RIP my dog Sweetie...

Sweetie was my dog and best friend for 16 1/2 years. She had a tumor that was causing her a lot of pain. The vet said it was time. So we had to put her down last Saturday. I'm very sad...nothing else matters right now.

Terribly sorry to hear that djwayne. I remember losing family cats when I was younger and I would mope around depressed for weeks, sad times indeed. You never forget 'em!

Being a lifelong dog companion ive been through this more times than I care to remember... My heart goes out to you, ol pal. Hold on to those 16 and a half years. Stay strong.

Aw, that sucks...  At least you got over 16 years with your best friend!

Old55 said, what I was going to say...
 
Be well

Jan said it, it is always hard to lose a friend, always harder to loose a friend who is without question.

djwayne, I am so sorry for the loss of Sweetie.
 
This has been posted here before but I always thought this was a nice poem.
 
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
 
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
 
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
 
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
 
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Sorry for your Loss djwayne. Losing a friend is very hard...
 
You got more than 16 years together! That's a good long time! I guess there's no lack in good memories.
 
R.I.P. Sweetie
 
 
Take care djwayne

Thanks guys.

Sorry for your loss.  It's a hard thing.  I think many of us have been in similar circumstances.  There's nothing quite like the relationship between someone and their dog.  It's a unique bond.

Sorry for no song, but I'm too upset to think about music.

sorry for your loss, wayne.
I lost Zorro 14 years old last year.  he was a good dog.

I know it's of no condolence, but I've been where you are. 18 years when Jake went. I waited a month and got Elvis. It made the loss of Jake so much easier. It'll get better but it takes a little time.
 
Randy

You lost a dear friend.  And right this minute there are no doubt a number of animals at your local animal shelter in desparate need of a friend.  You'll do Sweetie no diservice to adopt one of them right away.  It will be good for you and possibly life-saving your new companion.  Peace.

djwayne
I'm going to take a break from animals for a while.

Hey!  You lost a pet, that doesn't mean you have to leave the Coffee House too...