I noticed there is a few dog lovers here

[85V65Sabre]

Tonight I sit in a puddle of tears.......
I had to have my boy Bub put down.

He was 12+ years old, and over the last year he had slowly went down hill to the point where getting up and walking was painful for him even though he tried not to show it.

He had lived a long good life but I could not sit and watch him suffer any more.

I know in time the pain I feel in my hart will fade. But today. I miss my best friend

 

[schgsd]

Hold tight to the knowledge that you gave him the best life he could have. Remember him always just that way. Full of love for you, for they truly are our best friends.

 

[sheepdawg]

My Dixie is 10, she's still in good shape, walks a mile to a mile and a half a day but I know it's coming......all to soon, it's coming.

My condolences.

 

[ralph7]

I know the pain of having to put down your silent best friend. I've had close people pass that didn't affect me as strongly.

 

[gunnails]

I hope you live long enough to put down a few more Bobs, and my condolences.

RIP Bob.

 

[Ghlover]

I am sorry for your loss. My current greyhound is almost 9 years old, but like your buddy, he is walking slower and slower. I am not looking forward to having to put him down, but don't want to see him in pain either. He is already going blind. But he is my best friend!

 

[4506517]

I am so sorry. They are members of the family, often times more treasured than humans.

I wish I could say something to make it better, but I can't.

Just know you made his time here the best it could be and that he loved you for it.

 

["JJ"]

They are hard to let go of! But you did what was right! It would have been selfish in my opinion to hang on! That doesn't make letting go any easier!
Sorry for your loss! Like mentioned above, hang on to knowing the life you gave Bub the best life he could have hoped for!

 

[Donna K]

I am so so sorry for your loss.

You know he'll be waiting at the bridge....

 

[M29since14]

Yes, there are plenty of us here and I suppose about all of us have known how you feel. Time will make things better. It will hurt a little less, and the good memories of Bub will always remain. You did the best you could for him.

 

[Autococker07]

My sincere condolences, It is a terrible twist of fate that most of our animals don't outlive us, and a terrible pain to bear. Thank God Bub had a wonderful owner who gave him a great life, and refused to let him suffer even though it would break his heart. Your a good man Sabre, and I hope your grief is quickly overcome with happy memories.

 

[2hawk]

My heart goes out to you on the loss of Bub. It is a bitter truth that we outlive our pets, and having companionship and unconditional love all wrapped up in a furry package taken from our lives is painful, to say the least. Remember the good times, and when you're ready, there will be another dog willing to be your best friend, and you his (or hers).

 

[Jimmyjones]

My condolences, he was a beautiful dog, and I'm sure a great member of your family.

It always hurts, but you did right by Bub.

 

[shouldazagged]

I hurt for you. It's terribly painful, I know.

Bub loved you absolutely and without reservation or limit; and because you loved him the same, you did what you had to do for your dear companion. It's part of the contract we make with our four-legged friends, to ease their pain when it's time for them to rest.

You gave him the gentle, loving gift of peace.

 

[STCM(SW)]

I feel for your loss......

 

[Rustyt1953]

I feel your sadness my friend. Over 32 years, we have said goodbye to 15 rescues. It never got any easier.

 

[85V65Sabre]

I thank you all for your kind words.

Bub is not the first friend I have lost. But it never gets any easier to let a good friend go.
I know when my time comes, all my friends will be there to greet me once again.

 

[doublesharp]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

There will be a bigtime at the Rainbow Bridge one of these days.

 

[kff41]

Hi Sorry for your loss of a Great Friend. They are with us for a Too short of time They are always Happy to see us no matter what mood we are in, or how bad a day we had. Always ready to go along for a ride or a visit to the neighbors. I know your pain as We lost our Izzy today after a emergency surgery on Thursday. He had become lethargic/didn't eat dinner on Wednesday night and went to the vet Thursday AM Surgery in the afternoon Mass on his spleen but not in his lungs Seemed better Friday AM but went down hill and passed 3pm with my wife present at the vets I was 15minutes too late to be with him He was only 10years old and had a job as a Therapy dog are the nursing home where my wife works Went in 3 days a week to brighten the days of the residents Would have gone 5 days if allowed to play ball and just visit. Would lick them all [kisses] The residents are So going to miss him along with us He was kind, smart,well trained [high 5 for a cookie before bed] would fetch the Frisbee till he tripped over his toung , liked to herd the cats but the cats were not intimidated and great with the 3 little grand children. Hard to type as I am in the same condition as you [puddle of tears] Again Sorry for your loss Hope we get to see them again someday RIP Mr. Izzy and Bub till we meet again

 

[OMCHamlin]

Sabre, most of us know the heavy heart that you carry now all too well. That we grieve, bury our beloved family dog in the yard and go forth again to that local shelter, or to your neighbor with a new litter of pups to give away, or perhaps see a forlorn stray near the town dumpsters and give another one a loving home and a chance at a good life full of love and care, is a testament... to what?

