[Dano]

Hi,
One of our family dogs passed away last night. His name was Shadow. He was a Black Lab. I loved that dog. He was the most friendly and easy going dog I have ever met. When we lived in Park City, UT he frequently shared his dinner with a fox that came down from the foothills. He was afraid of the Moose that wandered by, but was never angry with anyone or anything. He loved cats, dogs, birds, and as just mentioned, foxes.
His favorite game was fetch, though he didn't play by the standard rules. His version included him putting his football in his mouth and then trying to get you to try and get it away from him. My youngest son, was the only one in the family that could chase him down and get the ball.
He loved to play catch at the side of the pool. The game was played with us having a small basketball in the pool, and he would try to catch it standing next to the pool. The ball was to big for him to catch, but he loved to play the game. We would try to throw the ball to him in just such a way, that it would bounce back and make a basket in the pool backboard.
Shadow, you were truly man's best fried. You will be sorely missed. Hopefully, you'll find someone in heaven to play "fetch" and water basketball with you until we get there.

[marylr]

Please accept my apologies on the loss of your pet. We, too, have a dog named Shadow (black Schnauzer). We have lost three animals (two dogs and a cat) in the past 18 months and it's not easy. To spare ourselves that pain again, we decided never to have pets again. That lasted for 6 weeks - we adopted two schnauzers from the humane society - we needed dogs in our home! Again, my sympathies

[trying4four]

Awww, I'm so sorry. I've lost 2 dogs this year and I know how devestating it is....

[BreakingFree]

Hello, I'll add myself to the list of those who recently lost a beloved pet.
Molly died December 3, 2007. It was very unexpected, 4 days after having surgery, just as she was beginning to feel better, things went downhill fast and she died from a blood clot to the intestines. She was very affectionate, coming to me at the computer for Beagle hugs and at times she would smash her face against mine, as if she was trying to get even closer to me than she already was. It is heart breaking every time they get sick like that, for they can't tell you about their pain or discomfort like humans can. It plays a guilt trip on you, like I should have seen this or that sympton and didn't. And maybe things would be different. But even the guilt trip is defeating, for we are not God and can't take back what has happened. So you cry several days, feel exhausted and depressed and each passing day it gets a little less painful. Don't let people who don't have pets put you down for grieving. Just know they just don't get it, they will say their stupid things. Find a pet owner who loves thier animals, and you will find a person who understands what you are going through. I guess this forumn is a good place for that. It is always painful to lose a pet, but in my case it has never stopped me from giving a good home to another. The new one can never replace the one who has gone before. Each has its own personality and good times and laughs and compainship.

[QueenAngie]

So sorry for the loss of your pet. It is very sad.

[ballnmom]

I am soo sorry for your loss, but like others have said...other "pet owners" understands your grief. We too, had to put down our "Brownie" (border collie) on Nov. 28th 2007. She had cancer and was only 5. She had surgery in June of 2007 and they didn't expect her to live past August. It spread that fast. My other daughter finally got her puppy in April of 2007 (lab) and the 2 dogs were always together. I think the puppy kept her alive for 4 extra months, but she was having such problems...seizures that we knew it was time.She was my daughters dog and she was so loved. She played ball and fetch and always protected us when my hubby (us army) went away. I can say though she was so afraid of the vet, but when we took her in she was completely fine and looked at me and my girls like "its ok...you guys will be ok" I don't know if others will feel like I did the "right" thing, but both of my girls (16 &13)held her and petted her while they gave her the shot. I think it was best for all because Brownie gave us all soooo many kisses as to say "I love you guys and thank you" It does get less and less painful, but I think of her everyday!She will truly be missed!
Tiffany

[MissyChrissy]

(((HUGS))) I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Dano]

I can't adequately express my gratitude for your kind words. It has been difficult for me, my wife, and our children. For those of you that also lost a pet recently, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
It is comfoting to have friends, even in cyberspace, that understand what we're going through, and to have a "virtual" shoulder to cry on now and then.