Tucson Thump
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Sorry for your losing part of your family.
Rod/
Vibrato & String Bender
I’m so sorry.. jeez, that’s horrible…..
dmatthews
Dave's not here
OMG...
It's one thing to "expect" it (not that it is EVER easy), and quite another to get blindsided like that!
I'm sorry Howie. Try and keep your chin up for the family mate.
It's one thing to "expect" it (not that it is EVER easy), and quite another to get blindsided like that!
I'm sorry Howie. Try and keep your chin up for the family mate.
Moondog Wily
In Tune Wit Da Moon!
Not much can be said or done, my sincerest condolences! I know it is a cliche, but focus on the time you had with that beautiful beast, therein lies the treasure!! Looking forward to a NPD (new puppy day) post ;~)) RIP Rudy!!!
Oh man, as a dog lover (we own three!), my heart goes out to you. Dogs should never have bad things happen to them.
When we've lost them, it was never long before we started searching the shelters for our next rescue. It's therapeutic, and you'll surely find another wonderful pet just waiting for a good home!
When we've lost them, it was never long before we started searching the shelters for our next rescue. It's therapeutic, and you'll surely find another wonderful pet just waiting for a good home!
davesultra
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My deepest condolences on your loss. We had to put down our Pitt/Lab mix last year, right around this same time. I still miss her everyday.
I read this earlier and was at a loss to convey enough consolation for your grief and loss.
They will break your heart … the more you loved them the greater the loss. Their gift to us is realized after they pass … we have been wholly changed and carry within us a part of them that will color our thoughts desires and perceptions going forward.
I pray that your loss will grow in time to a wonderful sense of awe and respect for how Rudy completed a part of your time here.
Better to love …
They will break your heart … the more you loved them the greater the loss. Their gift to us is realized after they pass … we have been wholly changed and carry within us a part of them that will color our thoughts desires and perceptions going forward.
I pray that your loss will grow in time to a wonderful sense of awe and respect for how Rudy completed a part of your time here.
Better to love …
dankilling
Chaos in a bottle
So sorry. Losing a loved pet is always hard.
CandidPicker
Tone Matters. Use It Well.
Just heard the news...and don't know what I can say that will help you feel better...
Pets are family and then some, because they love unconditionally because you love them. And it hurts when someone or a pet dies. It may take a great while for you to process all of this and get through the grieving stage.
Yet I think you know as well as I that you didn't want your dog suffering, so you did the only thing possible. Perhaps come springtime your family can gather for a celebration of your pet's life, and tie in with an ashes scattering where the dog liked to play most often.
Time heals all wounds, Howie, and while you may feel this for a while, allowing yourself some time to grieve will help your emotional wounds to heal...a photo book might help...
Pets are family and then some, because they love unconditionally because you love them. And it hurts when someone or a pet dies. It may take a great while for you to process all of this and get through the grieving stage.
Yet I think you know as well as I that you didn't want your dog suffering, so you did the only thing possible. Perhaps come springtime your family can gather for a celebration of your pet's life, and tie in with an ashes scattering where the dog liked to play most often.
Time heals all wounds, Howie, and while you may feel this for a while, allowing yourself some time to grieve will help your emotional wounds to heal...a photo book might help...
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First of all, I almost feel guilty for bringing this here in the way I did, when we’ve lost a forum brother who was a dear friend to many here, and at least one of us has lost his spouse recently. I hope nobody is offended that we’re so upset about a pet.
I know not everyone loves their pets to the degree that we do. Our last Golden was over 13 years old when he passed, and by then was clearly older with health issues, etc. So while it was every bit as terrible, we knew it was coming some time. Big Ru was only 7 years old, and seemingly completely healthy. This is just a gut punch out of the dark.
And I know how emotional things are right now, but Rudy really is the best boy ever. Everybody who ever met Rudy loved him. I saw two neighbors outside today and both asked what was going on yesterday. I saw one early afternoon and the other late afternoon. Both cried on the spot when I told them. My wife didn’t get off the couch or out of her pajamas all day. And poor Roxy is just lost. She will just jump up off the couch and walk around the whole house, going in every room, and every time she goes outside she walks the whole back yard. She’s clearly looking for him.
I’ll try not to keep doing this, just don’t really have anyplace else to vent my emotions. Sorry for that.
I know not everyone loves their pets to the degree that we do. Our last Golden was over 13 years old when he passed, and by then was clearly older with health issues, etc. So while it was every bit as terrible, we knew it was coming some time. Big Ru was only 7 years old, and seemingly completely healthy. This is just a gut punch out of the dark.
And I know how emotional things are right now, but Rudy really is the best boy ever. Everybody who ever met Rudy loved him. I saw two neighbors outside today and both asked what was going on yesterday. I saw one early afternoon and the other late afternoon. Both cried on the spot when I told them. My wife didn’t get off the couch or out of her pajamas all day. And poor Roxy is just lost. She will just jump up off the couch and walk around the whole house, going in every room, and every time she goes outside she walks the whole back yard. She’s clearly looking for him.
I’ll try not to keep doing this, just don’t really have anyplace else to vent my emotions. Sorry for that.
Moondog Wily
In Tune Wit Da Moon!
Your doin' the right thing venting here! Let it out and best wishes to you, the Mrs and Roxy!!
dmatthews
Dave's not here
Dude...
Take all the time you want.
And say all you want for as long as you want.
D
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I work on the edge of Cincinnati, but I live in Blanchester… and Bethel is in our league, so I’ve been there MANY times for football and basketball games, including two nights ago when we played there Friday night! And, just a few months ago when we had our last regular season football game there and won the league championship that night. I have clients there as well.
d4rkst4r
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
Sorry for your loss, that "hole" never truly goes away, but I believe it's because it's filled with memories. They're family. Ours is 15+, got him from a family that was breaking up when he was 9 months old. Turned out to be the best dog I've ever had. Now he has Cushings Disease and he sleeps, drinks, wanders, pees, repeat. It's now incumbent upon me to pick the day. It feels like I'm selecting an executuion date because I'm tired of cleaning up the messes, as he's not in pain. If frequently going to the bathroom is a punitive act, I might as well jump up on the table with him. Still trying to figure out what a "good day" for something like this is vs a "bad" one?
gemyneye
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Not many people have heard of Bethel lol. I didn't until I moved there back in 03.
