15 years of great memories culminating in a moment of excruciating loss.. (Page 2): I don't mean to monopolize the conversion, I think as "leave the gun" put it, we can all agree how...

Tiptop789 Loc: State of Denial

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Appreciate it.... And sorry for your losses... They make us all better for having known them

I don't mean to monopolize the conversion, I think as "leave the gun" put it, we can all agree how wonderful dogs are. It is a pleasant change to the vitriole that often permeates the conversions on this forum. It's like the line from the song "Something about a you" by Level 42, "And it's not so wrong, we're only human after all". Thanks for sharing.

bylm1-Bernie

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Almost sixteen years ago, when I had just gotten s... (show quote)

Nice story, Kyle. It's also a good experience for a family to go through. I love dogs but we're just too selfish I guess to handle all the care necessary. We do enjoy the neighbor's dog and his antics as well as the dogs of our grandkids. They add a lot to life's experience, that's for sure.

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

Tiptop789 wrote:

I don't mean to monopolize the conversion, I think as "leave the gun" put it, we can all agree how wonderful dogs are. It is a pleasant change to the vitriole that often permeates the conversions on this forum. It's like the line from the song "Something about a you" by Level 42, "And it's not so wrong, we're only human after all". Thanks for sharing.

It's greatly appreciated... Most of the expats in my city are absent... And Chinese who appreciate the depths of feeling that can exist between a man and a dog are few and far between....

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

bylm1-Bernie wrote:

Nice story, Kyle. It's also a good experience for a family to go through. I love dogs but we're just too selfish I guess to handle all the care necessary. We do enjoy the neighbor's dog and his antics as well as the dogs of our grandkids. They add a lot to life's experience, that's for sure.

You sound exactly like my father.... He hasn't owned a dogsince I was a boy... But he loves them and is often found babysitting a neighbor's....

Tug484

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

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Very cute.
My cat passed away about two weeks ago.
I'd had him for a long time.
So sorry you lost her.
It's very hard to lose a beloved animal.

Canuckus Deploracus Loc: North of the wall

Tug484 wrote:

Very cute.
My cat passed away about two weeks ago.
I'd had him for a long time.
So sorry you lost her.
It's very hard to lose a beloved animal.

Sorry for your loss as well...It's never easy...

Looking out the window with my daughter now.... She's saying goodnight to her... U among the stars...

Tug484

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Sorry for your loss as well...It's never easy...

Looking out the window with my daughter now.... She's saying goodnight to her... U among the stars...

Oh bless her heart.
My son has two of those dogs.
They're named Darby and Camo.
They got delivered by a truck that said Pets R Us.
I lost my cat and step son on the same day.
My step son died two days before his birthday.
He passed 31 days after my only brother died.
I miss all of them.

SGM B Loc: TEXAS but live in Alabama now

bylm1-Bernie wrote:

Nice story, Kyle. It's also a good experience for a family to go through. I love dogs but we're just too selfish I guess to handle all the care necessary. We do enjoy the neighbor's dog and his antics as well as the dogs of our grandkids. They add a lot to life's experience, that's for sure.

I guess that's part of our problem, too selfish. 😟 We enjoy traveling and the hotels we stay in are seldom pet friendly, and if they do allow pets they charge from $50 up to as much as $300 per night, non-refundable. If you have a "service dog", they are welcome and I have seen more than a few who claim their dogs are service dogs, but I'm not convinced - looks like theft to me. I personally see no way a very small Yorkie could be a service dog, but maybe I'm wrong, wouldn't be the first time. LOL!!

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Almost sixteen years ago, when I had just gotten s... (show quote)

My deepest condolences for your incalculable loss.

Tiptop789 Loc: State of Denial

SGM B wrote:

I guess that's part of our problem, too selfish. ?... (show quote)

I don't think your selfish, pets tie you down. Like the 2yr old thst never grows up. We laugh at some of those service dogs too. Makes you wonder.

Marty 2020 Loc: Banana Republic of Kalifornia

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

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Looks like she liked her butterfly jacket.
So sorry that you lost her.
We’ve lost 5 labs over the last 30 years, still working on #s 6 & 7.
Pets are worth it, then they die and you question getting another for a while.

SGM B Loc: TEXAS but live in Alabama now

Tiptop789 wrote:

I don't think your selfish, pets tie you down. Like the 2yr old thst never grows up. We laugh at some of those service dogs too. Makes you wonder.

And I refuse to put my friend in the "slammer" (kennel) for even one night. When my wife and I are no longer able to get in the truck and drive off, then it will be time to get another dog pound dog. WAIT!!! What if we got an RV?!?! Then we could take our new 4 legged friend along! Something to consider. 😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍

Tug484

SGM B wrote:

And I refuse to put my friend in the "slammer" (kennel) for even one night. When my wife and I are no longer able to get in the truck and drive off, then it will be time to get another dog pound dog. WAIT!!! What if we got an RV?!?! Then we could take our new 4 legged friend along! Something to consider. 😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍

I took my Doberman, three poodles, and a parakeet in our RV.
They loved it.
They were hilarious.
They knew we were leaving and as soon as the door opened they'd run out and overshoot the RV, turn around and climb the steps to get in.

SGM B Loc: TEXAS but live in Alabama now

Tug484 wrote:

I took my Doberman, three poodles, and a parakeet in our RV.
They loved it.
They were hilarious.
They knew we were leaving and as soon as the door opened they'd run out and overshoot the RV, turn around and climb the steps to get in.

That sounds exactly like Suzy - but there was just one of her. Our kids were involved in BMX so we were racing somewhere along the front range from Casper to Colorado Springs each weekend most of the summer. When Suzy saw us loading the bicycles in the van, she would jump in and hide until we were several blocks from home, then come out all happy she was getting to go. She was just too funny, we never left her at home. 😂😂😂

TexaCan Loc: Homeward Bound!

Canuckus Deploracus wrote:

Almost sixteen years ago, when I had just gotten s... (show quote)

I’m so sorry your family had to go through this! About 3 weeks ago we had to put our Charlie down ourselves. It was one of the hardest things we’ve ever had to do, but his backend collapsed about 6pm after the vet had closed. If we had of been home in Texas with the Charlie’s vet, we would have just called him at home, but we weren’t! I had walked out into our screened in porch that was our favorite place, Charlie drug himself out to me, whining in pain as his hips collapsed. After it was all over, we were glad that it was our hands that eased his pain. He never had to feel fear of a strangers hand, it was my hands that he felt for the last time. I still see him everywhere and sometimes I think I hear him! It will take time for your family and mine to get used to the void in our life. I hope you open your heart and home to another BFF. Your family is young with so much time and love to give another pet. For Jack and I we have decided that our Charlie will be our last dog due to our age and health issues. God gave me the very best for the last!

Time will heal all our hearts, and we will forever have those 15 years worth of love and memories!