Mods please indulge me. Need friends.

[shadowknows69]

Gather round kids for one last look at my dog's magnificent nose. I had to bury my girl this weekend past and I put her on my avatar as a tribute but I'm finding it hard to type through foggy eyes and my wife can't read DU now so I have to change it. So all I ask is gaze upon this gorgeous bassadour of mine who has gone to the land of perpetual suppertime and know that this animal was a better person than 90% of the people I know, truly a mystical creature and I'm a magician so I should know, and my wife and I are both missing a third of our soul. thanks of you who gave me kind words before and those who will now. My first questions to my Gods when I pass will be. Why the sick joke? 98 in dog years is still only 14 to us.

[B Calm]

1. Sorry to hear about your loss...

I had a beagle for 17 years.

[WA98296]

2. Hugs to you my canine loving friends. From one with a houseful.

[Bluebear]

3. She's at the chow line with my girl who passed Saturday, shadow...

Two new liberal dogs in doggy heaven.

[shadowknows69]

12. So sorry BB

my girl went friday morning.

[EFerrari]

16. (((Bluebear))))))

:hug:

[Bluebear]

17. Thank you honey

5 years old, lymphoma. :(

I will get another pup sooner rather than later...just when I thought I was done raising kids!

[EFerrari]

26. Oh dear. I can't even think about replacing my girl.

When she was a puppy, she peed all over my zeroxes of Ben Jonson's masques. Nothing else, just Ben Jonson. I had books and zeroxes all over but she only wanted to go on Ben.

lol

Takes a special energy to deal with the babies.

:hug:

[Bluebear]

29. You never can replace them, just share the love with another one

...someone said once that my dog that died would want another dog to enjoy the life s/he had with me.

[EFerrari]

34. That's very true. I had to put down a cat I had for 17 years. She

was suffering and it was time.

Nothing will ever replace that little black manx. She was a joy, a very special one.

There are a lot of dogs out there that need well trained, good tempered people. :)

[shadowknows69]

36. I suspect if I'm a good enough human

someday I'll be reincarnated UP to dog. It is God spelled backwards after all. Coincidence? Ha!

[EFerrari]

39. That's what I've always contended. If you're good, you get to come

back as a dog.

I'm aiming for yella lab.

:)

[SammyWinstonJack]

94. I want to come back as a Yorkie.

:-) They are such sweeties. Well mine is anyway. :grin:

[EFerrari]

97. Look at that face! Lol!

What a sweetie!

[SammyWinstonJack]

107. She is precious and to think she was a throw away? Lucky me,

I was so privileged to have her given to me. Can you believe that someone didn't want her? She was only five months old and weighed 3.5lbs when they were ready to toss her aside. :wow: We rescued her and she is the light of our lives!

[EFerrari]

110. That's AMAZING. My cats are all rescues. Two of them are

little gargoyles but most of them are so beautiful and godlike, lol. I can't believe they were found in dumpsters and in alleys and rescued out of gas chambers. :wow:

[SammyWinstonJack]

114. I would like to have a cat, but my husband isn't a cat person.

I rescued two day old kittens from my son's apartment balcony two weeks ago. I have them for four days, a male and a female. I tried my best, but the little girl died. :cry: I was so upset that I took the little boy to the vet and she placed him with a foster mom. I really tried , but I had never had cats before and these were hours old when my son found them. I was so heartbroken when the little girl died. She wouldn't nurse from the bottle and became weaker and weaker until she just passed. :cry: The little boy was a little piggy :rofl: But I didn't want to take a chance and so I agreed to have him fostered out. I gave a$50 donation to the organization that took him in.

[EFerrari]

117. The front lines. I did cat rescue for about a year and a half.

I learned so much! How to feed the weak ones, how to give liquids, shots, everything that the rescue group couldn't really afford, we tried to find a legal safe way to learn it or do it.

One of my little gargoyles is a runt that was getting pushed out by her litter and she was starving to death. She was so small. I fed her with a syringe and kept her in my shirt for two weeks to keep her warm. I had to teach her how to eat solid food! To this day, I have to pet her before she will eat.

She's a huge pain in the @ss!

:rofl:

[SammyWinstonJack]

120. These little ones were hours old and I was freaked! I tried the syringe

the little boy took right to it and I switched him to a bottle, he was a piggy! The little girl just wouldn't swallow anything. :hug: to you for your rescue kitties! I wish I had been better equipped to handle these precious babies. We do love our PITAs!

[EFerrari]

125. It's hard when they're so small and so stressed.

The first litter I fostered was so sick, I lost all but the momma (now my YoMomma!) and one kitten. But, we can only do what we can do.

They give us so much more than we ever give them, don't they?

lol

:)

[SammyWinstonJack]

133. Stressed, yes I think they were and so was I and that didn't help matters.

:cry: I am not good in stressful situations, especially with animals. I can't handled it. I feel so much and get totally messed up. I wouldn't make a good nurse.

[EFerrari]

134. But you were a good nurse! You took them in and you did your best.

That's what a person can do. And you saved that little guy's life!

:toast:

[tavalon]

183. Yes, indeed

A well loved dog just as yours is/was.

[Lindacooks]

143. Yep, that's my feeling too.

There are so many little critters who need our love and protection. And the love you get back is so wonderful, it almost - almost - makes up for them only living a short time.

[lumberjack_jeff]

19. I buried mine on Christmas Eve.

F'd up way to spend a rainy holiday. :(

Make that three.

[Bluebear]

23. Condolences, Jeff...

Still I wouldn't trade the pain for all the joy we had...damn dogs :)

[shadowknows69]

28. I'm sorry Jeff

"Still I wouldn't trade the pain for all the joy we had"
and well said BB.

[lumberjack_jeff]

111. Thanks! I agree with that... still...

... I'm not rushing out to get another dog right away, they become too much like a family member.

:hi:

[EFerrari]

37. So sorry, Jeff.

:(

[bliss_eternal]

30. Oh, Bluebear...

I'm so sorry for your loss. :hug: I hope that she didn't suffer and went in peace, poor baby. :(

[Bluebear]

45. Thank you bliss

We were all there and gave her an end to her pain. It was a relief under the circumstances and I know I did what my contract with her called for :)

[bliss_eternal]

61. That was good of you to do...

though I'm sure so difficult. :hug:

[Taxloss]

4. I'm sorry about your dog.

It is very hard to lose a member of the family like that, and you have my sympathies.

