I lost my best friend last night.
Last night was one of the worst nights I have ever had. I lost my best friend of the last 15 years and the world is so lonely now. He followed me around everywhere I went and never got tired of me or wanted to go off on his own when I wanted to do something. He was always eager to go along with wh**ever I wanted to do and never complained that he was to tired or didn't feel like it today. He never complained that I didn't love him or that I didn't pay enough attention to him. He just snuggled up next to me and would lay there when I was not feeling well, or try and get me to go out when I wanted to just stay home. He let me know that there was always something to do, even if it was just playing in the house on rainy days.
He never threatened to leave me if I ignored him to much, he just got in my lap and gave me one of his looks that says he loves me anyway. He would follow me from room to room and never left my side if he could help it. One day when my wife was in the extended care center at the nursing him, I took him along to see her. After that time he started to wander over there on his own to visit with the people there and they all loved him for his visits. Some even look forward to his visits even though he was not supposed to be in there on his own. They would sneak him into their rooms to play and give him treats. No one ever mistreated him and he loved going. Since I live in a very small town and it is only a block away, I never tried to stop him from visiting there. He didn't go every day, but normally made it at least once a week.
I took him on vacations and even when I was on the hospital, he came up there with my wife while she was up there with me. I had to go to Atlanta and that is a 3 hour drive from here, so it is not a simple trip to go there for him. He never complained about the trip and was always happy to go. He loved riding in the car and was always trying to go, even when I went to work. Not that I took him there, but he kept trying none the less. He didn't care if it was a 5 minute trip to the Post Office or a trip to Atlanta, he was always ready to go. In fact, we had to fight to keep him out of the car.
I will miss him dearly and wish I had another 15 years with him. The normal life span for his breed is 12 to 14 years, so I feel lucky to have had him all these years. This last year saw him slow down a lot and he was not his outgoing self, but that's OK too. I didn't mind that he was slower on our walks or that he couldn't go as far, but we both enjoyed them and he never grew tired of just walking with me. He kept me active too, so they were good for both of us.
I am going to take a short break from here until I get over this lost feeling I have, but for now, I am just going to take things easy for a few days. I have enjoyed my time here and look forward to see you all again. You all take care and have a wonderful day now.
I am sorry for your loss. I too have known that empty feeling of not having my unconditional buddy. I am typing typing this with tears down my cheek. It. Does get better.it is hard however whenever someone reminds you of the love that you lost.
It is bittersweet. Take care of yourself and someone else. That is the one thing our best friends do teach us. They never judge,only accept. Thanks for sharing and letting me go down memory lane.....
MrEd wrote:
Last night was one of the worst nights I have ever had. I lost my best friend of the last 15 years and the world is so lonely now. He followed me around everywhere I went and never got tired of me or wanted to go off on his own when I wanted to do something. He was always eager to go along with wh**ever I wanted to do and never complained that he was to tired or didn't feel like it today. He never complained that I didn't love him or that I didn't pay enough attention to him. He just snuggled up next to me and would lay there when I was not feeling well, or try and get me to go out when I wanted to just stay home. He let me know that there was always something to do, even if it was just playing in the house on rainy days.
He never threatened to leave me if I ignored him to much, he just got in my lap and gave me one of his looks that says he loves me anyway. He would follow me from room to room and never left my side if he could help it. One day when my wife was in the extended care center at the nursing him, I took him along to see her. After that time he started to wander over there on his own to visit with the people there and they all loved him for his visits. Some even look forward to his visits even though he was not supposed to be in there on his own. They would sneak him into their rooms to play and give him treats. No one ever mistreated him and he loved going. Since I live in a very small town and it is only a block away, I never tried to stop him from visiting there. He didn't go every day, but normally made it at least once a week.
I took him on vacations and even when I was on the hospital, he came up there with my wife while she was up there with me. I had to go to Atlanta and that is a 3 hour drive from here, so it is not a simple trip to go there for him. He never complained about the trip and was always happy to go. He loved riding in the car and was always trying to go, even when I went to work. Not that I took him there, but he kept trying none the less. He didn't care if it was a 5 minute trip to the Post Office or a trip to Atlanta, he was always ready to go. In fact, we had to fight to keep him out of the car.
