Worst part about owning pets

[abnrmal91]

It's something we all know is going to happen with everything in life. But it is never easy when a pet dies.

Our family golden retriever died last night at the vets. She was a great dog, we had her for 13 years. The weird thing was opening the front door and her not standing there to greet use. Just a little sad. Here is a pic from a couple of weeks back.

You will be missed sandy.

 

[KaotikJezta]

So sorry to here that, I have lot a few pets this year, always pretty devastating. RIP Sandy

 

[grannieannie]

Yep....the saddest thing is definately when they die....what do they say, they go over the rainbow bridge. So very sorry for your loss.....they are members of the family, they often know us better than we know ourselves, they are often kinder to us than other people, they love unconditionally.....for me that particularly applies to dogs. Each time one of our dogs goes we say.....NO MORE....but we can't live without at least one. The house is too clean, too quiet and too dull without one....

RIP Sandy.....and deepest sympathy to you and your sorrowing family. xxxx

 

[Megzz]

Saddest feeling. RIP Sandy.

 

[waruikazi]

Sorry to hear mate, i know how ur feeling!

 

[CrystalMoon]

RIP Sandy, may you run and play freely in the Summerlands
Blessings and Condolences
Crystal

 

[starr9]

Oh not cool. I know what u are saying tho. we had to put my folks dog down not long ago and every time i go over I still keep looking 4 her. But she was in pain and now she is in a better place. Even tho its tough I try and think of all the amazing times we had and that makes me smile!

 

[dihsmaj]

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[Trouble]

:cry: my condolences. sympathy and hugs to your family at this tough time. may Sandy rest in peace

snakeluvver3 - that's beautiful.

 

[abnrmal91]

Thanks everyone for your support. The worst bit is my parents have been on holidays in Fiji for 2 weeks they come back tonight. They don't know yet as we can't get in contact with them. It's not going to be a good home coming.

 

[mysnakesau]

What a dear looking old dog. RIP Sandy. I lost my German Shepherd 12 months ago. Had him for 10 years. I still miss him. I have his collar in my garden.

The next saddest thing is watching dogs wait for their owners who have died, to come home. I have watched two movies recently - RED DOG and HACHI - A DOG'S TALE. Very sad movies for dog lovers. I bawled my eyes out, couldn't stop it.

 

[Tassie97]

What a dear looking old dog. RIP Sandy. I lost my German Shepherd 12 months ago. Had him for 10 years. I still miss him. I have his collar in my garden.

The next saddest thing is watching dogs wait for their owners who have died, to come home. I have watched two movies recently - RED DOG and HACHI - A DOG'S TALE. Very sad movies for dog lovers. I bawled my eyes out, couldn't stop it.

and marley and me that is really sad !

 

[pythrulz]

Sorry to hear about your dog thats sad loosing a long loved pet is like loosing a family member I have a golden lab where I live they can be very affecionate

 

[Chris1]

really sorry to hear, its a horrible feeling losing a pet.

RIP Sandy, may doggy heaven have many tasty bones and interesting smells waiting for you.

 

[snakeluvver]

That really sucks, losing a pet is never nice
Looks like she was a gorgeous dog too.
RIP

 

[saximus]

Ouch sorry to hear brother. This is absolutely the worst thing about pets.
I hope it all goes ok with the family

 

[abnrmal91]

Couple more cute pics. She always seem to be smiling.

 

[grannieannie]

Couple more cute pics. She always seem to be smiling.

What beautiful photos.....nice to have them framed maybe.....

 

[FAY]

Abnrml...I know how you are feeling as I felt the same when we lost our doggy Lucy.
We are lucky as we have her half sister Vicky.
Their fathers name was Speck... he died a couple of years ago. On the website of Strdansk Kennels, there is a picture of Speck next to one of the most beautiful poems I have ever read. I cry every time I read it and think of our beautiful Lucy.

It goes like this:-

I STOOD BY YOUR BED LAST NIGHT
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep
I whined to you softly, as you brushed away a tear
'It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm here'.

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour your tea
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.

I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore
I longed to take your parcels, I wished I could do more
I was with you at the grave today, you tend it with such care
I want to reassure you that I'm not laying there.

I walked with you toward the house, as you fumbled for your key
Gently I put my paw on you, I smiled and said 'It's me'.

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.

It's possible for me, to be near you everyday
To say to you with certainty, ' I never went away'.

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew
In the stillness of the evening, I was very close to you.

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand close, side by side
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see
Be patient, live your journey out......
then come home to be with me.
Author unknown

 

[abnrmal91]

It's hard losing one of your best mates, we have had her for more then half my life. She would always follow us around. If we went upstairs (she didn't go on the carpet) she would always be laying at the bottom of the stairs waiting for us to come back down. It so different her not laying in her usual spot in the loungeroom. She would alway get up to greet us when we came home. I still have a framed pic of her from when she was a puppy on my desk.

Thanks again for all the kind words. It means alot.