I lost my Friend

SteveM · 04-03-2014, 05:35 PM

My Lola died in my arms Monday morning. She was only 8 years old. The Epileptic seizures finally took their toll on her small body. She was my friend, she loved me as much as I loved her and I will miss her.

kzullick · 04-03-2014, 06:02 PM

I am so sorry for your loss, it's never easy losing a pet.

Patronen · 04-03-2014, 06:16 PM

Sorry for your loss. We had to recently put our dog down in February. Our Dog was just shy of 8 yrs old. He had kidney disease.

sheepherder · 04-03-2014, 06:46 PM

I too am saddened by the loss of your best friend. They are only with us for such a short time, and bring such a wealth of love.

lugerholsterrepair · 04-03-2014, 07:00 PM

Steve, Sorry to hear about Lola..You had each other..and she had you all her life. We get what God gives us and he gave you 8 years of loyalty and love. I guess being the typical male I can count the times I have cried in my 64 years on one hand. I cried like a baby when my Onya died in my arms. They just do that to ya. Our little animal friends are the truly innocent, worthy of strong emotion. Hang in there..she will always be in your heart.

wlyon · 04-03-2014, 07:01 PM

Sorry about your loss. Only us pet lovers know how much this hurts. When the pain lets up find a puppy. Hang in there. Bill

UF-28 · 04-03-2014, 07:41 PM

Steve, so sorry to hear this ,as others have stated these pets give unconditional love they stand by you thick and thin and there loyalty is boundless . Try to hold on to the great times and memories that the past 8 years have brought you.
RJ

mrerick · 04-03-2014, 08:04 PM

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I've been there four times...

Sonofeugene · 04-03-2014, 08:22 PM

I'm a little misty-eyed now as I remember my Sophie who also died in my arms. May the passage of time bring you a measure of comfort and peace.

Bill_in_VA · 04-03-2014, 08:29 PM

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There's a good reason we refer to dogs as "man's best friend."

And on the Ninth day, God made a dog...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ7AfSO2fKs

318is_Parabellum · 04-03-2014, 08:53 PM

Steve,
I'm sorry for your loss. I know your pain well.

About 8 years ago my dad had to have "Carmen", our 6 year old chocolate Lab put to sleep because of inoperable intestinal issues. I still tear up when I think of that sweet, sweet girl. Sweetest, most intelligent dog I've ever known. When I die, I want to go where she went, heaven or not.

Let these facts comfort you, sir: there is almost no love more unconditional, nearly no bond stronger than that of a loving and loved dog. They are only with us for a short time, but that allows us to experience that joy several times in our lives, if we should be so lucky.

When the time comes and you are ready, go to a shelter and adopt. She will never be replaced or displaced in your heart, but you have the opportunity to love, and be loved again.

ChrisLL · 04-03-2014, 08:58 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss Steve. Certainly the toughest part of having pets is saying goodbye. Hope the sadness becomes fond memories soon.

mcg · 04-03-2014, 09:39 PM

I also am sorry to hear of your loss Steve, she looks like a great pup. I've got two, that are with me night and day, I can't imagine.

Mark

G.T. · 04-03-2014, 09:52 PM

Hi Steve, it's always hard...and with some pets, who literally become part of the family...even tougher! I remember one quote, "Try to be half the man your dog thinks you are!" kinda tells you how much love and trust exists between dog and master... I feel your sorrow... best to you, til...lat'r...GT....

cirelaw · 04-03-2014, 10:02 PM

My Golden Retreiver Calley lost a long battle of cancer. Her last day I brought the beach where she loved digging up sand crab and had scars on her black nose. My vet and friend put her to final peace in our home. I swore never to have to go through that again and will never have another! R.I.P. My heart felt condolences~~Eric

Edward Tinker · 04-03-2014, 10:26 PM

Steve, I am sorry, we have faced this more times than I like, but they give us much love while they are here.

ripcord810 · 04-03-2014, 11:35 PM

Very sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Curss · 04-04-2014, 01:52 AM

My condolences Steve, I too lost my dog several years back. Thought to myself that I would not have another for quite some time, and then my dad lost his fight with cancer. My dad's dog Hershey took to me afterwards...now I guess she's mine. Only thing we can do is treat them with the same love and kindness they give us for as long as we have them.

jamese · 04-04-2014, 05:54 AM

Steve,
sorry to hear about your loss, I lost my "micky" a few years ago and its still heavy on my Heart

K.Wilhelm · 04-04-2014, 09:03 AM

Steve,

So sorry you lost your best friend. To paraphrase what Jerry and others more eloquent than I have said we are blessed to have these wonderful creatures with us for whatever time we are given. Bill

04-03-2014, 05:35 PM	#1
SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	I lost my Friend My Lola died in my arms Monday morning. She was only 8 years old. The Epileptic seizures finally took their toll on her small body. She was my friend, she loved me as much as I loved her and I will miss her. Attached Thumbnails

04-03-2014, 06:16 PM	#3
Patronen User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 312 Thanks: 335 Thanked 93 Times in 70 Posts	Sorry for your loss. We had to recently put our dog down in February. Our Dog was just shy of 8 yrs old. He had kidney disease. __________________ Dave

04-03-2014, 06:46 PM	#4
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,195 Thanks: 1,411 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	I too am saddened by the loss of your best friend. They are only with us for such a short time, and bring such a wealth of love. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

