Our lovely dog MOLLY died this morning

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[LeonardFMason]

Sorry. Thankfully NO dogs anywhere in the world have it as good as dogs in our world. I give you this poem.

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The Power of the Dog

Rudyard Kipling, 1865 - 1936
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There is sorrow enough in the natural way
From men and women to fill our day;
And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

Buy a pup and your money will buy
Love unflinching that cannot lie—
Perfect passion and worship fed
By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
Nevertheless it is hardly fair
To risk your heart for a dog to tear.

When the fourteen years which Nature permits
Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,
And the vet’s unspoken prescription runs
To lethal chambers or loaded guns,
Then you will find—it’s your own affair—
But … you’ve given your heart to a dog to tear.

When the body that lived at your single will,
With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!).
When the spirit that answered your every mood
Is gone—wherever it goes—for good,
You will discover how much you care,
And will give your heart to a dog to tear.

We’ve sorrow enough in the natural way,
When it comes to burying Christian clay.
Our loves are not given, but only lent,
At compound interest of cent per cent.
Though it is not always the case, I believe,
That the longer we’ve kept ’em, the more do we grieve:
For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,
A short-time loan is as bad as a long—
So why in—Heaven (before we are there)
Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?

[V K Lee]

For Molly,
GOD bless her

So sorry to hear you've lost your dear friend.

[DEPcom]

My Condolences to your family, dogs are truly part of a family.

[a little elbow grease]

I once heard a dying woman tell her loved husband that if he immersed himself in grief for the rest of his life after she was gone, she would come back and haunt him. With animals (as it is for people) there is a lot of love. And having a new one to love doesn’t mean you love the departed one less.

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God ..... I love you for you kind and wise words.

Please stay in this world ......... and help this President (not to change the subject).

;-)

[pugmama]

Crying as I read this. We have 11 animals-all are seniors and each day, I wonder how much longer they will be with us. Animals can teach us a lot about unconditional love. So very sorry for your loss.

[corlorde]

Very sorry for your loss. Losing a memebr of your family is never easy, and I dread the day one of mine go, but I’m aware of the limited time we have together (every day enjoyable), but that’s the deal we agree to when we make take them and make them family members.

Prayers sent.

[a little elbow grease]

Sorry to hear it, but its obvious she had an excellent home and a great life.

Thank you very much ............ and to others.

She did have a sweet life........ and I want a SWEET COUNTRY ......... NO, not a Gay country ....... a sweet country and a kind country......... a country where you can have a soft heart for a dying or dead pet.

I want good Americans back.

Nevertheless... thank you. Poochie has passed .............. now all her food goes out to the raccoons ................... down the road.

;-)

[a little elbow grease]

You really Have to love a dog.

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Yes ......... they give you no choice.

Bless your wisdom.

[EdnaMode]

I think it’s different for everyone. My family waited between 1 week and a month after our cats died.

[Angels27]

Very sorry for your loss. Our pets are family members and when one passes, its always heartbreaking.

6 years before i was born my parents had got a poodle and named him Pepe. He was 6 when I came along and I grew up with this wonderful and very smart dog always in my presence. He was quite active up until his last 6 months. When I was 10 he began to deteriorate and he began having heart trouble. After a visit to the vet he was found to have a very enlarged heart and vet said it was in Pepes best interest to be put to sleep. We were all (me, my mom and sister) when the shot was give. He went quickly and peacefully.

That was almost 37 years ago, but it still makes me cry today when I think about it. Pepe was the first friend I ever had.

[SkyDancer]

For you. I did this for a friend of mine when she lost her beautiful kitty.

I'M STILL HERE

Friend, please don’t mourn for me I’m still here, though you don’t see. I’m right by your side each night and day and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I’m always near. I’m everything you feel, see or hear. My spirit is free, but I’ll never depart as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I’ll never wander out of your sight- I’m the brightest star on a summer’s night. I’ll never be beyond your reach- I’m the warm moist sand when you’re at the beach.

I’m the colorful leaves when fall comes around and the pure white snow that blankets the ground. I’m the beautiful flowers of which you’re so fond, The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I’m the first bright blossom you’ll see in the spring, The first warm raindrop that April will bring. I’m the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine, and you’ll see that the face in the moon shine is mine.

When you start thinking there’s no one to love you, you can talk to through the Lord up above you. I’ll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees, and you’ll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I’m the hot salty tears that flow when you weep and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep. I’m the smile people see on your face. Just look for me friend, I’m every place!

[Avalon Memories]

I’ve had dogs continually for 50 years. Letting them go never gets any easier, so I totally understand and sympathize. I do not understand death, nor our need to grieve and memorialize the departed. If we believe in a hereafter, then there is no need to grieve. Miss them in the here and now? Of course. But I have come to appreciate that my departed loved ones are safe from the dangers of this world. I take comfort in the fact that they are safely home. Wherever that is, I will surely join them someday. Life to me seems to be an obstacle course that we must run to get to safety.

[Sans-Culotte]

So sorry for your loss. I lost a Molly myself in 2009 at age 5 (Pembroke Corgi). Sometimes we do not realize how much we truly interact with our dogs. My wife says that every time I enter a room, I say something to our dog. I never notice this until a dog passes, or is at the vet’s overnight. I find myself coming into the room and greeting a dog that is not there.

[LostPassword]

I’m so sorry. I only remember 3 times I’ve cried as an adult - 2 of them were when a canine best friend died.

I keep one of their tags with me all the time to remind me to be as good a friend to everyone as he was.

Sounds like Molly will live on in you and your wife and the world will be better for her existence and after because of her influence on you.

[chris37]

As soon as you can. Grieve today, begin looking tomorrow. It will ease your pain. Trust me.

[rlmorel]

You bet...keep your chin up!

[a little elbow grease]

The pain gets easier but never goes away. I’m glad Molly went on her terms. I can tell she was loved.

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You are more than kind.

When my wife awakens from her bed of many tears.......... I will show her the gentle and understanding comments of you and others on this LOVING thread.

She will be unburdened from much of the agony she has from the death of her boxer dog.

After all ......... she plucked this lovey little thing at six weeks from a place that really gave the young dog little chance.

Thank you for your kindness.

[SandRat]

The gate to heaven has a
doggie Door.She’s already in and waiting for you.

[Jhadur]

May you find solace in this dark time, and may all the many years of good memories with your lost friend lighten the load until your world becomes bright again.

[NEMDF]

So sorry to hear about your Molly. Prayers for you all to muddle through the sadness.

We recently lost my son’s dog of 8 years, which was the first animal that I truly loved. I still choke up, even several weeks later. Luckily, we got to go see him to say good-bye the night before, and he was up and walking around a little, shook my hand one last time.

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