I will miss him dearly and wish I had another 15 years with him. The normal life span for his breed is 12 to 14 years, so I feel lucky to have had him all these years. This last year saw him slow down a lot and he was not his outgoing self, but that's OK too. I didn't mind that he was slower on our walks or that he couldn't go as far, but we both enjoyed them and he never grew tired of just walking with me. He kept me active too, so they were good for both of us.
I am going to take a short break from here until I get over this lost feeling I have, but for now, I am just going to take things easy for a few days. I have enjoyed my time here and look forward to see you all again. You all take care and have a wonderful day now.
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Hope you are able to get over your loss, sorry that it happened. I love my dog, too.
Mr Ed,
My heart aches for you and your loss. When someone is so loved, it is hard to say so long. Your message brought back memories of friends that have gone before me, all are still very much part of my heart. As yours will be, not just for a day or two or even years, love is not driven by time. I know that it is difficult for you right now, and I know that the loss will always hurt. But, know that my prayers are with you.
MrEd wrote:
Last night was one of the worst nights I have ever had. I lost my best friend of the last 15 years and the world is so lonely now. He followed me around everywhere I went and never got tired of me or wanted to go off on his own when I wanted to do something. He was always eager to go along with wh**ever I wanted to do and never complained that he was to tired or didn't feel like it today. He never complained that I didn't love him or that I didn't pay enough attention to him. He just snuggled up next to me and would lay there when I was not feeling well, or try and get me to go out when I wanted to just stay home. He let me know that there was always something to do, even if it was just playing in the house on rainy days.
He never threatened to leave me if I ignored him to much, he just got in my lap and gave me one of his looks that says he loves me anyway. He would follow me from room to room and never left my side if he could help it. One day when my wife was in the extended care center at the nursing him, I took him along to see her. After that time he started to wander over there on his own to visit with the people there and they all loved him for his visits. Some even look forward to his visits even though he was not supposed to be in there on his own. They would sneak him into their rooms to play and give him treats. No one ever mistreated him and he loved going. Since I live in a very small town and it is only a block away, I never tried to stop him from visiting there. He didn't go every day, but normally made it at least once a week.
I took him on vacations and even when I was on the hospital, he came up there with my wife while she was up there with me. I had to go to Atlanta and that is a 3 hour drive from here, so it is not a simple trip to go there for him. He never complained about the trip and was always happy to go. He loved riding in the car and was always trying to go, even when I went to work. Not that I took him there, but he kept trying none the less. He didn't care if it was a 5 minute trip to the Post Office or a trip to Atlanta, he was always ready to go. In fact, we had to fight to keep him out of the car.
I will miss him dearly and wish I had another 15 years with him. The normal life span for his breed is 12 to 14 years, so I feel lucky to have had him all these years. This last year saw him slow down a lot and he was not his outgoing self, but that's OK too. I didn't mind that he was slower on our walks or that he couldn't go as far, but we both enjoyed them and he never grew tired of just walking with me. He kept me active too, so they were good for both of us.
I am going to take a short break from here until I get over this lost feeling I have, but for now, I am just going to take things easy for a few days. I have enjoyed my time here and look forward to see you all again. You all take care and have a wonderful day now.
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MrEd wrote:
Last night was one of the worst nights I have ever had. I lost my best friend of the last 15 years and the world is so lonely now. He followed me around everywhere I went and never got tired of me or wanted to go off on his own when I wanted to do something. He was always eager to go along with wh**ever I wanted to do and never complained that he was to tired or didn't feel like it today. He never complained that I didn't love him or that I didn't pay enough attention to him. He just snuggled up next to me and would lay there when I was not feeling well, or try and get me to go out when I wanted to just stay home. He let me know that there was always something to do, even if it was just playing in the house on rainy days.
He never threatened to leave me if I ignored him to much, he just got in my lap and gave me one of his looks that says he loves me anyway. He would follow me from room to room and never left my side if he could help it. One day when my wife was in the extended care center at the nursing him, I took him along to see her. After that time he started to wander over there on his own to visit with the people there and they all loved him for his visits. Some even look forward to his visits even though he was not supposed to be in there on his own. They would sneak him into their rooms to play and give him treats. No one ever mistreated him and he loved going. Since I live in a very small town and it is only a block away, I never tried to stop him from visiting there. He didn't go every day, but normally made it at least once a week.
