Sorry man.
Lost my Friend This Morning
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Really sorry to hear that Cary 
I know how you feel (I been there )
I know how you feel (I been there )
Do we not love our animals? YES. Very sorry for your loss.
Makes me well up every time I read such a thread.
You have great memories to cherish.
Makes me well up every time I read such a thread.
You have great memories to cherish.
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Thanks for all the kind words. On the one hand it hurts so much, on the other, I am so thankful, it was so fast, painless, and happened while I was with him at a place he loved. I guess the most telling thing is for all the money, all the health problems, and the pain, I would still do it again if I had a choice. My wife doesn't want another one, I would probably go out today and get another one. Time will tell.
crushers
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sad, he was obviously loved...cary said:
touching post to say the least...
Sorry for your loss, Cary. The following is often accredited as the origination of the saying "A dog is man's best friend".
Eulogy of Old Drum
By: George Graham Vest
“Gentlemen of the Jury, the best friend a man has in the world may turn against him and become his enemy. His son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name, may become traitors to their faith. The money that a man has, he may lose. It flies away from him, perhaps when he needs it the most. A man’s reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action. The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us may be the first to throw the stone of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads. The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him and the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is his dog.”
“Gentleman of the Jury, a man’s dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he may be near his master’s side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer, he will lick the wounds and the sores that come in encounters with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert he remains. When riches take wings and reputation fall to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens. If fortune drives the master forth an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him to guard against danger, to fight against his enemies, and when the last scene of all comes, and death takes the master in its embrace and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by his graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true even to death.”
Eulogy of Old Drum
By: George Graham Vest
“Gentlemen of the Jury, the best friend a man has in the world may turn against him and become his enemy. His son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name, may become traitors to their faith. The money that a man has, he may lose. It flies away from him, perhaps when he needs it the most. A man’s reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action. The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us may be the first to throw the stone of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads. The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him and the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is his dog.”
“Gentleman of the Jury, a man’s dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he may be near his master’s side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer, he will lick the wounds and the sores that come in encounters with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert he remains. When riches take wings and reputation fall to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens. If fortune drives the master forth an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him to guard against danger, to fight against his enemies, and when the last scene of all comes, and death takes the master in its embrace and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by his graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true even to death.”
My condolences - comforting to hear that he was happy and surrounded by you, your son and in a good place. Losing a dog sucks. Peace.
Gulp.
Sorry for your loss. Beautiful dog.
Sorry for your loss. Beautiful dog.
stinkyfj60
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re_guderian
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Bummer. I didn't use to understand this, until I recently got a dog for the first time. That day will suck for my family. Hang in there...
I didn't use to understand this, until I recently got a dog for the first time. That day will suck for my family. Hang in there...
Skillet
Skillet
This is precisely why I don't have a pet.
The loss is too hard.
Sorry for your loss.
The loss is too hard.
Sorry for your loss.
Skillet said:
Only hard because of the love and good memories you have of them. Over time the sadness of their passing leaves, but the fond memories remain forever.
Sorry Cary. German Sheppards are exceptional dogs. Brings back good memories of my first dog.