:hug:

The good news is that now you can get a puppy or give a good home to another dog that wasn't as lucky as your girl.

[shadowknows69]

15. We saved her from the streets actually

and we'll do the same with our next, in a while so my wife says, not long says I, already been scouring the SPCA websites.

[Taxloss]

18. Good for you.

Best way to do it IMHO, but I didn't want to dictate how you should find a new dog!

[shadowknows69]

24. I feel VERY strongly about that

and I have nothing against pure breed owners at all but I would never own anything but a mutt. I'm adopted myself so it only makes sense. There is a mystical side to it as well. I'm at least a partial believer in the fates and I know this last dog chose me as much as I chose it. The next will be the same. Just other souls I'm sure I've traveled with before and will again.

[Booster]

90. Damn, you have a good attitude. Some lucky dog it out there

right now saying "Hurry up; come and get me". I'm sorry for your loss and hope you find a puppy who is just as good as the one that passed. The smilies won't open for me right now, but just know I'm giving you a great big hug.

[badgerpup]

5. Hear you. Have fur children.

:hug:

[Benhurst]

6. I lost my last dog when she was 14. My thoughts are with you. NT

[Raine]

7. I'm so sorry

it's hard to lose one you love whether they be two legged or four legged. :hug:

[stevedeshazer]

8. Friend, my bestest friend is almost 15 now.

I quake at the thought.

[ncrainbowgrrl]

9. so sorry for your loss, shadowknows69.

Pets are so special- they change you in so many ways, and will always stay with you... But it really does seem like they should be around for much longer... and Well... I wish I had something more profound to say, but I don't. But,... I can offer you my condolences. Again, so sorry.

[driver8]

10. Oh man, Shadow...I am so sorry for your loss.

I have been there before and it just doesn't seem fair. Our furry friends are with us for such a short time, and when they leave us there is a HUGE hole in our hearts.

Your first question sounds like a good one. I think Will Rogers said that "if dogs don't go to heaven...I want to go where they go."

That sounds like a good idea to me...I've got a few friends I would like to see.

Sending good thoughts and hugs to you and your wife...

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

11. I lost a dog/companion last year...

It's a sad time. I grieve with you.

[Journeyman]

13. What a wonderful tribute. . .

to what must have been a most wonderful friend.

I hope someone says something half as nice when I pass. . .

[EFerrari]

14. I'm so very sorry, shadow. My own 14 yr old girl is failing fast.

I have no idea how I'll get up in any morning that doesn't have her in it. She's the best person I've ever met and she's never put her teeth on anyone, not even once.

Big hug to the shadowknows family.

:hug:

:grouphug:

[earth mom]

20. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I have an elderly dog too and I can't imagine what I'll do when the time comes...

But you know what? Doggie heaven has got to be the coolest place ever with all those happy dogs running around tails wagging, free to roam wherever they want and barking all day and night!

[shadowknows69]

33. And they've got the greates band

Rin Tin Tin on percussion
Lassie on vocals-I hear she does an incredible Ann and Nancy Wilson tribute.
That muppet dog Ralf who you never see in the press junkets anymore so I have to assume he passed on Piano and I hear Benji plays a mean guitar.

[tlsmith1963]

21. People Don't Understand Sometimes...

...when someone grieves the loss of a pet, but I do understand. My cat was hit by a car a few years ago & died. I was so upset that I couldn't work the next day. I have another cat now & he is so much fun, but I still miss my previous cat sometimes. Pets really become a part of the family.

Tammy

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

22. My Heartfelt Sympathies For Your Tremendous Loss.

Losing a loving pet such as this can be every bit as traumatic as losing a sibling or parent: After all, they are in fact family members.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and it sounds like you and your wife gave her a wonderful 14 years. In time, when you're both ready, I'm sure there will be another pup out there ready and willing to receive that same love from you both.

Peace,

OMC

[classof56]

25. A wonderful tribute to your girl--and she is worthy of your tears!

My girl left me last year and I still weep. She comes to me in dreams and for that brief time, all seems well with my soul. Hope that doesn't make me sound like a nut case! She was my friend, constant companion and source of unconditional love for 13 years. I will never stop missing her. She never did a mean thing in her life and I am a better person for having had her in mine.

Blessings to you and may you always cherish the memories that will always be yours.

Class

[lavenderdiva]

27. I am so very, very sorry shadowknows69...

Losing our furry kids is never easy. I love your avatar, and hope you keep it. I love your girl's nose! I'll just bet it got lots of kisses. My heart goes out to you and Mrs. shadowknows69 for losing your baby. :hug: :cry: :hug:

[bliss_eternal]

31. So sorry for your loss, shadowknows...

:hug: Condolences to you and your wife during this time.

[acmejack]

32. There are no words for that loss.

I am truly sorry.

[dogday]

35. I love my animals

would feel just like you if anything happened to them.. I am so sorry.... When you are ready, go find you another one to love, you will....

[SammyWinstonJack]

38. So sorry for your loss. I know what you are going through as I lost

my pomeranian a month ago, age 11 years. It hard, I know. Your girl, a beautiful soul. :hug:

[EFerrari]

Did you know the end was near, BSN? I've been trying to prepare

both of us but my heart just fails. I've depended on this girl since the day I brought her home. To keep me safe, for company, for so many things. She's practically been a service dog in this family. She helped my husband through a terrible depression and she helped one of my kids come back from addiction.

How are you managing?

[SammyWinstonJack]

73. I did not know anything was wrong with her. She seemed fine and

one morning she wasn't. She looked lost and scared and couldn't walk, so I rushed her to the vet and her whole right side was paralyzed. The vet said she had a stroke, an aneurysm. It was horrible and I wasn't prepared to let her go. The vet said he couldn't fix what was wrong with her and said I could take her home and let her pass on her own, but she was suffering and scared and I couldn't let her suffer any longer, so I let him put her to sleep. :cry: I had her cremated and her ashes placed in a cedar box, which is on my mantle in the living room. Her sister, 12, isn't far behind her. She was only given 2 to 6 weeks to live back in March and she is barely hanging on. :cry: :hug: to you and your girl. She sounds like a wonderful companion! It's a hard thing to go through. I will have my little Yorkie, she is 4 years old, hopefully I will have many more years to love her.

