Sorry for your loss.
My girl, Nikki, left us 6 weeks ago. She will welcome your girl, until both of us see them again.
My girl, Nikki, left us 6 weeks ago. She will welcome your girl, until both of us see them again.
RIP..the girl in my avatar
- Thread starter brian222
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Very sorry to hear this always liked her smile in your avatar, hang in there.
PioneerGuy75
Certified Lurker
So sorry for your loss. Saying goodbye after all those years is the hardest part of having a pet.
danrclem
Super Member
I feel for you Brian. They're definitely part of the family.
We've had two Labs that had to be put down. They were polar opposites in their nature and behavior. Sam was a pup when we got him and he was the rowdiest dog that we've ever had. He could make you laugh and cry all at the same time. One time I was painting the house and he wanted to play ball. Well I was busy and ignored him. My paint bucket was on the ground and he dropped his ball in it and just looked at me. So much for ignoring him. Bailey was a few years old when we got her and she was very calm and loved to be rubbed on. My wife took it very hard when each one was put down and said no more Labs.
We've had two Labs that had to be put down. They were polar opposites in their nature and behavior. Sam was a pup when we got him and he was the rowdiest dog that we've ever had. He could make you laugh and cry all at the same time. One time I was painting the house and he wanted to play ball. Well I was busy and ignored him. My paint bucket was on the ground and he dropped his ball in it and just looked at me. So much for ignoring him. Bailey was a few years old when we got her and she was very calm and loved to be rubbed on. My wife took it very hard when each one was put down and said no more Labs.
I just went through that with a Boston Terrier. IT. IS. HARD.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
As already noted our dogs are family.
As already noted our dogs are family.
2011etec
Super Member
When i had to put down my lab/newfy mix it was horrible .I had him cremated and buried him in the back yard.Cancer sucks! Everytime i read one of these threads i get teary eyed.Dogs can be funny though.My brother has a female elkhound that when i show up at camp totally disowns her family.My brother calls it the weirdest love affair going,lol.
savatage1973
Addicted Member
So sorry for your loss--I too went through this with my buddy of 12 years back in July. After a couple months of grieving time, I have acquired a new buddy--not a replacement--but a whole new adventure. Good luck and best wishes for you!
Poultrygeist
Lunatic Member
"Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love. They depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog it merely expands the heart. If you have loved many dogs your heart is very big."
"If dogs don't go to heaven I want to go where they go" - Will Rogers
"If dogs don't go to heaven I want to go where they go" - Will Rogers
Todd Dodds
Super Member
Nope, you can't replace a dog. But you sure can give some miserable, cold, hungry dog the comfort and love your beloved old dog had. And your old dog would like that.
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