Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Dr just left after putting my blue Merle Aussie to sleep. Cali would have been 15 years old on Friday. Me and Sharon are just sitting here and crying a little. Cancer Sucks Thanks for helping me grieve Gateway Kid 33 Quote
Buckshot Bear Posted January 29 Posted January 29 1 minute ago, Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life said: Dr just left after putting my blue Merle Aussie to sleep. Cali would have been 15 years old on Friday. Me and Sharon are just sitting here and crying a little. Cancer Sucks Thanks for helping me grieve Gateway Kid 1 Quote
Buckshot Bear Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Oh golly I'm so sorry my heart bleeds for you both. 2 Quote
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted January 29 Posted January 29 I'm very sorry for your loss. I understand how dogs weave their way into your life. It's happened to me. It's always hard to loose a member of the family. 2 Quote
John Kloehr Posted January 29 Posted January 29 I am not a fan of Kipling, but this is one he got right: The Power of the Dog Rudyard Kipling 1865 – 1936 There is sorrow enough in the natural way From 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 beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie— Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear.\ When the fourteen years which Nature permits Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits, And the vet’s unspoken prescription runs To 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 mood Is 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? This poem is in the public domain. Please post a your favorite pic of Cali. This is Dash: 2 6 Quote
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 29 Posted January 29 It's always hard, even though we KNOW that we will have to do it some day. 4 4 Quote
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 29 Posted January 29 You'll meet again! I have a few waiting for me..... 1 2 Quote
Rip Snorter Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Harsh, been in your shoes quite a few times. Sincere sympathy. The only bad part of having dog friends. The rest outweighs it, IMHO. I will always have dog friends. 2 Quote
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 29 Posted January 29 (edited) A few things to contemplate. Please note that neither of these are an official position on animals and their place in creation and salvation. https://glory2godforallthings.com/2012/05/02/all-dogs-go-to-heaven/ https://www.orthodox-theology.com/media/PDF/2.2019/MetropolitanKallistosWare.pdf " In the words of Starets Zosima in Dostoevsky's master-work The Brothers Karamazov: 'Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and an untroubled joy. Do not trouble it, do not torment them, do not go against God's purpose. Man, do not exalt yourself above the animals; they are sinless, and you, you with all your grandeur, defile the earth through your appearance upon it, and leave traces of your defilement behind you - alas, this is true of almost every one of us!'21 19 Linzey, Animal Rites, p. 58. 20 Quoted in Linzey, Animal Rites, p.151. 21 Fyordor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov, tr. Richard Pervea Edited January 29 by Subdeacon Joe 3 Quote
Pat Riot Posted January 29 Posted January 29 I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Cali. 1 Quote
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted January 29 Posted January 29 I've lost quite a few dogs and it's never easy. You have my prayers. 1 Quote
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Many of us here on the Wire can sympathize with you and share in your grievance. Our little 'Benji' had to be put to sleep a few years back and his memory still occupies fun conversation between me and the wife. Indeed...... those pets become part of the family and basically, we are blessed that THEY have allowed us to be a part of their lives. ..........Widder 1 2 Quote
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted January 29 Posted January 29 So very sorry. We lost two a few years ago. The pain is still there even after all this time. But we pushed on and adopted two rescues that help ease the pain. 1 1 Quote
Rip Snorter Posted January 29 Posted January 29 1 minute ago, LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L said: So very sorry. We lost two a few years ago. The pain is still there even after all this time. But we pushed on and adopted two rescues that help ease the pain. Biggest mistake I made when my first boy went (when I was an adult) was letting 4 or 5 years go by without a dog friend. Now never less than 2, usually 3. Dogs rule! 1 1 Quote
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted January 29 Author Posted January 29 A couple from a while back. Thanks Gateway Kid 7 7 Quote
