It probably sounds silly, I’m an old guy who has been married for almost 50 years. I love my wife and have a really great marriage, we have fun together and do a lot together. We share the same values, all that makes life good. About 7 years ago I got a rescue German Shepherd. She is a great friend and follows me everywhere. Most stores I go to she is right beside me. If I leave the house she doesn’t leave the door waiting for my return.
I have become more attached to this animal than I could ever believe anyone could be attached to an animal. The dog loves me and I her. It might be silly but I totally understand this broken heart syndrome.
“It might be silly but I totally understand this broken heart syndrome.”
Not silly. Happened to me 11/16/09. Almost killed me. I’ll never forget.
Not silly at all. Dogs are great. One of God’s biggest gifts on earth to humans.
I understand you entirely. When my father was 72 he lost his beloved beagle, who had been with us for about 12 years. Previously he’d lost all of his siblings over a,period of years. Losing Buddy hurt him far more and it took him over six months to recover. Right now I have two dogs, one an American Staffordshire Terrier and retriever mix who’s twelve and a half years old and the other a six and a half year old Great Dane. I know how horribly it will hurt once they pass.
Not silly at all. I've had dogs my entire life, it never gets easier losing a member of the family, which is what they are.
I divorced about a year ago after a year long separation. My dog, who's 12 years old, has been my best friend through it all. Both my sons are away at school, he's all I've had (well, except the new GF) and without him I'd have gone crazy. I thank God for every day I have with him at this point. When he goes I'll beg the Lord to take me with him. Best dog I've ever had. Life without him will be simply unbearable.
That's how I feel about every dog I've had my entire life. I don't think I can take the pain this time. I really don't.