My dog "Lollop" finally lost the battle with his failing strength this week and was put to sleep yesterday. Jules and I miss him very much.... A small tribute to my best mate, guardian and comforter through hard times.....
Goodbye to my beloved pooch
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Sincere condolences, I had to do the same with my Rottie a couple of years ago. This is going to hurt for a long time I'm afraid, I teared up for months and after reading your tribute it got me going again. Its the only chance you get to choose family and its hurts like nothing else when they are gone.
All The best to you and Jules mate
I know how it hurts, been there myself....
Peace and love Dude, peace and love
I know how it hurts, been there myself....
Peace and love Dude, peace and love
That's a shame Dave, I remember him running around at my house They're the memories I've got of him
They're the memories I've got of him 
Sadly, those of us who are dog lovers know that we have to bear the burden of losing several of these most precious creatures over our lifetime, as theirs is so much shorter - although in my mind, more meaningful.
Some canine sayings and thoughts that I've always loved:
"The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" (Theodorus Gaza)
"No matter how little money and how few possesisons you own, having a dog makes you rich." (Louis Sabin)
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole" (Roger Caras)
"He is your freind, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." (Anon)
And when it doesn't hurt so much - go rescue a dog and give him as much love and comfort as Lollop gave you; it will be reflected back tenfold.
Some canine sayings and thoughts that I've always loved:
"The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" (Theodorus Gaza)
"No matter how little money and how few possesisons you own, having a dog makes you rich." (Louis Sabin)
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole" (Roger Caras)
"He is your freind, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." (Anon)
And when it doesn't hurt so much - go rescue a dog and give him as much love and comfort as Lollop gave you; it will be reflected back tenfold.
My thoughts are with you totally. I just had to do the same with mine on Tuesday after 13 best buddy years.
This thread has struck a chord for me, I've never even owned my own dog, they've been my parents or my brothers' dogs, but I miss all of them that have gone to the big gig in the sky, especially Rocky the Staffy, a more gentle, child loving animal I have yet to meet.
I quote the saying from above which I feel touches on the special bond between man and dog the most, it's got me choked at the moment:
"He is your freind, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." (Anon)
I'm gonna go now before I turn into a blubbering wreck!
I quote the saying from above which I feel touches on the special bond between man and dog the most, it's got me choked at the moment:
"He is your freind, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." (Anon)
I'm gonna go now before I turn into a blubbering wreck!
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My sincerest to you both. My wife & I lost our spaniel a few years ago, he was a complete git at times but it took ages for me to get over him (including two & a half months off work with pleurasy & pneumonia which I'm sure was bought on by the shock of his death).
Look after yourselves & when you feel the time is right, learn to love another dog as life without them is incomplete.
Martin
Look after yourselves & when you feel the time is right, learn to love another dog as life without them is incomplete.
Martin
Condolences, he looked full of fun. The one on my avatar is well past his expected time, and still running strong. I am dreading the day that stops, and making the best of all I have with him, as I'm sure you did.
Sorry to hear that Maddave. Dogs are great companions. I've got 2 whippets and will be completely gutted when they're gone. I've been everywhere with them and they always sleep at the bottom of my sleeping bag. My sincere condoloncies. Almost brought a tear to my eye reading that poem
