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milestogo

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40. They don't live long enough.

Reply to tblue37 (Reply #4)

Tue Jun 23, 2020, 12:33 PM

Jun 2020

Just long enough for us to get deeply attached and have our hearts broken.

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Update: He died overnight at home. (Tonight I'm saying goodbye to my 12 year old dog.) [View all] milestogo Jun 2020 OP

I am sorry. 12 yrs of constant love and care, that is a long time. Peace to you both. LizBeth Jun 2020 #1

thank you, lizbeth milestogo Jun 2020 #37

So sorry to hear this. You did all you could. cayugafalls Jun 2020 #2

thank you milestogo Jun 2020 #38

So sorry. Best wishes. JDC Jun 2020 #3

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #39

I am so sorry. My 4 cats are all getting up there in age (15.5; 15; 10; 7.5) I dread tblue37 Jun 2020 #4

They don't live long enough. milestogo Jun 2020 #40

Yes. Dogs, too. nt tblue37 Jun 2020 #54

I am very sorry. madaboutharry Jun 2020 #5

Thanks. milestogo Jun 2020 #41

So, so sorry 😢 TruckFump Jun 2020 #6

Thanks, me too. milestogo Jun 2020 #42

I'm so sorry! That decision is so, so hard. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #7

I'm sorry for your losses. milestogo Jun 2020 #43

I know exactly what you are going through, tonight. Frustratedlady Jun 2020 #8

thank you milestogo Jun 2020 #44

((miles)) blm Jun 2020 #9

... milestogo Jun 2020 #45

We have had to do this too many times... Freedomofspeech Jun 2020 #10

Thanks. milestogo Jun 2020 #46

So so sorry 😢 SheltieLover Jun 2020 #11

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #47

You are welcome SheltieLover Jun 2020 #62

So so sorry. redstateblues Jun 2020 #12

thank you milestogo Jun 2020 #48

I'm so sorry. We had to put our 14 year old cat to sleep last week ms liberty Jun 2020 #13

damn cancer milestogo Jun 2020 #49

I'm so sorry milestogo. You both fought hard. Hugs for you and your livetohike Jun 2020 #14

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #50

I am so sorry for you bottomofthehill Jun 2020 #15

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #51

I'm extremely sorry. Letting them go is so very hard. But he sinkingfeeling Jun 2020 #16

thanks for saying that milestogo Jun 2020 #52

My little 17 year old dog died on June 2 BigmanPigman Jun 2020 #17

I'm sorry milestogo Jun 2020 #53

I would miss mine when she was gone only two hours BigmanPigman Jun 2020 #89

My dog didn't eat all day Saturday, and I thought he was dying then. milestogo Jun 2020 #90

The vet who did come and put her to sleep BigmanPigman Jun 2020 #91

What is his name? LakeArenal Jun 2020 #18

Oliver milestogo Jun 2020 #55

You did everything right; there was no more you could do. And tomorrow morning, you'll again Karadeniz Jun 2020 #19

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #56

I'm sorry for your loss vercetti2021 Jun 2020 #20

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #57

I'm very sorry. brer cat Jun 2020 #21

Thanks. milestogo Jun 2020 #58

Oh no. I'm so so sorry to hear this. MontanaMama Jun 2020 #22

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #59

Hold him tight and remember all of the love he gave you Kaiserguy Jun 2020 #23

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #60

So sorry milestogo. I hope you can find comfort knowing that you have done everything littlemissmartypants Jun 2020 #24

thank you milestogo Jun 2020 #61

Sorry to hear this. I know it is tough. Midnight Writer Jun 2020 #25

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #63

I am so sorry. Solly Mack Jun 2020 #26

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #64

Holding you and your buddy in my heart. n/t TygrBright Jun 2020 #27

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #65

I absolutely dread this day. BobTheSubgenius Jun 2020 #28

My last one lived to be almost 16, but he had lots of problems along the way. milestogo Jun 2020 #66

So sorry. FuzzyRabbit Jun 2020 #29

I hope he knew. milestogo Jun 2020 #67

Believe me, Oliver knew. niyad Jun 2020 #78

thank you milestogo Jun 2020 #84

Love and light to your and your companion. 😥❤ flibbitygiblets Jun 2020 #30

thank you milestogo Jun 2020 #68

I'm sorry, having him home during the process will comfort him Ellipsis Jun 2020 #31

I had him home overnight and he died in my bed at dawn. milestogo Jun 2020 #69

Lady of the Beasts, please take Your little one gently home in Your loving arms, and send niyad Jun 2020 #32

Thank you. Its very hard. milestogo Jun 2020 #70

I saw your update, and am glad that he was in your arms to the last. niyad Jun 2020 #77

thank you milestogo Jun 2020 #83

That was a really beautiful sentiment, niyad. flibbitygiblets Jun 2020 #76

It is my prayer as we say goodbye to our beloved companions. niyad Jun 2020 #80

Deepest condolences. Behind the Aegis Jun 2020 #33

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #71

I saw your update. Behind the Aegis Jun 2020 #75

Oh, I Am So Very Sorry DarthDem Jun 2020 #34

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #72

I am so sorry for the coming loss of your beloved dog. phylny Jun 2020 #35

Yes he had a good life. milestogo Jun 2020 #73

Saw the update - again, I'm sorry. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #36

I'm not sure how aware he was. milestogo Jun 2020 #74

... Skittles Jun 2020 #79

thanks skittles milestogo Jun 2020 #82

I know the feeling Skittles Jun 2020 #86

I'm so sorry... Phentex Jun 2020 #81

thank you milestogo Jun 2020 #85

Farewell Oliver, Run Free, Awoooooo! Donkees Jun 2020 #87

Made me laugh and cry... milestogo Jun 2020 #88

Oh no, I am so very sorry! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2020 #92

Thank you. milestogo Jun 2020 #93