My dog Max

[timemellowed]

I read this forum most days and you are beginning to become my friends, so I wish to share with you my loss of my one very true friend on Tuesday when I had to have my beloved border collie put to sleep. I am finding it so difficult to function without him. He was a part of our family for 11 years. He is everywhere yet nowhere. The house is so quiet. I don't want to stay in, yet the going out and the coming back is painful with no welcoming wagging tail there.

[FionaH]

My sympathies. The loss of a beloved pet leaves a huge hole. It is something that non pet owners just dont understand. Hang in there it does get better I promise

[Newbie]

You have my heartfelt sympathies Timemellowed, our beloved four legged friends are always very much part of the family and always sorely missed when they leave us.

[allotmentlady]

(((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))) to you, I understand the pain of losing a pet, time heals and we are all here for you xxx

ps. welcome to the vine.

[jacob marley]

First of all commiserations they are a big part of our live's but if you can and want to of course go and get another one as soon as you can .
When i lost Chip my Weimaraner old gal marley said at the time we don't want another big dog do we so when she went to work that day and came back saying i have found you a dog .
we went to look at the dog after tea a Belgian Shepherd called Sheba looked like a big black hairry alsatation so she came home with us but would not go through the wood with me until i had gone and said good bye to chip who is burried in the wood .
after that she was fine and wa s my constant companion for the the next 12 years and then him in the corner turned up one night in a rush emergency homing 9 years ago .
If you really want another dog you and the dog will know when you meet each other good luck and i hope the hurting stops soon....jacob

[jackie j]

oh so sorry. My son has a black lab called Max ( Maximus ) after a book he read about a dog called Maximus. Will you be able to get another one in the near future.

[piskieinboots]

I really do understand your pain - it is the most hardest thing to have to put a beloved pet to sleep, even when 'you' know it is best for them.

My beloved Charlie (ginger tom) had to be put to sleep last November, he is still with me at every turn and I still miss with him with a huge ache.

I decided to get two kittens in February, they have not (and will never) replace Charlie but they are bringing new joy, fun and love into my life.

None of this helps you with your pain, that is yours alone - it will numb slightly and I will state the obvious - remember Max with love - he will be up on Rainbow Bridge with Charlie and all the other beloved pets of Grapes.

And as I haven't 'seen' you here before - welcome

[OverWyreGrower]

Run Free at the Bridge Max

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....

(Author unknown)

[tulip]

hello,
i've just been using the forum for a few weeks. just read your message - i'm so sorry for your loss. i can well understand what you said - we were in the same situation 3 years ago - and felt very much as you do now. it hits so hard and so deeply. just wanted to send gentle thoughts and care and a hug to you.

tulip

[Eco-Chic]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

When my lovely cat Tim 1 died the house felt so empty without him. He'd been quite ill for almost 4 months but died naturally, so I was spared the trauma of putting him to sleep. I stopped calling the house home and would say "I'm going back to the house". I rehomed two cats 3 months later and the house became home again.

I hope you'll feel able to take in another dog at some time in the future. There are so many needing good homes.

[Hilary B]

Of the several pets who have owned my heart, only 2 have reached the point where I must take that hard decision. One was a cat, Sophie, and I knew it had to be when she couldn't eat. The other was a dog that I failed to civilise after a bad start (before I got him), and he got to some sheep....

My others all died before I reached decision point, and it is a little (very little)easier that way, but you WILL hear his paws behind you from time to time, until there is someone else following you instead.
I'm dreading the next time, Gemma is now 10, so far fit and healthy....

[HayleyB]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}} fill the space soon it will help. You are surrounded by likeminded people here and I dread making the decision for my babies

[SueA]

Really sorry for your loss, it hits you hard whenever a much loved pet dies, I'll never forget our lovely boxer who died 14 years ago & we've never had another dog although we have a cat now who found us even though I didn't want another pet. You will feel sad for a long time but feel free to talk to any of us on here & don't be afraid to grieve for Max.

[snuffer]

Hello timemellowed. So sorry to read your sad news. I lost my Molly in July of last year (one of our Basset Hounds). It still hurts.

You often see the car sticker 'a dog is for life, not just for Christmas'. What a lot of people don't realise is that the life refered to , is YOUR life. You will always have the fond memories of your beloved pet.

I know it is not easy but as soon as it was practicle I went and found another dog (Pheobe). She will never replace Molly but I love her just as much.

I can almost hear 'none dog' types saying how stupid it is to talk about love for a dog but they are the ones missing out.

Take time to greive and have a good cry (I wept like a baby) but remember somewhere out there is a dog in need of your love and ready to return it by the boat load. Take care.

[SlugLobber]

So sorry to hear about Max. I only lost my beloved (but very elderly) pony less than 4 weeks ago and I understand completely about that awful feeling when you arrive and find them not there. I'm only just getting used to saying 'the boy' rather than 'the boys'. It does get easier, I promise, but you'll never forget him.

Completely agree, Snuffer, about it meaning 'Your' life, as much as theirs. All my pets long since gone are still very much alive in my heart. They're well worth the heartache of losing them. I tell myself that everytime I look at my elderly cat (yes, guys, she's still going strong!!).