Lost our dog today

[scootn103]

With adopting him at that age says a lot about Mack's parents . I'm sure he knew who really cared about him and he will watch over the family until you guys meet again . RIP Mack

 

[tmschuller]

Awesome story! know the pain your going thru... lost my 1st Springer 2 years ago to cancer... he was part of our family.. shortly afterwards lost a rescue St. Bernard to a car.. tore my wife and I up. We are empty nesters and they are like kids to her. Still think of our dogs and miss them.. dont know if it helps but all the good times and what you did for him will help ease the sadness... someday. Hopefully soon.

 

[TopDog]

I am sorry to hear about your loss. It is stories like these. Adopting an old dog so he would not pass alone, well it just makes all the BS we all have to put up with everyday a little less important.

 

[Bennettjh]

That was very nice of you and your family to help him enjoy his later years. Sorry for your loss.

 

[The Keymaster]

You and your GF are wonderful human beings. Hats off to both of you for what you did! My sincerest condolences on your loss. In my world, animals are family members.

 

[Roland of Gilead]

My Mom gave me this poem when my 16 year old weiner dog died with a picture of him in his prime.


From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or “that’s a lot of money for just a dog.”
They don’t understand the distance travelled, the time spent, or the costs involved for “just a dog.” Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog.” Many hours have passed and my only company was “just a dog,” but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by “just a dog,” and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “just a dog” gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.



If you, too, think it’s “just a dog,” then you probably understand phrases like “just a friend,” “just a sunrise,” or “just a promise.” ”Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of “just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks and look
longingly to the future.



So for me and folks like me, it’s not “just a dog” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. ”Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that its’ not “just a dog” but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “just a man” or “just a woman.” So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog,” just smile, because they “just don’t understand.”

~Unknown Author

 

[Bill of Rights]

RIP Mack

My friend, you and your family did a wonderful thing.

There is a theory, and others may have said this already, I didn't read the whole thread... little too much dust in the air... but it's said that we live many years and show love sometimes, other feelings other times, etc. Dogs live few years, and love wholeheartedly. The comparison is our candle to their bonfire.

It pleases me very much and surprises me not at all to find that you gave Mack a family of bonfires to complete his life.

God bless you, my friend.
Bill

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Great thing you did for Mack, Nick. Vey cool of you and your family. I'll just leave this here:

TAKE JOY IN…..OLD DOGS
By Donna Swajeski
Their joys are simple. A soft bed. A scrap fallen from the table that the younger dogs missed. The memory of a treed squirrel. A stormless night.
White whiskered faces and legs crooked as question marks.
Old Dogs…their sweet Buddha bellies hang over crossed legs as they fall asleep in a coveted patch of sun. Dreaming of out-racing their shadows down long, shady lanes.
Once they danced by your side. The very definition of joy unleashed. A perfect poem caught in shining eyes and wagging tails. They have followed you faithfully for years. And would plunge into fires, untamed wildernesses, raging waters if you asked.
Now, they struggle to catch up. Their pace slow but their hearts still valiant.
Their cloudy eyes are starting to dim and go distant, tuning in to some invisible world. Just beyond your reach.
Don’t go you say, as you scratch the tender part between their ears. Stay longer. I can’t imagine a world without your fur pressed close to my cheek. There are still so many roads we haven’t explored.
And they look up at you with a wisdom that just slays you.
Their backs are bent, not from the weight of years, but from the invisible wings they are growing
That will soon take them to a place where once more they are warriors of speed
Drunk with the sights and scents of a thousand meadows.
Able to leap high enough to touch the wing of the tiniest butterfly.
A place where they will now wait for you to catch up.

 

[Gadgetmonster]

Cripes LS&B
I can't even read my keyboard. Enough.

 

[Suprtek]

I know what you're feeling. Just a few weeks ago, our old canine friend of 13 years passed. Luckily, it happened quickly. It was only a matter of a few hours from the time we knew there was a problem till he was gone. He did not appear to suffer so we were glad about that. Our pet friends can become more important than we realize. I know mine did. It really hit me a lot harder than I expected.

 

[chocktaw2]

I know what you're feeling. Just a few weeks ago, our old canine friend of 13 years passed. Luckily, it happened quickly. It was only a matter of a few hours from the time we knew there was a problem till he was gone. He did not appear to suffer so we were glad about that. Our pet friends can become more important than we realize. I know mine did. It really hit me a lot harder than I expected.

QFT, they have the power to get into our souls. And I'm ok with that.

VUPD, sorry for your loss. And the same to your GF.

 

[dusty88]

I'm sorry.

Thank you so much to you and your family for being there for the old boy.

 

[bigretic]

Sucks. Just found out last week our 13 yr old Aussie has advanced mouth cancer. Days are short. Just waiting to have to make the call... Sorry.

 

[calcot7]

Sorry for your loss and thanks for being kindhearted enough to help a living creature in need. That sounded kind of weird probably but you know what I mean.