Lost my best bud yesterday.

[JWP]

I lost my best friend Jet (Great Dane) to bone cancer several years ago. He was only seven years old and still a big goof. He helped me thru a divorce and the separation from my kids. I cried like a baby. I feel your pain. Some dogs are just special and it's heart-breaking when we have to say goodbye. A new pup will help.

[AdamB]

So sorry.

[like2fish2]

Definitely tough times. They can get into your heart and sole and really don't as much in return.

Sorry for your loss. Just try and remember all those great times and as much as he helped you...you helped him even more.

[dlewis10]

Don't worry about being a big cry baby. I got some fluid built up in my eyes just reading your post. I have had to have two boxers that ive gone through this. It hurts so bad mostly because many of us have been down that same road. And sometimes that phrase "man's best friend" hits us hard. They are by far more loyal, and loving unconditionally than most humans. And how ironic is that our current year and half old boxer is named Mugsy....

[Brownmaniac]

Don't worry about being a big cry baby. I got some fluid built up in my eyes just reading your post. I have had to have two boxers that ive gone through this. It hurts so bad mostly because many of us have been down that same road. And sometimes that phrase "man's best friend" hits us hard. They are by far more loyal, and loving unconditionally than most humans. And how ironic is that our current year and half old boxer is named Mugsy....

He's the first one I've ever had. He was given to me at 5 weeks old my by my oldest daughters boyfriend in 2009. His mom and pop was named Bonnie and Clyde so I stayed with the gangster name. He was an unbelievable companion, I've had all kinds my entire life but never have I had one so loyal, loving and compassionate. He would burry his head in my lap when he knew I was upset about something and not let up until I was thinking about him and not whatever was bothering me. The fool hated water though and we live on the lake. You couldn't have got him in a boat if your life depended on it. Man he left a huge hole in my heart.

[dlewis10]

He's the first one I've ever had. He was given to me at 5 weeks old my by my oldest daughters boyfriend in 2009. His mom and pop was named Bonnie and Clyde so I stayed with the gangster name. He was an unbelievable companion, I've had all kinds my entire life but never have I had one so loyal, loving and compassionate. He would burry his head in my lap when he knew I was upset about something and not let up until I was thinking about him and not whatever was bothering me. The fool hated water though and we live on the lake. You couldn't have got him in a boat if your life depended on it. Man he left a huge hole in my heart.

Nope....most Boxers hate water...we took our Mugsy to Lake Oneida this year. Bought the life jacket and all for him. Got him in the water, but he high tailed it and swam right back to shore as fast as he could....they are great family dogs, no doubt...
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[ttranger]

I'm sorry for your loss. We lost our little Daisy last July, and she is buried out back. I don't think a day goes by that we don't think about her. We did get another pup, named Dolly, that reminds us a lot of Daisy and frankly I don't know what we would have done without her. Daisy was that special dog that we will never forget but we love our new pup and she will be special too. Darn it, I'm tearing up just thinking about it.

[BackLash625]

...Everyone says get another one, but unless they can guarantee he outlives me, there is no way on earth I would go through this again.

We felt the same way when we lost our dog.. we got rid of everything thinking that was it but the pain of losing him soon passed and the emptiness of not having one in your life takes over.. give it a while and then decide.

[PaRiverRat]

Very sorry for your loss

[OdingyNBugs]

Sorry for your loss

[TimH]

So sorry for your loss. I had to put my dog down in late April and it was the toughest thing I've ever had to do. It will take time, but things will get better. I still get choked up thinking about her.

[foolinbass]

So sorry for your loss-

[Brownmaniac]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the words of encouragement.

[Jim R]

Sorry for the loss of your good friend. It is so hard...

[retiredmechanic]

I feel your pain.

[Draggingjigs]

Hate to see these threads because if you own a dog your time is eventually coming. God bless man, tough loss. They are definitely worth every day we get with them.

[Mizzou211]

God Bless you brother...and Muggsy too.

We're all there with you and fully understand. As far as being a wuss goes...not even close friend. Personally, I don't trust a human that doesn't have a broken heart over losing a beloved pet. Some of the hardest men I've known were brought to their knees over losing a friend like Muggsy. That's how it's supposed to be when we lose the ones we love.

God will heal bud...and Muggsy will be waiting for you on the other side of the bridge...

[Brownmaniac]

God Bless you brother...and Muggsy too.

We're all there with you and fully understand. As far as being a wuss goes...not even close friend. Personally, I don't trust a human that doesn't have a broken heart over losing a beloved pet. Some of the hardest men I've known were brought to their knees over losing a friend like Muggsy. That's how it's supposed to be when we lose the ones we love.

God will heal bud...and Muggsy will be waiting for you on the other side of the bridge...

Thanks Mizzou and I certainly hope he is!

[crawdadking]

[jamie150]

Sorry for your loss...and if you're a wuss then I'm one too and that includes all of us who have that special dog in our lives.