George,

Our dog, Dixie, died this past January prior to DD. She had lymphoma... she went really quick. We noticed something wrong on a Sunday night... had her put to sleep the next day. Buster and I went to the vet together while she was put down. It was heart breaking... She was 11 years old, and the very best dog I've ever owned.

You know how it is when you get up in the morning, and the dog who has always been sleeping on the side of your bed is gone. The dog who greets you everyday when you walk in the door is no longer there.

I know you are going through a tough time buddy. It does get better. Hug the other dogs to your side and let them give you comfort.

Our other dog, a JRT, was despondant after Dixie died. She slept all day, would never play, didn't care for her toys anymore. I ended up getting another dog to pull her out of her dull drums. That dog will never replace Dixie, but he's kind of a really neat dog in his own right. He has a personality that makes him special.

Hugs hon.

Know you have people thinking about and praying for you

More hugs to you George!

Heidi, I also had a dog who was depressed when his companion died. He would not go for a walk and spent all day nudging blankets and pillows "looking" for our lost dog. Although another dog could not replace the lost one, we all needed a new dog in the family to make us complete!

We looked for a black dachshund but ended up with a shelter dog, a dachshund mix and can't imagine our family without her! Our formerly depressed dog now cuddles up and sleeps with her (under our covers, of course!) and we are all happy! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

God bless our 4 legged friends!

George,

I am sooo sorry to hear this. I lost my faithful friend of 11 years myself. My Boxer Rocky died suddenly too. It was at a time when it seemed like he was the only one that I could count one for love and affection.

Even though I have another dog , I still find myself calling him Rocky after more than a year.

May God allow you find rest in His arms today.

S&C

thank you all. i have been crying most of the day, and had quite a jag just now. I cannot believe that his little body is in the Earth. I miss him with all my heart.


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Sorry to hear about your little dog. It is amazing how much comfort we get from our pets. Hope you will feel okay soon.

Hi George Bailey --

I don't know you, but I know how difficult it is to lose a pet. I'm so sorry -- it's just so sad. I'm glad she had such a loving owner. It must have been very difficult to be with her at the vet. Blessings to you and may God help you through this grief.

Shellybird

Oh George,
The pictures of your dogs are beautiful! A black, a longhair and a tan, what a wonderful array of weenies!

I assume that you still have the other two? How are they doing?

More hugs to you, Ladysing

The grief you feel is the price of unconditional love George.

But its worth it. Dogs teach us so much about faithfulness, honesty and joi de vivre.

Celebrate your little Schatze's life George, and mourn as you must.

Anyone who has loved and lost a faithful animal friend knows your pain.

All blessings.