I lost my best friend last night (Page 2): I'm sorry to hear about your loss, Mr. Ed. Dogs bring us so much joy and love us so unconditionally that we love them as if they were human.

RetNavyCWO Loc: VA suburb of DC

I'm sorry to hear about your loss, Mr. Ed. Dogs bring us so much joy and love us so unconditionally that we love them as if they were human. I am afraid that I will soon be experiencing the loss of my buddy, too. I got him from a shelter over 11 years ago, and the vet there estimated him to be between 4 and 5 years old at the time. Life expectancy for the breed is 16 years. He still looks and acts like a puppy, but he is beginning to slow down and stumbles now and then doing things he used to do with ease. I dread the day that I lose him, and I will miss him terribly when he goes.

I had to put a border collie down after 12 years a few years ago. I held her head in my arms and looked into her eyes as the vet administered her lethal shots. She had been in a lot of pain, so embracing her as she faded away brought as much relief as sorrow.

I know how you must feel, and you have my sympathy.

permafrost Loc: Minnesota

Mr ED, Know how you feel, I have had a lot of dogs many good ones, but one really was far above the rest. Still miss him. But I say AuntiE is right, in dog heaven with the biggest bone and lots of clover flowers. And I honestly believe he misses you as well.

rhomin57 Loc: Far Northern CA.

Aaawwwwww, I'm so sorry Mr.Ed. Death is always a part of life, but never something we look forward too, or plan for. Keep yourself around those you love and that love you, knowing how difficult it is going through this loss.
As auntie said, there is Paradise in Heaven for our pets, for all of God's Creation. 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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She Wolf Loc: Currently Georgia

I am so sorry for you loss. As I type this, I am watching my beloved Boston Terrier grow weaker. Since the day 10 years ago when someone threw her from a moving car, she has been my best friend.

She was thrown out on the free way. An Atlanta Police officer helped me get her into my car. She was so scared. Since that day I have tried to fill her days with joy.

Now she is getting older. Doesn't always want to walk but that's ok. Gets confused sometimes. I just tell her we are both having senior moments.

I hope after you have grieved you will give another dog the love and attention you gave your beloved pet.

Wolf counselor Loc: Heart of Texas

Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.
― Milan Kundera

BearK Loc: TN

Wolf counselor wrote:

Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.
― Milan Kundera

My daughter & I take the dogs to a farm we can walk, sit on the hill, feel the breeze in our faces, & watch the sky begin to turn pink with the setting sun. Oh yes, and we watch the cows graze. The peace of Heaven.

Armageddun Loc: The show me 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.

Last night was one of the worst nights I have ever... (show quote)

Mr. Ed

I wish I had something profound to say. All I know is the Bible says God puts all our tears in a bottle. He knows your pain. Grieve for your friend because love demands it.
Your friendship requires it.

Time doesn't heal but it often brings us understanding and acceptance. One thing death cannot rob you of is the wonderful memories you will recall. God bless you, so sorry for your loss.

Mr Shako Loc: Colo Spgs

I lost both of my miniature Schnauzers last yr...one in Feb, the other in April. Both had diabetes and cancer...brother and sister from the same littler. I miss them both so very much words can't describe it. Have to quit...I'm crying....

ron vrooman Loc: Now OR, born NV

Damn I know the feeling.
I close with love, peace, harmony and a prayer

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

Ed
I know you are still in the process of healing which will take a long time. You said you were thinking of looking for a new friend and I just wanted to ask how the search is going?

My thoughts are with you still.