Our Beautiful Boy is gone

[auntthelm]

Gruntsmom, I understand the grief that you feel. It is so hard to explain to others the deep love we share with these beautiful souls. I truly believe that Boxer World has given a voice to us who would be unable to share our pain with everyday folks who cannot understand that we did not just lose a dog.
Grunt shared a special place in your world and in your heart. Your love of Grunt has enabled you to share that love with others on this site who need and want your insight. I for one love to read the kindness you show to others in your messages. I'm sure that Grunt would be so proud of his mom knowing that her strength and beautiful words has helped others in immeasurable ways. ((((((((Hugs to you)))))))))

 

[butlersmom]

Gruntsmom, It's been nearly 6 years for me, and I still tear up sometimes. But, then, like you, the sweet memories step in, and I have to smile. It's so hard for people who have never experienced this type of love to understand that these souls were part of our family. Your story of the toy each time you come in reminds me of Butler. As soon as I come through the door, he has his entire head in the bags. Hugs.........

 

[catcrazy56]

I still cry for Harley at least 3 times a week its been 9 months

 

[SweetCody]

I lost my first dog love 12 years ago and I still miss him like crazy. I still cry over him but not a lot. Time does heal all wounds even though it doesn't feel like in the beginning. The one thing you will remember in 10 years is how much you loved him and how much he loved you. You will remember all the wonderful times you spent together laughing and playing. You will also remember those last precious moments you had with him, he left this world knowing how much he was loved. He was a lucky boy to have parents that loved him so, and his parents were blessed with a wonderful and devoted soul. That part of Grunt will always be with you. Glad to hear that you are smiling at his memories now. You are in my thoughts. Your kindness to others is always so refreshing, it reminds me that there is still good in this world.

 

[gnathompson]

I understand your grief. Nessea left us in December and today I can't seem to stop crying. But everyday is not like this one. The hardest thing for me was the mornings at first. I always got up first and took Nessea out and fed her. I felt like staying in bed all day, because if I got up she wouldn't be there. Staying in bed didn't help because she always snuggled with me. Anyways... I hope things continue to get better.

 

[Gruntsmom]

Gruntsmom, I understand the grief that you feel. It is so hard to explain to others the deep love we share with these beautiful souls. I truly believe that Boxer World has given a voice to us who would be unable to share our pain with everyday folks who cannot understand that we did not just lose a dog.
Grunt shared a special place in your world and in your heart. Your love of Grunt has enabled you to share that love with others on this site who need and want your insight. I for one love to read the kindness you show to others in your messages. I'm sure that Grunt would be so proud of his mom knowing that her strength and beautiful words has helped others in immeasurable ways. ((((((((Hugs to you)))))))))

Thank you, auntthelm. Your compassion and understanding always mean a lot to me. Like you, I care so much about all the babies here and their moms and dads. It has been a very healing thing to come here everyday to check to see how everyone's doing and spread some Boxer love! lovicon

 

[Gruntsmom]

butlersmom, catcrazy56, SweetCody and gnathompson, thanks so much for your posts, and for sharing the feelings and experiences of your own sad losses of your precious babies. We can never stop loving them, we can never forget them, we are never the same after they come into our lives, and we are never the same when they leave us. We have been SO blessed.

 

[auntthelm]

Gruntsmom, Thank you. I joined Boxer World after Crystal died, coming on Boxer World daily was the only thing that helped me through my days. Originally I felt most comfortable posting replies in the Rainbow Bridge. I was so depressed that I was most comfortable there. Slowly, I began posting in other areas, then suddenly I found myself wanting to be a part of the entire forum. I am glad to be a part of this wonderful place and I am always delighted to see a Gruntsmom reply.

 

[kcbehel]

I know how you feel....

While searching for some answers on BW at the end of March, I noticed you just lost your Grunt. Your posts were always so strong and I liked reading them. We ended up letting our Bama go on April 2 and even though it's only been 3 weeks, it seems forever. He had lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks and was so weak, he couldn't stand up good. The night we brought him home from the vet on the 1st, he was so weak my husband had to pick him up and carry him out to go potty. The next morning, it was a cool, rainy morning here in Alabama and I hated taking him to the vet, but we knew we couldn't let him suffer any more. I know how you feel, missing him so much. Every time I rattle a bag of food in the kitchen, I still catch myself looking around as if he were to come running to sniff out what I had. We're getting a new addition today, a fawn male named Noah. I know I can never replace Bama, but we just needed another bouncy boxer in our household. We have a 6 month old Shit-zu who we hope will be his best buddy. We can take heart in knowing our babies aren't hurting or suffering anymore. Stay strong!

 

[Sablegirl]

I know how you feel too...right after we had to have our 14 year old black lab put down...I just had to have another baby to be with me. I was going through radiation and chemotherapy at the time. I took one of my daughter's terrior's pups and soon realized a terrior puppy was not what I really needed at that time. Too much roudy energy and into everything and chewing up everything. Returned him and went online and found my wonderful Sable. She is rescue from a puppymill and she was just what I needed. My boxer girl needed to be loved and in return showed me more love than I could have ever asked for and still does. She is calm, minds extremely well and just loves hanging out with me. I'm 2 and 1/2 years cancer free and each day I cherish each minute I've been given and thank God for being with me and helping me find my Sable and allowing me to continue on.