Sedalia Dave Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Been there myself many times. Will likely be there a few more before I'm gone. Will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. 1 Quote
Dead Eye Jake Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Sorry to hear this. That's always a tough one. 1 Quote
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Gateway..It's a terrible bloody thing that cancer, gets so many humans & amazing how many pets also suffer..I grieve with you mate, recently we lost 3 in 3 years , their memories are all around us, they are never forgotten that's for sure.. no one can tell you what to do but the old saying of get another sometime down the track rings true for so many including myself as we now have a pocket rocket turbo up the ass Kelpie cross Red cattle girl 'Bonnee a scatter brain for sure but we love her to bits..take your time my friend, condolences on your loss..she looked a beautiful girl ...15 years is certainly a good innings..best wishes 1 Quote
watab kid Posted January 29 Posted January 29 sorry to hear of your loss , nothing worse than loosing a family member and yes i consider mine just that , 1 Quote
Calamity Kris Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Cali will remain in your memories. You will meet again some day. Prayers up for healing. 1 Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Our condolences and prayers for your loss of Cali. It's so hard to lose our fur kids. Cali will be waiting for you at the Rainbow bridge. Eyesa & Ellie 1 Quote
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 29 Posted January 29 11 hours ago, Rip Snorter said: Harsh, been in your shoes quite a few times. Sincere sympathy. The only bad part of having dog friends. The rest outweighs it, IMHO. I will always have dog friends. Not friends, they are fur-family 1 Quote
Wrangler Bob Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Prayers for comfort and healing to you and yours. Absolutely the worst part of being a dog owner. 1 Quote
Dawg Hair, SASS #29557 Posted January 29 Posted January 29 I know that pain all too well. The last one I lost was on 4 Dec 2023. In Sept 2024 I got another little girl who now rules the house and me! That is the only way to heal the break in your heart. 1 Quote
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted January 29 Posted January 29 You gave her a good life. Remember that. 1 Quote
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted January 29 Author Posted January 29 I would like to thank everyone for their support and kind words. They mean so much that I cannot adequately express my gratitude. Thank you also for the pm’s and personal experiences that have been shared, they are helping us to know we are not alone. Sharon and I are reminiscing today, remembering all the days camping and hiking in the Rocky Mountains, the times we spent playing tug (her favorite game) and how she showed us to love completely when she would cuddle with us on the couch if we were down or just touch us at night to let us know things were okay. A special girl, to us more than just a dog, truly a friend and family member. Again thank you. Respectfully Gateway Kid 5 Quote
Texas Maverick Posted January 29 Posted January 29 15 hours ago, Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life said: Dr just left after putting my blue Merle Aussie to sleep. Cali would have been 15 years old on Friday. Me and Sharon are just sitting here and crying a little. Cancer Sucks Thanks for helping me grieve Gateway Kid Been there - Done that more times than I would like to think about. Our hearts go out to you and the family. For most of us they are part of our family, not just a dog. We have gotten into always having 2 now about 5 years apart so we always have one around. It does make it easier to transfer more love to the remaining one but yes, there is a big hole in your heart for awhile. I just hope and pray that they will be there to meet us when we cross that bridge. TM 1 1 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted January 29 Posted January 29 It’s been since late spring since The Boobie left us. Shopping around for a suitable rescue to replace her. I’m so sorry for your loss! You’ll remember Cali with joy and laughter as time passes. Don’t wait too long to find a new friend!! 1 2 Quote
DocWard Posted January 29 Posted January 29 Let me add my condolences to the others. I don’t believe I can add anything that hasn’t been said. 2 Quote
Gracos Kid Posted January 29 Posted January 29 16 hours ago, Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life said: A couple from a while back. Thanks Gateway Kid can see the love in her eyes....... 1 1 Quote
Shepherd Book Posted January 30 Posted January 30 Some of our best friends have for legs...maybe three... Very sorry for your loss. SB 1 Quote
Barbwire Bart Posted January 30 Posted January 30 Sorry to hear of your loss. It’s a hard thing. Prayers for you and the family 1 Quote
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