A big hole in the house

[paddywak]

Threre's a big doggy shaped hole in our house. I'd noticed over the last few days that Max seemed a bit wobbley but this morning he really struggled to stand I had to lift him into the car. He didn't want to walk and when he did it was a struggle, so I knew like it or not it was time. I stayed with him to the end while Trish waited in the car. She's in tears and I'm not much better I'd forgotten just how upsetting it is when your fury friend goes

[maggiebee]

So sad to lose a special member of your family. Remember the good times.

[paddywak]

once again thank you everybody It will take a bit of getting used to him not being there. We've just got back fronm doing a some shopping and it was a bit strange, not seeing him in the corner of the rear view mirror.

[lankeela]

So sorry to here this, you must have some wonderful memories. I have two oldies, nearly fifteen and nearly seventeen, so I know that it won't be too much longer before I find myself in that situation once again.

[pastafreak]

Oh damn!!...I'm crying over this...

I am so *very* sorry...the loss of a trusted friend is the worst kind of emptiness. My thoughts are with you..

Run free Max xx

[JustJenni]

my heart goes out to you and trish, its so sad when you have to make that horrible choice, but it was for the best for your furry friend. best wishes xx

[bednobs]

:( :( :(

[Frank97]

Sorry to hear this, :-(

A sad day indeed!

[marval]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss.

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.

I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.

I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.

For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.

By Cate Guyan

[pastafreak]

That's a lovely poem,Marval


This is the one I always think of.....

The Rainbow Bridge Poem

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

http://petloss.com/rainbowbridge.htm

[paddywak]

Once again thank you all, it just seems so strange not having him about, it will take awhile getting over him. I dropped Trish off at my sisters for a couple hours while I cleared his bed and toys and things but when she came in she took one look at where his basket used to be and burst out crying again.I thought about changing my avatar for a non doggy one but I know it sounds daft but I feel like he's still with me when I see his photo.

[wolf63]

Just because you can't see Max it doesn't mean that he isn't still there.

[boxtops]

So sorry, paddy and trisk - thinking of you - all three of you ♥

[ttfn]

paddy, I am so very sorry for you both. Your post has taken me back to the the same feelings I have had many times. 'Upsetting' is a huge understatement, but we know what you mean. I am sitting at my desk surrounded by my framed 'Rogues Gallery' in all their glory. It is lovely to feel they are still present in some way. Max, I am sure, had a grand life with you and has given you his many happy memories to enjoy every day. xx

[ruthann58]

so sorry to read this sending you both my heartfelt sympathy , and of course hes still with you, just out of sight now xxxx

[DTCwordfan]

My sympathy from here as well.....as folk have said, think of the happy memories, just the same as with human deaths....

[bensmum]

Really sorry to read this paddywak, such a lovely dog and your tales about him have shown just how much he was loved. But it was his time to go and he was with the people he loved when he went. Thoughts are with you xxx

[josaphine32]

try not to change anything to drastic, your avatar is lovely and us abers looking at it can relate to you, you are both going through a grieving process that may take a while....everything you see within the house will remind you of max, just the slightest stupidist things,but that is normal but hopefully in time you will start to smile and say to each other hay do you remember when max did?.... It is so so hard thinking that no one else see's it from your point of view but most in animals/nature/pets, have all have been there and know how you are feeling. take care of each other through this is. x
x

[waterboatman]

So sorry to read this mate. I've been through this twice. He knew his time had come and he was happy to go. As bensmum said, he was with his loved ones.
Thoughts are with you mate.

[brenda]

paddywak----cannot say more than has been said by others. Just remember all the good times.Max will always have a piece of your heart, and you his.
All the very best to you both .Brenda x

[josaphine32]

Me<<< stupid cow, forgot to say how sorry I feel for your loss,