Sad day in Montana

Bullard4075 · Post by **Bullard4075** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:16 pm

This morning our Golden Retriever of 11 years "Missy" died with her head in my lap. Luckily her and I was alone sparing the family a gut-wrenching time.
I find I'm not as stoic as I was in my younger years. A failing perhaps.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:44 pm

It speaks well of you to have stayed with your friend in her time of need....She went feeling loved. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

shooter · Post by **shooter** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 11:46 pm

I went through the exact same thing last year with my Lab. Died in the middle of the night with me holding him. It's a sad time when our companions pass. Not being stoic all the time just means you're human and you have feelings. My condolences to you.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 4:38 am

I'm sorry for your loss but glad you were there for her at the end. My condolences.

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:13 am

Sorry for your loss, being less stoic than you were is not a failing.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:34 am

Hate to hear that. Sometimes you have to let it out

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:36 am

Failing my lilly-white rump! Would have been a failing had you not felt it. I'm sorry for your loss!

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:37 am

Sorry for the loss of a friend.

Gary · Post by **Gary** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:50 am

Sorry for your loss. I'm felt that pain several times for some fine dogs. It's never easy.

Here's an oldie but a goodie by Karla Bonoff. She wrote it when she lost her four legged critter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjespGPh ... re=related

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:18 am

My condolences. That's a hard thing to go through.

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:58 am

Bullard4075 wrote:I find I'm not as stoic as I was in my younger years. A failing perhaps.

I have made the same observation about myself as i have grown older --- it doesn't make me "softer" or anything (maybe it does, i dont care) - but the loss of a pet really upsets my applecart now

Sorry for your loss, friend

OD* · Post by OD* » Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:01 am

I'm so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:03 am

I, too, don't think it a failing - but compassion for a faithful companion.

Like you, I've always insulated my family from family animal deaths - "out of sight, out of mind", if you willl.

.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:08 am

Very sorry to hear about your dog.
It's been a year and a half since I lost my lab and now my boxer mix is having kidney problems and it won't be long. I get upset just thinking about it.

jason

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 10:15 am

I am sorry for the loss. I will pray for you and your family.

whitehair · Post by **whitehair** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:56 am

Been there done that. Sorry for you. I've had hounds and house dogs. Even after years I still choke when I think back. Time will help. A Montana boy.

Twodot · Post by **Twodot** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:04 pm

yup, sad indeed. It's tough to let a friend go.
I went thru the same thing several years ago, on New Years eve no less. Swore I'd never do that again but by June there was a new puppy in the house. The darn thing was just too cute to pass up.
..

Batman1939 · Post by **Batman1939** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 12:47 pm

Very sorry to hear about your Dog. I spend virtually 24 hrs of every day with my little birddog--and my life, already good, is enriched because of him. It's too bad that they tend to have such brief lives. Cherish your memories; time will soften the pain.

gak · Post by **gak** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 1:22 pm

I've been there too many times but it never gets easier. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 1:23 pm

Blessings to you our friend, I blubbed for days last time, failing hell no bro.

Take care.

Nath.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 2:20 pm

Certainly NOT a failing. Condolences on the loss of your friend and companion.

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 4:53 pm

No, not a failing at all.

The wife and I were both with the last two dogs (family members) we lost. We both cried. Not ashamed about it at all and it was certainly not a failing. Both of those dogs are buried right on our property as are other animals we have lost.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:42 pm

Sorry dude--I feel your pain---It hurts more than most people------------Sixgun

spaceman spiff · Post by **spaceman spiff** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:00 pm

So sad.......

failing? hardly.

spaceman

damienph · Post by **damienph** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:01 pm

I always have a difficult time contributing to these posts. At 57 I have had a lot of good dogs and cats pass through my life. We lost our 12+ year old Chocolate Lab (Ruby the Red Dog) earlier this summer. I still feel bad that I was not home to be with her when she passed.

Be thankful that you could be there with your companion at the end.

Mac in Mo · Post by **Mac in Mo** » Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:37 pm

Sorry to hear. I blubbered like a baby two years ago when I had my"Buck" put down at the vet(cancer) . He was a Shar-Pei with us for 13 years. I wrapped him up in a blanket and he had one last ride home in the truck. I buried him under his apple tree, next to the fire pit.
"Pete" is the new boy and colored very similar, although he is a Pit. Sometimes still I call him " Buck" and don't even realize it, until the wife says something.

Kevin

1894c · Post by **1894c** » Fri Oct 07, 2011 12:06 am

I am sorry for your loss--nothing better than a dog in your life--much blessings

Post by **Hobie** » Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:42 am

Bullard4075 wrote:I find I'm not as stoic as I was in my younger years. A failing perhaps.

First, my condolences for your loss.

Now, to the quote... I think as we age we #1, care less of what others might think and #2, care more about others in our lives and #3, better know the value of others in our lives. I'm also more sentimental than I once was! It is good that you were there with her. I hope I'm with my dog, Bailey, just as I was with both my parents.

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