Baltodog's Namesake

3/1/05 | Baltodog

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

All pet owners empathize with your grief.

Over the years we have had the sorrow of losing loved dogs and cat that were almost like family members. They were replaced by others, but always will be remembered and treasured for the gift of their presence in our lives.

[Miss Behave]

My heartfelt condolences go out to you, baltodog. Dog is TRULY man's best friend--thank you, God. I'll be thinking of you, baltodog. My son's favorite dog has also always been Balto, and his favorite childhood book, "The Adventures of Balto."

One day at a time.

[laceybrookesdad]

Tears are streaming down my face as I type this to you. I have been present to watch two of our dogs take their final breath. What great sorrow to lose a family member in this way. Yes our dogs are not pets but an integral part of our family. We pour out our love to them and they respond with unconditional love, and undying loyalty. We had a 10 yr old Chow named Casey that I had to bring into the vets to put her down. She suffered terribly from seizures and finally the medication was just not helping her, Oh but how we tried to help her. When the vet came in to give her the injection God gave me a couple of minutes of Casey being her normal loving self. She showed me so much love and when I was holding her in my arms she rested her head near mine and suffered no more. Casey you are my good girl and I miss you terribly. Although we have two other dogs Cody Jack and Lacey Brooke no dog will ever take that place in my heart that you hold. God Bless you and your family in this time of great sadness. You will all be in my prayers!

[green pastures]

"Our dogs. We give them our extra food, and our extra time, and our extra love; and in return they give us their very all." - Unknown

With Deepest Sympathy

[blam]

RIP Balto.

[Ditter]

I am so sorry, this makes me cry. I just came from the Veterinary Referral Clinic, the place you go when your regular vet is stumped for an answer. My Jack Russel Terrier, Tootie 1 1/2 years, may have pancrititis she has been vomiting for 2 days. while there I talked to man man in the waiting room and what he described sounds just like what your dog had. I hope not.

[libstripper]

Right now I'm living with the most wonderful dog I've ever adopted. He's half chocolate lab and half Weimaraner. He was rescued from a horribly abusive situation when he was about three years old. He's the most absolutely loving, attentive dog I have ever known. The only thing about him that really upsets me is the terrible pain I know I'll suffer when he dies.

I know what you're going through, and give you my full sympathy.

[arizonarachel]

I am so sorry! Dogs are precious.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I'm so sorry for your loss....
I forget who wrote this but it's so pretty...
"The greatest comfort we can take, is to reduce the amount of ignorance, cruelty and suffering in this world.."

You showed your great love for Balto, by removing his suffering..and he knows what kind of love that took...
Ms.B

[cspackler]

Sorry for your loss.

I had to have my best friend put to sleep. 6 year old Cocker, best dog ever. Started acting listless, turns out he had histoplasmic anemia. We tried for a week to get his blood count up, but he started shutting down internally so we had to let him go.

Staring into his eyes as the doctor gave him the injection, he licked my face just before his eyes glazed over. That was the hardest thing I've done yet.

We buried him on my inlaws farm, that was his favorite place to chase rabbits. I still stop by his grave when we go to visit.

We've got two Cockers now, bith great dogs. But ther will nerver be another Buddy.

[najida]

Oh man, I am so sorry,
but he is probably playing with your Dad and trashing the kitchen ;)

[reagan_fanatic]

A pet is just as much a part of the family as a son or daughter or a brother or sister. Not one day goes by that I don't get a good belly laugh or two from my sweet little dog Toby. I know I will cry when his time comes. I truly believe these pets are God's gift to us. Enjoy every minute with them. I do.

[Richard Kimball]

I've cried at four deaths. My father and three dogs. I have no idea why I get so emotionally attached to my dogs, except that they want nothing but affection (and food), and I'd rather spend the day with one of my dogs than most people I know.

[Gabz]

Oh how sad.............I'm so sorry. I know how much it hurts.

[RepoGirl]

Sorry to hear about losing your pal. But now he's happy and feeling no pain, and tormenting squirrels in the great beyond.

He sounded like one heck of a cool dog. take care.

[osagebowman]

We are very sorry to hear of your loss.

Those of us who are lucky enough to have a furry friend to share our lives know how deeply the loss is felt when they have to leave us and we have to stay without them.

Remember that there are other companions waiting to join your family, as close as the nearest rescue shelter. When the time is right, you'll know it. We did.

Gypsygirl, a rescue roughcoat collie mix joined us almost a year ago, shortly after Samantha, our rescue golden brittany mix, went to the field by the rainbow bridge. We miss her still but Gypsygirl needed a home and we needed a dog to share ours with. We're both better now.

OB & LSA

[dervish]

You saved his life and gave him the good life, a loving home. That's all they want or need.

Sorry for your loss. They should live as long as we do...

[RottiBiz]

How very sad you must be. I share your feelings.

Last Wednesday, we had to put our beloved Bulldog down. He would have been eight on March 28th.

Our dogs bring so much joy into our lives and so much pain when they have to go -- but the memories are so sweet.

[laceybrookesdad]

We have a Great Pyrenees who is just under 2 yrs old. He is absolutely the kindest most gentle dog we have ever had.
I will pray for strength for you while you go through this difficult time with your Great Pyrenees

[DugwayDuke]

I share your sorrow. We lost a great dane to some thing very similar. We called her Sugar 'cause she was so sweet. She lost all bladder and bowel control and we had to put her down too.

We still have our other dane, Duke. Duke grieved for days. He'd stand on the deck and howl for her.