My Best Friend Passed Away

[bkfj40]

We've been wrestling with some tough times lately with our 10 year old german shepherd. His health has slowly declined over the past few years with a bout with cancer and muscle wasting in his hind legs.

I only went on a few dates before my then girlfriend (later wife) got him as a puppy and I've known him ever since. He taught me so much and he will always be the smartest friend that I will ever have. He knew words such as "Petsmart", "get that squirrel", and "Where's Christy?" (my wife) and on and on....his vocabulary was amazing. I don't know if he was smarter than a 5th grader, but he was a smart one.

we have two other dogs at home and no kids, so these are our babies. Bismarck went to work with me everyday for the past 3 years and recently passed away at work

Bismarck will be greatly missed, many of my clients that came to my office have been asking about him...he loved them all, especially barking at the UPS guy (they had a great friendship)

thanks for letting me ramble...another friend is heading up to meet up with other Mudders best friends..

here's to you Bismarck

bk

taking a nap at the Outer Banks, NC

 

[JJS]

My condolences, man. I lost my Shepherd to cancer when she was 7. What a great dog. She used to chase escaped cows out of my yard on a regular basis. I miss her to this day.

 

[nuclearlemon]

sorry to hear of your loss...my pets are my only family here, since my parents and my brothers family all live states away. i can't stand life without my animals.

 

[agomez]

Cheers to Bismarck...get you another one it really helps with the healing process and if I may suggest one from the pound if possible....all my dogs are strays ....wish there was more people in this world who care and are responsible pet owners....

 

[LongIsland60]

SOrry about your loss. THey live lives that are too short. Hang in there.

 

[cruise4070]

Hey Brian, sorry to hear. Just went thru it in October. Cherish those memories - they do last forever!
Tom.

 

[2badfjs]

cool name

sorry for your loss

 

[D'Animal]

Sorry for your loss.


It sounds like he was with you when he passed away, that made him happy. It makes it harder, but better. You did not have to "make a decision" in an office somewhere.

I feel for you.

 

[monniepoo]

Aww (((HUGS)))

 

[NorCalDoug]

 

[Driley]

It really is a bad "MUD" day for dogs!

Sorry for the loss, try to enjoy the memories...

Riley

 

[IronYuppy]

sorry for your loss.

 

[cary]

So sorry to hear. I lost my German Shepherd last July after a prolonged fight with cancer. I still miss my friend. Remember that it only hurts so badly because you care so much. He was fortunate to have someone that took him with so many places and probably spent more time with you in the last year than most dogs spend with their owners in their entire life.

 

[Hot_Eighty_Chick]

I'm very sorry

 

[Polak]

to Bismarck!

 

[82-SOA-60]

Bismarck was clearly loved and he knew it.

 

[erymer]

sorry dude..... beautiful pup you had there.

 

[Front Range 4x4]

My condolences on your loss. I was there recently myself and know how hard it is.

Here's to Bismark

 

[WckedMidas]

my best friend he got hit by a car back in july he would have been 12 in august but he didnt make it.. I had goten him a kitten to hang with about 5 months befor he got hit by the car.Him and my son were the same age.. Gave him a extra pep to his step Found the kitty behind a dumpster. May all our best buds rest in peace And go swiming together in that big mudpit in the sky!

 

[steenh]

Tough time for the pup world. Sorry to hear about your loss.

I had a great Shepard named Bismarck... passed away 13 yrs ago and I still remember her like it was yesterday. That's the beauty of dogs, they live forever in your memories.

Just put Sierra, my wolf/shepard mix, down 4 wks ago after 13 great years... very painful and the worst was watching my 11yr old daughter learn about death for the first time. But, she'll live in all our memories forever too!!!