It is time to say goodbye

[Marinevet1]

The Last Battle – Pet Loss Poem


If it should be that I grow frail and weak And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then will you do what must be done, For this — the last battle — can’t be won. You will be sad I understand,
But don’t let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test. We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn’t want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go. Take me to where to my needs they’ll tend, Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved. Don’t grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We’ve been so close — we two — these years, Don’t let your heart hold any tears.

 

[bigbuckslayer3]

I feel for you Brother it's hard to loose them.

 

[Vodoun daVinci]

I send my condolences for you and your family.

VooDoo

 

[greg1147]

So sorry for your loss, the memories will always be with you.
"The Soul of a Dog is Pure"

 

[37L1]

She's beautiful. I'm so sorry for your loss and the empty place you now have in your home.

 

[tackdriver]

i am so sorry for your loss. i had to put my best friend down also, it tore me apart. i will never be the same.

 

[BLEE]

Man, you've lost a member of your family. I've been through it, myself and it sucks is an understatement. I'm sorry you're going through it. She's a beautiful girl. Be grateful that God gave to you and that you could give her a good life. Hang in there and it will get better with time. I said a prayer for your comfort. I know these days are tough to bear.

 

[mrdrar]

So sorry for your loss.

 

[DIBBS]

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I tear up as I think about past ones that have left me and the current one (GSD) who has been the best so far, will eventually go. They bless us with the short time they are with us.

They truly are part of the family. My sincere condolences.

 

[Guyanaman1963]

Condolences brother. We lost ours a Black Mouth Cur to cancer as well. Prayers sent!
M.

 

[wvfarrier]

She took a hard turn last night so the vet is coming out this evening. We took a last ride in the truck

 

[Threadcutter308]

She took a hard turn last night so the vet is coming out this evening. We took a last ride in the truck

Sorry Sir, it's tough. But, it's for the better.

It gets better, but you never fully heal. Our's was "Beauregard". A 175 pound Male Newfoundland. He'll never be forgotten.

 

[PearShooter]

All the beautiful memories lives on with your family. It is not easy to see a part of the family go.

 

[Ronws]

God bless you and your family. And tell her to say high to my old Shadow at the Rainbow Bridge.

 

[Fx51LP308]

So very sorry. My best wishes to both of you, and to your families.

 

[wvfarrier]

She passed peacefully a little after 4pm

 

[Threadcutter308]

She passed peacefully a little after 4pm

Condolences to you and your family.

 

[Stevo86]

She passed peacefully a little after 4pm

Sorry for your loss buddy.

 

[Ronin_64]

Sorry for your loss and pain.

Our dog of 19 years and 2 months left this rock we call earth on 04-03-2023, 7:03 pm

Another thread on this site once had this quote: "Dogs will give you the best days of your life and one of the worst."

 

[Sniperwannabee]

Sorry for your loss and pain.

Our dog of 19 years and 2 months left this rock we call earth on 04-03-2023, 7:03 pm

Another thread on this site once had this quote: "Dogs will give you the best days of your life and one of the worst."

Wow that’s a long time for a dog to live!

 

[FWoo45]

My damn phone gets fuzzy when these threads pop up. Been there myself too many times. My sincerest condolences. Dogs are the best.

 

[Haney]

Sorry for your loss Sir . It's hard to think positive right now but just be thankful for all the time you had together .

 

[wvfarrier]

I am just trying to figure out how to live in a world that does not include her.

 

[Jscb1b]

One day at a time.

 

[deltawiskey]

I'm sitting here looking at my dog, dreading the day your facing... sorry for your loss
DW

 

[SanPatHogger]

I remember playing with the dogs, then falling asleep with them on the living room floor.
Dogs are the best.

Get another dog. It won't be the same, but it will be great.
You won't ever forget or stop loving the old one, but you can love a new one too.

 

[isofahunter]

I am just trying to figure out how to live in a world that does not include her.

It will take time but you will. I said I was done at Prometheus, now I have Pearl and she is wonderful. Always have had a Dog(s) and probably always will, regardless what I say.

Bruno, Snoopy, Buda, Buster, Prometheus, Molly, Zoe, Pearl....

 

[Fx51LP308]

It will take time but you will. I said I was done at Prometheus, now I have Pearl and she is wonderful. Always have had a Dog(s) and probably always will, regardless what I say.

Bruno, Snoopy, Buda, Buster, Prometheus, Molly, Zoe, Pearl....

Precisely. It's probably way too early to think about it now, as you're still grieving. Which, again, is exactly how it's supposed to be. It means you truly loved/cared for your pet. If you weren't grieving, I'd be a little worried.

Eventually, though, that grief will transition. You'll start to remember her fondly. And what will, hopefully, facilitate that transition will be a new pet to love and care for. Don't be afraid to "get back on that horse." That new pet will fill your heart with love again.

For now, give yourself all the time you need to grieve and recover. And know that we are with you as you go through this.

 

[ggmanning]

Support to you. I like every dog I have had better than most people. Sucks every time losing one.

