In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

I lost my buddy

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by boettg33, Sep 6, 2015.

  1. Brad38

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    So sorry. our pets really do become part of the family. Hang in there.
     
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  2. Canadian border VT

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    So very sorry...:(. Been there.. You did the right thing.. That's why it was hard.. Will pray for your kids to accept and have peace..
     
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  3. will711

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    Sorry Man, I cried more when we had to put our dog down than when my father past :(.
     
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  4. gbreda

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    Sorry for the loss if a family member. I know the feeling. Someone said to me once that when in this situation, they were asked are you keeping them alive for you or for them? Puts things in perspective and know that you did what was right for Dakota while being so difficult for you and the family.

    Like Will and others here, this brought tears to my eyes as it brings me right back to 3 friends that I lost over a 5 year period. All of age related issues, but still not easy.
     
  5. will711

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    Well said my Friend ^^^
     
  6. HDRock

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    Oh boy !! ya got me all choked up here , I'm so very sorry your family lost your buddy .
    You did the right thing for him.
    RIP Dakota
     
  7. basod

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    Good looking pup that had a great life no doubt - the good times is where you should focus your memory;)
    A day like that at the vet has to be the worst, my condolences. Dakota is chasing squirrels and chipmunks pain free...
     
  8. gbreda

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    Sorry for your your loss. Been there more times than I care to remember. Just keep in mind all of the good times you had together and know he is not in pain.
     
  10. TurboDiesel

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    So sorry to hear about Dakota, 33.
    Praying for peace for you and your family tonight.
     
  11. Smokinpiney

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    So sorry for your loss. Tearing up reading your story. I'm sure Dakota is romping around with my girl Cheyenne over that rainbow bridge.:tears:
     
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  12. bocefus78

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    So sorry to hear this. Know that he is eternally chasing rabbits and squirrels happily.
     
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  13. schlot

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    So very sorry. I'm sure it's not easy now but hopefully all the great memories of your pal will ease your loss.
     
  14. Shawn Curry

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    Very sorry about your loss. Growing up, all of my dogs were labs - he reminds me of my old dog Murdock.

    My little buddy Otis has been sick lately too, and I fear I might soon be in your situation. We got a rather expensive surgery for him 4 months ago, and it's now come undone and there isn't anything else the doctor could do for him. So we're just trying to manage his condition right now.
     
  15. boettg33

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    Thank you all for the outpouring of support. A week later and it still hurts. Our other dog Tucker, a Havanese, is lost without his buddy. I'm keeping a close eye on him. Tucker is 8 years old.
     
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    Feel bad for Tucker, too:( He is heart broken also...
     
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    It took our Rat Terrier about 6 to 8 months to seem normal after our Aussie died......he was just lost without his buddy.
     
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    Me too. That first pic looks just like Turbo....:(
     
  19. Horkn

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    I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP Dakota.

    It's always tough.

    I usually read every post in a thread, but I can't do it now. It's just too much.
     
  20. concretegrazer

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    Sorry for your loss.
     
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