Lost my best friend last night...

[Jan]

I am so sorry about Loki! It is so hard when they pass away very suddenly. It make it that much more difficult. At least she didn't suffer a long illness. The pain will eventually fade, but the happy memories will remain forever.

Godspeed Loke!

 

[vssjayden]

I'm so very sorry for your lost. Just know that Loki had a great life with you and she loves and misses you as much as you miss here!

 

[HurricaneBox]

I am so sorry you lost your Loki so suddenly... as hard as it is to watch a pet sicken over time, I think it is harder for us as people to adapt when they pass suddenly and unexpectedly. Your family will be in our thoughts.

Run free at the Bridge, Loki, and watch over your family here....

 

[MKAD]

I am sorry for your sudden loss-
Mary

 

[boxmom]

Sorry for your loss. Loki was lucky to have such a loving family. It is so difficult to lose them. I think you have to do whatever you can to help your family heal. When we had to say goodbye to our boy Blake two years ago, the only thing that seemed to ''snap us out of it" was saying hello to Fred. I hope you and your family will feel better soon. Godspeed, run free Loki!

 

[atlasmom911]

I am so sorry you lost your baby. I know when I lost My Abby I just couldn't imagine my life without a boxer. I got Atlas 4 weeks after Abby went to the Rainbow Bridge. I knew that Atlas could never replace Abby but he sure helped me heal...Hugs Linda

 

[uncouth]

Thank you all for the latest stories of grief and adoption, and kind words. I came into the office today glad to have the weekend behind me (as nice as it was to reflect, throwing myself into work will keep my mind off of the tear-jerking moments), only to find some of Loki's toys under and on top of my desk. She was a regular visitor at my office, meaning there is no escape from this heartache.

Still, I'm grateful to all of you for the words of advice. We've decided as a family to look into adopting a new puppy in late spring/early summer. Bringing a puppy into the house during this cold Chicago winter would prove too difficult, but during the summer when our teenager is home from school, training and playtime should be much easier. I'll be able to take my vacation then and spend some time with the new pooch.

Nothing and no one can ever replace Loki, but a new doggie can certainly warm our hearts once again.

Your stories of grief have made one thing clear. Wherever Loki is, she is in mighty fine company.

 

[Independence]

I am so sorry for your loss. I too lost my first boxer suddenly while I was walking him. The devastation is great. Grief is a curious thing. We all experience it differently. Just try to have a good memory after every cry. It helps me.

I am glad you have a plan for your next baby. I was fortunate to still have one at home to greive with me. Your new baby won't replace Loki but it will fill a hole in your heart. Keep us posted on the search.

 

[uncouth]

It's been a week now, and things haven't gotten easier at all. If anything, I miss Loki even more. It's natural, I know - but that doesn't ease this sense of loss. That's not to say, however, that we haven't progressed in our grief as a family. We can now reminisce and openly discuss our various memories of Loki's famous escapades without bursting into tears. Such discussions have turned into a celebration of our splendid time with Loki.

We've also settled on a name for our yet-to-be-adopted new puppy. We're sticking with a female, as well as Nordic mythology in naming her. Sometime this summer we'll welcome home Freya. As you can imagine, excitement is pretty high.

Now let's get this Winter over with...

 

[Murp.mm]

A big tear just slipped down my face while I read your post. I'm so very very sorry about your sweet Loki. Pls. know everyone here at B.W. feels your pain. Hugs.