My Dog just died =(

i just went outside half an hour ago or so and found one my dogs dead =(     He had been ill for a few days and was 10 yrs old so its not like it should've hit me so hard, I was expecting him to die, but man I cant stop crying. And whats even sadder, his brother KNOWS he's dead. this dog looks so pathetically sad! He wouldnt even LOOK at me when i kept calling his name, he just kept laying on the ground a few feet away from his dead brother and had the saddest eyes Ive ever seen on an animal =(.  I dont care what anybody says, some--if not all- animals can and do have an understanding of death. These two dogs have been together since birth, every minute of their lives for 10 years and I hope the surviving dog doesnt fall into some kind of canine depression. These were the puppies I got years ago when some sick person had thrown them in a TRASH CAN to die! my friend who is a garbage man, found them just in time. he heard yelping coming from a bag right before he was going to pull the lever for the crusher! So, these dogs certainly had a good 2nd chance at life and this dog lived a good, happy life- a life much longer than some sick person had intended him to have.

I sure am gonna miss him... I will post some pics of him in a little bit...

[Jacqui805]

OMG, I'm so sorry....geez, I don't know what to say.  You gave your dog a loving home, and that's something you can really revel in now.  

[Beargizmo]

I'm so sorry...my God I don't know what I'd do if something happend to Bear our retreiver.  Here he stands in front me, tail wagging snout pushed on me trying get me to play.....

I had a beautiful piece called "The Bridge" which probably everybody has seen...can't find it now...about the day we meet our dogs in heaven...brings tears to your eyes.

my condolences, TIO


Jim

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[gizzy32]

Damn, I am so sorry trouble. Gizzy is not doing well and I may have to put him down soon, omg. I feel your pain:( Sending you a big hug. And yes dogs sense for sure, fergus have been whinning and all over gizzy, he knows how sick he is. I am sorry you lost your dog. I hope it's not making you crave. Stay strong.

[SophieShine]

OMG I am so sorry Trouble, I'm speechless.
Take care of his brother and, mostly, take care of you.
All my Love Sweetie.
xoxoxo. Sophie.

[beatingthis]

Sooo Sorry for you loss.
My heart aches for you.

Terry

[Cissy373]

I am so SORRY to hear about your precious dog, being an avid dog lover boy do I know your pain.

Just before we moved to another state for my husbands job I lost 2 poodles I had for so many years I forgot how many, but they were the loves of my life.

We also had to give away a brother and sister Rotty's that we raised from pups to 2 years old.........so all in all I lost 4 dogs right together, and my heart was broken.

I think all that loss and many other things happening in my life, the move, etc. helped to fuel my need for the drugs, it just made my life better, OR SO I THOUGHT. What a lie that was I was believing.

Anyway praying for you and hope the other dog doesn't get into depression as I think animals have an amazing since of love.
Cissy

[merrymaria]

i am so sorry about your dog....i know your heart must be breaking.  i ve lost a few pet people too and it s devastating.  they become such a part of us.  i lost a dog in 2006 and there isn t a day go by i don t think of her....i had such a hard time getting over her death i went to a priest and told him this...he said all animals go to heaven....well it gives me hope that some day when our time comes we will rejoin...God bless you...maria  

[NautyOne]

Well there went all my mascara.......honey i am soooo sorry.  I just went though losing both of my dogs of 13 years.......I can't even type

so sorry.......

love & hugs, sweetie.  take care of brother.......

nauty.........

[mtgoat911]

i love you, sorry this happened!!!!

[allaboutmary]

So, so sorry for your loss.
Hugs, Mary

[troubleinohio]

thanks everyone. Im doing better today now. The kids took it pretty well too. They unfortunately have already had quite a lot of pets die on them so they are learning what its like (they are 6 and 4 yrs old). Im glad we have the newer, next generation of pets here too so they still have pets to love on. We are going to keep 2 of the kittens instead of one, and we also have our "puppy" who is about a year and half old now who is the "baby" of the family, plus 2 other dogs (the brother of the one who died, and another old dog)

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

You have my complete sympathy, trouble.  There is an interesting Post some where here about whether pets mourn or not. This Veterinarian that wrote the piece feels that pets do mourn. Just as the pets owner mourns.  I had to have a rottweiler put down after 13 years of companionship - the dog was a Schutzund Class protection/guard dog. And literally saved me life a few times.  I guess that I am still not over it.......but it doesnt hurt as much today...

[dominosarah]

I am sorry about the loss of your dog.  It is never easy to lose one of our pets.  theeagle is referring to a journal written by Dr. Phil Zeltzman.  It is a really good article.  He is one of the vets on the forum........check it out.              sara

[dominosarah]

here is the link.......


http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/117943?personal_page_id=683

[whitie]

man, I feel sorry for you and his bro.........spent their whole lives together. from a certain death because of some diabolical lunatic, that threw em in the trash, to being rescued by the trash dude and having a great life with you and your family.

thats very honorable for you to take them in.

[whitie]

Speaking of fabulous pooches


That tis a bullmastif in your avatar pic,correct maria?

I had a bully, his name was Alex, was one of the most coolest dogs I have ever seen and owned. my ex gave him to me as a B-day present, best one I ever had !! he was a gorgeous big ole red bully, with a perfect disposition. but yet very tough looking and people tripped when they seen him!!stunning colors, of red,black,tan and brown. he was soooooo cool, but unfortunately cancer took him about 5 years ago.......

[avisg]

so sorry to hear its very hard ....its like losing anyone in your family

[10356]

I'm so very sorry to read this Trouble. my heart goes out to you as it is never easy to loose our loving companions.. but please take comfort that he lived a full and Happy life Thanks to you and the friend that rescued him.. I know they do mourn as my Bonnie Bell mourned for a long while her companion when we lost him.. We are better for having had them in our lives.. warmly lesa