There's a big emptiness in our house. He's dearly missed.

I hope in time your memories of Buddy will bring a smile instead of tears.

He was such a large member of my family. My sister thi KS I need to get a puppy, but I've vowed not to get another dog until I pay the credit card off from Buddy's vet bills..

..I still tear up when I think of my fur angels from 20 years ago..

It hurts.

Thank you. It is soul crushing.
A hole in my daily life.

I am trying to figure out how I’m going to deal with losing them all in the next few years.

I love her and also wonder.

She was an adult, the shelter people said she was probably around 2-3, so she's now a "beautiful old lady". She's such a good dog, I don't know what I'll do without her.

I adopted a puppy last summer. I'd been thinking about it as I don't think I could stand being alone after my border collie goes. My neighbor was fostering her and she was 10 weeks old. Something said "THAT DOG" so I got her, and am glad I did. My collie generally is indifferent to other dogs, but within a couple days, the new little mutt had her playing and running all around with her.

I still don't know how I'll stand the loss of the collie, but I'm glad she's having fun with the pup

We lost our own Buddy last October. He'd gone into a diabetic seizure.The vet tried to bring him out of it, but his kidneys had shut down. So we made the painful decision to have him euthanized. He was the best dog we've ever had. He was outgoing, loved everyone and adored kids. Our grandkids adored him.

It was devastating. But we have another dog, Izzy, and her love and silly little behaviors have been a big help. We still have many of the same daily habits around her that we used to have around the two of them.

Several years ago we lost our dog, Lily. It was much worse than losing Buddy even, because we didn't have any other dog to need us and love on us. We kept expecting to hear the click of her tonsils coming down the hall for many months.

Damn, it hurts so much to lose them...

….My four dogs that have preceded me.

What a great tribute to Buddy. You were the best thing that ever happened to him; hold on to those memories.

I was and still am trying to cope. It NEVER gets easier for me. Everyone grieves in their own way and I know this is especially true for me and my doggies.

I am very lucky that I still gets visits from my little girl who died 3 1/2 years ago. My first dog visited for about two weeks and even visited my friend as well. It always cheers me up and I keep a notepad on my nightstand to document it before I fall back to sleep and forget it happened. On one of her first visits she was with my dad who died a year before she did. They both were telling me they are keeping each other company and will be there when I join them.

If there are no dogs in heaven then it is not heaven as far as I am concerned. The thing is is that I have been an Atheist since I was 12 and these are not religious experiences, just plain old matter of fact experiences. I can't explain it. It is just what I see and hear. Simple as that.

"If there are no dogs in heaven, then I want to go where they went. "

but I thought it was Mark Twain. I think you are correct.

Those of us owned by our furchildren know how difficult this is. You had to make such a horrific choice, even as it broke your heart, wounded you. Please know that the pain will ease, that you will be able to breathe again. And do not be surprised if he visits you frim time to time.

When the time is right, he will send the right baby your way. In the meantime, we are here for you.

They are family and all they want is our love because that’s all they have for us.

Dogs are the best family members.

Its so tough losing a doggie friend that you spent 11 years sharing love and time together.

I too have a Buddy and know how tough it would be

You were there for him at the end and he was there for you. While my eyes are watering, I can't help but think of the beautiful bond between the two of you. Take time to grieve, there is no set time limit.

our Bella (neglected early, then a shelter refuge before choosing us) made sure my bride was by her side before the visiting vet eased her passing)...Bella was on duty to the very end (also a job well done)...RiP, Buddy and Bella

Buddy is on the otherside of the rainbow Bridge, and you will meet again.

And I know, the missing is the most painful part. They leave such an emptiness both around you and in your heart. The only solace I can offer is to remember the life that you gave him and how fortunate he was to have found you.

I hope the fond memories are a fountain that keeps spouting. As President Biden has often said…something like …your tears will soon stop and be replaced with fond memories and a smile. Until then I wish you strength! I feel the same about
My beloved cat. I know your
Pain.

I’m very sorry for your loss. It does not get easier…you just get used to it. What a privilege to have shared the planet with Buddy.

It is sooo hard. No matter how many pet family we have. Never ever gets any better. Tears flow. Sounds like a special friend and bond. I am really sorry. Sending you a big hug.

My condolences. The hardest part of having an animal companion. Condolences for your loss.

Cherish your memories of him

So sorry about Buddy.

Give yourself some time. To heal. And recover from this loss. And while you’re healing, Buddy might send you a new friend, or guide you toward finding one.

And you can ALWAYS post here about how you’re feeling. I hope you do. Cuz otherwise, we’re gonna worry.

Maybe you can foster another dog? I have 2 little ones right here that are 17 and I know I'm going to have to go through it soon. I've thought about fostering after that.

You will see each other again.

Hugs to you

It is so hard. Pets are a profound, stabilizing beloved presence in our lives. He sounds like he was a rare gift of a companion, to you and your son. I lost 2 pets within a few months of each other a cat and a doggie. I still have two cats who I hope will be around for a while. I still get a deep ache in my heart when I think of them. They were family.

Bless you, take care, and may you find comfort from the sweet memories of a special spirit, that was, Buddy, and be reassured by the love that you all shared, it never ends.

friend, I share this post in tears, your words were so deep and familiar.
I lost my sweet bog boy to a horrible cancer in 2016. heart wrenching.
Hugs. So sorry.

And the pain is directly proportional to how good you were as a pet parent. My vet told me that - not in those exact words, but that was the message - and it helped me. If it doesn't help you, just forget it.

This is not a prediction - I'm not qualified to do that - but I now have a mental image of you meeting him at the Bridge and the first thing he does is lick away your tears - this time tears of joy.

I feel your grief and sense of loss. My cat passed in October, and I still miss her every day. She was in my life for 17 years.


Peace to you and know you gave him a good life.