My last dog sits on my mantle at home. I miss him a lot. I have two new wonderful puppies that are amazing though. I love them just as much. They make me happy.
Man my 17 year old dog just died in my arms
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Wow. 17. What a great life.
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is one of the worst heartbreaks there is. Benji sounded like a great companion and friend for you. May he rest in peace.
We lost an 8 year old seemingly healthy beagle to rapid spreading lymphoma 4.5 weeks after diagnosis. This was during COVID and they tried to tell us we couldn’t come in to be with her at her last moments. I thought my wife and I were going to jail for the scene we caused, but I couldn’t let our girl die alone when we’d had her since she was a pup. They let us come in. I teared up typing that and it’s been 6 years.
As for cremation or burial, that’s up to you and depends of your living situation. If you’re rural and/or own your property thay you don’t plan on leaving, burial might be best. If you’re in the city or rent, you might prefer cremation.
We have cremated our last 2 dogs who passed, and I’m glad we did because we’ve moved twice since 2020 and we just take their ashes with us.
We buried the dog we had when we first got married at our first house, and we felt horrible leaving him there when we had to move for my former job a couple years later.
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is one of the worst heartbreaks there is. Benji sounded like a great companion and friend for you. May he rest in peace.
We lost an 8 year old seemingly healthy beagle to rapid spreading lymphoma 4.5 weeks after diagnosis. This was during COVID and they tried to tell us we couldn’t come in to be with her at her last moments. I thought my wife and I were going to jail for the scene we caused, but I couldn’t let our girl die alone when we’d had her since she was a pup. They let us come in. I teared up typing that and it’s been 6 years.
As for cremation or burial, that’s up to you and depends of your living situation. If you’re rural and/or own your property thay you don’t plan on leaving, burial might be best. If you’re in the city or rent, you might prefer cremation.
We have cremated our last 2 dogs who passed, and I’m glad we did because we’ve moved twice since 2020 and we just take their ashes with us.
We buried the dog we had when we first got married at our first house, and we felt horrible leaving him there when we had to move for my former job a couple years later.
I have a couple pets buried in my yard from my younger years.
A few years ago, we had our 9 year old Springer die in his sleep but he was sick and we were waiting test results. Then that same morning our 18 month old Irish Setter died instantly while running in the back yard. Vet was unable to determine cause. We have an IS that had the same dad so we had some testing done. The IS that died was very attached to me. That was a bad day.
Anytime you lose a pet it is hard. We always have our dogs cremated (we’ve have had 5 dogs pass) that way we take them with those when we move.
Sorry for your loss. It is tough.
Agreed, nothing more pure than a baby and a dog.
Maybe contact the new owner and ask them if it would ok to visit the site every once in awhile.
Wow 17 years. Losing a pet is rough. I lost my dog 4 years and I still tear up. Sorry for your loss
Very very sad to hear this. Dogs may be the most wonderful thing on earth and it is brutally tough to lose yours. 17 years is a great period of time. Your sadness will turn to smiles of memories ... hopefully sooner, rather than later. Take care, be well, very sorry to hear this.
Fostering dogs is such a great thing to do. Nice use of your time for sure.
I’m sorry to hear that, it’s been a month since my Chihuahua Ren died from a heart murmur. He was like a rag doll in my arms when I picked him up. That will stick with me for a while. Enjoy the good memories you had with your friend. 17 years is a longtime, you gave that dog a long and happy life
Dogs are the best
If you are a pet lover this is very hard. I have loved and buried a lot of pets and its never gets easier. I have one now that is 8 years old and I will hate that day. Prayers sent, tough times.
Sorry for your loss. I’ve been through it 4 times and it’s terrible. People that don’t have dogs don’t understand what a loss it is.
It’s the worst. The very worst.
Here is my baby girl chilling before dinner with me. She just turned 8 months old.
That is my baby boy, he is also a week younger than my frenchie. He is 8 months as well. He is half mini dachshund and half French bulldog.
Man, I am so freaking sorry. I am such a dog lover. They are more family than 99.9 percent of people. My German shepherd just turned 9 and I already fear the day he leaves me. It’s going to absolutely wreck me.
Keep posting about your buddy if it helps you feel better. I imagine most of us know your pain and want you to feel better.