[EFerrari]

78. I'm so sorry. It's hard, isn't it, to let go of them when they need to go

There's no manual or anything to help us.

:hug:

:(

[SammyWinstonJack]

83. It's incredibly hard!

:hug: I love them so much! They love us unconditionally.

[EFerrari]

95. Loving anyone is one big risk.

I hope your Yorkie comforts you. And I hope the loss gets less sharp every day.

:hug:

[SammyWinstonJack]

96. Thank you.

[lumberjack_jeff]

119. So sorry BSN

Mine died of a bacterium - he went from a happy healthy vigorous 5 year old Miniature Schnauzer to... not... in a period of about 4 days.

I don't think watching a beloved pet slowly decline is any better, really. Sucks either way.

[tavalon]

184. I have one small peice of advice related to when it becomes time to assist

We found a vet who would come to our house and I held my Beatty in my arms in his favorite comfort position and then the doctor afministered the medicine and he just slumped peacefully against me. It was so gentle and mine was always scared of the smell of the vets. It was just so wonderful in the midst of the pain to have him pass in my arms in his familiar home.

[shadowknows69]

54. Sorry BSN

is one month any better than 3 days? I really hope so. I have DU to work this out but my wife is a wreck.

[SammyWinstonJack]

74. It's hard to get over, if we ever do.

Give your wife a :hug: for me.

[ccpup]

40. In honor of your gorgeous pup

I gave both my 9 year old Dachshund and my 1 year old Norwich Terrier a B-I-G hug and a nice scruffems with a big kiss on the nose. I have a feeling that your girl will be hanging around your house for quite some time. Wherever you smell "pooch", there she'll be. :-)

[shadowknows69]

49. I already had a semi-Xfiles moment the day she died

I kid you not. It was a tradition, started by her, that when I took a bath my wife would let her in to "find me" which she seemed to like because I was right at her level and she always got lots of head pats out of it. I'm telling you you could play this dogs head like a bongo and she would sit there and love it. Had a pretty good sound too. Kidding! Anyhoo when my wife wasn't home and I was in the bath I'd leave the door open a crack and usually she'd open the door with her nose and come see me.
Day she died my wife and I had already wrapped her up and were going to drive to my mother's to bury her and I had to take a bath, which my wife wisely suggested that I don't do for obvious reasons and there probably were more tears than bathwater in that tub, but I had shut the door and as I was getting out it popped open on its own. Now I understand some basic physics and this could have been air displacement or something when I moved, and I've experienced other, next level shit before, but I CHOOSE to attache mystical significance to this one even if science wouldn't back me up on that.;)

[Opusnone]

41. An American Indian tale to make you smile...

When God separated man from the beast, the dog jumped the chasm and stood next to man.

I know it's not much, but I've found that when you lose a loving animal you need to acknowledge the totality of the universe, and the joy that your dog brought to your life, and you to his.

Sorry for your loss.

[shadowknows69]

51. very nice

I think I've actually heard that before.

[Bluerthanblue]

42. oh Shadowknows I (edited to add)

truly understand your pain, and your loss-
It ISN'T fair that dogs have such short lives... and my honest to god BEST friends have been cainine-
I'm glad though, that you had the joy of knowing her, loving her, and sharing life on this earth together- and that she had you.

I believe when you and your missus get to talk to the Gods you won't need your question, you and you pup will be too busy rejoicing at being reunited.

I'm willing to bet my life on it- and i'm looking forward to my own happy reunions-

wishing you peace and comfort
:grouphug:


blu

these words from a beautiful lady-

Dogs are Angels with fur on.

Dogs Are Miracles with Paws

A dog's nose in the palm of your hand can cure almost anything
Dog's are made of love and fur
Let your dog take you for a walk
Dog's are a sure thing
Some little known dog secret's: Dog's have no secrets
Dog's are like vanilla ice cream, reliably delicious
Dog's are wise agents directly from heaven
If you had a tail, wouldn't you wag it
There are no bad dog's
Be your dog's best friend
Dog's like dancing, drive-in movies, and dreaming
God made dog's and spelled his own name backwards
Dog's make great therapists
Kiss your dog all the time
Some dog's are nap dog's
Dog's invented unconditional love
Dog's are party animals
Apply dog logic to life
Eat well, be loved, get petted, sleep alot, dream of a leash free world.
Live your dog's life

by: SARK

(we had to help our 'Bing' into the beyond last fall- a 13yrold labx that i'd adopted 2wks before my youngest adopted son suddenly arrived. They were life long pals- and Bing was the most awesome dog I've ever had the pleasure to know and live with. I couldn't bear the sorrow, and didn't want to even think of another dog. Last spring, while doing a good deed for a stranger in a difficult situation, we met "God"- a senior liver dalmation who had lost his home when a restraining order was served... he was to be euthanized.... he's sleeping with his head on my foot as I write this. and I know Bing helped arrange this for all of us.---- It hurts like hell Shadow- but the love you share before the loss is truly worth the pain. I'm so sorry you guys are hurting like this.)

[whiterabbit76]

43. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Sydnie]

44. I am so sorry Shadow

As I said before, losing a family member is always heartbreaking. May you find comfort in knowing that he cared for you as much as you cared for him. :grouphug:

[Lisa0825]

46. Awww, sweetie... I'm so sorry....

It wouldn't hurt so much if you didn't give and receive so much love from each other. Everyone should be so fortunate at least once in a lifetime.


I don't know you well, but I know all too well how you feel right now. :hug:

[ChairmanAgnostic]

47. My golden is 13 and still in fine shape.

He gets a lot of love and exercise, but his nose is getting grey, his shoulder aches at times, and he can be grumpy, for a golden.
But he still is a dear. my sincerest condolences.

[mdmc]

48. Peace and low stress

God bless

[Catchawave]

50. This might help shadow...

as it always comforts me :hug:

http://www.eoneill.com/texts/blemie/contents.htm

[shadowknows69]

56. that is the best. thank you

I need to have my wife read that because she is dead against getting another and I'd have one tomorrow. Not a replacement but another kindred soul that needs somewhere to go.