I took him on vacations and even when I was on the hospital, he came up there with my wife while she was up there with me. I had to go to Atlanta and that is a 3 hour drive from here, so it is not a simple trip to go there for him. He never complained about the trip and was always happy to go. He loved riding in the car and was always trying to go, even when I went to work. Not that I took him there, but he kept trying none the less. He didn't care if it was a 5 minute trip to the Post Office or a trip to Atlanta, he was always ready to go. In fact, we had to fight to keep him out of the car.
I will miss him dearly and wish I had another 15 years with him. The normal life span for his breed is 12 to 14 years, so I feel lucky to have had him all these years. This last year saw him slow down a lot and he was not his outgoing self, but that's OK too. I didn't mind that he was slower on our walks or that he couldn't go as far, but we both enjoyed them and he never grew tired of just walking with me. He kept me active too, so they were good for both of us.
I am going to take a short break from here until I get over this lost feeling I have, but for now, I am just going to take things easy for a few days. I have enjoyed my time here and look forward to see you all again. You all take care and have a wonderful day now.
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Mr. Ed, I share your grief! We lost our buddy 2 weeks ago. She was 12. It is very hard to except. It is just like losing a family member! It will take time to heel. We will get through it and move on. Before I had a dog I didn't think I could get so attached and to love this dog the way I did. Man was I wrong. I miss her so much. Well hang in there! Time heals all wounds so they say!
AuntiE
Loc: 45th Least Free State
MrEd wrote:
Last night was one of the worst nights I have ever had. I lost my best friend of the last 15 years and the world is so lonely now. He followed me around everywhere I went and never got tired of me or wanted to go off on his own when I wanted to do something. He was always eager to go along with wh**ever I wanted to do and never complained that he was to tired or didn't feel like it today. He never complained that I didn't love him or that I didn't pay enough attention to him. He just snuggled up next to me and would lay there when I was not feeling well, or try and get me to go out when I wanted to just stay home. He let me know that there was always something to do, even if it was just playing in the house on rainy days.
He never threatened to leave me if I ignored him to much, he just got in my lap and gave me one of his looks that says he loves me anyway. He would follow me from room to room and never left my side if he could help it. One day when my wife was in the extended care center at the nursing him, I took him along to see her. After that time he started to wander over there on his own to visit with the people there and they all loved him for his visits. Some even look forward to his visits even though he was not supposed to be in there on his own. They would sneak him into their rooms to play and give him treats. No one ever mistreated him and he loved going. Since I live in a very small town and it is only a block away, I never tried to stop him from visiting there. He didn't go every day, but normally made it at least once a week.
I took him on vacations and even when I was on the hospital, he came up there with my wife while she was up there with me. I had to go to Atlanta and that is a 3 hour drive from here, so it is not a simple trip to go there for him. He never complained about the trip and was always happy to go. He loved riding in the car and was always trying to go, even when I went to work. Not that I took him there, but he kept trying none the less. He didn't care if it was a 5 minute trip to the Post Office or a trip to Atlanta, he was always ready to go. In fact, we had to fight to keep him out of the car.
I will miss him dearly and wish I had another 15 years with him. The normal life span for his breed is 12 to 14 years, so I feel lucky to have had him all these years. This last year saw him slow down a lot and he was not his outgoing self, but that's OK too. I didn't mind that he was slower on our walks or that he couldn't go as far, but we both enjoyed them and he never grew tired of just walking with me. He kept me active too, so they were good for both of us.
I am going to take a short break from here until I get over this lost feeling I have, but for now, I am just going to take things easy for a few days. I have enjoyed my time here and look forward to see you all again. You all take care and have a wonderful day now.
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I believe there is a pet heaven. Your friend has the biggest raw hide bone ever, is frolicking through clover and missing you as you miss him. You and your sadness will be in my prayers. Your absence will be a loss for us. Take the time you need.
