Posted on 12/11/2010 6:06:04 PM PST by lastchance
This has been a very difficult week for me personally and for the entire family. On Sunday my much loved 16 year old dog Maggie stopped eating. I tried to give her everything from leftover turkey to hot dogs. Nothing worked. On Monday she stopped drinking water and I had to start feeding her pedialite with a syringe to keep her from becoming dehydrated
...God's love is not limited to humanity. He saves both man and beast. When humanity fell into sin, all the cosmos fell into bondage as well—the death, pain and suffering of all creatures is the result of that fall. And yet God has promised to set all creation free from this bondage:
"For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now" (Romans 8:19-22)
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I am so sorry for the loss of your companion. Dogs are special gifts from God to us. I cling to those verses in Romans and expect to see all our dogs when God calls us home.
I am so sorry for your loss. I went through this in February, and still feel the loss.
Tears. I must go hug my pup, also named Maggie.
I’m very sorry.
I lost both of mine within a year.
Seems like every time I get new dogs I end up with even better friends.
My best friend passed seven years ago and I still tear up thinking about him. It was the first time I had to confront the death of someone close to me. I remember crying upstairs after having to put him down and telling my wife I didn’t know why I was making such a big deal about a dog. She comforted me letting me know he was not just a pet but a friend. 11 years we hung together, I took him to class, to parties, on dates when my wife and I first went out. He was a part of my life as a young man. College, first job, marriage, first kids. Through it all he never put up a fuss. A true companion. I haven’t owned another dog since. I know I’ll see him and the others I have lost over my life in the next one. I’m sorry for your loss.
I've had dogs my whole life, losing them never gets easier. Personally, all my dogs have been wonderful and special in their own right. I think each has been a gift from God. Our last one, Jerry a Shepherd Retriever mix died four years ago, he was almost 14 years old. Similar story to the author's above.
Jerry was a shelter dog, we were lucky to find him when we did, you could say he picked us when he stuck his paw out the cage at my wife. Jerry was about a year old when we got him, and 7 years old when my first son was born, we were nervous over how he'd react. Jerry was a wonderful guardian of our first and then second son's. Never had to train him to protect the boys, it was instinctual.
When the time came to say goodbye to him I cried for days. Well, weeks really. We went for 6 months without a dog, I said I never wanted another one. One day a friend called, he had a black labradoodle from a rescue. Took the kids to see the dog, they became instant friends. Teddy was 10 months when we got him, he's going on 5 now. I can't imagine this house without him, he's such an integral part of our family.
I tried like hell not to like this dog. Dammit, he made it way to hard not to like him. I imagine I'll bawl my eyes out when his time comes too, but in the meantime I consider it a great day the day we all found each other, and a blessing to have this wonderful animal in my home.
Thank you Lord for the blessing of this fine animal. (At least this was only 5 short paragraphs and not a full blown novel like last time...)
Sorry to hear of your loss. I experienced the same grief about a month ago when I had to put down my Cane Corso. Quality of life was failing due to cancer. They sure take a big piece of your heart when they leave. Sorry about your loss. Here is a little something for you to ponder:
Rainbow Bridge
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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Putting down our 14 year old Lab, Bo, a few years ago was one of the worst things I ever had to do. I liked him better than most people I ever met. Now we have Jed. So it will happen again. Jed is worth the bother...
When my time comes, I just hope He sends Jeepers, Licker, Shiner, Sanford ("Sandy") Jerry and Teddy for me, for then I'll know it's time to go home.
So sorry for your loss.
Our family has lost a beloved dog in a similar fashion. Bless your family and lost companion.
People shouldn’t become so emotionally invested in animals.
I learned this as a small child, after being heartbroken by pets killed in the road more than once.
It’s a heartbreaking situation. Our oldest daughter always wanted a puppy, and 3 years ago we bought her one. It was a little Chihuahua. We wrapped it up in a little box and gave it to her. She was the happiest I’d ever seen her when she opened it. She still has the dog, and loves it as much as she does us I’m sure, but I know that eventually something will happen to it.(I dread the day) That dog literally follows her around everywhere and guards her. She can’t even play tag with other kids, because the little dog will go nuts when anyone makes an aggressive move against her.
What sucks, is I’m a little attached to the dog too, even though I tried not to be. Aside from my daughter, I’m the only other person the dog will ‘respect’. Anytime I enter a room the dog is in, she’ll run up and look at me as if she’s awaiting orders or something. Then she’ll roll over for me to pet her.
Damn.... I’ll probably be nearly as sad as my daughter when that dog eventually dies. I just hope it’s a long time from now..... (I think I’ll go pet it now)
Prayers for Matt. It was only a little over a year ago that my little warrior lost her battle with cancer. Never a week goes by that I don’t contemplate the gift that she was too me and my wife.
Isn't that the truth. Each one of 'em seems to train us a little better for the next one too......
Yes they do!
I’m sorry for your loss.
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