Lori D. Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) Heart-broken. We just held our dear puppy, 13yo, (my avatar picture) as he went to sleep, and went home to heaven from the vet's office today. The sweetest, most gentle-hearted creature I've ever known, who trusted us whole-heartedly. He taught us so much about the gentle virtues over the course of his life with us. It was he who chose US at the humane society, and came home smiling at us even still wobbly-legged from anesthesia because he *knew* we were his family and he was coming HOME. (adopting from the H.S. requires the animal be neutered first). He was our DSs' "growing up" dog, and both were very close to him. His passion and gift was retrieving tennis balls when at home, and sticks in the lake when camping. He loved hopping for pieces of popcorn while the family watched a movie. He just liked to lay next to someone in companionable silence, being part of his "pack". He leaves a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. :crying: In tribute, to our dear dog. Edited July 6, 2016 by Lori D. 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Lori, I'm so sorry. I have literal tears in my eyes writing this. We are big animal lovers and we love our dogs! Our female lab will be 13 this Oct. She's not as agile and energetic as she used to be. Hugs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I am so sorry. He was a beautiful buddy. We had to say goodbye to our German Shepherd this year. It is the hard part about loving our animals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm so, so sorry for your loss. I hope he visits you in your dreams often. ((Hugs)) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Lori, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dog. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quark Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Oh Lori! I am so sorry. :crying: I hope he knows he has a family of WTM aunties here bidding him the fondest of farewells. RIP dearest darling puppy. And I am sending you many many virtual hugs Lori. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I am so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Elle Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thank you for your beautiful tribute. Fur babies are a wonderful blessing but it is so hard when they leave us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Lori, I am so sorry. My eyes are tearing up. What a precious friend. Hugs to you and your family. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 It's so hard to lose our furry friends. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: May happy memories bring you smiles... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: I'm so sorry. What a beautiful boy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 That's the cutest dog! I'm so sorry for your loss and the pain of missing him. (Hugs) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :crying: :grouphug: He left you with great memories. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 What a handsome fellow. :( Hugs to you and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm so sorry... :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 So very very sorry. I feel your pain. It's never long enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caraway Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss. You gave each other a lot of love. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm so very sorry! :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Awwww reminds me of our dear Missy. It was heartbreaking when we lost her. I'm so sorry. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) What a beautiful guy! Sigh. It's so painful when they have to leave... :grouphug: Maybe he'll meet my Ted and they can run together. He too loved water. Edited July 6, 2016 by Liz CA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Condolences to you and to your family. BTDT. Your dog had a long life, but when they are suffering and/or their quality of life is very poor, their owners need to help them. We had our German Shepherd put to sleep several weeks ago. She was 11 years old and she was born on our lot. I hope, in 2 or 3 months, you will consider adopting another dog and giving that dog the same love your family gave to this dog. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhanaBee Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I"m so sorry for your family's loss. How blessed you were to have him, and how lucky he was to have you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: We have one family dog at a time and we lost a dog two years ago that looked very similar to your guy. It was so tough. The click of his nails on the floor and the jingle of his collar...gone. The world just didn't seem right. I'm so glad you got to spend the time with him that you did! Edited July 6, 2016 by Attolia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. What a beautiful boy. I love this passage from Cynthia Rylant's Dog Heaven: "When dogs go to heaven, they don't need wings, because God knows that dogs love running best. He gives them fields. Fields and fields and fields. When a dog first arrives in heaven, he just runs." I agree with you that your boy is in heaven. "In the Lord's hand is the soul of every living thing.." (Job 12:10). "The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them" (Isaiah 11:6). "..The creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God" (Romans 8:21). :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: to you and your family. Edited July 6, 2016 by MercyA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Beautiful dog. I'm sorry for your loss but so happy you got to enjoy him as a member of the family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :crying: :crying: I'm sorry for your loss. I posted recently about my dog and his health scare. We thought we were going to have to put him down and I cried that whole day. We've been able to prolong his life (seizure controlled by meds) but I know it's not a long-term fix. Best wishes to your family as you adjust to being without your sweet dog. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: What a lovely tribute. He sounds like a wonderful dog. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I love the water photo! It sounds like he was a great friend to your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Lori.D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: So very sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom25girls Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm so sorry. Sending healing wishes and hopes that your grief is replaced with gentle, joyful memories. I'm so sorry. It's so hard to lose such a sweet companion. Hugs and prayers for you and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocky Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: I love his very intellectual picture in your avatar. I always picture him typing out your very helpful posts. I have just been really appreciating your great advice in the Book list for a rising 7th grader thread, as I work on dd 12's literature plan for this coming year. Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I am so sorry. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Thank you all for you hugs and sympathy, and sharing about your own dogs. Hurting for all of you who have lost precious pets, too. My head knows it was time and the right thing to do, but my heart misses my faithful friend terribly. Woke up crying because he's not here. No dog will ever take his place, but I do know that a dog does have a place in our home and hearts, and in a few months, when the time is right, we'll start looking and praying for our new furry friend. Thank you all for giving me some of your time to share about our dear dog, and to grieve alongside us. You all are the best. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :grouphug: I am so, so sorry. Your message shows just how well loved he was. He was a lucky dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 :crying: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss, Lori. Your dog sounds like he was one special pup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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