Loss of my Best Buddy..

[EyesOnFirstAve]

I am so sorry for the loss of your Rebel. I can not imagine the pain and loss you and your family are feeling. Reading this brought tears to my eyes. Dogs are truly members of the family and show constant pure unconditional love. They are your best friend when you need one the most. I have a 12 year old yellow lab named Otis. I love him more then words can describe. He started having seizures a few years ago. Initially we were told it most likely was a brain tumor, fortunately it was it not. We are treating him for the seizures with medication daily. Every day, I fear that something is going to happen to him. All I can say is I am so sorry for your loss. I am going to hug and hold my Otis a little closer when I get home. My thoughts are with you and the family.

[TimM]

Thanks to all for your sympathies and for sharing your experiences.

Thanks Gerry and Admin for not moving this Thread --it is helping me make the day ...

I am tearing reading all of your stories, I told my wife i posted and cc'd her and this is her response...

"I know... This seems unbearable to feel. Too much pain. I want to hold him and kiss him one last time. If I had known I would have done so much differently last night and I would have never left his side. I feel like I abandoned him when he most needed me and I know the guilt will pass but have to just go thru the feelings. I know we did everything we could for him and there is no doubt in my mind that he knew how much we loved him. He wouldn't have held on for so long. He fought until the very end but when I saw the tears in his eyes last night I knew he was ready. I miss him and the hole in my heart will take time to fill if at all. He was so amazing. We were so blessed w him. "

[Gerry Zagorski]

Happy to oblige Tim... There are some things in life (not many) that trump fishing. Very tough loosing a family member... Happened to us a few years back with our cat Puddy.. Every once and a while when I look out our back door I'm still expecting to see her scratching at the glass to come in.

Sorry for your loss and I feel your pain.

[max1373]

just read the post--tears came to my eyes---god bless
i'm looking at my yellow

[ledfoot]

I know how you feel. I have a diabedic dog and is blind and care for him so much. He has become high maintenance but the wife and I forgo going out to eat so we can get his insulin for him. They are the best companions

[bunker dunker]

Sorry For Your Loss.just Remember That You Had 9-1/2 Years Of
Unconditional Love.

[PAFireGuy]

Very sorry for your loss. It actually made me take my old beagle for a little longer walk today.

[CaptMarc]

I'm truly sorry for your loss. I had to put my 9 year old lab down last December. One day he was fine, the next he would yelp if you touched his face. The vet said it was a infection, gave him a shot he was good for a day and back to pain. The vet said his body just wouldn't fight the infection. It broke my heart. He was the greatest dog. I feel your pain. Almost a year later and never day I don't think about him. Time will ease the pain but the memories are etched in your brain forever. If you remember all the good times, you will almost smile.

[MVP]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Not any different then loosing a family member. Lost our german shepard King when I was a kid. We all loved him very much especially my Dad and I. Before passing away I remember him coming into both my dads and my room in the middle of the night and licked our face, Next morning we found that he had passed away. I quess it was his way of saying good bye to us. Rest in peace REBEL.

[Joey Dah Fish]

Very sorry for your. I can't even imagine losing one of my 2 babies. Very sad for you keep the faith brother.