I miss my dog

Beautifully said... ^THIS^

Today in my family we lost Zoe, a female Yorkshire Terrier who lived to 15. Her passing was expected by now... She hung in there as long as she could and passed peacefully in her sleep (or so it seems). May she continue to chase cats in Heaven as she did here on Earth.

Oh absolutely, absolutely, he made me happy back then

This thread is well worth a look-see ~

Thread: Wouldnt it be wonderful if all children were this appreciative?

I had to put my best friend of 16 yrs - 9 days down in September.

Jupiter was a dachshund.

I cried EVERY day for a whole month and started drinking beer more than usual.

I still tear up if I think about him too much.

My daughter moved out over a year ago so now it's just me here alone.

I've tried looking for signs that Jupiter is still around but I don't sense him at all.

My heart hurts for him. I miss him so much.

I can't even write anymore.

Sorry, for everyone's loss.

It's the worst feeling, I know.

Last Edited by MetaDeth on 12/21/2016 11:33 PM

I deeply know what you mean. God bless

That's Princess Lea, but I just called her 'Purdy'. That's southern for Pretty.

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Awww, such a precious face. God bless - may she help send a new furry love back into your heart and arms.

Beautiful Joe. I was stricken at how he was treated, I read other dog books too, but none stayed with me like Beautiful Joe. And I read horse books too, Black Beauty and the horses of Chinquoteague books.

Oh, what a sweetheart!

You were so blessed to have shared life with her for those years.

She's up there waiting for you.

An empty house is almost as bad as an empty heart. I hope for you it won't be empty for much longer.

Thanks. How did I miss that growing up in Canada!

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Yup. She was saved from being tied up to a clothesline in the FL summer heat in 90 degree weather- all day long she was tied up. Don't know the details, but she ended up with me, after going through 2-3 pit stops. We were buds.

I remember being profoundly affected by those vintage dog and horse books when I was a little kid. And I too, was stricken by how these poor animals, especially Beautiful Joe, was treated.

These animals are so innocent and pure of heart and have no control of their lives when in the human world.

Black Beautiful was the one I remember the most, a beautiful thoroughbred, having a good life in the beginning and then his people fall on hard times and he is passed from one master to another, many of them cruel and heartless. I am glad it ended happily though.

There was another one, about a cocker spaniel, that I loved, because I had a cocker when I was a kid. I forget the name of the book, but I want to say it was written by Terhune.

Even though we are little kids when we read this stuff, no one realizes how powerfully it can affect a kid. I think that is why, today, 50 years later, I have worked on behalf of animals all my life.

She was a fool..its obvious you love cats....but I am glad that you got yourself some kitties. You sound like a very good person and one who cares deeply for your pets. Bless you for getting two more little charges to take care of.

Beautiful Joe was one of my favorite books, I practically memorized it! It always struck me how callously cruel people were at that time, and the time of Black Beauty, almost like it didn't occur to them that they were being cruel.

Big Red, by Jim Kjelgaard was really good too

I knew people like that. I think it was the mindset from raising and killing animals for food and not being compassionate, passed down by generations. They treated the kids just as badly.
Then you had these idiot "scientists" telling them that animals have no feelings and don't feel pain. Even as a kid I knew there was something wrong with most people.

You might try checking local vets offices. They often let people post found dogs or those who need re-homing. Or might know of a situation where a dog needs a good home. Lots of times great small dogs lose their happy home when their elderly owner has to go into a nursing home or dies. Sometimes in these situations, there's very little or no adoption fee.

Someone else suggested older dogs. We've adopted several senior dogs over the years, and they've always been so grateful and loving. You don't get to keep them as long, but they've got a lot to offer.

The dog I miss the most was an old border collie who'd been in a puppy mill for nine years. She was the most loving little soul I've ever known. Her health never entirely recovered, but she was with us for almost four happy years before she died and I've always been grateful that we got to be the ones who let her finally live a good life.

That read like a nice warm bath. Thanks.

got my Sophie this way

sweetest dog ever

I miss my dog too.

Beautifully said. It's true, animal books have a powerful influence on kids.

Yes, to all you've shared, especially this last sentence. Indeed on all counts!

Hoping Santa leaves a new pup under your Christmas tree for you.. there's a dog out there that needs rescued and loved with your name on her/him.

This is a dog I had for a short time and I've shared with you before. He was a Giant Malamute and he LOVED the snow..

Photo taken when we had an accumulation of several feet of snow here.

Awesome! I LOVE those dogs.

May everybody in the world live in kindness with their animals someday. Animals emanate something vital to humans. Scientists just can't measure it yet.

Good night and Merry Christmas to all of you good hearted people.

Whatever the fee is a small price to pay for a lifetime of love.