NFT: Losing a good friend tomorrow

Losing your pet is horrific.

Best wishes , thoughts and prayers to your pup and family of the pup . Very sorry for your loss

They do get into our lives, that's for sure.

Peace.

I've been through it many times with family dogs and my boss' dogs, but I dread the inevitable with my two who are going into their 9th & 11th years. You have done all you can do and I'm sure it was appreciated on a level we don't even understand. Praying for God to give you strength on top of your compassion.

Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

just had to put a cat down two sundays ago. He was with us for 13 years and was very dog like in his companionship. Its def a very tough time. But take some solace in knowing that he wont be suffering, it has helped me. All the cliche stuff has held true in that it gets a bit easier each day. Still has been a trying time. Thoughts are with you.

Sorry, Greg. You gave her a great life. It's an awful thing to go through.

Sorry to hear, Greg.

I remember when I started the thread about my guy back in October/November you had said yours was hanging in there but you weren't sure how much time you had left.

It's hard, man.

All you can do is take solace in all the good years you had together, knowing you gave her the best life you could and that she made it a really long way.

I still miss my Golden every single day. I'll never get used to him being gone - but I can tell you that as time passes, all of the good memories start to come back and you'll remember her as a healthy, happy dog and remember all of the good times you shared.

Dogs are truly, truly special. Hang in there, bud. It does get easier as time goes on.

All the best.

we've lost a couple over the years - doesn't make it easier. I can't even think of losing our current dog, although I know it will happen eventually. Just remember that you gave her a good life by being a devoted dog owner and companion. And I hope you get another dog when you're ready ...

It is heartbreaking isn't it.

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these threads are always tough to read. My condolences Greg. Hang in there.

Greg. My condolences to you and your family.

Never easy to say goodbye to a beloved pet, basically a member of your family

I totally understand how you feel Greg -- those little buggers find a place in your heart that has a big hole in it when they leave

May your fondest memories of this beast ward off some of the pain of losing him!!! It doesn't completely help -- but my response is to go right out and get another one.

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news. I am very sorry for your loss. Prayers to everyone.

Dogs' average lifespan increases to 50.

That really sucks. I can't even imagine. My deepest condolences.

Wish it could be easier.

My pup, Jack, just turned 10 recently. I know we don't have many years left, and I'm thinking more and more of that inevitable goodbye, and how sad that day will be. I know this hurts, because for me it hurts just to think about it.

I hope you take heart in knowing you gave your pup a good life full of love.

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Had one die in his sleep. The latter was fine. But putting a pet to sleep is the fucking worst.

You will see your dog again. At least you gotta believe that.

Good luck Greg.

As soon as I saw the thread title I knew it was something like this. Our dogs are 10 and 12. I dread the inevitable day.

We are in it here, too. Day 3 of our big guy not wanting to eat much. Watching closely, talking to our niece, a newly minted vet. Hoping he bounces back. No fun right now.

All the best.

religious, but I do believe this saying: "Heaven is a place where every dog you've ever loved comes to greet you."

Lab-Chow mix a couple of years ago.

Sorry to hear that Greg.

hear Greg.

Bud.

man's best friend, they're so unique.

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Going to visit a friend of mine tomorrow who has an emotional support dog and a question occurred to me, aren’t all dogs for emotional support? Sorry man, loss is the only downside to having a wonderful pet.

Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God.

Greg. I've had to have 2 put down in the past 2 years..my deepest sympathies.

In comment 13832749 santacruzom said:

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Dogs' average lifespan increases to 50.

It still wouldn't be enough.

...but every day you have with them is a good day. Good luck.

I just went through this 3 weeks ago with my cat of 18 years. Gave him a last meal of fried chicken and cream cheese. I will never forget being with each of my feline friends for the last time. I cried every time.
Enjoy every last moment and know that it is a brave, final act of love for your friend. You were lucky to have each other.

Good luck, Man~

Having gone through this a few months ago myself I know how you feel. Keep well.

Animals give (and get) such pure love.

That really sucks.

and I hope you find some comfort in the realization that you gave each other so much happiness over the years.

i lost mine about a year ago, 16 years old, got her in college...i still have pics of her all around my life...we have another dog that is 10, his health seems ok...but when he goes, that is it for us, with kids, its just too much to give them the attention and love they deserve plus the ending being just plain awful.

In comment 13832716 Del Shofner said:

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we've lost a couple over the years - doesn't make it easier. I can't even think of losing our current dog, although I know it will happen eventually. Just remember that you gave her a good life by being a devoted dog owner and companion. And I hope you get another dog when you're ready ...

Del, we will someday, but we still have another dog, a 10 year old dachshund. Not sure she'd tolerate a new puppy.

read about families losing their dog.

Sorry Greg.

we put down our 13 year old Golden just before New Years. It sucks, not other way to say it.

Enjoy your last few hours with her, shower her with love and pets, and tell her how good she is.

I lost my yellow lab to brain cancer at 13. It sucks.

I completely know what you're going through. I've had to put down several family pets over my life time. It's never easy. Tears you up, but you've still got your good memories of your pooch. You'll miss her, but she'll always be with you.

Hang in there buddy.

We adopted her from the Yuma County shelter when she was 3 months old. She was literally one day from the needle because no one wanted her for whatever reasons. Instead of 3 months, she got 13 happy years.

Lost a pet this past summer myself, never easy. I didn’t go the euthanasia route and the final couple days seemed rough. She was old and it happened very fast. In hindsight right now I still struggle with that decision and am not sure if I did the right thing or what I’d do next time

Plenty of animals out here dying prematurely or tragically every day. You were able to give yours a long and fulfilling life. It’s a coping mechanism to have that outlook for sure, but it’s also a fact