On Sunday we had to put down our faithful dog, Shamus. He was our constant companion especially the last year while we sailed from Maine to Cape Breton Island, to the Bahamas and back to Maine. He will be missed. :-(
A very sad time
- Thread starter Tim R.
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One of the saddest things in life is when a pet has to be put down. We are currently looking at the same thing in the near future.
My condolences to you.
My condolences to you.
"If Tears Could Build A Stairway"
If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane,
I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say "Goodbye";
You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why.
My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to love you - no one can ever know.
But now I know you want me to mourn for you no more;
To remember all the happy times life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten, I pledge to you today -
A hallowed place within my heart is where you'll always stay.
Author: Unknown
If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane,
I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say "Goodbye";
You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why.
My heart still aches with sadness and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to love you - no one can ever know.
But now I know you want me to mourn for you no more;
To remember all the happy times life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten, I pledge to you today -
A hallowed place within my heart is where you'll always stay.
Author: Unknown
I am so sorry to hear that you have lost Shamus. It looked like he was having so much fun on your cruise. We also lost our 17 year old Dachsy Wink last winter and we still cry over the loss. My sincere condolences and remember that all dogs go to heaven.
Tim, I'm not so good with these kind of words, but I hate to hear that, big time.
There is no greater friend than a mans dog.
There is no greater friend than a mans dog.
Tim,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
I'm a dog lover & they are amazing creatures. Ya know, all dogs are direct descendants of the wolf. They found a way to evolve & become man's best friend.
It was the dog that first domesticated man. They started out by staying on the camp's perimeters. Eventually our ancestors started throwing them scraps of food. Our ancestors then started collecting pups for domestication. Dogs were first used as warning with barking when danger was close & for warmth in winter. Remember the musical group Three Dog Night? The colder it was, the more dogs you cuddled with for warmth.
Here is where our symbiotic relationship evolved. But remember, it was dog (wolf) that first approached man.
I lost my Irish Setter a few years back, I raised Tara as a human, boy did I screw her up. I haven't yet been able to adopt another pup since. Losing a dog is the same as losing a family member. Keep in mind the fond memories, they last forever man.
For those that want to learn more about how amazing dogs really are, there are two videos on YouTube called, "The Secret Lives of Dogs". This should be required viewing for all dog lovers.
Again Tim, I feel for you pal.
CR
So sorry to hear of your loss.
I'm a dog lover & they are amazing creatures. Ya know, all dogs are direct descendants of the wolf. They found a way to evolve & become man's best friend.
It was the dog that first domesticated man. They started out by staying on the camp's perimeters. Eventually our ancestors started throwing them scraps of food. Our ancestors then started collecting pups for domestication. Dogs were first used as warning with barking when danger was close & for warmth in winter. Remember the musical group Three Dog Night? The colder it was, the more dogs you cuddled with for warmth.
Here is where our symbiotic relationship evolved. But remember, it was dog (wolf) that first approached man.
I lost my Irish Setter a few years back, I raised Tara as a human, boy did I screw her up. I haven't yet been able to adopt another pup since. Losing a dog is the same as losing a family member. Keep in mind the fond memories, they last forever man.
For those that want to learn more about how amazing dogs really are, there are two videos on YouTube called, "The Secret Lives of Dogs". This should be required viewing for all dog lovers.
Again Tim, I feel for you pal.
CR
Tim, I feel for you. It's amazing how hard it hits you.
We lost our yellow lab Penny a few years ago and we're only now starting to talk seriously about another dog. For a long time we just couldn't think about replacing her.
But even though we're dogless we have a lot of adopted pups. Every dog in our marina knows we keep bacon treats on board
We lost our yellow lab Penny a few years ago and we're only now starting to talk seriously about another dog. For a long time we just couldn't think about replacing her.
But even though we're dogless we have a lot of adopted pups. Every dog in our marina knows we keep bacon treats on board
that makes the pups your grand kidsTim, I feel for you. It's amazing how hard it hits you.
We lost our yellow lab Penny a few years ago and we're only now starting to talk seriously about another dog. For a long time we just couldn't think about replacing her.
But even though we're dogless we have a lot of adopted pups. Every dog in our marina knows we keep bacon treats on board
Jimm,
Nicely said pal.
I was thinking that I forgot to add another scientific article titled, "Dog's Domestication of Man". It's an amazing article that goes back 100,000 years to when the friendship first began.
I've had dogs my whole life man. I've had to go thru loss also. My last doggie, Tara, AKA The duchess of Middleton, I scattered her ashes out in the gulf. I also have what is called URN jewelry onboard where, you can save a loved-one's ashes. I have an anchor with Tara's ashes & one for my best friend John mounted on my compression post. John was the first to teach me sailing.
Now, they live full-time on my boat.
CR
Nicely said pal.
I was thinking that I forgot to add another scientific article titled, "Dog's Domestication of Man". It's an amazing article that goes back 100,000 years to when the friendship first began.
I've had dogs my whole life man. I've had to go thru loss also. My last doggie, Tara, AKA The duchess of Middleton, I scattered her ashes out in the gulf. I also have what is called URN jewelry onboard where, you can save a loved-one's ashes. I have an anchor with Tara's ashes & one for my best friend John mounted on my compression post. John was the first to teach me sailing.
Now, they live full-time on my boat.
CR
Sorry about your loss. I feel your pain. I have lost 5 wonderful dogs during my lifetime. It's great to hear your dog had a great life. Too many a-holes out there abusing their animals......makes me pissed. I know it's a tough time for you now but you MUST consider getting another dog. There are dogs waiting to find a good loving home. My last dog Misty was 12 when she passed a couple years ago. 3 weeks later I rescued Kelly from a shelter. There is no better feeling than giving an abused, neglected dog a good loving home and an enjoyable life. They may be replaced...........but never forgotten.
If we are among the chosen, then God "loans" dogs to us to raise, love and prepare for his Kingdom, where they prepare for our re-union. Even our Pope, true to his Franciscan calling, acknowledges a place in Heaven for our beloved pets.
We can never replace a lost pet. All we can do is re-direct the same love we have to another dog that God is willing for us to raise for Him. The sooner the better............for us AND the new pup.
My sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss of a wonderful friend and companion.
We can never replace a lost pet. All we can do is re-direct the same love we have to another dog that God is willing for us to raise for Him. The sooner the better............for us AND the new pup.
My sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss of a wonderful friend and companion.
