Subdeacon Joe Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 It can be hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 My screen just got blurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 We just got back from the vet. He was a good boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 16 minutes ago, Cyrus Cassidy #45437 said: We just got back from the vet. He was a good boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Hair, SASS #29557 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 I've had to say goodbye to many. Too, too many. And it never gets easier. But the memories are precious. My daughter lives 1/2 hour away and I see her and the girls often, but for the last 14 months my only companion has been my six year old Cocker Spaniel. I have never grown so attached to a pet as with this one. I don't go anywhere without her, except doctors' offices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 This one is still with me. He deserves a better home, I am too busy. But he is not my first dog, and while I am not a fan of Kipling, he nailed this one: The Power of the Dog Rudyard Kipling - 1865-1936 There is sorrow enough in the natural wayFrom men and women to fill our day;And when we are certain of sorrow in store,Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and Sisters, I bid you bewareOf giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buyLove unflinching that cannot lie— Perfect passion and worship fedBy a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.Nevertheless it is hardly fairTo risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years which Nature permitsAre closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,And the vet’s unspoken prescription runsTo lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find—it’s your own affair—But… you’ve given your heart to a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will,With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!). When the spirit that answered your every moodIs gone—wherever it goes—for good,You will discover how much you care,And will give your heart to a dog to tear. We’ve sorrow enough in the natural way,When it comes to burying Christian clay.Our loves are not given, but only lent,At compound interest of cent per cent. Though it is not always the case, I believe,That the longer we’ve kept ’em, the more do we grieve:For, when debts are payable, right or wrong, A short-time loan is as bad as a long—So why in—Heaven (before we are there)Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 I've lost a few over the years. There's two here now that are probably winding down. The one was my SIL's dog originally, but when she went into the home, we inherited him. Next to no teeth and a very grouchy personality. The other is our last dachsy, her hind legs were never very strong and they've gotten to the point where to go out I've got to carry her out the door and down the steps. To watch her walk is almost like a seal moving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waymore Loco Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Subdeacon Joe Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 23 minutes ago, Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 said: Next to no teeth and a very grouchy personality. Sounds like he would fit right in in the Saloon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waymore Loco Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 They ain't dogs. These are our family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 2 hours ago, John Kloehr said: This one is still with me. He deserves a better home, I am too busy. But he is not my first dog, and while I am not a fan of Kipling, he nailed this one: The Power of the Dog Rudyard Kipling - 1865-1936 There is sorrow enough in the natural wayFrom men and women to fill our day;And when we are certain of sorrow in store,Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and Sisters, I bid you bewareOf giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buyLove unflinching that cannot lie— Perfect passion and worship fedBy a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.Nevertheless it is hardly fairTo risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years which Nature permitsAre closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,And the vet’s unspoken prescription runsTo lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find—it’s your own affair—But… you’ve given your heart to a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will,With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!). When the spirit that answered your every moodIs gone—wherever it goes—for good,You will discover how much you care,And will give your heart to a dog to tear. We’ve sorrow enough in the natural way,When it comes to burying Christian clay.Our loves are not given, but only lent,At compound interest of cent per cent. Though it is not always the case, I believe,That the longer we’ve kept ’em, the more do we grieve:For, when debts are payable, right or wrong, A short-time loan is as bad as a long—So why in—Heaven (before we are there)Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear? I'm stealing this for my FB page. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Now my screen is really blurry. These words bring back memories of companions who have crossed the rainbow bridge before us. I'm going to give my current "kids" a big hug and good scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracos Kid Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 My wife and I had a Schnauzer for 11 1/2 years, and finally had to put her down. Was extremely saddened to know she wouldn't be at the door to greet me upon coming home from work... Said a prayer, acknowledging that it may be silly to pray over the loss of a pet, but needing God's healing touch. Got home, deathly quiet without "Libby". Wife got home, cried. Daughter got home, really sad. We decided that we needed to get out of the house and go to the walking track to clear our minds of the loss of Libby. As we walked the track, a cloud appeared in the sky, see below photos. The first cloud, she's looking, the second cloud, she's standing on her hind legs chasing her ball. Confirmation that NOTHING is t oo trivial to pray about, and that God does see and know our needs, answering prayers. Is it just me, or does that appear to be my dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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