[Tom63LeMans]

I’m sorry for your loss. I also know exactly how you feel about not getting another pet for a while. My wife and I have had dog/dogs for all 48 years of our marriage. My current two are 16-1/2 & 15. We have not been able to travel together for the last four years due to their health issues. The older one is a character and has stolen our hearts. We will be devastated when she’s gone but will be left with a lifetime of memories.

[Lemans64]

Been a week now and still feel like I am needing to let Her out or feed her. Just really weird still. Just got her ashes back so that set us off again.
She will be sitting beside our 1st dog till we decide where to put them. 1st one was 16 as well, she was taken out by some weird neighbour that thought
he had rights to shoot Dogs with a Pellet Gun if they came near his yard. She had pellet stuck between 2 ribs. To old for surgery so we kept her happy
with drugs and passed in her sleep. Have alway had people to watch them, but everyone is getting older.

[b-man]

Originally Posted by b-man

I have a little dog that’ll turn 17 in July.

I know I’m gonna lose it when he goes.

My most sincere condolences.

Menduner (pronounced “Mender”) passed away quietly last night around 10 PM in his sleep, on Good Friday. He was 16 years and 9 months old. He was born in China and my wife brought him here on New Year’s Day 2014.

It’s been a bit of a tough day for my wife and I.

Goodbye my dear little friend.

[433lemans]

Aww man! What a cutie! So sorry. Only consolation is that you didn't have to take him to the vet for his final moment. You were fortunate to have him for so many years, but still, losing him doesn't make it any easier. May God comfort you.

[Lemans64]

Originally Posted by b-man

Menduner (pronounced “Mender”) passed away quietly last night around 10 PM in his sleep, on Good Friday. He was 16 years and 9 months old. He was born in China and my wife brought him here on New Year’s Day 2014.

It’s been a bit of a tough day for my wife and I.

Goodbye my dear little friend.

Sorry to hear that bman, they are more than Family it seems. Looks to have been same size as Mocha. Take care.

[lugnutx2]

So sorry for your loss, you're not alone, my dog of 16 years died 10 years ago, still think of him way too much. I'd like to get another one someday, just haven't.

[srmmmm]

We've had standard poodles for more than 25 years and have learned a couple of things that have made a difference.

1) You might think you could never get another after losing one, but if you're a dog person, another dog is the only thing that will buffer the loss. So don't hesitate to get another.

2) Having two dogs is much better than having one. They keep each other company when you're not around and can be a blast to watch as their own relationship develops. And they'll be better socialized to be around other dogs.

We just picked up our 5th two weeks ago, "Chanel Marie", to join "Kai Anne Brianna" after losing the white one - "Sadie Diamond Lil".

[sdbob]

So sorry for your loss. The love they show is amazing. God will unit us with them.
My little, not so now cat showed up the day I was leaving for Norwalk 20 + years ago. He is a tuxedo black and white. The wife called me at Norwalk saying the cat came into the house. She named him Sneakers. He is my shadow. He'll be the last living contact with my departed wife.

[BILL BOWMAN1]

Sorry for your loss Guys! Been the too many times myself.

[sdbob]

We've all been there with all our different pets and loved ones you know it's the fond memories that make it all worthwhile. Yes the grieving and crying sometimes. The crying releases toxins (I didn't know this ck it out)from our bodies and gives us a good feeling afterwards.

[jhein]

Very sorry to hear that b-man. I always enjoyed seeing him in your car pics so I'll miss that. Losing them is very hard. My thoughts are with you.

[fyrffytr1]

I haven't replied to this post because I hurt thinking about the pets everyone here has lost and I dread the day we lose our Yorkie, Charlie. He is ten now and I hope he lives at least 5 more years in good health. When the time does come, he will be cremated and his remains will be buried with my wife when she passes.

[KEN CROCIE]

when you die and go to heaven, all your old dogs will be there to meet you at the Pearly Gates

[Formulabruce]

Some folks believe a new dog has a job, to help with the pain of loosing the previous human owner.....
When you think you have trained your dog, You have been trained by them as well...