MrEd wrote:
Last night was one of the worst nights I have ever had. I lost my best friend of the last 15 years and the world is so lonely now. He followed me around everywhere I went and never got tired of me or wanted to go off on his own when I wanted to do something. He was always eager to go along with wh**ever I wanted to do and never complained that he was to tired or didn't feel like it today. He never complained that I didn't love him or that I didn't pay enough attention to him. He just snuggled up next to me and would lay there when I was not feeling well, or try and get me to go out when I wanted to just stay home. He let me know that there was always something to do, even if it was just playing in the house on rainy days.
He never threatened to leave me if I ignored him to much, he just got in my lap and gave me one of his looks that says he loves me anyway. He would follow me from room to room and never left my side if he could help it. One day when my wife was in the extended care center at the nursing him, I took him along to see her. After that time he started to wander over there on his own to visit with the people there and they all loved him for his visits. Some even look forward to his visits even though he was not supposed to be in there on his own. They would sneak him into their rooms to play and give him treats. No one ever mistreated him and he loved going. Since I live in a very small town and it is only a block away, I never tried to stop him from visiting there. He didn't go every day, but normally made it at least once a week.
I took him on vacations and even when I was on the hospital, he came up there with my wife while she was up there with me. I had to go to Atlanta and that is a 3 hour drive from here, so it is not a simple trip to go there for him. He never complained about the trip and was always happy to go. He loved riding in the car and was always trying to go, even when I went to work. Not that I took him there, but he kept trying none the less. He didn't care if it was a 5 minute trip to the Post Office or a trip to Atlanta, he was always ready to go. In fact, we had to fight to keep him out of the car.
I will miss him dearly and wish I had another 15 years with him. The normal life span for his breed is 12 to 14 years, so I feel lucky to have had him all these years. This last year saw him slow down a lot and he was not his outgoing self, but that's OK too. I didn't mind that he was slower on our walks or that he couldn't go as far, but we both enjoyed them and he never grew tired of just walking with me. He kept me active too, so they were good for both of us.
I am going to take a short break from here until I get over this lost feeling I have, but for now, I am just going to take things easy for a few days. I have enjoyed my time here and look forward to see you all again. You all take care and have a wonderful day now.
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I am so sorry to hear that. You are right they become your best friends, and put up with your bad moods and love you any how.
It seems as if they know what you are saying and understand what you mean if you didn't say it quite right. Three years ago I lost my favorite dog, a big Mastiff that loved to snuggle, would have been on my lap if I had wanted a 150 pound dog there any trouble on the job he understood, and he loved everyone. He was a therapy dog for when I work with boys who have been molested. They could tell him anything and he understood and cried with them. Unlike people, he never said "It's OK, you will be fine and forget about all of it before long. He helped them with their pain, and understood that, while they would eventually heal, they would never be "fine" His attention and big heart helped them t***sition from victim to survivor , and they miss him almost as much as I still do. We have another Mastiff therapy dog, who is wonderful, but I will always miss the best dog in the world.
My sympathy is with you.
MrEd wrote:
Last night was one of the worst nights I have ever had. I lost my best friend of the last 15 years and the world is so lonely now. He followed me around everywhere I went and never got tired of me or wanted to go off on his own when I wanted to do something. He was always eager to go along with wh**ever I wanted to do and never complained that he was to tired or didn't feel like it today. He never complained that I didn't love him or that I didn't pay enough attention to him. He just snuggled up next to me and would lay there when I was not feeling well, or try and get me to go out when I wanted to just stay home. He let me know that there was always something to do, even if it was just playing in the house on rainy days.
He never threatened to leave me if I ignored him to much, he just got in my lap and gave me one of his looks that says he loves me anyway. He would follow me from room to room and never left my side if he could help it. One day when my wife was in the extended care center at the nursing him, I took him along to see her. After that time he started to wander over there on his own to visit with the people there and they all loved him for his visits. Some even look forward to his visits even though he was not supposed to be in there on his own. They would sneak him into their rooms to play and give him treats. No one ever mistreated him and he loved going. Since I live in a very small town and it is only a block away, I never tried to stop him from visiting there. He didn't go every day, but normally made it at least once a week.
I took him on vacations and even when I was on the hospital, he came up there with my wife while she was up there with me. I had to go to Atlanta and that is a 3 hour drive from here, so it is not a simple trip to go there for him. He never complained about the trip and was always happy to go. He loved riding in the car and was always trying to go, even when I went to work. Not that I took him there, but he kept trying none the less. He didn't care if it was a 5 minute trip to the Post Office or a trip to Atlanta, he was always ready to go. In fact, we had to fight to keep him out of the car.