 

[Maxwell]

This was posted here on the Hide a long time ago. Always applies.

Maxwell

 

[wvfarrier]

Its hard to believe that this is all thats left of her.

 

[Maggot]

I am just trying to figure out how to live in a world that does not include her.

Squeeze that sphincter, suck up those cajones, and carry on. Shes likely not the last loved one you'll lose.

I hope that doesnt seem cold, but I am above all a realist.

 

[Ronin_64]

Its hard to believe that this is all thats left of her.
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No, you have memories

 

[wvfarrier]

Squeeze that sphincter, suck up those cajones, and carry on. Shes likely not the last loved one you'll lose.

I hope that doesnt seem cold, but I am above all a realist.

Probably so but I valued her more than most people.

 

[Fx51LP308]

Probably so but I valued her more than most people.

Then find a place of highest value in your home and place that box there. When my Godmother died at 80 some 8 years ago, she opted for a "direct cremation," all prepaid, etc. Eventually, the cremains were sent to me by USPS in a special box marked "Cremated remains."She wanted to be scattered somewhere in the Caribbean Sea. But until we got her there, she stayed atop the families treasured heirloom... a 400 year old blue Wedgwood Bowl, sitting atop a wooden table, both of which were in my paternal Grandparent's house in DC since I could remember. Lots of pictures of that table/bowl being in the foyer of the DC house. That's where my Godmother rested until we got her to the Caribbean. Find a similar spot for your dog and her box. Even more important if you plan no further disposition for her.

But know this. You did the absolute best thing you could for her. You were there for her and escorted her to the "rainbow bridge" and said goodbye (I hope you got that chance... I don't know if you were there when she passed on her own or if the doctor had to euthanize). But, either way, I'm sure she felt your presence.

I'm sure the grieving process will take a bit more time. Give it the time it needs. But I'm also sure that you will transition at some point to have very happy memories of your dog.

 

[Ichi]

Its hard to believe that this is all thats left of her.
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It may fell like that at times. But in reality, that's not all that is left. You and your family have a lifetime of memories that you will always cherish. And the support of all those who have and will post on this thread.

 

[PJC]

Sorry for your loss wvfarrier. I just put my boxer down in May. It sucks. We were all with her. We were all gutted...

Dogs do more for us than we do for them. Seeing them through to the very end helps to square that debt a little…

 

[Expert684]

Its hard to believe that this is all thats left of her.
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Take her hold her, she is still with you always. I do with mine!

 

[M4orturnate]

Sorry for your loss. I just went through it myself. She was by my side for 15 years. It hurts bad. Best thing to do is grieve for a few weeks then get a pup. The last few matches ive been to some guys had new puppies and its making me want one again.

 

[jpjulian]

It hurts. Every. Damn. Time.

 

[wvfarrier]

 

[CaptArab]

My border collie's snuggled up next to my 4 month old on the couch right now, and I'm looking at her a whole lot different thanks to this thread

He'll never know life without her until he won't and it turns me inside out to think about that day.

Thanks for the reminder that it all goes by in a blink. I needed that.

 

[DuncanDonut]

Sad news :-(

 

[Maggot]

Thinking of yuo today @wvfarrier. Thought I was going to lose my girl, but looks like she'll make it.

 

[wvfarrier]

Thinking of yuo today @wvfarrier. Thought I was going to lose my girl, but looks like she'll make it.

Thats great news. Im glad it worked out

 

[Gee Kay]

condolences mate! losing mans best friend is never easy. reading through posts brought tears to my eyes. lost too many furry friends over the years, every one of them brought fun times. our last loss was 2 1/2 weeks before losing my father. our litter 4 months ago, one stillborn out of 9. i was all chocked up while mum was somehow smiling. we've kept all 8 after they didnt sell. the joy dogs bring to a family is second to the joy our children bring us.

 

[Ronws]

We got Shadow from some friends who bought him at a pet store and could no longer keep him. I got him when he was about 1 year and a month old on Labor Day weekend 2004. He was a mix of siberian husky and black labrador retriever, but actually more husky in features and he was double coated with 4 colors in his coat. Black, red, brown, and a white undercoat. Double gait suspension meaning he we would run like a husky with all four limbs in the air.

He passed away in 2017 at 14.5 years of age, laying in the backyard and not feeling well. One strange bark and that was it.

 

[wvfarrier]

Un!@#$$% believeable. Our other dog (beans) died today....he just gave up. I think the grief killed him

 

[37L1]

Un!@#$$% believeable. Our other dog (beans) died today....he just gave up. I think the grief killed himView attachment 8159706

That's terrible. Too much grief. Sad for you, Brother.

 

[Fx51LP308]

Un!@#$$% believeable. Our other dog (beans) died today....he just gave up. I think the grief killed himView attachment 8159706

Aw, man.... We often tend to forget that dogs have nervous/cardiovascular systems as well... and grief affects them as much as it affects us, if not more.

I am so sorry.