Tremendous Loss

[greenej]

To all who have lost a beloved Rott:

This morning I lost my friend, family member, and companion of 8 years due to an accident. I am 36 years old and father of 8 children. I could not have expected this to affected me the way it has today. I cannot imagine how tremendous the loss of one of my children would be. I have cried like a baby all day and am still trying to deal with this. Dakota was a LARGE, beautiful, loving, affectionate female Rott. All of the things we as owners of Rotts say about them being the most emotional and affectionate breed there is, is true. No one that has never owned one could ever believe this to be true but it is fact. Every day I come home for lunch from work and she would be at the door waiting for me, whimpering and shaking all over the place until I would give her a hug or kiss. Every night she would be at my bedside. At times causing quite a competition for attention from my wife. I am certainly going to miss the walks in the field, playing soccer, and wrestling in the back yard with her. Her most favorite thing inside to do was catch popcorn, I've never seen a dog that loved popcorn so much. I'm going to miss lying in the middle of the living room floor and she comes and lays right next to me pushing as tight against me as she could. Or when I go to the bathroom and forget or just don't close the door and she would come in right behind me and put her head on my lap as I do my business. Yeah, Rottys sure are deadly. That's what some who have no clue would like for us to believe. I raised all these children with her and not a single incident, she was one of the kids. I will greatly miss my Codybug...sorry so long.

[marianne]

Greenej....my heart goes out to you! The feelings you are going thru are just as if you DID lose you own child. It is not easy to deal with these feelings. But remember you did have the best of her years. You loved her and she loved you back. Mourn,cry, and pray that soon the happy memories will replace the tears. You are not alone.I'm still crying for my baby Lilly

[KatMc]

greenej,

I'm sorry for your loss, even with your 8 human children these guys are just like our kids.

It sounds trite, but time will ease this and then your memories will bring you smiles and good memories. In the meantime, cry, like Marianne says, mourn, it will help.

I still mourn my Delia and that's been quite a few months now.

You're in my thoughts and prayers,
Kathy

[Neeta]

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I agree that our pups are like children, at the very least part of our families.
They become a part of our lives that help make them feel complete. I too lost 2 of my family members this week, and the pain that I feel is unbelievable.
I know that the tears that I cry won't bring Luke or Houdini back home to me, but I do feel some comfort knowing that they will be waiting for me, and the kids when our time comes.
When I find myself looking for them, I have encountered phantom tugs on my pant legs, even turn to look for him, like he's in the same room.
Not a moment goes by that I can think of something the pups would do that would make me proud, or that can warm my heart. Memories is all we have now, and that doesn't stop my tears, but It does give me comfort that the time I did have with them was and will always be a positive memory in our lives.
I have asked myself over and over WHY? I can't answer my own question, all I know is that they are in good hands.
I hope your memories, and the love you feel for her, can keep you strong during these difficult times.
My heart goes out to you all.

[Dina's Mom]

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. The people on this forum know exactly how it feels. There are just not enough words to describe this loss. Time heals all, but for now we can only attempt to comfort you and show our empathy and sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pat

[rottie2mom]

greenej,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in a great place here with people that will totally understand and sympathize with you (I couldn't have gone through the loss of Sheba without the help of some great people here).

You had 8 great years with her. Mourn, and cry for her.....time will help ease the pain. But not a day goes by that I don't still long to have my Sheba girl by my side.

What helped us, and it did take some time, was taking our favorite picture of her and making an 8 x 10 and hanging it on the wall.

Hang in there....there are brighter days ahead.....and sweet memories of your little girl.

Amy

[maryh]

I am very sorry you have lost your dog. You are absolutely right about them being loyal and affectionate. Take heart in knowing that you provided an ideal home life for your companion..........with the attention you and your family provided to her. The people who post on the web site have a deep understanding and compassion for anyone who has experienced the love and loss of a rottweiler. They are wonderful dogs and it sounds like you had a fine and well-loved lady at your side for many years.

[Sue]

We lost our Woody on Christmas Eve, quite unexpectedly. When I had to put Bull down after 14 years I didn't think I could make it. Grieve, cry, yell....do what it takes to let it out and mourn as you need to mourn. A part of your heart is gone. They are part of our families, though some people will say "it's just a dog". No one ever greeted by a furiously wagging tail or wiggling stub and butt could ever make a statement like that. Cody has many friends to frolic with now while she waits for you. I'm so sorry she's gone.