04-03-2014, 07:00 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Steve, Sorry to hear about Lola..You had each other..and she had you all her life. We get what God gives us and he gave you 8 years of loyalty and love. I guess being the typical male I can count the times I have cried in my 64 years on one hand. I cried like a baby when my Onya died in my arms. They just do that to ya. Our little animal friends are the truly innocent, worthy of strong emotion. Hang in there..she will always be in your heart. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

04-03-2014, 07:01 PM	#6
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 3,210 Thanked 2,613 Times in 969 Posts	Sorry about your loss. Only us pet lovers know how much this hurts. When the pain lets up find a puppy. Hang in there. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

04-03-2014, 06:02 PM	#2
kzullick Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 236 Thanks: 679 Thanked 102 Times in 83 Posts	I am so sorry for your loss, it's never easy losing a pet.

04-03-2014, 07:41 PM	#7
UF-28 User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Toms River,NJ Posts: 37 Thanks: 56 Thanked 14 Times in 4 Posts	Steve, so sorry to hear this ,as others have stated these pets give unconditional love they stand by you thick and thin and there loyalty is boundless . Try to hold on to the great times and memories that the past 8 years have brought you. RJ __________________ ANY LUGER IS A GOOD LUGER

04-03-2014, 08:04 PM	#8
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I've been there four times... __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

04-03-2014, 08:22 PM	#9
Sonofeugene User Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 157 Thanks: 1 Thanked 118 Times in 64 Posts	I'm a little misty-eyed now as I remember my Sophie who also died in my arms. May the passage of time bring you a measure of comfort and peace.

04-03-2014, 08:29 PM	#10
Bill_in_VA User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southwest Virginia Posts: 387 Thanks: 801 Thanked 578 Times in 208 Posts	I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There's a good reason we refer to dogs as "man's best friend." And on the Ninth day, God made a dog... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ7AfSO2fKs

04-03-2014, 08:53 PM	#11
318is_Parabellum User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 130 Thanks: 80 Thanked 75 Times in 31 Posts	Steve, I'm sorry for your loss. I know your pain well. About 8 years ago my dad had to have "Carmen", our 6 year old chocolate Lab put to sleep because of inoperable intestinal issues. I still tear up when I think of that sweet, sweet girl. Sweetest, most intelligent dog I've ever known. When I die, I want to go where she went, heaven or not. Let these facts comfort you, sir: there is almost no love more unconditional, nearly no bond stronger than that of a loving and loved dog. They are only with us for a short time, but that allows us to experience that joy several times in our lives, if we should be so lucky. When the time comes and you are ready, go to a shelter and adopt. She will never be replaced or displaced in your heart, but you have the opportunity to love, and be loved again.

04-03-2014, 08:58 PM	#12
ChrisLL User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New England Posts: 70 Thanks: 79 Thanked 28 Times in 19 Posts	Sorry to hear about your loss Steve. Certainly the toughest part of having pets is saying goodbye. Hope the sadness becomes fond memories soon.

04-03-2014, 09:39 PM	#13
mcg Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 92 Thanks: 267 Thanked 29 Times in 21 Posts	I also am sorry to hear of your loss Steve, she looks like a great pup. I've got two, that are with me night and day, I can't imagine. Mark

04-03-2014, 09:52 PM	#14
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,523 Thanks: 1,321 Thanked 3,706 Times in 1,011 Posts	loss.... Hi Steve, it's always hard...and with some pets, who literally become part of the family...even tougher! I remember one quote, "Try to be half the man your dog thinks you are!" kinda tells you how much love and trust exists between dog and master... I feel your sorrow... best to you, til...lat'r...GT....

04-03-2014, 10:02 PM	#15
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	My Golden Retreiver Calley lost a long battle of cancer. Her last day I brought the beach where she loved digging up sand crab and had scars on her black nose. My vet and friend put her to final peace in our home. I swore never to have to go through that again and will never have another! R.I.P. My heart felt condolences~~Eric

04-03-2014, 10:26 PM	#16
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,591 Times in 2,114 Posts	Steve, I am sorry, we have faced this more times than I like, but they give us much love while they are here.

04-03-2014, 11:35 PM	#17
ripcord810 User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 139 Thanks: 146 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	Very sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers go out to you.

04-04-2014, 01:52 AM	#18
Curss User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 307 Thanks: 304 Thanked 98 Times in 75 Posts	My condolences Steve, I too lost my dog several years back. Thought to myself that I would not have another for quite some time, and then my dad lost his fight with cancer. My dad's dog Hershey took to me afterwards...now I guess she's mine. Only thing we can do is treat them with the same love and kindness they give us for as long as we have them. __________________ -Chris

04-04-2014, 05:54 AM	#19
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 792 Thanks: 0 Thanked 86 Times in 36 Posts	Steve, sorry to hear about your loss, I lost my "micky" a few years ago and its still heavy on my Heart __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception

04-04-2014, 09:03 AM	#20
K.Wilhelm User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Central Colorado Posts: 215 Thanks: 45 Thanked 109 Times in 66 Posts	Loss Steve, So sorry you lost your best friend. To paraphrase what Jerry and others more eloquent than I have said we are blessed to have these wonderful creatures with us for whatever time we are given. Bill __________________ NRA Endowment Life member Proud veteran of the Naval Security Group