[TahitiNut]

52. They help teach us how to love. Unconditional. Forever.

The only solace I can offer, 17 years after my best friend Bojangles' death, is that pure sense of love is about us ... and our ability to feel - deeply and truly - connected to all life and living in the nude without pretense or deceit.

I still miss Bojangles deeply ... and I wouldn't want to be a person who didn't.

Neither would you.

[Cerridwen]

53. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Here's a story I know you'll understand.


"No Dogs In Heaven"

An old man and his dog were walking down a hot, dusty road lined with a beautiful white fence on both sides. As they walked along, the old man and his dog became very thirsty and tired.

Soon, they came to a gate in the fence where, on the other side, they saw a nice grassy, wooded area surrounding a cool clear pool of fresh water. "Just where a thirsty 'huntin' dog and a man would like to rest!" thought the old man. But there was a sign over the gate that read "No Dogs" so they walked on.

Further on, they came upon a man in flowing white robes standing just inside a strong iron gate across a path that led to a beautiful, sunny meadow with a cool clear stream running through it.

"'Scuse me Sir," said the old man, "My dog and I have been on this road all day. Mind if we come in and sit in the shade for awhile?" "Of course!" The man said. "Come on in and rest. You look thirsty and tired." The old man said, "We sure are!" and started through the gate with his dog.

The gatekeeper stopped him. "Sorry, you can come in but your dog can't come with you. "You see, this is Heaven, and dogs aren't allowed here. He has to stay out here on the road." "What kind of Heaven won't allow dogs?" said the old man. "Well, if he can't come in, then I'll stay out here on the road with him. He's been my faithful companion all his life and I won't desert him now."

"Suit yourself," said the gatekeeper, "but I have to warn you, the Devil's on this road and he'll try to sweet talk you into his place. He'll promise you anything, but dogs can't go there either. If you won't leave that dog on the road, you'll spend all Eternity on the road with him. Better if you stay here."

"Well, I'm stayin' with my dog," replied the man and he and the dog walked on. Gradually, the fence became more and more faded and rundown until they finally reached a spot where the boards fell away completely leaving a gap. Another man dressed in old, ragged clothes sat just inside the broken fence under a shady tree.

"'Scuse me Sir," said the old man, "My dog and I have been on this road all day. Mind if we come in and sit in the shade for awhile?" "Of course!" The man said. "Come on in and rest. There's some cold water here under the tree. Make yourself comfortable."

The old man paused, "but what about my dog? Can he can come in, too? The man up the road said dogs weren't allowed here, and they had to stay on the road." The other man answered, "Well, you look pretty tired and thirsty. Would you come in here and rest if you had to leave that dog?"

"No sir!" the old man replied, "A glass of cold water and some shade would be mighty fine right about now but I won't come in if my buddy here can't come too. I didn't go to Heaven because my dog couldn't come with me, so I sure as how ain't about to go to Hell without him neither."

The man smiled and said, "Welcome to Heaven, and bring your dog!" The old man exclaimed, "You mean this is Heaven? And my dog can come with me? Then why did that fellow down the road say they weren't allowed in Heaven?" The man replied, "That was the Devil and he gets all the souls who are willing to give up a life-long companion for small comfort because they think it will make their lives a little easier."

The man continued, "They soon find out their mistake, but, then it's too late. The dogs come here, the fickle people stay there. God wouldn't allow dogs to be banned from Heaven. After all, He created them to be man's companions in life, why would he separate them in death?"

- Author Unknown

[shadowknows69]

59. Very nice

Always enjoy your posts Cerridwen

[question everything]

55. Dogs Don't Have Souls, Do They?

Dogs Don't Have Souls, Do They?

I remember bringing you home. You were so small and
cuddly with your tiny paws and soft fur.

You bounced around the room with eyes flashing and
ears flopping.

Once in a while, you'd let out a little yelp just to
let me know this was your territory.

Making a mess of the house and chewing on everything
in sight became a passion, and when I scolded you, you
just put your head down and looked up at me with those
innocent eyes, as if to say, "I'm sorry, but I'll do
it again as soon as you're not watching."

As you got older, you protected me by looking out the
window and barking at everyone who walked by.

When I had a tough day at work, you would be waiting
for me with your tail wagging just to say, "Welcome
home. I missed you. "You never had a bad day, and I
could always count on you to be there for me.

When I sat down to read the paper and watch TV, you
would hop on my lap, looking for attention. You never
asked for anything more than for me to pat your head
so you could go to sleep with your head over my leg.

As you got older, you moved around more slowly. Then,
one day, old age finally took its toll, and you
couldn't stand on those wobbly legs anymore. I knelt
down and patted you lying there, trying to make you
young again. You just looked up at me as if to say you
were old and tired and that after all these years of
not asking for anything, you had to ask me for one
last favor. With tears in my eyes, I drove you one
last time to the vet. One last time, you were lying
next to me.

For some strange reason, you were able to stand up in
the animal hospital, perhaps it was your sense of
pride.

As the vet led you away, you stopped for an instant,
turned your head and looked at me as if to say, "Thank
you for taking care of me.

I thought, "No... thank you for taking care of me."

By Chuck Wells

[shadowknows69]

60. As far as SQ score: Soul Quotient score

I'll put most dogs I've known up against ANYONE currently holding a political office. The Canines win hands down.

[lonestarnot]

141. Yes they do, and this is just too fucking sad to read.

:cry:

[question everything]

151. Sorry you missed the point

a touching tribute to a man's (and a woman's) best friend.

This always brings tears to my eyes when I read it.

[lonestarnot]

153. I meant no offense. I'm just emotional over my dog dying too.

I meant that it made me sad also, and I hate being overcome by emotion on edit unless it's happy emotion. Believe me I got the point.

[ourbluenation]

57. a magnificent nose indeed. peace be upon you and your wife.

[undergroundpanther]

58. My Bigfoot

Cat will touch your dogs magnificent nose with his little precious nose,because animals they just know.

[shadowknows69]

62. She would like that

always curious and friendly, and more fearful of cats and squirrels than they of her.

[shadowknows69]

65. WOW DU you friggin rock you know that?

This has been very therapeutic for me and you've come to my mental rescue as you have many times before. I figured someone would just alert this into nonexistence but it seems we had a couple people that needed a group hug. This is the internet at its best usage.