I will miss him dearly and wish I had another 15 years with him. The normal life span for his breed is 12 to 14 years, so I feel lucky to have had him all these years. This last year saw him slow down a lot and he was not his outgoing self, but that's OK too. I didn't mind that he was slower on our walks or that he couldn't go as far, but we both enjoyed them and he never grew tired of just walking with me. He kept me active too, so they were good for both of us.
I am going to take a short break from here until I get over this lost feeling I have, but for now, I am just going to take things easy for a few days. I have enjoyed my time here and look forward to see you all again. You all take care and have a wonderful day now.
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I am sorry for your loss and empathize. I have a house full of buddies who keep me company. I try not to think about when their time comes.
Im so sorry Mr Ed. I do know how much we love our "kids". Every day gets a bit easier.
So sorry for your loss, Mr. Ed. Pets, for many people, are part of the Family. Take your time to grieve, and keep your thoughts on the good times.
My heartfelt sympathy.
I'm so sorry, words cannot express the sorrow I feel. No, I don't know you but your story poured from your heart. May you clutch your loves close to you at this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.
Donna
MrEd, I'm so sorry. The pain never goes away, but by the grace of God, it does diminish over time.
MrEd wrote:
Last night was one of the worst nights I have ever had. I lost my best friend of the last 15 years and the world is so lonely now. He followed me around everywhere I went and never got tired of me or wanted to go off on his own when I wanted to do something. He was always eager to go along with wh**ever I wanted to do and never complained that he was to tired or didn't feel like it today. He never complained that I didn't love him or that I didn't pay enough attention to him. He just snuggled up next to me and would lay there when I was not feeling well, or try and get me to go out when I wanted to just stay home. He let me know that there was always something to do, even if it was just playing in the house on rainy days.
He never threatened to leave me if I ignored him to much, he just got in my lap and gave me one of his looks that says he loves me anyway. He would follow me from room to room and never left my side if he could help it. One day when my wife was in the extended care center at the nursing him, I took him along to see her. After that time he started to wander over there on his own to visit with the people there and they all loved him for his visits. Some even look forward to his visits even though he was not supposed to be in there on his own. They would sneak him into their rooms to play and give him treats. No one ever mistreated him and he loved going. Since I live in a very small town and it is only a block away, I never tried to stop him from visiting there. He didn't go every day, but normally made it at least once a week.
I took him on vacations and even when I was on the hospital, he came up there with my wife while she was up there with me. I had to go to Atlanta and that is a 3 hour drive from here, so it is not a simple trip to go there for him. He never complained about the trip and was always happy to go. He loved riding in the car and was always trying to go, even when I went to work. Not that I took him there, but he kept trying none the less. He didn't care if it was a 5 minute trip to the Post Office or a trip to Atlanta, he was always ready to go. In fact, we had to fight to keep him out of the car.
I will miss him dearly and wish I had another 15 years with him. The normal life span for his breed is 12 to 14 years, so I feel lucky to have had him all these years. This last year saw him slow down a lot and he was not his outgoing self, but that's OK too. I didn't mind that he was slower on our walks or that he couldn't go as far, but we both enjoyed them and he never grew tired of just walking with me. He kept me active too, so they were good for both of us.
I am going to take a short break from here until I get over this lost feeling I have, but for now, I am just going to take things easy for a few days. I have enjoyed my time here and look forward to see you all again. You all take care and have a wonderful day now.
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I can only imagine the loss you feel, I'm sorry.
alex
Loc: michigan now imperial beach californa
cant beleve wrote:
I am sorry for your loss. I too have known that empty feeling of not having my unconditional buddy. I am typing typing this with tears down my cheek. It. Does get better.it is hard however whenever someone reminds you of the love that you lost.
It is bittersweet. Take care of yourself and someone else. That is the one thing our best friends do teach us. They never judge,only accept. Thanks for sharing and letting me go down memory lane.....
I'm not too sure how much easier it gets, mine has been gone since 1999 and I still miss her, I've had one other since her and now live where I can't have one
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