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Olhippie,
You sound like a caring, good hearted man. It would be a pity if some other dog did not have a master such as yourself.
BTW my little guy(in my avatar) is my best friend- I live alone as well, I don't know what I would do without him.
I will continue to pray for you, too.

hippie,

Very saddened to hear of your loss.........don't be too hard on yourself; sometimes schitt just happens to the best of us.

Try to move on and get another little friend.

I have a 3 yr old German Shepard; she is almost human and I love her more than I can say.

You'll be in my thoughts and prayer.......Good Luck.

MM

Dang....that is hard chit, man! I feel for you...and you have my prayers for some sort of peace!!

I am sorry.

HoundGirl

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Sorry about your loss.

Did I ever tell ya about when we ran over our new puppy with a boat? We got over it, you will too. Don't let the guilt get to ya, things things happen.

Sorry to hear of your loss.

There are no words that we can say that do justice to the memory of your little buddy. Many of us have walked a mile of or two in your shoes and we do know the ache that is in your heart.

Sorry to hear of your loss. Good true friends whether 2 or four legged is hard to come by. Lost a very special friend many years back, black and rust doberman. I swore I'd never own another. Lots of good advice here friend, find a good home for the pit and visit a local shelter. We lose so many animals because of over population or neglect to spay or neuter.

Rainbow Bridge




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, someone who was 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 begins to quiver.
Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green
grass, 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 those trusting eyes, so
long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...


"Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears but laugh and
talk of me as if I were beside you.. I loved you so---
'twas Heaven here with you."

[color:"brown"]Awwwwwwwww... MAN!!! What a terrible BUMMER!!!

I can't imagine the horror and guilt you felt as you gathered up what was left of Bo. I'm sorry, my friend... very, VERY sorry!

Mere words are not able to convey the hurt... and the "guilt"... and the pain you must be feeling now.

I wish EACH of us responding to your post could take just a little of the hurt and pain away... and by distributing it over such a large number of "understanding" men, make it easier & less painful for you!

I won't tell you that you're "blameless"... but I would remind you that you were TRYING to do a good thing for your son. And it "back-fired".

Sometimes... "bad" things happen to "good" people. It isn't "right"... it isn't "fair"... it isn't even "just", it's just truly PAINFUL!!!

If words could take away the pain, then I'd say a 1,000... no, 10,000... no, a MILLION words to give you some peace.

Buttttttttttttttttttttttt... unfortunately, the ONLY thing I can say is... "I'm sorry". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />


Peace be with you......... Olhippy.


Lo siento mucho, compadr�... vaya con Dios, ("I'm very sorry, dear friend... go with God")

Ron T.

Prayers sent from Ontario.

Hear the good advice sent your way as well. You are going to feel guilty. That doesn't mean that you are. Sometimes bad stuff happens. Keep praying and take it one day at a time.

Thoughts from here also. Had been thinking of finding rainbow bridge but T beat me to it. Its tough for sure. We've always had dogs and its a way of life. Got 3 right now, from 6-10 and know its always around the corner.

Much as it hurts the advice is right, jump back in when you are ready. They are great animals. I suspect they love so much and unconditionally, that they burn themselves out and can not live as long as we. I kinda like it in one way, I get to experience more of them that way....

But tis a very tough loss!!!

Jeff

oh my sorry for all the saddness I have a rat/russel terrier and it is their size indifference that gets them into trouble.
My prayers are with you all.
ADK

I am very sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you! Best advice has already been advised, go find another four legged best friend!

Prayers will not change anything. Go out and find another companion.

Ian,
Hang in there buddy. It's a hard hit to the gut, but I'm with Bushrat on this one. There's a dog at the pound just waiting for an owner who'd care enough about him to cry when he's gone. Get another pup.
Matt

Others here have said it better than I can, and I think you
should listen to 'em: go get another dog, pronto! And do
not repeat not blame yourself for what happened; you can't
be everywhere at once. Unless you are addicted to terriers,
I hasten to recommend a Golden, or a Lab, for a man your
age; I further recommend you stay away from hard-headed
bird dogs, with the single exception of an English pointer.
JMPO.

Pls accept my condolences, and know that prayers have been
sent for you and your family.

Sorry about your pal. They are not replaceable. I lost mine 3 days before Christmas. The initial grief was terrible but it is getting better. Yours will too my friend.

You had no way of knowing what was going to happen so please don't beat yourself up over it. Dogs and people go together like burgers and fries, men and women, etc. When you feel like it go find another pal. There are many out there that need to be rescued and loved on. They won't replace the lost one but will find their own place in your heart.

Jim