Laid Buddy to rest
I just came back in , we burred one of our dogs.
"Buddy" our German Shepard just turned 12 a few weeks back . my wife called him her gentle giant
we had the vet stop by and take away his pain late today . both my sons both came over to say goodbye and help me out .
I had a hole ready from back when the weather was still nice out we knew he would not have long to go .but no way were going to let him suffer when it got close to the end for him
as the ground is frozen we put 6 bags of concrete on and around him
I will finish off with dirt this spring
It never gets any easier to say goodbye to a long term pal lots of tears but he had a great life he never knew a chain or collar and loved as much as any dog could be .
we still have 4 dogs to help ease and comfort us
laid him to rest beside some of our other departed pals
"Buddy" our German Shepard just turned 12 a few weeks back . my wife called him her gentle giant
we had the vet stop by and take away his pain late today . both my sons both came over to say goodbye and help me out .
I had a hole ready from back when the weather was still nice out we knew he would not have long to go .but no way were going to let him suffer when it got close to the end for him
as the ground is frozen we put 6 bags of concrete on and around him
I will finish off with dirt this spring
It never gets any easier to say goodbye to a long term pal lots of tears but he had a great life he never knew a chain or collar and loved as much as any dog could be .
we still have 4 dogs to help ease and comfort us
laid him to rest beside some of our other departed pals
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So sorry for your loss, it hurts. Those critters just manage to wiggle their way into our hearts. 0 -
i am saddened with you. its nearing--a--12 month time--- year since i lost my long time companion...i still miss having Sir Knucklehead around doing his goofiness daily. 0 -
tough deal .....wish they could live longer....our buddies are FAMILY 0 -
Dangit. Sorry for your loss. No,it never does get easier. 0 -
Sorry for your loss 0 -
I am Very Sorry for your Loss. It never gets easier as you grow older either. I started to dig the site early and some how they last longer. You know it may seem silly but I also make a headstone with name.
Good Bye Buddy0 -
Sorry for your loss 0 -
Sorry to hear of your loss. My dog is my best friend. I'd be devastated. 0 -
Our critters are never with us long enough. While here, they give unconditional affection and loyalty, attributes not found with many people. Buddy will always be with you in spirit, remember him fondly. Those 4 legged friends still with you are grieving too. Spend time with them as they will need you as you do them. My deepest sympathy on your loss. 0 -
thanks all
almost to the day two years ago we did the same with Betsy another long time companion ,they grew up together
there now back together with a host of other past companions we have lost hopefully waiting at the rainbow bridge [^]0 -
Very sorry to hear that, as the old adage goes " A dog will give you some of the happiest days of your life, and one of the saddest" 0 -
My condolences, DR. Very sorry for your loss. 0 -
I am very sorry, ditch. 0 -
Hey Ditch - sorry to hear. You are right though, doesn?t get easier.
Daughter and her family are out of town this weekend and I said I?d take care of her dog, 9 and going blind, rather than put her in the kennel and stress her out. Only dog I see regularly since ours passed. Hurts to know she?s likely gone soon too, but the kids don?t know to talk to her before they get close and no one wants to see a little one bit due to the surprise. Shame they don?t live longer but I?d hate to have one outlast me.
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I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Those four-legged family members become just as much family as our two-legged family members... 0 -
Sorry for your loss 0 -
I'm sorry for your loss, it never get any easier.
Prayers for Buddy.0 -
So sorry for your loss! I hope all my 4-legged buddies will be waiting on the other side of the river for me! We are all going out to the woods to cut wood and shoot some pheasants! 0 -
Sorry to hear of you loss.
Rest in Peace, Buddy.0 -
I'd like to meet the Son of a Bitch that gave Dogs such short lives![:(!] 0 -
Ain't no words that will help at this time D/R. Been there and done that, and might have to do it again before I want too. Prayers for you and yours.. 0 -
I have my doubts about about after life but I I would like to meet him also [:D][:D][:D] as long as my buddies get to come along or waiting on me
Macie ( our last pound rescue 2 years ago ) doberman / Shepard/ ? mix
she has been looking for him all night all the rooms out side I lost count he was the alpha male she would argue but always back off
she has still ben staying in her assigned space in the living room letting buds area stay open just in case
sad to see
quote:Originally posted by wiplash
I'd like to meet the Son of a Bitch that gave Dogs such short lives![:(!]0 -
Sorry for your loss friend. [:(]
Mourn Buddy, remember the way Buddy lived. Remember the say he put a smile on your face, as well as how much he appreciated the good life you guys gave him.
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My current best buddy likes to lay his head and half his front end over my left side when we go to bed at night. He puts pressure on me with much of his 110 pound body weight until I pet him behind his ears into submission. Then settles at the foot of the bed and keeps my feet warm. [:)]
Having lost many over the years, I have learned to appreciate every single day in the life of my friend. Being human, I can foresee into the future of such a short life, knowing of the sadness to come.
There are no guarantee's about a tomorrow for any of us and having the joy of a good dog sure makes me realize the importance for living the moment of today!
Ditch-Runner, I do know what you are feeling, as we both share the same joys in life with our four legged friends. May your sorrows soon end and your memories of your Buddy remain with happiness and good times! All the best....Joel0 -
I had to put this guy down nine years ago this past Jan 22nd at 9 years old due to bloat. He too was a gentle giant...I've had to put down three others since then...and it doesn't ever get easier, but losing him was traumatic because it was unexpected and had to be a fast decision due to his immense suffering and fear of not knowing what was going on. They live in our hearts forever. [:(] 
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Beautiful Sheppard Shilowar! Is bloat the same thing as stomach turning? I hear stories about a dog's stomach turning from over aggressive water drinking.
Very sad when a dog goes unexpectedly at an early age! My Coco, an Australian Sheppard died in her sleep at the foot of my bed. She was only 7 years old.[V]0 -
i just read an obituary this morning about a guy i worked with and never shed a tear. BUT,
I started to read your post and I had to stop.
I been through this 6 times before and Sadie #7, is starting to have hip problems. it is never easy.
i would like to share this with you0 -
Prayers and tears brother.
They are God's gift to man.0 -
Heartfelt sympathy. Lost my Tazz last May and miss him dearly. Tears in my eyes when I think of him. 0
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