Lost a friend

[ibthumper]

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of my German Shepard Sam.

Sam was a rescue dog from the LA county animal shelter, Lancaster CA. His age at the time of adoption was 4-5 years. Sam was very sick when adopted. After much love and care he recovered. Maybe not 100%. But, he had a good 6 years with the wife and me. Nothing real special about Sam. Except he was a very handsome Shep, and garnered many complements during our walks around the neighborhood.
It's very painful to lose him and the sadness is overwhelming.
RIP Sam. You were and are still LOVED.

Thank you for you patience as I rant. Your friend and fellow forum member, Ken

 

[Thuer]

My respect. The love for a pet could be very great. I do know the experience.

 

[Janitor]

RIP Sam.

Someone who's never experienced the love, friendship, and devotion of a dog will never understand just how painful it can be to lose a friend like him. I've little doubt he's going to be missed.

 

[pawncop]

Please accept my condolences as well. My prayer is that Sam may find the Rainbow Bridge quickly.

 

[Tenn2]

So sorry for your loss. Sam was a fine looking boy. My GSD Baron passed 3 yo and I still think of him daily. Dogs are one of the greatest things you can have in life.
Russ

 

[Marshwheeling]

You have all my sympathy.

 

[normanvin]

Losing a friend really sucks. We lost our Rotti in December.

We brought a new puppy home a few weeks ago.

 

[gfy1960]

My deepest sympathies. We lost our beloved Grace last year. She was a pet therapy dog for my wife who had 2 bouts of breast cancer. She was fine one day and gone the next.

R.I.P. Sam and Grace

 

[ralph7]

It took me a long time before I was willing to put my heart out on another 15 year loan after my black lab died.
One has to balance the love and joy they bring against the heartbreak of losing them in such a short time.

So sorry for your wrenching loss.

 

[bamabiker]

Sam was beautiful and thank you and your wife for giving him the loving home he deserved.
RIP Sam

 

[Arik]

Dont sell him short. If he brought love and happiness into your life then he was special!

You did a great thing by giving him a second chance at a full and happy life in a warm and carrying home! Sorry to hear about your loss

RIP Sam



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[jimmyj]

Sam will be waiting for you and your wife at the Rainbow Bridge.

Rainbow Bridge
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...

 

[frbeall]

Sorry for your loss, rest assured Sam is running and having fun with our Border Collie Sofie across the rainbow bridge.

 

[WC145]

Sorry to hear it, few things are harder on a man than the loss of a good dog.

 

[IndianaDave]

Sorry to hear it, few things are harder on a man than the loss of a good dog.

That is very true. When I lose one of my buddies, I could actually feel the broken heart in my chest. And it's OK for us modern guys to cry. Very sorry to hear about Sam.

 

[sipowicz]

Thank you for you patience as I rant. Your friend and fellow forum member, Ken

That was not a rant...it was a tribute t a great friend. RIP Sam.

 

[Takasnooze]

So sorry. He was a handsome guy.

 

[JJEH]

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[Fishslayer]

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Many of us know the pain of saying goodbye to a friend.

I truly believe that rescue dogs "know" and that Sam was grateful for every day of the wonderful life you gave him.

Rest in Peace, Sam. Give my regards to Shovelhead at The Bridge & let him know I'll be looking for him when I get there.

 

[MajorHal]

I feel your pain, I too have lost two great friends over the years, I think of them often General & Dusty, both German Shepards!

 

[Bill Bates]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how hard that can be. Our dogs give us truly unconditional love which is rare from our human loved ones.

I've mourned the loss of my dogs harder than the loss of some human friends. I tend to still shed a tear when I think of some of my bird dog of the passed. They were such a part of my life; as, I'm sure your Shepard was a part of yours.

 

[labworm]

A sad time for any of us who have lost the best friend we could ever have.

Sam may be running along side my lady who left in 1980, still miss her almost everyday.

We had a mail slot on the front door, when I came home she would stick that long nose through it and of course I would grab it. She would howl and I would let it go, this went on daily for at least 10 years, I guess we both enjoyed the little ritual.

 

[Old TexMex]

Respect.
May you meet your friend again, at the appropriate time. Until then.

 

[shouldazagged]

That was not a rant...it was a tribute t a great friend. RIP Sam.

Exactly. You have my heartfelt sympathy.

My little rat terrier Moose is a rescue dog I've had a couple of years. He's eight or nine and I'm 75. I selfishly hope that I'll die before he does, but I know it would grieve him terribly. The bond between human and dog can be so incredibly deep.

Sam was handsome, and looked like a real sweetheart. If heaven doesn't have a place for him and my Moose, I don't want to go there.

 

[timn8er]

Sam was, please pardon the expression, "a lucky dog". For you to have taken him into your lives, knowing that he was sick & with the intent of making him well...that's pretty noble. Sam had to have known he was loved! God Speed Sam!


jimmyj, thanks for posting the Rainbow Bridge item. I've seen it referred to but have never actually read it. I got a little misty reading it, if you know what I mean.

 

[gunlovingirl]

My sincere sympathy. Sam is waiting for you at the Bridge.

 

[Doug M.]

*sniff*

Damned allergies.

 

[ibthumper]

Thank you Jimmy,
I've have seen this poem before but forgot about it. To say that it's beautiful, profound and touching would be a huge understatement.
Again, Thank you, Ken

 

[Road Rat]

Good luck with your sorrow...........

I lost mine 3 years ago and I still miss her every day!!!

 

[SW_shooter]

Sam looks like a very handsome dog and a happy dog. I thank you for sharing and letting us share in your joy of celebrating Sam. You did a very wonderful thing when you rescued Sam and gave him the love and security all animals deserve. There's nothing like the unconditional love an animal gives to us humans.

I have sent two loved dogs on ahead to the bridge and I think of them all the time. I try to remember the good times and the smiles they gave me. Remember the smiles and joy Sam gave you over the all too short time he was part of your family.