Always sad when a pet dies

There is a hole that is left behind. Those that don't own animals find it hard to understand.

I'm a big animal lover I have four cats and five greyhounds. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

It is not easy, we have had dogs in the family, mum and dads, brothers but never my own

Still, love them as my own, there is going to be one massive gap in my brothers, they worked around him, walked him a hour every morning, a good walk at lunch and out again come evening, I guess they will get another in coming months or years as they had talked about getting another Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Blimey, sorry to hear that. Never read that rainbow bridge thing before and got me choked up there. We had a ridgeback puppy when I was at infant school. I grew up with him and he died when I was 18, so so sad but I will see him again one day... LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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I read the rainbow bridge, over on Disco 3 a few years ago, it was just after the wife's parents having their pet put to sleep too, thought it was very fitting tribute Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

It's one of the few things that chokes me up.

I don't often admit it. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

Feel for you Nick, we lost one of our Border Collies a week ago  p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Sorry to that Andy  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

I've always liked this scene from LOTR:

The emotions are captured brilliantly by Mckellen and the words often cross my mind at times like these  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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My sincerest sympathies; I have been lucky enough to temporarily care for many dogs during their all too short time with us in this life.

I echo the thoughts above - their passing leaves a hole of unimaginable proportions.

It is desperately sad now, but time does heal - and soon all you will be left with is the happy memories, with each thought bringing a uncontrollable smile to your face.

Whilst he cannot lay by your fire just now, rest assured he is watching and will wait for you with a wagging tail at the gates to the bridge.

Am so sad to hear of this.
Although death is part of my every day job, I've never felt so utterly heartbroken after the death of my own little cat.
Deepest sympathies extended.

Thanks for all the kind words

Today's been a little easier chatting about it, suppose every day will be easier for them Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Know how you feel. All my black labs are buried in the pheasant pen and I still have a word with them when I'm up there.
Found this the other day, sad but says it all.

A Dog’s Prayer


If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand;
Don’t let your grief then stay your hand,
For this day more than all the rest
Your love for me must stand the test.

We’ve had so many happy years
What is to come can hold no fears,
You’d not want me to suffer so,
The time has come, please let me go.

Take me where my need they’ll tend
And please stay with me until the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time that you will see,
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I’ve been saved.

Please do not grieve, it must be you,
Who has this painful thing to do,
We’ve been so close, we two, these years,
Don let you heart hold back its tears.

Robin Hooper, verterinary surgeon 11 GS Bali Blue
07 GS FL2. Usually muddy. Gone
Numerous LRs since 1963

Really sorry to here about Zac
I know just how your feeling, lost 3 dogs in the last 10 years and still think of them all each day BETTER looking half of the famous Twinlanders
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Hi,

Our thoughts and sympathies are with you , alas we've been where you are now, far too many times.

May we invite you and your brother to watch this.....have the Kleenex ready, but the guy is a genius, and its helped us, and many, in the past.......

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Take care and try to remember the 1000's of good times with Zac Kola is the big solid black German Shepherd, Dobbie is.......a breed you've never heard of......yet;)