...rip to my beautiful dog of twelve years having to say goodbye recently, having a hard time with this and hopefully time will give some healing...

Pipe, sorry for your loss.  Pets are part of the family and when they pass its devastating!  

My dog is laying next to me right now. She'll be 14 in October. I dread the day. We put our other dog down two years ago and that was hard. This dog and I are symbiotic. I'm sorry for what you're going through.

@pipedoctor

Saying that final goodbye to your dog is rough.  I'm sorry for your loss.  In my experience, time doesn't necessarily heal all things, but it does make them more bearable.  Perhaps your dog and my passed dogs are playing together somewhere right now. 

Try to think about all the beautiful days you spent together & hopefully it will help ease the pain of your loss.

Take some time to regroup while also realizing there's another dog out there worthy of your love & affection.

Very sorry for your loss and hope it gets better for you.

“Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. ”

So sorry for your loss. R.I.P.

sorry for you loss pipe. This thread is about your loss and it sucks when u  face this. it's losing a child.

3 cats in 5 years for me, i never forget their birthdays and the day that my wife and i had to euthanize them.

2 were sisters,1 15 her sister 18 3 years later. then my boy 16 who was left to us from Father in law  we had to 2 years later after the last.

They visit me in my dreams occasionally. all 3 visited me like 2 0r 3 days after i had to say goodbye.

Sorry for the long post but i feel your remorse

you'll never overcome but it will be manageable through time

pictures and videos do help. there def will be tears shed but all that matters is your Love and caring you showed them and that you were with them at the end.

i'm crying just typing this

God Bless pipe

 My all time favorite quote about dogs passing away was what mark Twain once said " where ever dogs go when they die is where I want to go when I die" 

The love they give us with no strings attached...we can never repay.

@pipedoctor

You were lucky to have each other...always be grateful and cherish the memories...animals are random blessings to our lives.

its a trauma for me when i had lost my jack russell.

We just put down our Havanese of 15 years 2 days ago. Tough but he was suffering and his eyes told me it was time. I’m ready to get another dog, the wife says no way.............

You'll get over as ive cried like a baby and especially when having to put dogs down.....My last dog was a mastiff with cancer....Found a all night vet as she took a bad turn and I couldn't take.....She was put to sleep in my lap and I may tear up now but fighting....I had to put a shepherd down the same way with my son and wife, very hard on all.....I truly believe we have a doggy heaven and they are looking down and waiting on us.....I now have 2 dogs and a outside cat of 17 yrs, the cat will probably go next and I dread that day......You'll get over but you'll never forget......It's a family member and I love my animals as good as people :) Knock!

@pipedoctor

 So sorry for your loss. Have lost several dogs and a cat over the years, it never gets easier. Have an 18 year old calico, had her since she was 2 weeks old. Born to a stray cat, girlfriend brought her home threw her on the bed where I was and she came right to me, eyes barely open. Trying to prepare myself for her parting, she won't be around much longer. Believe we'll see our pets again one day, they are our furry family no doubt!

@pipedoctor

 May he/she rest in peace! Hang in there bro! I have two dogs, they’re basically my children, they’re with me close to 100% of the time I’m off of work! One is 10 and other 8, they’re both big breeds! So their time is getting closer and closer and it’s sad to think about it. Hang in there, it’ll get better! 

I agree with D-town.  sorry for your loss bro

You said it bro  

@mrusso

 I've got a outdoor cat 17 yrs old but well taken care of, lives on my screen porch but inside extreme cold.....I see the age and him slowing down but will miss this cat....He's known in the neighborhood and follows walking the dogs....I truly hear you, Knock!

@knockonwood

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