[PMD1969]

Lobo,

You were and are my best friend. When found you were the orneriest little guy in the bunch but I knew at that moment we were going to be together. So easy to train, extremely obedient and always at attention yearning for that next command. I have told the story about loading you up in a cardboard box lined with a blanket and bringing you home that evening countless times.

When we first got together I was at the lowest point of my life and I needed some rescue. Raising you from a pup gave me the drive and responsibility to keep me positive, moving forward to rebuild my broken body and refresh my reasons for life. Even when you drug a nine foot Christmas tree a hundred feet, through the ice and snow, at only six months of age I couldn't be mad at you with that goofy face. While I was healing you hung out with me and loved on me unconditionally like no one else could. My most favorite memories are when we would fall asleep together in the recliner and when I woke you were still there keeping my thin body warm.

You shared your love and affection without abandon to all you met. So sweet and gentle with the kids at Lowes when we took you out to socialize, they had to pull away to get you to stop kissing them. So handsome, so handsome. Everyone commented on your thick beautiful black coat and strong blocky frame. You proved countless times to have the strength of a bull but the playfulness of a child. All of that came in so handy when you snuggled in bed, played "under the bridge" at our feet and especially when guiding your friends Mikey and Max on walks around the park.

I have owned many dogs but you will be missed the most. You were taken from us way too early but my faith tells me that you were needed elsewhere. I owe you a mountain of gratitude and respect for your undying faith and friendship that no other being could have provided. There is a permanent hole in my heart that will not be filled until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.

I sure am going to miss you buddy bear.

Your best friend,

Marc

[salem1912]

Sorry for your loss Marc, pets really attach themselves to us. Love that forth picture you posted.

[The Boss]

Marc, so sorry for your loss! I know how great they can be!

[Half-Inch Stud]

Great photos. Sorry for the loss. got a fox terrier by me side while reading this.

[68 Firebird]

Marc sorry to hear of your loss.

Gerry

[tigergto]

The love and companionship of a pet can never be truly understood by someone who hasn't experienced it. Sorry for your loss.

[67GTONUT]

Sorry for your loss..... They always leave us too early....

['ol Pinion head]

Beautiful Lab, Marc, feel your pain. Ours is nearly ten, currently sprawled at my feet, as I type. If you need info on a Lab Rescue, to open a new chapter in your life, PM me.

[shawn e.]

Awwww man sorry to hear. Looks like he was a character. Most labs I have met had great attitudes. Still miss Buster.

Shawn

[Bob Dillon]

Condolences. We also have a decision to make soon.

Best cure for a dog is another dog.

[Icefan71]

Sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel. I haven't had another dog since my boxer, Lola died 5 years ago. She was THE best.

[vidguy]

So sorry. It's clear He gave you much joy. R.I.P. LOBO

[pugslyx234]

Very Heart filled sorry you lost your best friend.

[camerjeff]

Condolences, I understand what you are going thru, we lost 2 Greyhounds last year, Oppie was 2 days short of 15 years old, and Bo was just 6 when he developed a Brain Tumer. It is always hard to lose them, and we never get to spend the time with them that they deserve.

[Cerberus]

Sorry for your loss. He's a beautiful dog.
There's another rescue out there waiting for you when you are ready.

[Cliff R]

Sorry for your loss, my three min-pins are at my feet while I type this.

I've had quite a few dogs, never easy to see them go, but my Chocolate Lab Missy is missed the most. She left us back in 2003 after watching, guarding, and loving our family for over 14 years. I can barely type these words.

I also agree that the best road to recovery is to get another one. When the time comes, and you are looking at a bunch of lab puppies sprawling around, there will be one in there just for you. Seems like we always know which one in the litter is going to be the right choice......Cliff

[The Boss]

Originally Posted by Cliff R

I also agree that the best road to recovery is to get another one. When the time comes, and you are looking at a bunch of lab puppies sprawling around, there will be one in there just for you. Seems like we always know which one in the litter is going to be the right choice......Cliff

This is so true! A very good friend told me when we went 10 years ago to get Max that if you will let them, a dog will pick you. There were only 4 left in the litter when we picked up Max, his three sisters came tumbling out the kitchen door in one large ball & he trotted out after. He went over to say hello to my son first, then my daughter and then laid down under the chair I was sitting in while his sisters tumbled around and jumped on each other. That was it, we were done. He's snoring under my desk as I type this now.

[2002Z4CSS]

Sorry for you loss. Lobo was a beautiful dog. He has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and is with my dogs that have passed.

[69goatboy]

So sorry for you loss.

Our own Lobo left us a few years ago.

[hurryinhoosier62]

Marc,

Sorry for your loss. I write this knowing our last "baby" is nearing his 16th birthday. I have to agree with many here. The best cure for the loss of a dog is another dog.