Lost a buddy

[cobguy]

Sorry to hear this Al but glad she had a great home with folks like you for 14 fantastic years.
Take Care,
Darin

 

[derfatdutchman]

Sorry for your loss, they are family and their time with us betters our lives.

 

[tbradsim1]

Sorry for your loss Al, I buried Ki under my old oak tree by the Glider he laid by. I cried the whole time I was digging, I call PMon Ki a lot.

 

[homewaters]

Deepest condolences. Dogs are truly amazing and it's such a hard thing to accept that we don't get to spend more time with them. Ellie completed her journey and I am sure she had lots of fun along the way. She will live in your heart forever...

 

[tbradsim1]

His grave, smoke my morning pipe when weather permits.

 

[captainprophesy]

Ahh ... I'm so sorry to hear that, it's never easy.

 

[woodsroad]

Oh, Al, it really hurts, doesn't it? We have a few good friends buried out back. I tell our current animals all about them.

 

[pruss]

Al, deep condolences to you and Liz. I know you guys had a great 14 years with your little terrier buddy, but that's hard to remember today. Sending you guys good vibes tonight.
-- Pat

 

[stickframer]

Condolences. Reading this thread I can't help reminiscing about my 2 dogs final days. I still miss them but there are so many good memories, too. You're in my thoughts this evening.

 

[mranglophile]

Sorry for your loss. Prayers and good vibes being sent your way.

 

[tobyducote]

Al, I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your friend and companion. 14 years is a long life filled with wonderfully joyous memories. Remember to good times...and all the joy

 

[sablebrush52]

I am very sorry for your loss Al. There is no love, like the devotion of of a dog, they love you with their very being.

I can't improve on this, so I'll repeat it. Very sorry for your loss, Al.

 

[fnord]

Jesus, Al. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I despise these black days.
Fnord

 

[gloucesterman]

Very sad, so sorry Al. What I miss most was the greeting I got every night when I got home. They are truly a member of the family and there is no consolation for their loss. I'm sad for you and the wife. Remember what Ellie brought to your lives. Those memories still bring a smile to my face even when I miss Maggie a lot. I always slipped her table scraps, over the strenuous objections of my wife, and even now I find myself on occasion unconscientiously scraping the scraps together expecting her to be there waiting patiently for her share. Dutch

 

[pepesdad1]

Like everyone else has said.....sorry for your loss. They own a piece of your heart, without question.

Dog lovers are good people.

 

[ssjones]

Thanks to great neighbors, who are also dog lovers, we sent Ellie out in style with an Irish-style wake on the patio. A raised pipe to good friends and good dogs. I can't sum it up any better than Johnny Cash.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk7W-Kz3Wgc

 

[ericthered]

I'm sorry for your loss, Al. Thank-you for sharing that Lampman essay/poem, it was very touching and appropriate. Also, thank-you for sharing this difficult and painful experience, it is causing me to remember that our time with our furry companions is short, comparatively, and that I shouldn't take the presence of our family dog Gypsy for granted. She hasn't been getting as much quality time recently, since my daughter was born.

 

[iamn8]

Losing a beloved animal companion is just about as bad as it gets. After my cat passed away after 20yrs together I've actually pondered getting a parrot, primary reason being a parrot will outlive me. Hard times.

Best wishes!

Nate

 

[newbroom]

I really enjoyed your write up about the bittersweet pain held within the inevitable we all face. A poetic remembrance of a loving relationship that will never end.

There is a wonderful irony in death that enriches the spirit.

 

[brass]

Please accept my condolences. Ellie seemed to be to be very content in her final days, based on my brief observation. She just assumed everyone loved her.
I had to put down my son's 14 year old shitzu. It might have been the hardest thing I had to do in my adult life.