Lost an Old Friend Yesterday

[santaman2000]

I took my grandson, James home to his grandmother's after school this past evening. Walking in we found Sadie under one of the bushes propped as if sleeping. When she didn't raise her head as we came close though I knew better. She was old; Nikole had recued her from an abusive environment and brought her home as a young adult dog over 13 years ago, and she had a leg amputated for cancer almost two years ago. She survived that well enough and was a sweetheart. But about three months or so ago she started going down. Judging from the way we found her, she passed peacefully in her sleep and I'm thankful for that. I helped bury her before dark.

RIP Sadie, You will be missed.

 

[ADz-1983]

My heart goes out to you bud.

 

[collie]

Had to let my pal Shea go a while back. My heart still cries for him at time. All the best
Eugene

 

[crosslandkelly]

Sorry to hear that Santaman.

 

[Ivan...]

Morning my friend, i can sympathise and empathise with you this morning, and although i don't believe in much, i am sending you a little bit of Dartmoor warmth on this grey old day, be pensive but be strong and keep as busy as you can, knowing you gave that lovely hound a great part of her life.

Chin up my friend.

Kindest regards.

Ivan...

 

[rik_uk3]

My sympathies chap.

 

[SimonM]

Thoughts are with you and yours.

 

[Mesquite]

Sorry to hear of your loss SM.

Losing a loved one is never easy regardless of them being human or animal. My thoughts are with you.

 

[Silverback 1]

I am filling up as i read this thread and look at the photo.
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this sad time.
Sadie will be watching you from The Bridge.
Paul

https://rainbowsbridge.com/poem.htm

 

[treadlightly]

I'm very sorry for your loss Santaman.

 

[Goatboy]

Sorry for your loss Santaman, I think it's harder than loosing human family as non-owners don't understand. Think of the life you all gave her and the love she gave back.

 

[Dogoak]

All the best at this difficult time to you all.

 

[Biker]

Sorry to read this sad news mate.

 

[Swallow]

Sorry for your loss. Always difficult.

 

[weekender]

It's never easy. I lost mine 3 years ago and I still think of him.

 

[Dave]

My condolences Santaman, its always a consolation after grief has passed, to know that you did your best, and she led a good and happy life.

 

[Macaroon]

I'm very sorry for your trouble, sm, I think Dave's post above is about the only meaningful thing that can be said...............................atb mac

 

[Skiritis]

keep her in a warm place in your heart
santaman...

 

[dave53]

sorry about your dog santaman regards dave

 

[santaman2000]

Thanks for all the support guys. I appreciate it. I should say here that technically Sadie wasn't mine; Nikole (my daughter) rescued her and when she went away to school she left her with Barbara (her mom) But I was there almost every day and helped care for her, and Sadie certainly thought she was mine, she followed me everywhere I went in the house. She was the sort of dog it was impossible not to love.

The newest member of the family was confused last night. Carson (Nikole's 2 year old son) took a scrap of ham and gave part of it to Buster (the remaining dog) and walked into the living room with some towards Sadie's doggie bed. He started crying when she wasn't there. He may not fully understand but he certainly knows something's not right.