Keep posting about your buddy if it helps you feel better. I imagine most of us know your pain and want you to feel better.
I am so sorry for u. Non dog owners don’t get it. We had our 16 year old die three years ago . We cried For a week.
best thing you can do is go out and get another dog . Best of luck to you .
best thing you can do is go out and get another dog . Best of luck to you .
12. She had the canine equivalent of Lou Gehrigs Disease. We took her from KY to Florida to see a top researcher on that disease, but he couldn't help her. Boxers are one of the breeds prone to it.
I'm sorry man I totally understand animals can be better than most humans. Prayers you get through this buddy!
Brother I AM SOOO SAD for your loss it’s brutal. God Speed
I’m sorry brother. I know this hurts like hell.
Dogs know when it’s time to go. You were right there, that’s what matters…I’d go with cremation.
Peace.
Dogs know when it’s time to go. You were right there, that’s what matters…I’d go with cremation.
Peace.
Guys thank you for the outpouring of support. Benji rode my tractors with me, my lawnmowers, everything. I took him with me almost everywhere. He's been to every southern state, he loved going on the pontoon. He was so full of life earlier today. I think his poor heart just gave out. He never yelped or made any sign he was in pain. He's had a heart murmur since he was 10 and their lifespans are 12-16. He was 4 months away from 18. Thank you guys for sharing your stories. I loved that dog from the second I met him. I loved him his entire life. Again thank you for the advice and prayers, it means a lot guys. Truly.
I creamate mine and am going to have all the ashes put in my coffin with me.
Sucks I have 2 dogs and won't be able to handle it. Husky and a German shepherd and they are awesome. They are always there for you. Dogs are your best friends and you take care of them like your kids. Sorry for your loss sounds like he had a great life and a great owner and friend.
I’m soo sorry man. Bout made me cry brother. My dog is about 10 but I know it’s not going to be easy, he’s slowed down for sure. best friend I’ve ever had. Sorry again bro.
In a couple of days, if you're up to it, start a list. Every little idiosyncrasy and quality that made him your dog. It will be cathartic I promise you. Little things like...my dog used to walk around in circles at least three times before that spot was good enough to poop on. She would bury other dogs' squeaky toys. She howled like a wolf when you sang to her. Every once in a while I read that list and it's like she's still with me.
Any time you lose a friend it’s tough. We have always had ours cremated. Their remains come in a nice box and we put our favorite picture and their favorite toy on the box and kerp it on our mantle
I know we’ve had hundreds here lose loved ones and it’s awful no matter the circumstances, I pray for all of them, but a man and his dog is as hard on a man as anything he’ll have to go through. This is one of the saddest posts I’ve ever read here because it’s so close to all of us.
So sorry to hear that. I wish more could have been done.
That is a wonderfully long life, even though time flew I’m sure.
I had my 13 year old dog cremated (died a few years back) and I was heartbroken for days until her Urn was ready for pickup and soon as I got the urn a sense of relief came over my body and everything was better. It was crazy how that happened…cool to see it happen to someone else.
Sorry for your loss OP losing a pet sucks
Thanks Bro. That's a good idea if I can find it. It happened back when I was in college and I was so depressed over first breaking up with my fiancee and then losing my dog I moved away and lost track of everything for a long time after that friend moved. It's somewhere up Paris Pike from Lexington, maybe I should go drive around there and see if I can remember anything. I do remember a big rock I buried her near.
I lost my 14 year old girl last spring. She died in my lap from congestive heart failure. I know the pain all too well. I buried her in her favorite blanket in her little bed. Got a memorial stone and put it on top. I still think about her almost daily.
Words of advice a friend gave me when my dog passed. “ the joy a dog gives you over the years, will outweigh the sadness when it’s gone.”
Michael - this belongs right here where all can see. The exact same thing happened to our 13 year old Aussie (Stormie) Monday - Sunday she was fine and Monday morning she started breathing heavy. My wife and daughter took her to the vet and she was gone when they got there.
I know this is not easy so my prayers are with you brother. As the sports fans we all are, one good way to look at it is that if we could draw up one last play for our fur babies, this would be the way to go without suffering. Yes, I would save some of his fur and cremate. We did the same for her brother (Jagger) 3 years ago.
Thoughts and prayers
