IN MEMORANDUM

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J. R. WEEMS

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Almost all of us have been through this but it never gets any easier.:(
It is with more than the greatest of sadness I must post this in memory of my beloved Sarah. I wont go in to details except to say, while I have been through this before, this time it seems to affect me much more than ever before. Maybe because in her life with me. my being retired, we were together almost always 24/7. She was more than just a loving dog. She understood we were both hearing impaired and seem to ALWAYS be on guard to protect us. There seemed to be nothing the vet could do and she reached the point where she refused to eat, could hardly do what she needed to do outside and was suffering beyond control. So, yesterday I gave her the command, and it was the first one she ever learned, 'TRUCK'. She perked up all she could and we made that long walk to the truck and I helped her in. The ride was short, but she loved to ride. we arrived at the vet and I helped her out of the truck and in to the room. I stated with her while went to sleep , her very last. I cannot begin to explain how much she is missed, and hope it wont be to very long before I can join her at rainbow bridge. I am not doing well at all with this, Please forgive me. :(

GOOD BYE SARAH, I LOVE YOU --

Her she is, as always on guard while on a camping trip.

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Sarah was a fine looking animal and I am sure that she will look and feel fine with her new Angel's wings. Remember the great times y'all had together. I hope those thoughts ease your soul.
 
You may have seen this poem before, but it’s so sweet, it’s always worth sharing again. Who knows – it could help a shelter dog find a home.

Before humans die, they write their last will and testament, giving their home and all they have to those they leave behind. If, with my paws, I could do the same, this is what I’d ask…

To a poor and lonely stray, I’d give my happy home; my bowl and cozy bed, soft pillow and all my toys; the lap, which I loved so much; the hand that stroked my fur; and the sweet voice that spoke my name.

I’d will to the sad, scared, shelter dog the place I had in my human’s loving heart, of which there seemed no bounds.

So, when I die, please do not say, “I will never have a pet again, for the loss and the pain is more than I can stand.”

Instead, go find an unloved dog, one whose life has held no joy or hope, and give my place to him.

This is the only thing I can give…

The love I left behind.

– Author Unknown
 
I am so sorry for your loss. What a sweet face, she was a beautiful girl. I have faith that she will greet you on the other side, with her tail wagging.
It always breaks my heart to read these posts but it also reminds me the quality of the people on this forum. Never trust someone who doesn't love their animals.
 
Sorry for your loss. i know it hurts as i've been through it a few times over the years with my late best friends. it's coming again with my latest and just the thought of it hurts.

i hope you see her again in the hereafter when she walks up to you with bright eyes and wagging her tail. .
 
Did the same thing you did last April and it’s a heart breaker. Reading what you wrote brought back the memory like it was more recent. Good looking dog and I’m sure she had a great personality. Wife wanted to get another, it’s a Cava Tzu, she is 8 months old and a brat. Time will help with healing, some. Larry
 

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Our animal family members ask so little of us and give so much of themselves. They want to be part of our lives. We are everything to them. A kind word or praise makes them so happy. A sharp word can hurt them worse than a kick. Over time, we learn to read their every action and they learn ours. They set roots deep into our very souls. They can be closer to us than our best friends. When we lose them, the pain is so intense we can't help but weep over our loss. The world changes without them and not for the better. Remembering them both hurts and feels wonderful at the same time. Getting another friend does not replace the friend we have lost but it isn't suppose to do that. We will love our new friend with the same intensity of the lost friend but it will be different. Each pet is different but just as special. Mourn your friend. Mourn your loss.
 
J.R., I know your pain..... My heartfelt condolences. Sarah was a beauty!

I have been in your shoes too many times. The last time, was for my beloved Shorthair, Abbey. She was my 8th Shorthair. Shortly after she crossed that rainbow bridge, I was staring out the back door, looking at her bowl and water bucket, the tears streaming down my face, my wife says, "That does it, we are getting another one."

Now, my Sadie Girl sits at my side needing her head scratched.


WR
 
I had to put down 4 dogs in my life{ 73] and it hurt so much that I am not sure I could do it again. I believe my cousin had the right idea, he got a new dog every 10 years and was never without one. The loss of a dog is a real pain in your gut that is sometimes hard to explain to folks that don't like dogs.
 
" Been there, done that" many times in my 91yrs and it never gets easy. I think it was Will Rogers that is credited with saying : If dogs don't go to heaven when they die, wherever they go , I want to go there. " I put down my Belgian Shepard "Duke" 5 yrs ago and was not going to get another dog myself, however my wife passed away 2 yrs ago and I inheirited her 10 lb Yorkie-Terrier mix, "Miss Lily Belle" who thinks she is a 500 lb Gorilla afraid of nothing that walks this Earth. We are best buddies and she takes care of me now. Ed
 
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Mr. Weems, I hope the sweet memories you have of all the good times you had with Sarah can somehow lessen the pain I know you are feeling right now. I'm so sorry you've lost a friend.
 
I know first hand how tough that is. Been through it a few times too. We are retired and our Chocolate lab Chip is our constant companion. He wants to spend every minute with me no matter where I go. I dread the day that moment comes around again.
So sad.
 
Stevens said:
May she be waiting for you!
Steve W
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As Will Rogers said, "If there are no dogs in heaven, I want to go where they go."

I'm a cat guy myself and have been through this dark night with a couple (as well as a couple that just diappeared, probably to a predatior) but most of my neighbours have dogs and I love them, too. Animals have a special way of working themselves into our hearts and we can feel their loss as keenly as a human one. The framed pic the OP posted says everything.
 
It's a hard thing you are going through as pets leave so many reminders behind.

Since we have been married, Ruthie and I have said goodbye to 17 pets. They all took a piece of us with them.

Whether horse, mule, dog, cat or budgie the heart loves what the heart loves.

My condolences to you, sir.
 
Oh man J.R., I'm so very sorry to hear this. She was a very lucky girl to have had you. I could be mistaken but weren't your other dogs hunters, and it turned out Sarah was there for companionship? Maybe there was a reason for that. Having to put a good dog down is one of the hardest things a man has to do and I feel your pain.
You take care Tusker, I hope you get to feeling better.
 
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