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In reply to the discussion: Putting down my dog: The late great Little-Dog [View all]gejohnston
(17,502 posts)65. sorry for your loss
A Dogs Last Will & Testament
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 Id ask
To a poor and lonely stray Id 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.
Id will to the sad, scared shelter dog the place I had in m humans 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, andgive my place to him.
This is the only thing I can give
The love I left behind.
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I had a little dog that I had to put down, too...I cried for days and it still, these many years
CTyankee
Sep 2013
#5
My heart breaks for you and yours Cali, but what a beautiful send off and tribute..n/t
monmouth3
Sep 2013
#6
so sorry for your loss, qc. just lost my old girl two months ago. still hurts so much. peace and
niyad
Sep 2013
#141
I have 'Crazy little dog" - I have not formally adopted her - like I did with one other street dog
Douglas Carpenter
Sep 2013
#20
I'm so sorry for your loss, Cali. Little-Dog sounds like she was an awesome dog. Nt
Mnemosyne
Sep 2013
#42
That made me cry. I am so happy you had such a good friend, and so sad you had to say goodbye.
Squinch
Sep 2013
#82
We put our Tigger down in August, sorry to hear about your loss, please check out
benld74
Sep 2013
#98
so sorry for your loss, I know this is a difficult time for you, take care nt
steve2470
Sep 2013
#101
That must have been 25-30 Yrs ago, when dogs most often had free rein
No Vested Interest
Sep 2013
#166
I'm so sorry to read this Cali. There are never the right words to say at a time like this except
Purveyor
Sep 2013
#126
Cali, so sorry for your loss of a family member, brings tears to my eyes because I know what I felt
EV_Ares
Sep 2013
#133
may the Lady of the Beasts hold little dog close, and send you peace and healing. thank you
niyad
Sep 2013
#140
Nineteen years is a very long life, but not nearly long enough for Little-Dog who gave so much love
indepat
Sep 2013
#149
We told ourselves last year after putting down our 4th in 20 years, no more dogs
IDemo
Sep 2013
#151