[windbreeze]

63. I know there are many who sympathize....

as we know how it feels to lose those we love...those dear friends who ask for nothing and yet give us their all...time will heal, but the wonderful thing is, it won't erase your memories...take care...

windbreeze...

[stillcool]

64. so sorry...

for your broken heart. :hug:

[kelliebrat]

66. I am so sorry for your loss

We've had our 'brittney marie' a black lab mix for over 10 years and I cant imagine how sad it'll be when she's gone. Hugs for you and your wife.

[shadowknows69]

67. Ok I'm going to have to post a movie of her now.

its a humourous little thing. Be back soon.

[NanceGreggs]

68. Amazing how all pet owners ...

... regardless of religious beliefs, cultural background, inherent superstitions, etc., just instinctively KNOW that whatever else may come to pass, when we reach the other side we will be met by a well-loved companion who passed before, purring or wagging its tail, still at the ready to chew up our favourite slippers, to sit on the remote and change the channel at the most crucial point in the game, to piss on the guest we most hoped to impress, to eat the last slice of cheesecake when we turned away from the table for only a second, to steal all of the blankets in bed on the coldest night of the year -- and to warm our hearts and make us smile the whole time they're doing it.

Peace, until you and yours are together again ...

[malaise]

69. I feel it for you

I know the pain and still miss my Roots.

[nicknameless]

70. I am so sorry.

Someone on DU posted this before. The Rainbow Bridge.

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

:hug:

[Cameron27]

71. Dear shadow

I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear girl. And my sympathies to everyone here who's lost their sweet friend.

My old boy is 17 yrs. old, still pretty sprightly, but I can't prepare myself for his loss at all. He's been with me through some pretty tough times and is just a delightful dog.

Again so sorry shadow

:hug:

[yorkiemommie1]

72. You will see your girl again

in my heart of hearts i know that i will see my beloved pets also.

she passed knowing that you loved her til the very end.

perhaps she will come to visit you in a dream. it's happened to people i know.


please know that i am sending my thoughts to you and your wife. i know a magician from magic castle and appreciate all of the enjoyment you have brought into our lives.

[shadowknows69]

75. Here it is in all its cheesy glory. ATTACK OF THE GIANT BASSADOUR

Staring Sally. Written produced and directed by Shadow

<http://youtube.com/watch?v=I96oV30fiOk>

[madmax]

91. I watched it shadow

I wanted to just hug her and nuzzle my face in her neck.

[yorkiemommie1]

113. Sally - a sweet, huggable, armful of love

i know your sorrow is raw now and will be for quite a while.

i'm serious when i say she might visit you in a dream. my (bushbot) husband swears he's felt our other two dogs and several of my friends, very down to earth types, have felt their dogs' presence.

i wish you and your wife much peace.

[Swamp Rat]

76. She joins my 'girl' who died after Katrina.

:hug:

[shadowknows69]

79. God I'm sorry Swamp

Come join the group hug my friend. Enjoy the video. My dog's second acting gig actually. She starred in a TV commercial I produced.

[Swamp Rat]

82. I just watched it.

:grouphug:

[shadowknows69]

85. I actually tried to shoot some footage of the dog in front of

a green screen and I had some old newsreel war video I was going to composite her into but she was less than cooperative as you can imagine. Milkbone motivation will only go so far with an actress. Especially an established one. They can be snooty.

[SammyWinstonJack]

81. !

:hug:

[madmax]

86. So sorry Swamp Rat

:hug:

[EFerrari]

100. I'm sorry.

:(

:hug:

[magellan]

77. Oh, I've asked the same thing myself

"My first questions to my Gods when I pass will be. Why the sick joke? 98 in dog years is still only 14 to us."

I lost my baby nearly six years ago and we now have two incrediby incorrigible pups that we love to bits, but I still mourn her every day. She was my best pal.

But the pain we feel is a wonderful testament to the joy and love we share with our pets, and having known that love is worth more than all the gold in the world (which I would trade in a heartbeat to have her back as I'm sure you would too).

My deepest sympathies to you and your wife, shadowknows69. When you have the strength, you might want to visit Rainbows Bridge. Immortalizing my baby there, and receiving the condolences of other pet lovers to this day, gives me great comfort.

[SammyWinstonJack]

93. It's amazing how they touch our hearts. Sorry for your loss and

to everyone else who has lost their furbaby.

[madmax]

80. Oh God, c'mere and let me give you and your wife a hug.

(hug) shadowknows69 (hug) Mrs.shadowknows69

I understand completely. I'm sure there are hundreds of us here on DU who are crying along with you, for your pain and your loss - because we've been there.

I love my 18 year old Yorkie (Nicky) 3 years ago and six months later his playmate and tormentor Emily, another Yorkie. She was 13 years old. My husband and I thought we could never ever get over it. We cried every time we came into the house with no one there to great us, the missing water and food bowl.

Please, trust me. Get yourself another four legged baby. After suffering for a few weeks (yes it sounds callous but, we were in such pain) we got another Yorkie, Max. He didn't replace Nicky or Emily. They will never be forgotten, loved and missed. They are and always be special. Max, is Max. He's different, He's a joy, he is love, he helped to heal our broken hearts and make us laugh again, and grateful that some Master of the Universe blessed humankind with one of the worlds most loving, loyal and giving creatures called Dog.

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your wife. Much love to you both.



:hug: :hug:

[VOX]

84. Thanks, shadow, for giving her such a good home over the years...

I know it's incredibly hard to deal with the loss of a cross-species family member. They get into our hearts and stay there, which of course is both the bad and the good news.

All peace and good vibes to you and your wife. :hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

87. *hugs*

[blonndee]

88. So very sorry for your loss, shadowknows.

I can imagine how devastated you must be. I dread the day it happens for my beloved crew. I don't know how I'll manage.

You are wonderful for helping her let go. It's a hard thing to do, but a great act of kindness that they deserve, for being so selfless and giving of themselves to us throughout their lives. I'm glad you two had each other to love. :hug:

[onecent]

89. That is beautiful. We put our malamute down - all 120 lbs of him..

and it was tough. Yes we need them longer than they can stay.
But we were thankful, as you, for our time together.

