frame some.


NOw that really painfully........:cry:

[mervin]

Thank you all very much.

You all have been very helpful.

Cheers

[Larry Weinman]

I am very sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful friend.

[stathunter]

I had to put my lab, Belle, to sleep a few years ago........I still get choked up about it. They are dedicated friends that we have around for a short period of time.

[Stormin_24]

My heartfelt sympathies... So sorry for your loss as I know the feeling all too well.. Cleo is free of any pain now running and playing at Rainbow Bridge... You both shall meet once again...

[FlyingPhotog]

God Bless Mervin...

Very sorry for your loss. Beautiful dog there...

[txcanon]

Sorry about your loss Mervin. I also know what it feels like to lose a pet. They really are family. Just remember that you gave her a great home and life.