Greg Pugh Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I agree. It's hard to wrap your mind around the thought of getting another dog right now but that's probably the best thing you can do for yourself. There are so many out there that deserve to share their lives with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I would add that my next-door neighbors in my apartments just brought home yesterday a beautiful, sweet and playful black Lab mix, 6 months old, that was 24 hours away from euthanasia at a very high-quality shelter here. Something to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I understand your pain and your loss, having lost 4 GREAT dogs over the years. It is losing a member of your family and it hurts A LOT. Please accept my sympathies. Some people say the best thing to do is to get another puppy and hopefully the grief will fade and you will have that love for your pet again, but with a new pet. I, however, chose not to go that route because I really don't ever want to go through that grief again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Sorry to hear of your loss. I know that pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Sorry to hear of this...I can relate, had to put down my 14 yr old Westie boy the day after Thanksgiving after a long illness. Have two other 13 yr old girls (an Aussie Terrier and a Silky), a 12 yr old Westie girl, and a 3 yr old Yorkie girl. I understand how hard it is, I've got a deep bond w/ my furkids... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Setzer Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) I Thank all of My Friends on the Forum, for Your Kind Words to me! My Wife and Family want me to resque another Puppy From the Shelter, and they even put togethe a collection of pictures of Lab Mix Pups that are up for adoption, but right now all those pictures did was remind me of Rex, and how I lost him! I need Time before I can think of getting another Dog! Edited January 11, 2012 by Tom Setzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Austin T Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I am sorry for your loss.After reading this I went and gave my dog scooter a nice long tummy rub.Losing him would be like losing a family member.He is also a rescue.The story is that a woman who loved dog's got married to this guy that was nice to her at the time,So for a wedding present she got a little puppy American eskimo spitz for both of them.Well the guy cheated on her and after a nasty divorce she just barely saved scooters life.The guy had only give food to him once every few days, he was mean to scooter and beat him and never showed any signs of love to him.Once we adopeted scooter from the girl,even though he was healed back to health he still ran and hid if a man ever reached out to pet him and he also ran and hid his food when we would feed him every day.After about 3 years he ajusted to us and has since been a very loving dog that I swear has a since of humor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polandmob Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I feel your pain I have seven dog and they are like my children.sporty for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 It's killing me to read this. Bear with me as I am typing through tears. I'm so sorry for your loss. I am a HUGE animal lover and I don't have a dog at this time but I do have five cats. I had seven but two died of cancer about two years ago. Just today, I came home from the vet. I had to drop off another one of my cats for surgery to remove a tumor. There's no telling if she will make it or not and they want 1500.00 to do the surgery. I'd give everything I own to save my babies. Only an animal lover can understand the bond we have with our pets. They're family... Rex will be loved in heaven......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abell82 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 My most heartfelt condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob McKee Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 My deepest sympathy to you. I to have lost my best friend and know how bad it hurts. Nothing in the world can replace the bond a man and his dog can have. It feels like your heart has been ripped out when you loose your buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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'08SEAL Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Sorry man. My dog is 15 in human years and she'll have to be put down sooner or later. She has hip problems and she is going blind. She got hit by a truck sometime in the 90's. Now she takes a while to get up out of bed in the morning and she can't go down steep steps. She was lost for a week and then my grandpa found her in the road. She was fine just hungry and dirty. God bless and I hope you fell better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerS Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 They aren't pets....they are family! I had to have my greyhound put down about eighteen months ago and it still hurts. His arthritis had gotten the best of him that he could no longer even get up. I took the day off work and just spent it with him knowing my friends time had come. Look up the Rainbow Bridge and read it....read it a couple of times It helped me through it and pulled up some great memories I had with my big guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 We lost our 16 yr. old gal Angel a year ago this past May and we still miss her. It was one of the most difficult things me & my wife had to do. It took us about 6 months before we realized we NEEDED another companion to share our home with, so year ago November we rescued our boy from a Brooklyn shelter. Right now your mourning Rex, but time does make it tolerable. Never easy, but tolerable. I just gave my Buddy a hug.... and if you want a tear jerker... http://www.petloss.com/rainbowbridge.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Tom, I'm sorry for the loss of your buddy. I kinda wished I hadn't clicked on this thread. You and the other posters made me cry. I love my dogs, had several over the years, always getting the rescued ones. My wife & I would find em running the " hoods " around Chicago, we both work for a major railroad there, we moved here to Indiana, 1 month later, lost my mom, 2 months after that, lost one of our favorite " monkies " Kayla...an American cocker spaniel, we got pet names for our pets, hence being called monkey. We do not give our dogs any of that stuff, been using natural stuff for years...no problems. Again Tom, I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I'm so sorry to hear of Rex's passing. Our family has lost several dogs and cats over the years, and it always hurts. The grief will pass in time, and your memories of him will be treasures. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
440 Dakota Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 sorry to hear of your loss thoughts and prayers to both you and Rex,I do know your pain we just had to put our beloved Bella down 12/10/11 she was the best little Beagle we ever had,its tough but it does get better,you'll always remember the good times and like the others have said if you get a chance read the rainbow bridge,now I need to go find a tissue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Tom, I was saddened to hear of your loss. My friends, Flip and Ollie and I send condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Setzer Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 No Rex wasn't a pet he was my Best Friend. Once again you guys have shown why this is the best Group of people on the WEB. It still Hurts a lot and will continue to hurt, but all of you have helped me getting through it, Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 tell me about it. my 28 year old girlfriend (i am 2X+ her age just so you know) just moved to europe for a year. talk about a bummer. oh well i was obviously getting too attached to her anyhow. sorry to hear bout your dog. thats a real drag i know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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