My heart goes out to you. Animals grab your heart and never let go.

Penny

[yorkiemommie1]

115. we need them longer than they can stay

how true that is. i tell my babies every morning that i will love them forever.

[smokey nj]

92. I'm sooooooo sorry, shadowknows69.....

It's so painful. You're in my thoughts.

[wicket]

98. I am so sorry

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[havocmom]

99. AH, shadowknows69, I am so sorry for your loss

and for popping off about your avatar change in other thread. :hug:

The love endures the wearing out of the vessel. That energy cannot be destroyed.

Strength to you.

hm

[shadowknows69]

102. Don't give it a thought and thank you Hmom.

I'm going to make my wife read this thread when she gets home. She needs this more than I right now. DU rocks.

[havocmom]

108. Sending a bood title for you to consider for her

[Synnical]

101. All I can say is I'm so sad

My pooch is 14 and if one more more person asks, "What are you going to do when your dog dies?" I may just hurt them!

Zephyr:





He's a black dog, that's all I know about him.

[shadowknows69]

103. He's a beauty Synnical

Look at those ears. he could be Batman's dog. Did you find him near Wayne manor?B-)

[EFerrari]

105. I love that beach picture.

Thanks for posting it. :)

[Ilsa]

104. What can I add?

Just my heartfelt condolences, that's all.

The neighbors have two little dogs that come over to our house all of the time. They sneak in through the fence. My husband took the people door off the shed, and cut a dog entrance into it so they could come over and hang out, even in cold weather on days when the neighbors are too busy. (We are too, I've got a disabled child to heal with and a second grader with tons of homework every night.) But these two dogs are too sweet to be run out of the yard. If I don't see them for awhile, I miss them.

[lonestarnot]

106. My Peanut died last week also.

We don't know what happened for sure, but the vet said antifalactic shock. I thought maybe a stroke or a heart attack. She's buried in the yard along with part of my heart. I just haven't been able to share until now. I've been spending alot of time here the last few days to avoid thinking about it.

[EFerrari]

112. How old was she? Gosh, I'm sorry to hear this my friend.

:(

[lonestarnot]

123. She was only three years old. But a cast away like the rest of

my dogs that nobody wanted. Hurts me to go in the yard. The rest of the dogs know something is wrong, but they can't figure it out I guess.

[EFerrari]

131. Love 'em up. I'm sure they need you right now.

We hafta stop having these days.

:(

:hug:

:grouphug:

[lonestarnot]

139. Yes we do. I hate bawling. Makes me damn mad!

:hug: :grouphug:

[shadowknows69]

157. So sorry lonestarnot

must have been quota time for good critters up in heaven this month wow.

[SammyWinstonJack]

116. !

:hug:

[yorkiemommie1]

118. i'm very sorry about peanut.

i have lost several pets and it is the same deep pain every time.

peace, yorkiemommie

[lonestarnot]

126. Oh man,

my favorite dog of all times was a yorkie named Peabody. I used to take him everywhere with me in my purse. I have his ashes in a box by my bed. His little collar is about 3 inches long, and his whistle which I have used since he died. OMG :cry: I almost forgot to thank you Yorkiemom. This to shall pass. Thank you for caring.

[yorkiemommie1]

136. it takes such a long time to pass

my yorkies, both rescued, are big ones. we got them after our tiny silky, muffy, passed and the house was too quiet.

two weeks after muffy passed, one of my email friends whom i had met on a message board about dogs, lost one of her several rescued, mini-doxies. she lives in a red state, and is, i am fairly certain, a bushie. i know she knows my views, though we never ever discuss politics.

when one of us loses a pet though, we cry together.

peace, yorkie

[lonestarnot]

137. I transgressed on all my repiglican now no longer friends. I am

not very tolerant I guess. I just don't care to be their friend. And I don't miss any of them.

[yorkiemommie1]

148. me too

this one has been very kind to us. i was amused to hear her mention that she was going to get a pay per view the night ABC was showing their crap. she's very much aware that she lives deep in the bible belt and is aware of its attitudes.

as for my other local, repug 'friends' they're gone. i shut them down and they know why, too.

[lonestarnot]

154. Yeah! Good on you Yorkiemom.

[Qanisqineq]

168. I'm so sorry

You replied to my post but I didn't see this post that one of your loved ones died recently. It sounds like it was sudden and unexpected. That hurts so much.

I've been spending a lot of time playing computer games to keep from thinking about my little bird. He hasn't been buried yet since my husband is away for work all week. We are overseas and I don't want to bury him here, he'll be alone after I leave. I know that sounds silly, but it breaks my heart to think of burying him on the other side of the world from our real home in the US. He was so brave when I brought him over here on the plane. He was my little ray of sunshine.

:hug:

[karlrschneider]

109. I've outlived eleven dear doggies, and loved every one of them.

And right now, one of our three is terribly close to an end. She, like every one we ever "owned"
came to us as an abandoned stray, and like every other one became a family member. Her visage has gone from a beautiful silver color to a white-gray, her gait is slow and pained and sometimes she cries
on trying to rise to run along the fence and then manages a gutteral bark at the kids on bikes that
ride up the street. But she has a good appetite, and always limps over to me to lay her head on my lap when I go outside and sit down. So I wonder what is the best thing for my dear old Smokey-dog. Is she suffering such that putting her 'down' would be the best thing? I do not know and I am neither the god of canines nor one who would pretend to know. Every morning I go out to make sure she's okay - the
veteraniarian, who loves animals as I do, says there isn't anything he can do for my 16 year old
pup (I still think of her that way) so I wait...for...the inevitable, I suppose. I so wish we could
carry on a conversation - but then I wonder what I would say to her: "I love you"? I think she knows that. "How are you feeling"? What a dumb thing that would be to ask...what, were she able to, reply?

Smokey has been the Alpha female for 10 years. The other two (1 big mutt male age 7, one deaf Heeler
female just 2) defer to her as is right and proper in the canine heirarchy. And that seems to be
the best tribute she could wish for.

Those of us who have been blessed with the unconditional love of a good canine (and feline as well)
companion are better humans for it, and while we can't avoid the unfortunate disparity in lifetimes,
we can at least rejoice in whatever mutual love and respect we and our little friends enjoyed as long
as it lasted. I'm not a believer in heaven, but if there is one, it's for sure our beloved pets
are destined for it.

