It’s been a rough week. There were hard decisions to make. All we can do is trust that we made the right one. I miss him already . . .
Last trip to the dog park
Giving up his bed for the pup
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Jean, I am so very sorry. What a lovely photo collection to celebrate his life with.
Thank you, Lois. There is so much to celebrate. He was a mischievous pup who grew into good old companion. In his younger years he could run like the wind; ears back and tongue wagging, low to the ground, eyes wild! I liked to think he imagined he was a lone wolf stalking through the woods. And his favorite hobby was chasing frogs in the tall grass. It always brought him back to being a puppy again.
And his most endearing feature was his one ear that stood up while the other did not. 🙂
I can picture him running like the wind, and chasing those frogs. 🙂
Jean, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I had to put down my 16+ year old Golden Retriever 18 months ago. The pain was searing. I was gutted. My heart goes out to you.
That’s a long time to have a canine friend. Barney was 13. I can’t believe how many things we’ve been through when I think about it.
We were blessed to have Molly as long as we did — and she was hearty and healthy up until the very end, when suddenly, she just wasn’t. It was the right thing to do, but that didn’t make it any easier. My heart goes out to you.
And mine to you.
Oh no, I’m so sorry Jean. Lots of hugs for you.
Thank you . . .
I am very sorry for your loss. Your pictures were very effective “or” I need to get my hormones checked. Hang in there…..
Hahaha! Oh . . . understood! It’s strange for me to look at the pictures now and think . . . he was here only last week . . . and now he’s gone.
That has to be so hard. 😦 It’s always so sad to lose a family member. My heart goes out to you Jean.
Thank you . . . now let’s both go get our tissues . . .
I wrote a post 2 weeks ago about putting down a cat that asked me to help. I grieved for her and she was only with me a few days. Now, my Schatzie has been gone 2 years yesterday. I will never stop missing her but the hard decision had to be made there too. I can not stand to see an animal suffer. I understand your heartache. I send you healing hugs.
At a renaissance festival yesterday, I met so many dog lovers (we had our Black Sabbath with us). One gentleman said he had a 13 year old dog at home. While he was petting Sabbie I was squatting down next to her. I confided in him that we had just put down our 13 year old boy on Thursday. He picked up his hand and almost started petting me! We laughed, but the truth is we know each other the moment we share our stories of love and pain of our four-legged family members. Whether they are with us for 13 years or a day, they are family. Hugs back atcha, there, lady! 🙂
So sorry for your loss. The photos say it all.
Thank you . . . 🙂
I’m sorry for your loss, but I really think that last photo is such a nice one.
It is one of my favorites. I’m glad you like it. He looks very handsome there. A little like Morgan Freeman or George Clooney, with a little grey . . quiet . . wise. 🙂 Makes me smile to think about that!
I’m glad you have it to help you remember the good times 🙂
I’m so sorry for your loss. My dog passed away about a year ago and I still ache for the missing spot in my life that he filled. These pictures of Barney are lovely. He looks like he had quite the personality!
We just came back from the dog park. Last week it was hard. This week it was easier, and nice to remember his favorite spots.