Saying goodbye to my buddy today.

[la szum]

I've put a few down. Some were better/harder than others. Our family fave is
buried in an hole I dug by hand down by the River, where he used to go for a
swim and piss me off because then I would need to bathe and rinse him off.

He didn't give a fuck!

He'd be all, "I know, Dad.... but it feels so damn good!"

I am hoping my remains can be laid next to his someday (or ashes). I trusted
him and his ways far more than I do most humans. No offense to humans, but
I have read and witnessed your "History."

May you and your family find comfort in all the happy (and tender) memories
gifted to you through him and his presence.

 

[FuzzyAce]

Condolences Michael. That's tough.

 

[jaxadam]

I apologize in advance.

 

[Mikael Dez]

They also know when it is time

I swear, all weekend that dude was giving me vibes like “it’s ok, I know”.

 

[Mikael Dez]

I am hoping my remains can be laid next to his someday (or ashes).

I pick his ashes up next week. He’ll be buried with me for sure. I got him right before I deployed for the first time in the Army, because I knew my newly married wife would need something while I was gone. She ended up really needing him and I was right to get him. The first time my daughter ever laughed was because he was acting like a jackass running all around the house and jumping on/off our couches. Had cancer and he was a source of comfort for that, and I have so many memories of him kicking me in our sleep because I was encroaching on his space. The dude was my best friend, I’ll never have another dog quite like him.

 

[ᛗᛜᛜᚺDᛜᎶ Ꮤᛨᚳᚴ]

Tough time but I am sure you have done the right thing! And as you mentioned, he knew it was time as well!! Treasure the memories!!! My sincerest condolences and positive vibes to y'all and the pup on the Rainbow Bridge ;~))

 

[TSJMajesty]

Whew, that was a tough thread to come home to. I know what it's like though. Can't add anything that hasn't been said.

Looks like a fine dog! (All labs are!) So cool how they get that grey!

 

[Mikael Dez]

Whew, that was a tough thread to come home to. I know what it's like though. Can't add anything that hasn't been said.

Looks like a fine dog! (All labs are!) So cool how they get that grey!

He actually wasn’t a lab, and I thought he was for 10 years before I gave him a DNA test. Dude was straight MUTT with 0% lab hahaha. Top two were Husky and Chow Chow.

 

[Frankencat]

So sorry for the loss of your friend. Unfortunately I know the pain all too well after putting down my girl Ginger last year and a few before her. As dog parents it is our job to do the right thing at the right time. It sucks that they don’t live longer than us but it’s a blessing that we got to have a friend like that in our own short lives. RIP dear friends.

 

[mavrick102000]

Sorry to hear you lost your buddy. It's never easy no matter how many times you go through it.

 

[laxu]

Sorry for your loss!

 

[Stone]

Condolences Mikael I know been there a few times, very hard to go through, they are after all family members

 

[Alonious_Monk]

So sorry for your loss, my condolences mate.

Never been a dog person, then my wife talked me into getting a black Labrador (Ozzy), as our daughter is autistic and has ADHD, and they can be wonderfully calming.

And damn that lovable boy got me from the start, I absolutely love him to bits and fear when this day will come. They have a way of just winning us over don't they.

 

[Mikael Dez]

So sorry for your loss, my condolences mate.

Never been a dog person, then my wife talked me into getting a black Labrador (Ozzy), as our daughter is autistic and has ADHD, and they can be wonderfully calming.

And damn that lovable boy got me from the start, I absolutely love him to bits and fear when this day will come. They have a way of just winning us over don't they.

I have found that the connections he made with my daughter made it that much worse to say goodbye. I remember him checking on her when she was a baby, he added her to his routine “check the house” thing he did. He’d walk up and smell her in her crib/swing and go on with his day like “ok the baby is ok”