Sorry to hear man. Know what you're going through. We've lost two in recent years.


Hey, I know now isn't the time to be thinking about it, but I've always found a new puppy helps heal the loss of an old friend like that. Something to put in the back of your mind.

 

Sorry to hear that Raoul -

You have nothing but my best wishes.

K-

 

Sorry to hear of your loss. Just about like the loss of a child. Hang in there.

 

You have my sympathy buddy, been there myself a few times.

 

Ouch! I'm sorry!

Losing a pet like that is almost like loosing a family member. I'm sorry Raoul

 

We lost quite a few family pets while I was growing up -- it always is sad when they move on.

Unfortunately, none of ours had a chance to pass away from natural causes -- my mother had an unfortunate knack for backing over them in the driveway!

 

Whoever coined the term "Man's best friend" surely knew what they were talking about.

I too, am so very sorry for your loss... I know exactly how you feel about Bandit.

I do not believe that anyone who has never had a pet even has a clue as to how attached one can become to theirs and how much we all love our pets.

My wife and I have no children, and we operate our business working and travelling together. Our 2 1/2 year-old Beagle, Sam, is our constant companion. When we go on the road to work, he comes with us. When we are in town working, he comes with us as well. Our truck has ice cold air, and we are never more than a few feet away to watch him while he waits for us to finish what we are doing.

I cannot conceive of boarding him up, or putting him an a cage for us to go off somewhere without him. To him, that would be rejection, and he would not understand our going off without him and him sitting in a cage somewhere in a strange place for several hours.

It may sound wierd, but we make our travel plans and accomodations with him in mind. If he cannot come because of logistics or accomodations, we often decline going unless it is imperative that we do so. There is always other work available where he CAN come with us. A vacation without him coming along would not be a vacation, we would miss him too much and probably cut the trip short to get back to him. I know he is just a dog, but he is our dog.

I have been called crazy by those who do not understand, but Sam is an important beloved part of our family. He is smart, he has a personality, patience, manners, and he can definitely express his opinion, is intelligent as well as smart, and more fun to be with than many people are. Whatever we give to him, he gives MUCH more than that back to us. However much we love him, he loves us back at least that much, or more. No matter how bad your day was, there is always a waggy tail nearby and underfoot that says "I love you"

Recently a Ford salesman commented about my letting a dog in my new truck (when I get one). I wouldn't want any truck that he couldn't ride in, becuse it would also be "part his".

I know you loved and miss Bandit - so PLEASE, never forget him.

I also know that there is some little puppy out there right now who will love you just a much as Bandit did.

 

Sorry to hear that Raoul.

 

Sorry about your loss. While it seems bad that you were away, I think it'd make it a little easier to cope. Having to be the one to do the deed, your wife & family will need all the support you can give.

 

Sorry to hear about this, Raoul. It sucks to lose a dog. They become part of the family.

 

Sorry to hear that Raoul. Hang tough bro.

 

You have my sympathy too.

Growing up on the farm we have gone through our share of dogs. Nothing like watching Bingo get shot after she was around for as long as i could remember....but she went nuts one day and attacked my dad and bit him in the leg. I guess she was getting very protective of us kids and when i was helping my dad put a fense post in the banging of the iron post pounder set her off. Dads gotten rid of 3 dogs of ours. One after it ran into a skunk and didnt have its rabbies shot yet. He told us the vet put him down but years later found out he got rid of him.

Currently our chocolate lab has outlasted them all and i hope she stays around for a while, great dog.

 

I understand what you're saying, but I was on vacation when a family pet died. I was devasted that I wasn't able to say goodbye. But you're right, easier in some ways, harder in others.

 

I had to have "Princess", put down back in 94. She got cancer. I didn't tell the kids what I was going to do. My daughter was in high school and was really upset that I didn't give her a chance to say goodbye. I thought it would be easier if I did it and they wouldn't have to go. Guess it was the wrong thing to do. It would have been easier if I would have had the rests of the family there for support. Really tore me up.

We have had her puppy now for 14 years. Starting to get a little worried that it's getting that time again. We have 3 other dogs. Dog comes here, they don't have to leave.

Feel your pain Raoul.

 

Dumbest reply ever, how is a dog like a family member.... not even close...

Raoul I feel for you. If i were near i would give you a great big bearhug. Hang in there...