My best friend and soul mate has passed on .....

I'm so sorry to hear about Max. It is so difficult to express one's words at a time like this but I can try to understand how you feel.

We lost "Snoopy George" our Beagle (see avatar) last April at the age of 13. It was so hard to hold him as he passed away, but to bear having him pass away in the presence of strangers, or worse alone, would have been unbearable to me. He was a special friend who could never be replaced.

You will always have fond memories of Max and will have sad times ahead for quite a while, but rest assured that Max was aware of the love and friendship you had for him as he had for you.

God Bless you and take comfort in that Max is now finding a friend in Snoopy George as they now spent time in Doggy Heaven chasing squirrels that have been condemed to "Squirrel Hell":yes:
 
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss Richard. I hope that you find comfort in knowing that Max is at peace. It's a sad day for all of us here who are fortunate enough to have a beloved pet in our lives. We're thinking about you.
 
.....Richard, there's "some" healing with time, but you never forget each specific animal you called friend....thanks for rising to the occassion when Max desperately needed you to do so.....
 
Sorry for the loss of such a beautiful friend, Richard. I know how hard it is, and I still think of my old pal Eben the Black Lab even though he passed on 10 years ago. Time will help with this, and those that say that your friend Max will send you another friend are correct.
 
Thank you all for your words of comfort and support. Sharing my thoughts and feelings with you all has indeed helped me come to terms with our loss.

I have experienced loss of (human) family members in the past, and I hope this doesn't sound cruel, but none of those come close to the devastation I felt at losing Max as he was my soul mate. I now can appreciate what all other pet owners must endure at some time in their lives.

Each day is getting better, albeit slowly. At the moment I am aiming just to take each day as it comes. My father collected Max's ashes today, and our boy is home again where he belongs. I think he will like his new spot on top of the piano, as he will be able to keep his beady eye on all that is going on.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you who are experiencing similar situations at the moment. Today I am in a far brighter place than I was last week, so there does appear to be some light at the end of the tunnel, but I am still tackling each day as it comes, which is really the only thing you can do when faced with the bereavement of your best friend...

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Sorry Richard my condolences, I have walked in those same shoes. it was awhile but I began to think of Bogen and smiled at all the wonderful memories he left me with. had him 14 years, hes been gone 20 and still I remember something different every time a vast treasure of smiles. yes i have been there and you will soon be where I stood, smiling, remembering, laffing...God Bless
 
Been there done that and still miss my tasha belle. I had to put her down when the cancer returned. It's been almost 13 years now. But my neighbor's dogs all love me. So I get to play uncle to all of them.

But I've got say, I love those black dogs the best.

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Very sorry to hear about it. We had a chocolate lab growing up named Lucy who was the best dog in the world...

Things will get better....
 
Richard - Thanks for sharing your thoughts and my condolences.

I just lost a family member recently, and I've learned that grieving is a strange beast and a very personal matter because everyone does it, and feels it, differently. I've found that small kindnesses have given me greater faith in people, and perhaps you feel that way reading these posts. I've also learned that smiles and tears go hand-in-hand with losing a loved one. Just hang in there, and be patient with yourself.

As for Max, he's a puppy again, chasing balls and sticks in heaven, and waiting for the day he can lie at your feet again.
 
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I lost my dog Millie about a year ago to cancer. I remember the trips to the vet, surgery, and the hard decisions, it was a nightmare. Millie was such a great friend and everyone loved her. A few months after she was gone I decided to foster other dogs for a local no-kill shelter, it felt good to have another dog around and to “do a good thing”. I helped place 3 dogs in permanent homes, and later adopted a Spaniel mix named Coco.

Over the years I have lost friends and family, and one thing that always brought comfort to me is that some day we will all be together again.
 
.....ToTo Man, you might want to read this and, when you're ready, visit the local dog pound.....


Dog Story

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.

As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someones life. She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her.

Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today. :pawprint::pawprint::pawprint::pawprint:
 
I feel for ya brother.
It was 5 years ago I put to sleep Oscar my mixed lab.
For a month he couldnt stand or barely stand without falling again.
still I waited another month and the poor guy was getting worse.
The most difficult descision I made for him. he was 15 years old
He was alert and wanted to live. he still perked up when I came home but couldnt stand anymore.
I watched them inject the needle and his breathing slowed, still he stayed with me and another injection was needed to finish the job.
Talk about tears..
To this day and even as I type this I well up.
That day changed my life when it comes to animal rights.
That dog hung in there for me. I was there to comfort him and neither of us wanted to leave each other side.
Thats all. I cant say anymore.
 
Hi Richard

I have just been through the same loss. I know words cannot undo what happened but offer my best wishes to you and your loved ones, all the same. The passing of time will heal.

Regards

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A dog dying of cancer at 12 years is like a person dying of it at 90 years.

Once they get to be that age, it's unlikely that they would have lived much longer even if you had caught and eliminated it. Max's passing was not anywhere near your fault; don't beat yourself up, like Scott said.
 
I just saw this Richard and I'm so sorry. We lost our Max, an Akita, not that long ago. Time will heal but always cherish the memories. He was a beautiful dog.

cubdog
 
Best Buddy Passing

So sorry to hear of his passing . My wife and I love our 6 dogs as kidz .
You can take solace that he'll never forget your love and the fact that he was considered as family .
A few weeks ago I tried with limited success to get our AK members to post pics and some info .
I hope that someday soon you'll be able to find/ rescue another dog and give him/her the love they deserve . Without pets our lives are incomplete .
Without love and hope theirs is not complete .

Steve & Shirlene
 
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