My dog died earlier this morning.

I'm so sorry to hear, 17 years was a good, VERY long life for a doggie though. Rest in peace Cricket!!

Sorry to hear. dogs truly are mans best friend, he gifted you with 17 years of his life.

I am so sorry for you, dogs really are our best friends, I am sure you were Heaven for your dog to be with...

was it in a fight with a horse by any chance?

Very sad Mad Pole. As a dog lover I know what your going through. It ain't easy.

I'm so sorry you're hurting OP. He is running around in heaven, thrilled beyond belief and happy as can be.

It hurts to leave them tho, you''ll see him soon again.

He was my puppy every day over the years and was my one and only true friend, he loved me for me.

I am so lost right now.

Sorry you lost a long time friend. He is in heaven. If he was loved he is there. :'(

Sorry for your loss. I lost a pup, well 10 yr old dog a couple months back and I miss her dearly, these are rough times but hang in there, I too believe we will be reunited.

I have epilepsy and he would lay with me after a siezure and not leave my side.

I appreciate your kind words, they are helping.

i am so sorry to hear of your news, but please know that you made your dog's last moments happy and peaceful by just being with him and giving him courage to face the final journey. always keep the happy memories of your faithful friend in your heart and he will never really be gone.

when you have spent your grief, the best way to honor your old friend is to visit your local shelter and adopt a new friend. you may not feel like that at the moment but soon you will. save a good dog's life, embrace one who really needs you and you will never be sorry.

blessings to you.

I'm sorry for the loss of your best friend. He's in dog heaven now, running around in the sparkly fields, young and vital again.

Weird, I keep seing a yellowish furred labrador kinda dog. Doesn't have to be your dog though.

Bless the good memories

17 years?! Wow...sory for your loss dearie...

You sound like a wonderful human!

Crickie loved you too! How could he not, feeling such intense, loving vibrations from you.

Crickie was tired and went home.

My guess is Crick has one eye on you and one eye on playing with those souls greeting him in heaven.

Blessings and comfort to you.

Last Edited by LIL' ANGEL on 12/28/2012 09:16 AM

I am so sorry...I can feel your pain. I have two dogs and i cant even imagine it.
He did live a long life and you gave him lots of love, i'm sure!!!
He will be waiting for you on the other side and some day you will reunite.

So sorry!!!!!

Im sorry Madpole.
Losing a friend can be hard.
But, he is now no longer suffering. Sometimes it is better to let go of our friend for the benefit of their well being. Think about it, you would not want him to continue living in that body if it is constantly failing him.

Rejoice in the wonderful and loving memories you spent together.
You have the opportunity now to cherish the good times you guys had together and hold them close to your heart forever. Be encouraged friend.

He was a small mostly black with white terrier. But mayhaps it is a labador dog that cricket is playing with right now.

May I add my sincere condolonces.
My dog is the best friend I've ever had.

Take comfort from the good life you gave him

"Old dog syndrome?" No offense, but your dog was 17. That's not a syndrome, that's just old age. Sorry for your loss. If you get another dog, I suggest you get a vet that doesn't blow smoke up your ass.

Sorry you have to deal with that, you will see him again

Bless your heart OP. My heart is heavy for your loss.

So sorry. 17 years was a good long life and I'm sure you made them wonderful years for Cricket. You will see him and be with him in your dreams. Please take comfort in those visits. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.

As an aside, 25 years ago I had a German Shepherd who would come to me and get me when my daughter, a toddler, was about to have a seizure. The dog would then stand over her till it stopped, and then remain there, laying by her side for a long time. Dogs are wonderful souls.

Dogs beat relatives in my family.
I am sorry for your loss.

Great Big Hugs for You! I lost my beloved cat January 30, 2006 and it was a horrible ordeal for my cat and I. I could not have him put down. He had a huge tumour emerge on his neck and rapidly grow into his spine. I hand fed him, carried him around, and gave him every comforter in my house for resting on and bathroom usage.

After he passed naturally on his own, I had a small funeral for him. I bought a large covered hat box, carefully lined it with satin, bought 2 dozen roses, anointed him with oils and put fragrant herbs in with him, along with a cherished photo, prayer cards and a Silver and Turquoise Cross necklace made for me by the Lakota Sioux tribe. I cut some of the white and lavender roses and placed them into the coffin with him. I kept the house very cold and had a wake and viewing. At the wake I played a recurring loop of beautiful songs for him that I burned to a special Memorial CD for him.

I invited friends and had the wake and funeral the day after his death. We buried him at a beautiful field overlooking the intracoastal under a Live Oak tree. Everyone had tears in their eyes at his burial. For me, it made the grief less severe by giving him a proper funeral. I cried for months and had several dreams about him that entire year. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL FRIEND CRICKET!
*caps for emphasis not shouting :)



Last Edited by ArcanoExAngelos on 12/28/2012 09:31 AM

I'm very sorry for your loss.

I hope what I'm getting ready to say is comforting to you, because it was comforting to me when I lost my 20 year old cat Dixie...

Cricket did not die alone. You and he were together when he passed peacefully away. What an awesome life he had with you for 17 years. He knew he was loved.

Again, I'm so sorry.