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As hard as it is when you lose them, sometimes having another one around causing trouble eases the pain. I got Coal (lab rescue) a few months after we lost our younger golden, Jagger. Jag had a brain aneurysm and it all went downhill from there. I got Coal to keep Nug company... Nugget was devastated when Jagger was gone. :( |
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I think you will find you will know when it is time to let your pal go, they let you know, and again, my sympathy to you, what a lucky dog to be loved so much. :) |
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All I can say is that I'm really sad for you. Just don't give up hope. My 14 yo Brittany, ol' bird dog that he is, almost died this past winter. I kept him going and he's still going...sleeping at my feet as I type this. So, as long as your critter isn't in discomfort, keep the hope. I hope so for you and your family. All living things that are loved cause us pain when they leave our lives. All must pass. If it's any comfort, I believe that there will be a reunion at some point. It's not in time. A Zen master once told me to think of a river, all flowing towards an unknown destination. Then the river finds a cliff and disintergrates into millions of droplets, all continuing the journey, each independent for a moment as a beautiful waterfall is realized. Only from a distance can it be seen and appreciated. Then the droplets reach the bottom of the waterfall. They reunite. The river continues onward. I hope for you and your friend. DTS |
When our shepherd died at age 6, that was the first dog since childhood that I had to say goodbye to, and I wondered if I wanted to go through that again. But my wife and son were adamant about moving on and we got two dogs to replace Keno; one just couldn't do it, and frankly they haven't "replaced" him. That being said, they have brought us a lot of joy the last two years.
It's a cliche, but the "better to have loved and lost..." line is correct, I think. Or as Bruce Springsteen says in Badlands: "Badlands you gotta live it every day, let the broken hearts stand, that's the price you gotta pay." Again, good luck during this difficult period. |
I have tried three times before this to write this reply but I am so overcome by the swell of support and kindness from all of you, most of you I haven't met, that my keyboard stammers and stutters. In an hour 150 people looked at the original post and 20 from around the country took time from their busy day to ease my pain and support my family.
About a year ago I came upon a website about horse racing and somehow I left with a membership in a family from all walks of life that typifies what is good about the human condition and how we share each other's emotions good and bad, happy and sad. Thank you all for your kindness during my hour of need and may we all pause for a moment this evening with whatever family means to you to simply enjoy the gift of the connection with them because it makes us all better people as you all have made me feel today. Sumwonlovesyou........and it may be the community of Derby Trail. God Bless You All..... |
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I got this itchy burning sensation I need some help with, any advice? :) |
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Your words say so much. Yes, all things happen, though at times we don't understand. I believe that there is intent beyond our understanding. Yes, it pushes us to connect (see the waterfall metaphor). If anything is demonstated by all of the posts in this thread, please find that we all have the capacity to "feel"...and to "love". God bless, and peace. DTS |
I can spot you a little antimicrobial supply SCAV'S just in case your ROLL spills over into other parts of your life.:D
.....I haven't lost my sense of humor Shadow would never allow it!!! |
I am so sorry for you pain. Do not feel like you cant post your thoughts. I lost Reno my 14yr old Rott., who I had since she was 5 weeks old. The biggest (125lbs) lap/bed dog you would ever meet. Did not like to be outside unless to do her business, she said that it was to hot for her not to be in the A/C.lol If the truck left, she was gonna be in it. Figured I would break her of wanting to go everytime the truck left, so took her with me to Delta Downs, from Baton Rouge to pick up a horse. I just knew the long trip would do the trick,,,yeah right. Got back at 4pm, decided to go to the store at 5pm and she was waiting at the truck door by the time I got my cell phone and purse on my shoulder!! I dont care what anyone says, they are like family and it hurts so much when they go, it has been 5 years and I still miss "Fatty Patty" every day.
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As others have said, Shadow will let you know when it is time to say good bye. In Feb. I had to put my our cat to sleep and it was probably one of the most difficult things I ever had to do. I knew that it was time, and I was comformted by the fact that the Vet. said it was the absolutly the right thing to do for the cat. My thoughts are with your in time of need. |
There are effective alternatives beyond allopathic methods. I realize that someone with your background will most likely disagree with that statement, but heck, why not look into other methods??
Either way, I wish the both of you well through this. |
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I admire you for sharing your feelings at this sad time. None of us are without this kind of pain from time to time, its the price we pay for loving our pets, or others. |
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Regards- Phil |
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Mr. M.D. ...can you tell me..........oh skip it. Just trying to help out here. But you wrote your lament so skillfully it evokes extra emotion.It's odd how doggies can be like people. None of this will make you feel better,but I woud think typing it out as you did helps in itself.I would think you will see your great friend again some day as I feel,not that I can explain,it will be that way. Best to you,sir. |
Doc,
Theres few things in this life that are harder to take than that of a family member passing. When our dog Hunter (RIP) left us, there was this huge void in our lives. We had to pick up the peices and get on with it, as tough as it seems. My prayers will be with you, especially knowing the pain that it causes. |
I'm so very sorry for you, doc.
My buddies are getting up there in years, too, and I really understand your pain. |
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