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

What a lucky dog! Having such a caring and responsible companion through a very long life.
No matter how rationally aware you are of the laws of life, it's always hard.
 
 
I recently buried a little bag of spirit, wits and attitude, my mother-in-laws silk terrier. It died in the winter
and was kept in her freezer 'till the ground thawed. And then we almost forgot it, but now the roses are growing on the grave.
Just in time - mother-in-laws freezer malfunctioned last weekend :o/

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....
 
Author unknown...

RIP Sweetie.
Sorry for your loss djwayne.
I think you may have comfort in knowing you
provided and loved.

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

my condolonces djwayne on your loss of Sweetie , 
16+ years might seem short to a human yet it is an amazing amount of time for a dog 
I had a solid 13 + years w my gal Lucy ..... she was put down in my loving arms ....
i can feel you ,  I was there last year myself
give time time 
 
Kenny
 
 

Thanks guys.

Hi,
 
I don't want to sound rude, or anything ... but in a music forum, you tell us this, AND YOU DIDN'T WRITE A SONG?
 
Hmmm.
 
You're supposed to write a song so we can then say it all ... !!!
 
Oh well ... I'll go into denial. Seems to work for a while!

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.

condolences..no words :(