Princess, my favorite dog, died today

Dan Miller's Blog ^ | September 22, 2014 | Dan Miller

[OldMissileer]

I am so sorry for your loss of a truly wonderful member of your family.
We have a 15 year old pup who is showing her signs of age. I do not relish thinking of the time that will eventually come except for the fact we will meet again, God permitting.

[OldMissileer]

Getting a dog is agreeing to heartache somewhere down the road.

So true, but the joy, laughter, and happiness they bring during their meteoric stay in our lives is a blessing.

[OldMissileer]

Thanks. I would love to. However, I am now 73 and a young pup would very likely outlive me. I don’t think that would be fair to the new pup.

Dan. There are many older dogs out there in need of a loving family such as yours. So many have had lives filled with emptiness and grief and would love to find a home even though they may not have more than a handful of years left.

They will give their love and devotion to you and you can give them the love and comfort they so desperately need right back.

[NYAmerican]

My Sincerest Condolences. The pain of this loss is all too familiar to me. I hope, to honor the beautiful life of your lost companion, some readers ADOPT/RESCUE another beautiful Dog in desperate need. I saw mention in your post of a “Breeder”...I’m certain that your “Breeder” was of the highest standards, however please be aware that so many self described “breeders” today run horrific “puppy mills” (torture mills). Considering the hundreds of thousands of dogs desperately awaiting rescue/adoption, PLEASE....everyone PLEASE, consider adopting a dog rather than BUYING one!

[muir_redwoods]

We specialize in the “unadoptable”; lovable dogs with physical problems. The Chessy was named Dodger and he couldn’t run or even walk very far. He couldn’t climb stairs and had lost a lot of fur due to unaddressed health issues his hideous previous owner ignored. His life was hard but we gave him a few months of peace, regular meals, love and company. I miss him a lot.

Currently we have a beagle(as well as our original rescue, Anna) with three good legs and one that’s just decorative. Somebody threw her away last January during a sub zero cold snap. Maggie has settled in just fine and she too likes the love, company and regular meals.

[NYAmerican]

A beautiful observation! Thank you.

[Joe 6-pack]

WOOOF!

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[Silentgypsy]

I am with you in your sorrow. Prayers up.

[left that other site]

My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear Princess.

I do understand.

[4Runner]

With you on this one. We had to bury one cat and one dog this past summer in our back yard. Over the years it’s become a pet cemetery. Cat would stay with me every night. The dog was my wife’s companion for fifteen years. They passed within a month of each other. I think my cat (a very small all black shorthair approximately 14 years old)) was toward the end beaten or kicked by someone in our subdivision as he died from dehydration (came home one day with his head tilted and unable to open his mouth) but could never prove it.

[mojo114]

Understand the loneliness that you feel. Been through it too many times.
Praying for you to be calm and think through your wonderful life with Princess.
Perhaps in a few weeks, months, you will see that there is another dog that you fall in love with and provide that dog with all the love you had for Princess.
Prayers for Princess

[Altariel]

I’m sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you comfort,

[Slings and Arrows]

[Nachum]

So sorry for your loss.

[doorgunner69]

As I have posted before: Either from a messed up childhood without a mother (stepmonster instead), I have always had a bit of a lack of empathy for most people.

Animals reach me instantly, and losing one is the most painful emotional thing I think I feel.

Work your way through it, somehow. The Rainbow Bridge that others have mentioned comes to me often, I just pray there is such a thing waiting, and my little buddies are there waiting as well.

[Shadowstrike]

I am sorry for you loss.

Lost my lab mix just two months ago, and yes, I ain’t ashamed to admit I cried like a kid when I buried him...

One of the BEST friends I ever had.

[CatherineofAragon]

I’m so sorry about the loss of your Princess. What a beautiful girl she was...look at that sweet face.

(Thanks, Slings)

[NetAddicted]

I’m sorry. :(

[Chances Are]

Go get another pup...quick. It won’t completely fill the hole in your heart...but it will help. I know.

Yes, Dan, I urge you to follow this advice.

The pain is great, I know, but doing something like this has a most salubrious effect...trust me.

My most profound condolences on the passing of your companion, your pet, your dog - and, I'm certain, one of the great loves of your life.

If you do take this advice, please give us an update.

CA....

[boatbums]

I’ll be praying for y’all, that the Lord comforts you in your sorrow and gives you strength to carry on knowing that you gave Princess a specially loved life. They are here for such short times, but our hearts are better for sharing our lives with them.