Losing a best friend

[dj1701]

My girl Kess. It's been six years or so since she left. I gave her the best of me and tried to be her best friend as well.
Thought I would share the progression of her life right up to the goodbye.

 

[dodge man]

That’s tough, they sure become an important part of your life.

 

[Hoss710]

Brakes my heart .Im so sorry for your loss. I had to put down my girl just before Christmas. I'm still very emotional about the whole situation .

 

[Chanceywd]

Know what you mean, We lost one last June that was with us 17 years. She was failing and we could see it but at the end one morning we let her out, she came back in with us and lay down and passed just like that. Her name was Willow but called Munker more she loved to search out a chipmunk. Last couple of years she was nearly deaf but learned to come to hand signals. Also know as the Little White Terror, LWT. She loved to run and greet everyone.

Bill

 

[Eagle1]

I hate putting them into the ground and remember every one of them. By now it is a long list, seems like one every 2 to 3 years. Last one was just over 2 years ago and now my oldest is 10 and slowing down, plus there is the little one that was dumped on the road and we have no idea how old she is but we've had here for more than 10 years now. I keep a l pack around to deal with the loss, keeps me moving every day.
See now I have an itch for another puppy.... youngest is almost an adult now at 3.

 

[Thomas]

Memories to cherish.

 

[Cub 7274]

It's hard to deal with....RIP

 

[turbo36]

Greatest tragedy of life is that our lives are so long yet our dogs lives are so short.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

So sorry for your loss. Nice tribute pics.
This is the first time in over 40 years that we are down to just one pup. We lost our little girl 1 1/2 years ago and I still miss her every day!

I have been hinting at the wifey about getting another puppy but she is making a good argument against it ... for now. Our current dog, Max, is only 4 now, finally calming down and getting past his adolescence.

 

[Hay Dude]

Greatest tragedy of life is that our lives are so long yet our dogs lives are so short.

I believe God made it that way to remind us to cherish our own lives.

 

[oosik]

I know your loss and heartache. Loss of a best friend is terrible. Especially when it's the only other living thing in your life.

 

[KDubU]

Beautiful pics of a beautiful girl. They stay with us long after they leave.

 

[bmg88201]

That is a tough thing to go through, I know that our pets/companions have feelings and emotions and are family. When I had to put ole Spanky down, I cried like a three year old. But I try to remember that the last thing she remembered was my warm touch, kind voice and loving touch. Don’t know if our animals go to heaven, I like to think that they do cause God knows how we felt about certain animals then he will surely give us that reunion again.

 

[Rockbadchild]

I lost my dog 7 years ago now she was a beauty and once in a while I still dream about her... they definitely leave a mark.

 

[Hay Dude]

It freaks you out when you think you can hear their claws running on the floor, but they have long since passed away, pr you swear you heard them bark or whine, but you know they’re gone.
I can no longer own dogs because their passing is too painful. Maybe I will get another when I get up there in the years.
Dogs are non-judgemental. They don’t care what you look like or if you drive a fancy car. They just want love and give love & loyalty in return.

 

[tradosaurus]

One reason I'm hesitating on getting another dog.

Too painful to have to say goodbye.

 

[Cub 7274]

One reason I'm hesitating on getting another dog.

Too painful to have to say goodbye.

100%

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Another way to look at it though is shelters are full of abandoned cats and dogs. Yes it's painful when they pass but they had a chance of a good life they otherwise wouldn't have.
Someone recently dropped off this kitten which we adopted, vet gave shots and it will live in horse stable. Below freezing I've been letting it stay in garage where thermostat is at 50. "Nightshade", 4 months old veterinarian believes.
Last picture is Topper the house cat at Christmas. Lower left is a ghostly cat image looks like cat he replaced.

 

[scootr]

They touch us with their innocence. They strengthen us with their loyalty. They teach us what it means to be a friend. It's better to have loved and lost...yeah yeah yea

 

[hosspuller]

After suddenly losing Titus, the best canine companion in November, we got another puppy. He fills the hole in our home and heart. I do wish we had gotten the puppy before Titus passed. The adult dog teaches the puppy many things. Most of all the adult provides puppy with attention and exercise.