~:~:~:The Doggie Thread!!:~:~:~

All of my pet-friendly-friends know how hard it is to outlive our pets, every single time. I wasn't quite prepared on dealing with the grief of a six year old. Anger, sadness, disbelief, astonishment: "How can he die? Why do we have to die? Why can't God send him back down to be with US? He wasn't even OLD. My best friend never got to see him. I want to die so I can go see him." Tears. And kids aren't supposed to see mommy and daddy cry, but come on, who are we kidding. No more laps on heads, no more throwing a huge paw on your leg to ask for attention, no more eviscerated stuffed toys, no more squeaky balls, no more watch wear you step, no more "get em Tomus" when barks at an outside cat who dared step on our porch were necessary, no more drool to avoid after water drinkage, no more bear hugs and belly rubs and dancing and ball tossing and treat giving and brushing and soft ear rubbing and soulful eye gazing.

Until the next one. Who will not be a replacement, of course, but just another dog. Just another bit of unselfish life that will make our hearts grow a bit more. Just another companion who will give us whatever we ask, with a wag of a tail to boot. Just another happy life that will always be happy to see you, will always be happy and welcoming of our love. You know- just a dog.

loolooloo wrote:

Until the next one. Who will not be a replacement, of course, but just another dog. Just another bit of unselfish life that will make our hearts grow a bit more. Just another companion who will give us whatever we ask, with a wag of a tail to boot. Just another happy life that will always be happy to see you, will always be happy and welcoming of our love. You know- just a dog.

so true, so true

we have pledged that gracie will NOT suffer at all....we will have to make the terrible decision and cry afterwards. we will hurt, but she will not.

yep

RKCNDY wrote:

How Dog Owners See the World...

Even as I sit here in my office with Brian at my feet and farting the most god awful dog farts in the history of dog fartdom, I agree. This is 100% true.

madtowndave wrote:

RKCNDY wrote:

How Dog Owners See the World...

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Even when my dog has no problem getting me to take him out at 12am or later :?

loolooloo wrote:

All of my pet-friendly-friends know how hard it is to outlive our pets, every single time. I wasn't quite prepared on dealing with the grief of a six year old. Anger, sadness, disbelief, astonishment: "How can he die? Why do we have to die? Why can't God send him back down to be with US? He wasn't even OLD. My best friend never got to see him. I want to die so I can go see him." Tears. And kids aren't supposed to see mommy and daddy cry, but come on, who are we kidding. No more laps on heads, no more throwing a huge paw on your leg to ask for attention, no more eviscerated stuffed toys, no more squeaky balls, no more watch wear you step, no more "get em Tomus" when barks at an outside cat who dared step on our porch were necessary, no more drool to avoid after water drinkage, no more bear hugs and belly rubs and dancing and ball tossing and treat giving and brushing and soft ear rubbing and soulful eye gazing.

Until the next one. Who will not be a replacement, of course, but just another dog. Just another bit of unselfish life that will make our hearts grow a bit more. Just another companion who will give us whatever we ask, with a wag of a tail to boot. Just another happy life that will always be happy to see you, will always be happy and welcoming of our love. You know- just a dog.

I'm so very sorry

LloydXmas wrote:

gracie's last chemo on friday was a particularly nasty concoction.....we had friends over friday and saturday nights, so she was in heaven (social butterfly)....but it DID wear her out and she was not quite "her usual self."

happy to report, the chemo seems to have worn off and she is back to being a goof

imalive wrote:

gracie's last chemo on friday was a particularly nasty concoction.....we had friends over friday and saturday nights, so she was in heaven (social butterfly)....but it DID wear her out and she was not quite "her usual self."

happy to report, the chemo seems to have worn off and she is back to being a goof

LloydXmas wrote:

First trip to the beach and she found the sunny spot. She's in heaven.

let's have a doggie get together at your beach house :?

Who Princess wrote:

Well, I've been out of pocket for about a week and I've missed a lot of news! Happy belated birthday, Gracie, you big goofball! Glad to hear the chemo is over.

oh, it's far from over

I meant "last" as in previous. she has five months to go.

After almost 3 feet of snow in the last 10 days here's Bentley relaxing and enjoying the view....

imalive wrote:

LloydXmas wrote:

First trip to the beach and she found the sunny spot. She's in heaven.

let's have a doggie get together at your beach house :?

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