[McGavin999]

Please forgive the vanity

[ShandaLear]

I'm sorry for your loss. I have a dog and am a consumate dog lover. Wolfhounds are the most noble creatures with the wisest faces. He was as lucky to have you as you were to have him.

[TASMANIANRED]

My prayers for you. The only thing comparable to losing a dog is losing a child.

A dog's love is the closest thing to perfection here on Earth. They love without reservation, they are non judgmental and always understanding.

Dogs are one of the Lord's finest creations.

Sympathy from a fellow sufferer during your time of bereavement.

[cicero's_son]

I am so sorry to hear this McGavin999. I have the sweetest Great Dane in the world, and he means everything to me. I think some dogs really are angels sent to help us through the rough patches in our lives.

I know a little bit about Wolfhounds. I've always thought I'd like to have one some day. They remind me of Danes in their temperament, their affection, their loyalty, and their gentleness.

Losing a dog can be like losing a dear friend or family member. Not everyone "gets it," but rest assured there are plenty of us out here who do.

You, and your sweet dog, will be in my prayers.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

My thoughts are with you. I had a beloved Keeshond named Orion who passed in my arms and the vet's office. She had gotten a cough and died a few days later. I was in the vets office holding her when she lifted her head to mine, licked my nose and then stopped breathing.

It took me a good year to get to the point where I didn't think of her and cry in pain.

I understand how you feel. Please trust me- it will get better with time- just as all heartaches do.

When you are feeling a bit better please look at this link- it is written for people who do understand the love of a Animal as a best friend.

You will find some people may make statements that hurt- they do not understand. You and I, and countless others were blessed to be given the love of a best friend that transcends many things.

RAINBOW BRIDGE

My hearts hurts anew today-but i know it will be ok in a bit.

Be well.

[Jackknife]

"He was one of those good natured protectors. You know the type, they didn't bark, they just got between you and whoever." ..... "He was my best friend, and my heart is broken."

As a dog lover, my heart goes out to you.

"Silent Sympathy" by Herbert Dicksee(1894)

For those unfamiliar with the breed.

[Two-Bits]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It is like loosing a child. Jamie is right now young, pain free and is running in a meadow chasing butterflies. He knows the day will come when he will be with his beloved master again. Just keep in your heart all the wonderful memories you shared with Jamie and remember the day will come when Jamie will be back with you again.

[WestTexasWend]

When a person dies, it's sometimes hard for strangers to relate. When a beloved animal dies, anyone who has ever lost a pet knows well the depth of grief you are feeling.

I am so sorry for your loss.

[A knight without armor]

I am so very sorry. I don't have words to say how much I know the hurt of this. God Bess you and His newest little angel.

[mcshot]

My condolences for the loss of your family member. As a long time dog lover I've lost multiple friends that I look forward to seeing again on "Rainbow Ridge".
mc

[IrishCatholic]

My deepest condolences. Only those that have never had a dog can dismiss your loss.
I do have a recommendation. Take it for the spirit in which it is offered. If it isn't for you, then understand it was how I dealt with the loss of my own dog. When I lost my basset hound Tug, the first dog I owned as an adult, I went out the next day and bought an English Mastiff. I knew for a while Tug was having heart problems and as an older dog, didn't have much time. I looked at all the breeds and wanted a big dog. I didn't want the same breed because I wasn't replacing Tug. I had two small children and wanted the dog that was the most patient and least likely to bite, which was the mastiff. (The other was the Bernese Mountain dog but it gets too hot here for them.)
I drove three hours to get the puppy after spending the previous day burying my dog on the farm. For the next week or two my wife understood as I made a bed on the floor and the puppy slept with me. I told the puppy all about Tug and what a great dog he was. How he would love to chase rabbits and would be upset when the coyotes wouldn't come play after he would chase them.
Now the mastiff is three years old and a monster. He is also patient with the kids that climb on him. He is vigilant of the house when strangers come down the drive. He also looks for me when I am away and sleeps by the side of my bed. He is totally devoted to me. When the wife gets up on days I can sleep in, or when I sleep in after a night of astronomy(No light pollution on the farm) he is up on the bed like a shot to snuggle. But knows never to do so while she is there. He also likes to chase deer and no coyote ever comes around when he is out.
The point? You cannot diminish your loss. But you can celebrate and honor the memory of a good companion. Replace him as soon as you can. You can work through quite a lot of grief by telling the puppy about the dog he is replacing. It really isn't important that the dog doesn't understand the words. What the dog knows and hears is your voice.
When I did this my wife thought I was crazy. Other people at the time didn't understand. In time they saw the wisdom. Maybe it is a country view, or an Irish one. But when this dog goes I will do it again. I will tell the new puppy about Tug and Samson while I lie on a makeshift bed on the floor.
In the end, one of these dogs will outlast me. But when I get to Heaven I expect them all there. It will be a happy time.
Once again, my condolences on your loss.If I have helped you in any way I am glad.

[HairOfTheDog]

When the body that lived at your single will,
When its whimper 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.
(From Rudyard Kipling's "Power of the Dog")

Ping!

[sergeantdave]

Four-legged friends are a gift from God. May He comfort you in your loss.

[codyjacksmom]

Oh, I am so sorry for your loss of your very dear friend. I can really tell that you treated him well and he loved you just as much. Take comfort in knowing what a wonderful life you provided him. I am sending some prayers for your heart.

[Marylander]

Condolences. Jamie sounds like a great dog. Give thanks you and he were brought together even for a while. Don't read the rainbow bridge post unless you want to cry all the tears you have.

[prairiebreeze]

I am so sorry. Our pets are such a blessing to us, I know you have many good memories. And he or she no longer suffers with the disease but is in a much happier place.

Prairie

[RepoGirl]

No need to apologize. Our pets are precious, and losing one can heart wrenching. I still miss my cat Frank who died almost ten years ago--she was only five lbs. when she died--but she was five lbs of unconditional love, and that's nothing to sneeze at. I know I'll be devastated when the Moose passes.

Take care, and the grief will pass, it's how we honor the ones we love when they pass on.

[Pegita]

Tears of sorrow for loss ... and they will flow until they are wiped away by the Creator of All Life. How gracious He is to give us hearts that will totally love His creatures ... how comforting He is in the loss of our dearest friends. He understands.

[Eaker]

I can so totally understand. Before I lost Phudd this past June 28th I would not have been able to.

I am so sorry.

There's no problem on the inside of a person that the outside of a dog can't cure.

[Oreo Kookey]

I am a "cat person" but I think I know exactly how you are feeling. Our pets are very much family members and as such are loved, needed and sorely missed when they are gone from us. Time will heal your broken heart but it will always have a nick in it. I expect you will find that your memories will come flooding to your mind and you will be filled with the same love you have enjoyed while he was with you, although from a different perspective.

The Lord has provided cleansing tears to help mend our hearts. Don't hesitate to avail yourself of those tears.

[DoughtyOne]

I am sorry to hear about your loss. Dogs are wonderful companions. They don't generally ask for much. You can be angry at them one moment, and they'll stick their nose under your hand the next. They are fogiving and loving. They long most to have you show affection to them, and they aren't shy about showing you how much they love you.

It's clear from your post that you loved Jamie very much. Take comfort in the thought that you gave him the best life he could have had. Remember those great times together. Celebrate them.

Find it in your heart to give another dog a great life, like the one you shared with Jamie. It won't be the same, but soon it will be very special as well.

All the best to you.