Our Beautiful Boy is gone

[Slobberchops]

I'll certainly give Waldo extra kisses and cuddles when I get home tonight,and tell him they are from you,he'll love that.
Thinking of you,hugs from us.

 

[My Boxer]

I just caught this post. I haven't been coming to this section lately, it just makes me so sad. But, I am truly so sorry for your loss. I am sitting here with tears rolling down my cheeks, and a runny nose. Your post made me think of my own sweet babies at the bridge. Especially my Greta. If one can be soul mates with a dog, she was it. I miss her terribly, but like to think of her running at the bridge, with those ears flapping madly and having the time of her life. We just came back from the dog park, and I am on the loveseat flanked by dogs sleeping peacefully, snoring softly. They had a grand time today at the park. Later when they wake, it will be baths and hugs and kisses, and one will be in memory of Grunt. Run free Grunt and Greta, like the wind. When Greta left for the bridge, I knew I wanted another Boxer, but wasn't sure when it would be the right time. But I believe that Greta had a hand in sending Scooter to me. He was left at my vet's and they knew I was missing her, and called me. He is nothing like her, but reminds me of her constantly. He has helped tremendously in healing my broken heart. God speed sweet Grunt! lovicon

 

[Linswatson]

Gruntsmom - I just came upon this thread. I remember your kind words when my Buford died in January and I hate to be here saying the same things back to you. I unfortunately can completely relate to how you're feeling and I am so, so sorry that your family is going through this.

Just know that you did the right thing, you loved him very much and you gave him the best life possible for as long as you could.

Again, I can't express how very sorry I am.

 

[WAT]

I am very sorry for your loss. I just lost my Blaze on Monday. I can so deeply sympathize with you. I loved to kiss that sweet spot between his eyes and especially that soft puppy fur behind his ear. I still see him lying in his favorite spot in my daughter's room and have to take a second glance when I walk by. We will see them again one day.

 

[Murp.mm]

Gruntsmom: I can feel your pain as if it were one of my own babies. Your posts bring tears to my eyes. When we lose a pet we are expected to go on as if nothing happened which is so wrong. Our pets give us 24/7 companionship, devotion, unconditional love. How can we not grieve and grieve deeply. When we lose a member of our family we go through a grieving process, seek councillors if need be and are showered with love and support from family and community which is what should happen. I have been there too often. As a devoted animal lover I think there should be more support and understanding when we are faced with sickness and death of our beloved pets. Thank goodness we have each other here at B.W. I am glad to be a part of this group that can help only if it's through sending healing vibes and good wishes. Hugs from myself and Ali. Take care.

 

[ohiomag]

Grunt Lives On

It is the hardest thing to lose a pet and especially to make that decision. But it is right to not continue to make them suffer just so that we can keep them a little longer. Grunt will live on in your memories forever and ever. You are in our thoughts!

 

[jettriley]

I just caught this thread....I am soo deeply sorry for your loss. I have tears still streaming down my face. I will continue to send prayers and healing vibes your way. Just know you and your DH gave your fur baby the most self-less act of love you could give him, by releasing him from his pain. I know he must be wiggling his fanny like crazy, relishing his new pain free life with all his new friends. Hugs from Butch and I.

 

[mlvaughn]

I was balling reading your post, BIG BIG HUGS>

 

[Murp.mm]

Hoping your days are getting a little bit brighter and the pain a little less intense. Hugs.

 

[Gruntsmom]

Murp.mm, thanks for checking in, you are so very kind. Grief takes so many twists and turns, and of course, things are always changing, so I can say I'm no longer in the rawness of the early days. This Friday will be 8 weeks since my Grunt boy has been gone. I still can't get through a day without tears and deeply missing him. I went out to run errands this morning and when I came home as I was walking up the stairs, I started tearing up knowing that he wouldn't be there when I opened the door, sooooo happy to see me, not able to contain himself, his little nub wagging crazily, and a big grin on his face.....and of course, diving into my packages to see if I had brought him a toy....which I almost always did. Then I was fullblown crying remembering how he would run into the kitchen ahead of me, sit politely and wait patiently for me to cut all the tags off before I gave him his new toy. Remembering takes me back to the joy and delight we shared at times like this, and then, I am smiling.