Dear friend, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved dog, Teddy.
Posted on 05/30/2018 10:06:19 AM PDT by usconservative
I believe that also. :-) Thank you for sharing.
I can so relate right now. It seems like just yesterday I brought him home. It went by so fast, the blink of an eye.
I'm so sorry for your loss as well and thank you for sharing it with me. I grieve with you for your loss as well.
Thank you for your kindness. I'm of the opinion that great dogs make great dads. I think Teddy trained me far more than I ever trained him. He was nothing short of a blessing from God every minute of every day.
I don't compare any of my canine companions to each other. They're all so uniquely special in their own way and Teddy was no exception. Jerry before him was the family guardian and was another rescue, a Shepherd/Retriever mix and was just the most handsome dog I'd ever seen. He was seven years old when my first son was born, we were worried about how he'd react. The stories I could tell about how many times he stopped the kids from hurting themselves would fill a book.
Sandy ("Bonehead") before him was a Golden Retriever that I never had to put a leash on from the day I got him. What a beautiful, intelligent and sweet dog he was. He was also a little sneak who knew how to get his own treats when I wasn't looking! It became a game between the two of us. I'd "bust" him for getting his own treat and then give him another just to "punish" him, LOL!!! He ate all my ripe tomato's one summer too! I never got a single one, he ate them all.
And then there's Shiner, who I had when I lived in Iowa who followed me everywhere and would go home whenever I told him to. He LOVED spaghetti. Whenever mom made some, he'd howl and drool until she gave him some. He was a beautiful English Setter/Collie mix with a black patch around his left eye, thus his name "Shiner."
I could go on and on with stories ...... they're all so memorable in their own special way.
With tears in my eyes, I can only say I feel your pain. I am so very sorry for your loss. Man’s best friend is better than most humans. You’ll see him and the rest of the gang on the other side. (see my tagline) He is at peace. God Bless.
My own opinion is rescue'd dogs I think "know" they were rescued and in their own way appreciate it. I know that sounds idealistic or corny or sentimental, it is however how I feel.
When I and my now ex-wife rescued Jerry (who we had before Teddy) it was very much a situation where he picked us. Ex and I were out running errands about a month or so after losing Sandy (my Golden Retriever) and I just couldn't bear to go home to an empty house again. Not sure how to this day, we ended up at a local animal rescue.
It was near closing time and this was a very large animal rescue. Not sure, I think there was over 100 dogs. Anyway, we went through every aisle, looked at every dog. My ex was walking ahead of me and she stopped at the last dog run on the last row. Jerry came up to the front of the dog run, put his front paw through the cage and his head down against it for her to pet. She started crying because Jerry reminded her of Sandy and she walked away. Another couple went up to the same run and Jerry went to the back and laid down.
As I approached his run, he came up to the front, put his paw through and his head down for me to pet him. "He hasn't done that for anyone else but that lady over there" the volunteer said, not knowing he was pointing to my ex. So I asked to bring him out at which point he huddled right up to me, pressing as hard as he could.
I looked him over, saw his right eye was bad (a detached retina, a cat had gotten him) and his left front shoulder was injured and he desperately needed some weight. And here was this beautiful looking dog huddling into me for all he was worth begging me to take him. How could I refuse?!
My vet stayed open late for me that day, we took him right over and got him taken care of. He became a wonderful guardian and protector of my ex and my two children when they were born later in his life.
It would be almost six months after Jerry passed that I was ready for Teddy to enter into my and my family's life. I now understand why it took that nearly six months to transpire.
The last fourteen years have gone in a blink of an eye.
I miss you this morning Teddy. No one to hug and say good morning to, no one to take outside, make breakfast for and give meds to. I'd give anything for one more day, and yet I couldn't be selfish.
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement RC and for allowing me to share my experience.
I’ve got a great dog, many cats and many goats waiting for me. :)
I’m sorry about Hoshi.
Yes- its a horrible cancer. Fast moving and very aggressive. Usually by the time the symptoms start its too late. Only 1% survive a year or more. Our beautiful girl had 2 surgeries to try and buy more time...we got a little but it will never be enough.
My prayer for you is the same as the one I have for myself: when your time comes may our Lord send them all over the green hills of Heaven to fetch you and playfully rejoice in your reunion until you all enter the Gates of Heaven together.
We lost our Sadie two days ago, our 17 year old puppy, who blessed us with her happiness and grace. She IS sorely missed yet she has crossed the rainbow bridge and is playing and romping with her old friends, Blackie, Boomer, Skyler, and Jake.
Thank the Good Lord for our best friends.
Indeed. I still have Teddy's food here and his bed is in my family room where it's been since we moved to this new townhome back on May 1st. I don't have the heart to move anything yet.
I picked up his ashes on Tuesday. I'm cleaning today and will be making a spot for his picture and ashes on my fireplace mantle so he can always be with me.
Still miss him terribly, I haven't cried in a few days now. I acknowledge the fact I miss him, that I did the right thing for him and that he and I will be together again soon enough. Trying to get my life started again. Going to work and doing daily tasks seems surreal. As I sit here and type this I keep wanting to look down and see him there by my side and pet him. I hear his footsteps still and turn to look to see him......
Dear friend, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved dog, Teddy.
Thank you so much.
My pleasure, dear. Take care.
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