Still heartbreaking 5 months later

[luvkoenandBriley]

I lost my notrott 2 days before Christmas. He was a 10 year old Great Dane. He was my first dog I got by myself as an adult. He was my best friend and went everywhere with me. He saw a few differant boyfriends and always was happy to move on. He was here to meet our first rottie and loved all things living. One day right before my wedding he woke up with a huge ball on his leg, the vet ran some tests and said it was cancer. He was unable to remove it and gave him a short time to live. I bought him a queen size air mattress to keep him comfertable, covered him everynight with a goose down comforter and gave him pain medicine until I knew it was time. He was having a hard time standing and we had 2 feet of snow on the ground and he couldnt make it outside. We took him to the vet and sat with him for one hour afterwards. We couldnt leave him. We did get another rottie a few months later, but I dearly miss my Bailey.

[groupieindenial]

I think its really hard to see them detoriate, suffer. I'm glad we can be humane to ease that suffering.

They are never forgotten, and never replaced.....we just try to move on.

[Sheenagirl]

I am so sorry for the loss of your Bailey.
It sounds like Bailey had a great life with you and what wonderful memories you have of him.
And, yes it is still heartbreaking.
We lost our Rottie, Sheena, three days before Christmas, Dec. 22nd of last year.
She too was suffering and although it about killed us we had to let her go.
Even though she is not physically here, I still get comfort in telling her every morning that I have to go to work and I will be back soon and every night that it is time to go to bed, nite, nite.
I pray every night for God to take care of our wonderful furkids until we can be together again...

[Troodie's Mom]

I am so sorry to hear that. I had a Great Dane for a first real dog too- she saw me
through several boyfriends, didn't move with me when I married, by then she was
my Dad's shadow. She was healthy for 8 years then declined so quickly too.
I loved that big goober so much, so I know how you feel. It's like saying goodbye
to that part of your life, too, in a way.

[goforit]

I know how you feel, and it has not been that long since your loss. I have had more animals in my life time than I can count, but you just form closer bonds to some that others. It has been over 12 years since I had to put my little Yorkie down, and I still cry when I think about her. I lost my cocker about three years ago, but that loss didn't effect me the same way. I am glad you got another dog to help fill the void. Some people can't seem to do that, but for me it always helps a little. Best of luck with your new puppy.

[luvkoenandBriley]

Thank you all for your kind words.

[livertw]

Ten years is a wonderful long life for these big guys. Rest in Peace, Bailey.

[Stef Sowden]

I think years & years down the line is still heartbreaking. So lucky for Bailey to have had 10yrs of love.

All the best with your new puppy, I bet you see Bailey smiling through the pups eyes.