I hate this part

[dgc1963]

We found a choc lab 4 yrs ago left on a chain in a yard neglected for 10 yrs not much cover pour nutrition was red in color mis treated and health issues
brought Charlie home after a good bath dont think he had one ever vet checked and he was the best dog after a few weeks, it took him time to know he was safe I think, good food and vitamins he started to turn brown again and became a 80 lb lap dog when we went to work he would lay at top of stairs and wait for us to get home all he wanted to do was hang out with his people
Well we said goodby last friday and im such a sissy about this part hate it hes out in our flower bed and Tam will plant flowers around him once it is warm enough

 

[duckhunt]

Very sorry to hear that.

 

[Four22]

Sorry for the loss. Dogs are family

 

[OntarioHunter]

Tough time for sure. Great that you gave him the home a Lab deserves for at least his golden years. You and your wife deserve a medal.

I hope you get another dog soon. Your old fella would be broken hearted to see the two of you grieving. He is pleased to have started you on a special path. Keep going for his sake.

 

[Howie]

News we all hate to pass out or hear about.. Sadly there's a price for everything but reflect on the years of companionship.

 

[MarvB]

That’s always a tough one, sorry to hear.

 

[Redmt]

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown.

 

[TheJason]

Sorry to hear…

 

[Dougfirtree]

Sounds like you gave him some great years and you were each lucky. I say embrace the sissy-ness. Nothing more manly than being gutted when you lose a beloved dog. Sorry for your loss.

 

[blueridge]

Hate that. So sorry.

 

[ovis2]

So sorry. I've got my chocolate at my feet right now, and tears in my eyes.

 

[Wildabeest]

So sorry dgc.

 

[Hammsolo]

So sorry to hear that. You changed his life on so many levels. You’ve done well. Godspeed

 

[Big Fin]

Sorry to read this. Always a difficult time.

 

[CowboyLeroy]

Tough stuff. It's always the dog that you stumble into that hits the hardest

 

[MTelkHuntress]

Sounds like you gave him a wonderful life. Sorry for your loss.

 

[Shangobango]

Sorry for your loss. Good job on making his last few years great years.

 

[noharleyyet]

Sorry dgc...we have that rushing toward us with our oldest Golden.

 

[Hunting Wife]

Very sorry. Sounds like you were the best thing that ever happened to him. Glad you found each other, even though it’s tough now.

 

[dgc1963]

Thanks folks this place is a great place to stop in at for many reasons all your post is just one of em