:grouphug:
:hug:

[lonestarnot]

128. Funny how that works hugh? And they each have their own

personality, things that they do that is special only to them. :grouphug:

[karlrschneider]

138. That they do...every bit as much as humans. And a lot less judgmental.

We could take lessons from them, if we only would.

[helderheid]

121. oh hon - I am so sorry. My condolences to you and your wife. :(

[Old and In the Way]

122. I feel your pain.

I had my old black lab leave with a quiet sigh last summer. You grow so attached to these companions, it's damn hard when they're gone. I recommend a new pup as soon as possible!

[Greylyn58]

124. So sorry to hear of your loss

My own dear boy Sheridan will be 11 years old this year and I can't help but sometimes think I will one day lose him and I wonder how I will handle it.

It does indeed seem a cruel joke that they can't stay with us longer.

[IChing]

127. The river runs

The River Knows Your Name
Now I know how the river feels
When it reaches the sea
And finally finds the place
It was always meant to be
Holding fast, home at last
Knowing the journey’s through
Lying here with you
I know how the river feels

It flows to the sea
Wherever that river goes
That’s where I want to be
Flow river flow
Let your waters wash down
Take me from this road
To some other town

[Qanisqineq]

129. I know how you feel, my bird died on Monday

My poor sweet little parakeet got a lung infection. All day Sunday he was gasping for air. He passed away Monday morning. It is so deathly quiet in my apartment right now that I feel like I am going crazy. I have 3 cats trying to comfort me but it hurts too much. He was so sweet and innocent and never did a bad thing in his life. Why did he have to go so soon and in such a horrible way?

My heart aches and yours does too. I know the pain you are going through and hope you feel better soon. There is really nothing to say to make the pain go away.


:hug:

[lonestarnot]

140. I lost one of those once too. Bout broke my heart. Another long

sad story, I just can't tell tonight. :cry: I'm sorry about your bird. What was his name?

[Qanisqineq]

144. isn't it amazing

how a creature so small can touch a person so much? His name was Peek A. Boo -- funny name but when we first got him he was very shy. He would hide behind toys or his food dishes and peek out really quick, then hide again. He was my little ray of sunshine, always singing and playing and cheering me up. At night when he was covered, he would make kissing noises until I kissed back. I think he wanted to make sure I was still there. I keep thinking I will wake up and he will be there again.

[lonestarnot]

146. I know, waking up hurts for a few minutes and then you realize

you can't do much about it but deal with it and just hurt.

[lonestarnot]

149. Maybe this is not the right post for this thread, but now imagine

watching your family members and pets (which to me are family members floating away with your home and all your belongings and you country does nothing to help you in the aftermath. OMG, what those poor people have gone through and are still going through. Swampie is on this thread and his dog died right after Katrina. Then there are the 9/11 families whose mothers, brothers, fathers sisters just damn disintegrated gone, nothing left. I'm sorry. I have to go now. I've worked myself up into a real jag here. :cry:

[johnaries]

130. Some say dogs don't go to heaven - but then it wouldn't be heaven

I lost my best friend 2 years ago, at 15. I have a new one now who is a big lovable goober-dog, but I'll always miss ol Assie.

I always said, the more I understand people the more I love my dog.

[Blue_Tires]

132. i still think of my dog frequently

8 years after her passing (Old English Sheepdog that was a true member of the family and stopped being a "pet" early on)

[ariellyn]

135. I am crying as I write this. I share your sorrow. n/t

[Dorian Gray]

142. My deepest sympathies to you, shadow.

It's hard losing a pet and a best friend. Your girl is truly beautiful, and you will have wonderful memories all your life! But, that doesn't make the loss any easier.

[mnhtnbb]

145. Tried to post previously when mods locked. So sorry, Shadow

I had a golden retriever mix, Honey, who was hit by a car when I was confined to bed with pregnancy complications--17 years ago. I still miss her. And I fully expect to see her again in doggie heaven. I'm with you--crying as I type--I'll be perfectly happy to go to dog heaven, especially if some of the people I know make it to people heaven!

And Tanya, our current lovable mutt, whom we adopted from the animal shelter
11 years ago, is by my side as I write. She's probably pushing 13, and will be sorely missed by all of us when her time comes.

Peace,

[sharpknife]

147. 98 in dog years equals a lifetime in a human heart.

my little Maggie is up there. she was always at the door when i came home, and she'll be there when your girl arrives.

[SeattleGirl]

150. I'm so sorry, shadow

It's heartwrenching to loose a furbaby. I wish you and Mrs. shadow peace and healing. :hug:

[calimary]

152. A good friend of ours just lost two of her three cats - within just a

couple of weeks of each other. She's bereft, as we will be when ol' Ernie finally goes to graze at the big catnip bush in the sky. I'm so sorry to hear of this. Our four-legged family members are family members beyond any doubt - with full membership and voting privileges. My sympathies. Thank you for sharing your love affair with your pooch. Bless her heart. She's at the "Rainbow Bridge" now. It's a sympathy/empathy site for grieving pet owners. Very sweet, very touching, very heart-tugging.

http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm

WARNING: I just clicked over there to double-check the link, and I got choked up myself, and I am not grieving any friends at the moment.

:hug:

[renate]

155. I'm so very sorry

You gave her a wonderful life full of love... that's what we all come to this world hoping to experience.

I hope the love she gave you during her lifetime is at least a small comfort to you now. A relationship that special can't end with death.

:hug:

[welshTerrier2]

156. truly sorry, my friend

if more could understand dogs as you do, we would all be a whole lot better off ...

my sincerest condolences for your loss ...

[wiley]

158. You always have friends here.

That is one beautiful bassadour.

[shadowknows69]

159. You people are completely amazing as is this thread

and thanks to the mods for sparing it. Think of how much money we all just saved in therapy bills with this little group session B-)

[Seabiscuit]

160. You think so? I've gazed at your avatar, and

all I can think is: what a godawful ugly dog! How relieved you should be to be rid of him!

(just kidding) - sorry. I knew if my cat died I'd feel the same way you do.

