Knowing when to say goodbye

[BirdinHand]

Thank you. I fell in love with that dog back when my brother first got him.

It’s easy to see why…he has very loving eyes.


(and I openly admit to being a TOTAL softie for labs/lab mixes. The breed is just awesome in general. Some of the most loyal and loving and big hearted dogs)

 

[Pyrite]

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I am so sorry.

You know you've made the right decision - the one that is in your beloved companion's best interest - but the pain, the grief, the sense of loss are overwhelming.

My heart goes out to you.

 

[CLAX1911]

It’s easy to see why…he has very loving eyes.


(and I openly admit to being a TOTAL softie for labs/lab mixes. The breed is just awesome in general. Some of the most loyal and loving and big hearted dogs)

I never considered them until this dog came into my life. I think I'll forever have a soft spot for them too

 

[CLAX1911]

I am so sorry.

Thank you.

You know you've made the right decision - the one that is in your beloved companion's best interest - but the pain, the grief, the sense of loss are overwhelming.

My heart goes out to you.

That's kind of you. I think I waited until now so I didn't feel guilty. I don't. The poor guy was in bad shape. Still missing him though.

 

[CLAX1911]

It’s easy to see why…he has very loving eyes.


(and I openly admit to being a TOTAL softie for labs/lab mixes. The breed is just awesome in general. Some of the most loyal and loving and big hearted dogs)

He was smart too.

 

[BirdinHand]

He was smart too.

My labs are so food motivated, I’m pretty sure I could teach them to drive a car


If yours was part lab, I’m sure you can relate to that

 

[CLAX1911]

Thanks everybody for your kindness.

 

[CLAX1911]

My labs are so food motivated, I’m pretty sure I could teach them to drive a car

It's amazing how unique they are.

 

[BirdinHand]

It's amazing how unique they are.

Oh absolutely!

And it always amazes me how they can be very good judge of character with humans.

 

[CLAX1911]

Oh absolutely!

And it always amazes me how they can be very good judge of character with humans.

Never trust someone who you dog won't take food from

 

[Helix]

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I'm sorry. I know how hard that is.

 

[CLAX1911]

I'm sorry. I know how hard that is.

Thank you. I'm glad I got to have him and it certainly wasn't sudden.

 

[911Sparky]

Sorry for your loss, it's like losing a family member. Perhaps wait a respectful time and look for another 4 legged friend to love.

 

[CLAX1911]

Always the hardest decision. Sorry for your loss.

Thank you. It wasn't really a hard decision the poor pup was not happy and the past 2 days he had deteriorated. It's always hard to say goodbye. But the poor guy had to unhappy. He did get a good last meal.

 

[CLAX1911]

Sorry for your loss, it's like losing a family member. Perhaps wait a respectful time and look for another 4 legged friend to love.

Yeah there'll definitely be another in my life but I need to morn I still got the old Pomeranian inherited from my grandmother so I'm not completely dogless.

 

[VySky]

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I feel your pain Clax. I'm a dog guy to the core. I just seem to connect with them. I love them so much I fly hundreds of miles to pick them up from shelters and take them to their forever homes

In 2015 I had to make the same choice you did. Our Sheeba was 12 years old and not sure what happened to her but I came home from work and she didn't even know me. She just stared into space and clearly distraught

I cried as she sat in the right seat of our Altima like she had done for years as we were headed to the Vet. Just staring out the window.

I held her as she took her last breath.

You did the right thing Clax. You were there for him when he needed you.

Remember the bond you had with such a wonderful creation.

The story of "Rainbow Bridge" comes to mind and I found comfort in it.

I hope it helps you as well.

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"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...

The Rainbow Bridge Poem

A loving poem of the journey a pet and their guradian takes to Rainbow Bridge after this life Petloss grief support

www.rainbowsbridge.com

 

[911Sparky]

Yeah there'll definitely be another in my life but I need to morn I still got the old Pomeranian inherited from my grandmother so I'm not completely dogless.

You'll know when the time is right.

 

[CLAX1911]

I feel your pain Clax. I'm a dog guy to the core. I just seem to connect with them. I love them so much I fly hundreds of miles to pick them up from shelters and take them to their forever homes

In 2015 I had to make the same choice you did. Our Sheeba was 12 years old and not sure what happened to her but I came home from work and she didn't even know me. She just stared into space and clearly distraught

I cried as she sat in the right seat of our Altima like she had done for years. Just staring out the window.

I held her as she took her last breath.

You did the right thing Clax. You were their for him when he needed you.

Remember the bond you had with such a wonder creation.

The story of "Rainbow Bridge" comes to mind and I found comfort in it.

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"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...

The Rainbow Bridge Poem

A loving poem of the journey a pet and their guradian takes to Rainbow Bridge after this life Petloss grief support

www.rainbowsbridge.com

Yeah it was the right decision. Thank you and I'm sorry you're pup had that issue.

But scooter gets to skip the rainbow bridge because he was my brother's dog. My bro died in 2016 he gets to go right to him.

 

[CLAX1911]

You'll know when the time is right.

Yeah I had to pass on this beautiful Belgian malinois that was surrendered to the dog trainer. I wanted to take her so bad but I already had two dogs. There will be another that needs a home.