To many things, maybe, to choose to love, or as Kipling said so eloquently "to give your heart to a dog to tear", knowing that one day, in God's plan, we will be here again, grieving another good dog gone on...

Me? I thank Him for giving us such fine companions to keep our very hearts company, as I can think of no finer, more loyal friend than a good dog, it's just that in times like these, we give thanks through our tears...

Remember your good dog always, I believe we will see them again some day... I can't imagine Heaven without them.

Maybe in time, there will be another who needs you, needs the love and good care that you gave your Bub boy, right up to the end, there are so many that have yet to find their person to love...

 

[timn8er]

85V65Sabre, I hope all the kind, heartfelt, & eloquent words posted here will ease your pain. It is a deep pain that I myself still feel today for the loss of my furry friends. God Speed to Bub, & condolences to you & yours.

 

[THEWELSHM]

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...


thewelshm

 

[walter o]

I have posted this before but think it is so appropriate

"You don't understand," he told them. "You will have to
feed these animals."
"That's all right," the Loving Ones said.
"You will have to clean up after them and take care of them forever."
"We don't care."
The Loving Ones did not listen. They went down to where
the Pets were and picked them up, seeing the love in their own hearts
reflected in the animals' eyes.

"They were not programmed right," the Angel said. "We can't offer a
warranty. We don't know how durable they are. Some of their systems
malfunction very quickly, others last a long time."
But the Loving Ones did not care.
They were holding the warm little bodies and finding
their hearts so filled
with love that they thought they would burst.
"We will take our chances," they said.
"You do not understand." The Angel tried one more time.
"They are so dependent on you that even the most well-made of them is
not designed to out live you. You are destined to suffer their loss."
The Loving Ones looked at the sweetness in their arms
and nodded.
"That is how it should be. It is a fair trade for the
love they offer."

The Angel just watched them all go, shaking his head.
"You have chosen Tears," he whispered.

 

[rolomac]

My beloved old Buddy rests on a hillside near my home. I pass by his grave almost every day and never fail to pause and whisper - "you're such a good boy." And I silently give thanks that I am so blessed to have him be a part of my life. And there are others who are a part of my life and I'm comforted knowing that they are waiting for me. My mother told me that dogs go to heaven and my mom wouldn't lie to me.

rolomac

 

[Pastor Joe]

Sorry for your loss. We will be doing the same very soon with our beloved "Heart" (bull terrier).

She is not our first four legged family member...but will probably be our last.

Again, our sincerest condolences on your loss.

God bless.

 

[LMWIS]

Like many who expressed their condolences here, I too am facing the same difficulties with a canine member of my family.

Rest consoled in the fact that the love you have will not diminish, and will you will be reminded only of the treasured memories of the loved and lost.

I pray that I will inspire such loyalty when my time comes...,

 

[Kernel Crittenden]

Sabre,

You did the right thing. One of my biggest regrets is not having the wisdom and courage to put down a beloved family pet when it was time. It haunts me to this day.

 

[jackvs1]

I am so sorry for your loss. As I am sitting here writing to you the only one in my company is my Lily, a six year Toy Fox terrier. My wife bought her ix years ago without my approval. It is the best thing she has done in our marriage. Please hand in there, a lot of us are thinking of you and saying a little prayer.

 

[85V65Sabre]

Sabre,

You did the right thing. One of my biggest regrets is not having the wisdom and courage to put down a beloved family pet when it was time. It haunts me to this day.

Kernel, Thanks for.the kind words.
I too am haunted by a few that should have been let go sooner.

That is a mistake I did not want to make with Bub.
I went out of my way to make sure his last days were happy ones. But there is still the pain of loosing a friend.

Today, the house was a lonely & quiet place.

 

[WardenRoss]

You have my deepest condolences.

I lost Luke last year, still can't talk about it.

May God bless.