[lisainmilo]

161. MY dogs are my babies too!

I have never been able to have kids, so my dogs are my kids. My husband and I love them dearly.
Our pointer/lab began having horrible seizures this last year and he is on Phenobarb now. He has tumors too. I know it wont be long. I have had him since he was 9 weeks old, he is 13 now. I truly feel for you loss.
We just got a 4 year old mix of some sort. The people who had her used a shock collar, everytime she barked the guy would shock her. She stayed outside in a pen, no trees, this last summer. She is lovin it now, in our home. She is a good dog. She can bark/talk freely now, and I encourage it! lol. She really doesn't bark that much, just normal.

Again, I am sorry for your loss.
Lisa

[OneBlueSky]

162. heartfelf condolances on your loss . . .

a few years ago I had to put my companion of 16 years down . . . Dusty was a black lab mix who I still miss tremendously . . .

here's a website that helped some . . . check it out . . .

Pet Loss Support

http://p103.ezboard.com/fpetlossfrm1

peace . . .

on edit: one thing I love about liberals and progressives is that we understand that pets are not possessions, but members of the family . . . and pretty good spiritual advisors, too . . . my dogs have taught me patience, living in the moment, unconditional love, and forgivenesss, among many other things . . .

[DemExpat]

163. I know.....grieve and feel better soon.

:cry: :hug:

DemEx

[Jeanette in FL]

164. You have my deepest sympathies, shadowknows69

I had to put my two oldest dogs down last month within a week of each other. Once the one dog (alpha female) died, the other just fell apart and we had no choice with him either. They had been together for 13 years. I didn't know how I was going to get through or find the strength to do what I had to do.

Thankfully, I have two younger dogs to keep me going, but they are still trying to find their proper place.

Only time will take care of your grief and soon you will remember all the funny and humerous antics your baby did. And please know that she will be watching over you and your wife and will be waiting for you both when the time comes.

It was heartbreaking reading through this thread, but it was comforting to know what a compassionate group DU is.

[Vidar]

165. Truer words were never spoken. My heart goes out to you.

[Phentex]

166. I'm so sorry.

I know how much it hurts. :hug:

[pecwae]

167. My very sincere condolences

My poochies are my babies. I have a 13 1/2 yo Scottie and every day while loving him I think of losing him. He and I have been through a lot together in the past 13 years. He's been there for me unlike the humans in my life. He knows my ups and downs and is super sensitive to my moods. My life will be so empty when he crosses the Rainbow Bridge and until then I will hold him tight.

I like to think your baby is running free over green fields and wildflowers. Chasing down compelling scents. Never in pain, fear or hunger and surrounded by the love she gave to you while here.

[JCinNYC]

169. It's the worst

It is something that you dread "one day" and then it happens. And it's even worse than you thought.

I lost the most special girl in the world two weeks ago today.
She fought hard to stay - and the second guessing of the decisions we made to help her leaves me with tremendous guilt.

But memories of her keep me going. The most precious girl I ever had the pleasure of being around.
Every time I get in my car, I look over to the arm rest and miss having her right there beside me excited to be on another adventure with her daddie.

My Maddie (aka..the Madster)...I miss you dearly.

[Lochloosa]

170. JCinNYC don't second guess your desision.

It was the right thing to do or you would never have made the one you did.

Madster was a beautiful dog. Reminds me of my Sammy.

So sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[wicket]

174. What a beauty

I am so sorry :hug:

[Quantess]

171. Hugs to dog lovers!

My boy Lincoln, a Rottweiler, passed away this spring. He had a big tumor on his face.

He was about 6 years old when I got him from the pound. He had been abandoned. Animal Control found him wandering around, all bony and starved, in an area that had some junkyards and used car lots. It's all a mystery where he came from, but it was clear that he was a really good dog. I knew right away that he was very well trained. He was a great dog, and very sweet. Someone probably raised him well as a puppy, and then after that, maybe he ended up in a bad situation, and escaped?
He was our big friend. We gave him a good home and I really wish he was still here.

[Vinca]

172. Huge condolences. It's unfair their life span is so much shorter

than ours.Sorry, no snappy phrases like "time heals all wounds" because it's baloney.The edge might soften, but you'll always miss her.

[etherealtruth]

173. I am so sorry ....

This hurts so much

[nashville_brook]

175. my deepest sympathy... from me and Trouble and Astra...

and Mr. Chompers who is already in the land of perpetual supper.

[barbtries]

176. my sympathy

keep an eye out for signs; you might discover her "presence becomes more vital to you than her absence" and i hope it turns out that way.
barbara

[otohara]

177. So Very Sorry For Your Loss

I just got a kitten and have fallen in love with her. I decided she will be an inside cat, as I lost two cats to cars when I was younger. I couldn't bear to lose this little sweetie until she's at least 98.

[fooj]

178. Oh........I am crying for your loss as I read this.

I LOVE our dog and she is coming up on her 10th B-day. I'm afraid Maxi will take a part of me with her when she leaves us, as well.

((((((((hugs))))))))

:hug:

[Holly_Hobby]

179. I'm so sorry about your doggie

I lost two of mine in the last two years. I still cry every day in the shower so my husband doesn't see me and cry too. Our last one is now 12 with cancer. Looks like I'm going to be crying in the shower every day for the rest of my life. We don't have children, so we were very, very close to them.

[Dystopian]

180. So sorry.....

:hug:
This made me cry...thinking about my best friend, Maxi...
I lost her over 12 years ago...such a loss...
I know exactly what you and your wife are going through...
So sorry.....Best friends stay forever in our hearts..

peace~

[Lone_Star_Dem]

181. ((((shadowknows69))))

I'm so very sorry. :hug:

You and your dear wife are living one of my daily fears. My sweet shadow is 16 (I don't see how, it was just yesterday she was a wee little pup) and her vet keeps telling me to be ready. I'm not and never will be.

[tavalon]

182. Oh heavens yes!

It is so incredibly hard to lose a dogmember of the family. I had my darling Beatty for 17 years and he took a chunk of me with him. One thing though - I wouldn't have wanted him to have to find his way in the world without his indulgent humanmom so while it hurt, pI was grateful that he went first. That isn't meant to make this one damn bit easier. It hurts like hell and it will until it doesn't as much. I'm so sorry for your loss and glad that he had such a wonderful family. May your grief pass but the wonderful memories of this stellar member of your family live on.