Such Pain...But what a blessing.

[Sam's Mom]

All who post here including myself have been through an unbelievably difficult heart wrenching experience. I am STILL trying to find a little piece of solace in all this pain...as I am sure you all are. Let's share the memories of good times.

My Boy always knew what I was feeling sometimes before I did...and was always the "be there for me" guy. He always had a funny sideways smile and offered a comforting paw. I cannot even imagine my life without him...even if it is now only in memory. My smiley guy...Thank You for loving me. RIP Samson 10-07-06

[hokisteph5]

It is amazing how much we can love and miss our animals. I had a cat whose death hit me hard a few years ago. It took me almost a year until the loss was bearable. Just last week I was driving home from running errands and realized it had been two years since I had to pts a dog I found hit by the side of that road.

I only knew "Chance" for about 36 hours, but I loved him so much. Probably because although his former owner considered him nothing but a hunting dog and some jerk was speeding on the road and hit him, he was nothing but sweet and appreciative of the vet care I tried to give him. Alas, his injuries were too severe and there was no guarantee he'd be pain free after extensive surgery and at least one amputation.

One thing I've found is that it never gets easier for us humans when it comes to the grieving process. We all have to grieve and in our own way.

[BabyPone]

We have all experianced such losses. It hurts my heart to know that others are feeling and empty as I.

I miss the way Capone would have his flappy tongue on my hand before it was even off the door knob when I'd get home from work.

I miss the way his eyes followed my every move.

I miss that wonderful Rottie wiggle dance when he was so happy he could hardly contain himself.

I miss just being able to come home to him. I'd rush home to him every day. Just to see him and see how ecstatic he was to see me. He loved being hugged and kissed and I loved being the one to hug and kiss him. I was his world and now I feel so un needed.

I miss the way he's lay in his bed in the morning and pretend to be sleeping but I could see his nub wiggling so fast it made me laugh.

I just miss my best friend.

[Jantea]

Awwwww..the memories of the good times.....

Having his companionship on most every vehicle trip made...local and long distance.... having his companionship when doing nothing.

Belly rubs and kisses every night before he'd hop down beside the bed to sleep....

Following on my heels around the house...waiting and watching for me to pick up the item that meant I was packing for the weekend trip to the bay.... and the happy rott wiggle when I finally did.

long walks and new discoveries...together.

saving a savory piece or two of dinner out to reward him for patiently waiting for us to return to the truck...and his look of happiness when he'd eat it.

Going thru the drive thru of McDonalds for the kiddie cone of vanilla ice cream many of the employees would hand over, or come outside to feed him.

Seeing him look from the fishing pole to our eyes when he knew a fish was hooked and the excitement he could hardly contain until it was hauled into to boat.

Seeing him eat up the attention he got from friends and family on the many occasions we were with them.

Watching him play with his rubber tire, the way he'd fling it in the air and catch it...or let it fall around his neck and run away with it.

The way he'd poodle....laying on his side with all four legs going like he was running when we'd say, poodle Maxie. Or the way he'd just flop over and start poodling, when he was xtra happy.

Thinking of those eyes, those wonderful, intelligent eyes, ever knowing, ever watching, oh so ever loving.

the memories...they are all that sustain us

[lovemypuppies]

Those were some beautiful memories and wonderful details... It has been a long time since I shared some vanilla ice cream with my dogs...I promise they will be lapping a cone tomorrow! RIP all the good dogs we have lost. Romp in peace.