It’s just a dog, right?

Soule88 said:

Today is the day. Today is the day we have to put my best friend of almost 12 years down. He’s been there through all the highs, all the lows. There will never be another one quite like him. Some day I’ll see him again.

Friday we got the news that he has a large mass collapsing his right lung. I almost wish we didn’t know. He’s been a fighter the whole time.

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total newb said:

Thumper (pig butt)
10 years, run over, fell from truck, skunked repeatedly, bit, beat up, blanket hog, bed warmer and the best nuseance dog ever. Knew it was comin but that never matters

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xr-nut said:

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.


All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.


They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.


You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....



I never read that when its posted in dogs passing on threads, so I thought id post it instead. RIP old friend, you've been loved and you will be missed. Until we meet on that bridge...............................................

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Soule88 said:

I agree. I was hoping he would pass on his own, go gently into the night. Unfortunately it wasn’t fair to him to wait it out any longer. Do I regret the sleepless nights spent up caring for him? Absolutely not. I find myself wondering if I made the right choice. I feel like I gave up on him.

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