A very sad time

[Gail R]

Tim and Kathy...

So sorry to hear of this sad news. Shamus was a cool guy and an awesome boat dog. Randy and I extend our sincere condolences.

 

[Rick486]

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.

What a wonderful expression of grief then joy.
Well said.

 

[Anonymous 121765]

Wayne,
I hear ya man.........it's like loosing family.

CR

 

[LuzSD]

I'm so sorry to hear of your heartache Tim. They come into our lives and bring such comfort and joy, and leave such a hole in our days and our hearts.
Our last golden passed away 10 years ago and I still miss him. We waited to get another dog ... Until we felt ready...... And still don't have one. I think it's a mistake to wait.... It doesn't get easier. And think what a wonderful home you have open for another needing love and companionship. I should take my own advise.

Take good care. Patti

 

[DHaranSailor]

My condolences. Best wishes and one day you will be united in Fiddler's Green.

 

[CloudDiver]

Condolences to you and your wife... My Chocolate Lab just turned 7 years old this month and I know it is still a LONG way off but I dread the day that I have to experience what you are going through now. You are probably taking it better than I will be able to, they might have to throw me in the Looney Bin!

 

[jimmcgee]

I was thinking that I forgot to add another scientific article titled, "Dog's Domestication of Man"...

Ron, dogs are amazingly attuned to us and are usually a pretty good judge of people. If dogs don't trust someone it's a pretty good bet you shouldn't either.

On the other hand they can always tell who the "dog people" are.

 

[jimmcgee]

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

Kinda cool...

 

[Tim R.]

Thanks everyone. We may have finally made it through our first tear free day.

We will definitely get another but not until the fall.

Shamus enjoying a romp on a pretty Maine Island a few years ago.

 

[Kermit]

I took Rocky to see the vet for the very last time in March of last year. I still hurt and miss him terribly. Charlie chose us at the local SPCA on July 5 of last year. He's now my best friend and a good sailing dawg, but I still miss Rocky with all of my being. He wasn't the best dawg in the world but he was my best friend in the world. Charlie is now my best friend. But I'll never forget Rocky.

 

[Indysailor]

Thanks everyone. We may have finally made it through our first tear free day. We will definitely get another but not until the fall. Shamus enjoying a romp on a pretty Maine Island a few years ago.

A beautiful dog. May your fond memories of the time he gave to you in life bring you happiness.

 

[Pat]

I understand your grief...seems to just go on and on. We lost our basset hound 4 years ago and I still think of Maggie often...I cannot get her love out of my heart or mind...I don't think I want to...Now I have a feral cat that is in love with me....all I can say is animals love us and give their heart and soul to us with no expectations in return...This goofy feral cat believes that I am here to keep her alive and so I think it may be true....for I will sacrifice everything for her....God will wipe away your tears and he knows your love for the animals that depend on your love. ..he will hold you tight.
God Bless You, Patrick in Wichita

 

[kloudie1]

Sorry to hear, Tim.. A good sailing friend leaving is a sad thing.. Best to ya.

 

[ifmdalvey]

Its always a very hard decision to make, not too soon and not too late, our vet told us that we will know when the time is right. To many people prolong the dogs life because they aren't strong enough to make the decision. Its never easy.

 

[Hobartwoodworks]

I am quite sure that all of the dogs we have loved and lost are playing together in dog heaven.

 

[LANCE ON CLOUD NINE]

very, very sorry Tim.

 

[Bob J.]

That sucks, we've been there. I know words don't help but you did what you did because you guys loved your dog & that's what you need to remind yourselves.
He'll be waiting for you at the rainbow bridge.

 

[ShotgunSlim]

I'm so sorry to hear about Shamus, Tim. I'm currently enjoying life with dog #5 and although the hole in your heart may be huge, somewhere out there, in time, there's another who will gladly fill that hole so much it spills over. Trust me on this, I've been through it 4 times before. The reason dogs live such short lives is so that we get to know more of them through the span of ours.

 

[pcjrusso]

Tim
We sail with two rescue dogs our hearts go out to you

 

[lippysyd]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss! When we lost our cat, Ike, (he was mostly our daughter's) she was talking about how sad it is that they leave so soon. I told her that while it's sad, it's also the reason we get to experience so many varied and amazing personalities. We've had 5 dogs and 2 cats over the years and while I miss them all, I'm grateful to have know them all.