My Best Friend. Please read this, he deserves it.
Today I had to say goodbye to my closest and dearest friend. We met 13 years ago when I was at the lowest ebb in my life, 2 years after I had suffered a complete and total breakdown. We got a phone call from someone I used to work with who told us a little dog needed rescuing from the pound, at that time everyone wanted a large breed and Sam weighed in at less than 5 kg. From the day he arrived he became my emotional support and every day he went to battle with the black dog known as depression. Looking back over the years I realised how arrogant I was, all I did on that day was save his life, it was Sam who did the rescuing. He never gave up, to this weekend he gave all he had, but on top of his pancreatitis and type 1 diabetes this weekend he went blind and I had to say this is enough, my friend. All I could do was cradle him in my arms as our vet put him to sleep and then gave a bit more. I truly have no idea how I will cope with this, goodnight, little Sam, good boy. x
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Been there,done that Ian,
You will cope,but never forget
Tears for you.
Capp.
Dear Ian, how understanderbley in despair you sound,he was sent to you to both to heal together, you with your illness and he with being abandoned ,both of you needed that love and support you gained from each other, his little memories will stay in your heart forever, he has not gone, not while you have him in your heart, remembering all the times you spent together……… try to allow these wonderful memories to console you …… (((((((hugs)))))) Lanixxx.
Prayers and support for you at this difficult time. I too have known the heartbreak of losing a beloved pet. Please know that he will live on in your heart and with time will come acceptance, the pain will fade and only the happy memories will remain.
My heart goes out to you Grizz.
Luce
Amazing the effect our four legged friends can have on our lives and their loss is deeply felt; and like many others, I’ve been there done that, so can understand how you feel. By putting Sam’s interests first, you have already taken the first step in coping with his passing. Time should help ease your loss so that the good memories can be recalled with a smile.
Best wishes,
Oz
A lot of people don’t realize that the pain and grief felt when you lose a pet is every bit as real as when you lose a ‘human’ counterpart. They cease to be just a pet and become your best friend. Ian, as Oz has just said, you performed the ultimate act of love and compassion for your beloved friend….you will heal…it will take some time, and there will be days when you think you never will. But Sam is now at peace, and is suffering no more. I know exactly what you are going through..I’ve had to say good-bye to 3 four legged family members throughout the years. Sam is always with you, in your heart and memory. God bless and comfort you my friend.
Sorry to hear Ian. RIP Sam xoxoxox
I have tears for you Grizz. Our babies are sent to help us, not the other way round.
Sometimes its easy to think that our pets depend on us, but when they pass, we realize how much we depend on them.
There is a bond between dogs and their owners, and it’s unconditional love. They make our lives whole.
Grizz, you and Sam had 13 wonderful years together. Please be comforted by the peace of knowing that you provided a loving home to an awesome friend.
((((hugs))))
RIP Sam
There is no greater joy, and no greater sacrifice, than to love those who we must one day let go. Never forget the joy – we are so lucky to share our lives with such wonderful creatures…they will never be forgotten. I know how much he meant to you. R.I.P Sam….(((hugs)))
Wise Faye and sometimes it takes courage and a firm decision. Though living without loving is not living at all.
Grizz, thank you for sharing your story. I send you the deepest sympathy and hope your recovery will be soon. Fortunately, it is easy to find an animal friend. I think most dogs are loyal and trustworthy and available but for me, they never replace people.
You are right Rose, dogs will never replace people ,they Surpass people !.
Dogs love you for who you are ! They don’t care if you are old or young ,fat or skinny , tall or short , they don’t care if you drink too much or do drugs or smoke , they protect you and love you not matter what ! They will stay with if you are healthy or you are sick ,if you are incontinent and smell a bit , if you live in a palace or on the streets , if you eat gourmet food or from a tin …
I don’t know of many people who would do that !
Dogs are a man’s best friend , there’s nothing truer than that !
I’m sorry for your loss Grizz … My thought are with you xxx
That is a terrific summation, nmod.
I am so very sorry to hear your sad news Grizz. Our 4 legged friends do become part of our family. I know when I was away and got word that my little girl, and friend of 13 years passed away I was devastated. I was in a restaurant in Bali with friends. I couldn’t talk and was sobbing at the table. I am sure my friends thought that a family relative had passed away. As far as I was concerned it had. Sending you a big hug at this sad time.
I’m so very, very sorry for your huge loss, Ian.
Sam was blessed to have you in his life.. as you were, to have him in yours.
My heart goes out to you Ian…a dog gives unconditional love, with his soul in his eyes. You were blessed with his company, you showed your love by letting him go.
I can’t bear thinking of losing my boy, I know there will come a time but I’ll love him as much as I can until then
Maisie xx
Sorry you lost your friend.. Lou
So sorry to hear about your loss Grizz…As I am sitting here with both my four legged babies while they are taking a nap i cant imagine how I will cope when the day comes for them to leave…..They become so much a part of us and our lives….Will be thinking of you….
Ian, my heart and tears reach out to you at this most sorrowful time. It has been almost 10 years since Max left me, and I still miss him. For weeks afterward, I would see him, just a fleeting glimpse of him around the house. I can’t try to console you. There are simply no words that will ease your pain. What I will say to you is this: Please don’t try to be brave or strong, or to “get over this”. Cry, and cry, and then cry some more. There is no time limit on your grieving. You’re right, Sam deserves your tears, just as much as the love you shared together. Mine is only one of the many hearts that are breaking with and for you.
geo xxx
Sorry for your loss Ian, I know all the replies are about dogs but cats also have unconditional love. Years ago my daughter was working at an animal shelter there was one cat she was warned to keep away from the cat was very overweight and very bad tempered she would feed him every day and he would sit on her knee the staff where surprised at the change in the cat, she rescued him took him home it took a lot of patience to get his weight down, he has a few medical problems that flair up from time to time he is now in his later years laid back and chilled out, the relationship the cat has with my daughter is very close we know whose cat he is
Praying for you, Ian. Sounds like a lot of people are here for you, as am I if you need us. You were blessed to have him as he was to have you. xo ~ M
So very sorry for your loss Ian. I too have had to go thur it also. They all were family, from 9 yrs. old to 17 yrs. old. Yes there is alot of heartache when one passes. They say time heals. Some, longer than others. I am one of the longer ones, for I lost 2 dogs within 1 month this time last year. So don’t get discouraged if your sadness lasts. I truly hope that one day you two will be together again. Its very hard to think of the fun times this close to a passing. I know, I have tried, but in time you will. I think at our ages we tend to be a lot more emotional then when we were younger. I hope your sadness goes away quickly. bless you Ian….. ken
I add my heartfelt condolences too. So sorry Grizz.
So sorry Ian xx