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Lost my dog Otis this morning  he suffered what the vet said was something like a heart attack,  
 it been a hard day.   :down:

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Always tough to lose a man's best friend!  Hope you will have some good memories!

Jared

Sorry to hear about this Pat.

I know what you're going through, as a couple of weeks ago I lost my cat Rudy who I had in my life for 16 years.
As I do, just remember the good times you had with Otis, and know that you gave him a great life.

Ed

Mans best Friend, I have a few dogs, so I know. Remember the good times.

Sorry to hear that Pat, I'm sure he had a great life hanging around you

Pat, I know the feeling .....I lost my dog last month.....Sorry for your lose. but as smith said  remember
the good times .....it helps!!

Sorry to hear of your loss.  Been through that before, and they really do become part of the family.

Pat, I am so sorry.  Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sorry to hear that Pat.  Was he an Alaskan Mallamute?  Looks like it from the picture.

Pat ,

   Sorry to hear that  :down: I know that he was a great friend ! And A big part of your family. You will Always have Memories ..

Sorry for your loss Pat.  I know I cried for days when my cat of 16 years passed.  Never easy...but over time your pain eases...the memories will carry you and Cindy through this difficult time.

Sorry for your loss Pat.  My sister just put down her dog of 15 years.  It was awful.

Brian

My deepest condolences Pat.  Tina and I have both had dogs our entire lives, we have 3 right now, so I know what you are going through they do become part of the family.

Sorry Pat! I know the feeling, having to put my Smokey (Dalmatian) down in Jan. Remember the good times!

Brian

Sorry for your loss Pat!

Sorry for your loss Pat:

Went through the same thing myself last year. Bailey, my dog of 17 years had to be put to sleep as her old legs couldn't carry her anymore.   I was devastated as the two of us went everywhere together.  My comprimise was that I had her creamated and I spead her ashes around the loop that we always walk at my cottage on Lake Winnapausaukee in NH that overlooks the lake.   Now I can go for our walk and talk with her when I miss her and she's always with me.   Got a new little guy now, Arlo, who helps to keep me occupied.............very occupied.   Found that the house is just too quiet without a pooch following me around.  This is one of my favorite pix of my old girl and my daughter........

Pat, Sorry to hear of your loss. In our prayers.

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your dog, Pat. It is also very tough when you lose a family pet. Hang in there.

Tim

It's terrible when they are gone.  Mine is being diagnosed right now with what they think is Cushings disease.  Hopefully he will just have to go on medication but your loss makes it scarier, beleive me I know what you're  feeling.  Always remember though that you gave your dog the best life he could have had, that'sthe motto we live by with our dog.

Pat,
That's terrible. So sorry.
Creighton

Sorry to hear about your loss, I also have a Malamute, I could not imagine loosing him, they are amazing and loyal companions, remember and cherish the memories of great times shared together, it will help you through these hard times !

Jeff !

Sorry for your lose Pat , we had to put our 17 yr old puppy to sleep in Febuary just couldn't walk anymore:(( we also had her cremated and put In her favorite spot so the kids know she's watching over them.

Sorry to hear such sad news.

Very sorry to hear about your loss

Thanks everybody,   you know i said to myself  you have done this before  you will get through this and come out the other side  OK .
Im telling you what this one is hard  .

I feel your loss Pat - we lost our 3 year old black lab (Tiki) to liver failure about 2 years ago.  She was perfectly healthy in every way until her liver just quit for no known reason.  We did everything we could for her, but to no avail - less than 3 weeks after diagnosis we had to put her to sleep. 

She was the most wonderful and lovable dog I've ever had, she was a big goofy 80 lb Lab who thought she was a lap dog.  I am actually getting a little misty-eyed just typing this and remembering her.  I'm 43 years old and I cried my eyes out at work when I had to make the final call to the vet.  It's one thing when the dog has had a good full life, it's another to have her stolen away from you.

You'll get through it.  When it starts to hurt just a little less, go get yourself a puppy.  It won't be a replacement, but it will be someone new to share life with and help take your mind off it.

Jim
 

Sorry for your loss, I too recently lost my boxer of 13 years. i think of him everyday. they are just like family

Sorry for your loss.  Always stinks losing a dear and close friend.   Nothing replaces their unconditional love they give.

I agree a puppy is the way to go.  The perfect dog is waiting for you to rescue it.  It will not be the same as Otis but just as special in its own way.

Pat,
I'm out of town and limited to internet access, but wanted to let you know I'm saddened to hear about your loss...
It's always tough to lose a family member

Sorry for your loss Pat