There is nothing and no one who loves us better than the dogs we bring into our hearts. She was lucky to have someone like you, who loved her as well as you did.
I don't think I've ever been able to lay claim to Best Dog Owner, and responsibility for her lifelong behavioral issues rests squarely with myself. But she was a helluva character, and I've shed a surprising quantity of tears this morning.
She was a problem dog, no question, and at times that felt burdensome. I always guiltily expected I would feel some small relief when she died. But holding her while she went to sleep this morning, I acknowledged that burden has become so much a part of my life, I'm going to miss it terribly. The part of me that is always working around her issues doesn't want to be free of them, and possibly loved her harder for all the heartache and hassle.
She was such an impossibly dumb, ridiculous and loving creature.
Very sad day in Dragonsland, and end of an era, for sure. Thanks for your kind words, babe. *smish*
Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry. I know she'll be missed, but I also know she had a good life with you and I bet it was all she would have asked for. *hugs*
Hey babe. Thanks so much. It's veeeeery quiet in this house today. She accounted for roughly 90% of the background noise in this place.
She will be missed, but she lived a long and mentally challenged varied life, and I'm glad she left so sweetly, without having to suffer much. I'm glad I could be with her at the end to white-lie into her ear about what a good dog she was. :)
Thsnk you, hon. She had a good, decent home here. No bells and whistles, but plenty of love and heathcare when needed and safety, yes. She was certainly the type of dog that might have ended up shelter-hopping had I been less committed to handling her issues, and I'm glad I stuck it out with her until the end.
I bet she's doing something she shouldn't in the ether right now. *cringe*
I'm so sorry hon, you'll miss her so much, hopefully soon the memories will bring more comfort than the raw sadness you're feeling right now. There's a part of her in you that will be with you always.
Twelve years. You're right. It's both too long and far too short. When I was still teary on Friday night, I said in frustration to The Mans: "It was the right time. I don't get why I'm still so sad!" And he kind of laughed in this perplexed fashion because... your dog, you idjit. And twelve years. AND SHE DIED IN YOUR LAP TODAY.
Which...yeah. Saaaaad. It really is.
Thanks for your words, hon. I know you know exactly how Giles and I are feeling right now. Lots of walkies and long chats going on with the newly only child at the mo'. :)
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There is nothing and no one who loves us better than the dogs we bring into our hearts. She was lucky to have someone like you, who loved her as well as you did.
Very, very sorry for your loss Dragonz.
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She was a problem dog, no question, and at times that felt burdensome. I always guiltily expected I would feel some small relief when she died. But holding her while she went to sleep this morning, I acknowledged that burden has become so much a part of my life, I'm going to miss it terribly. The part of me that is always working around her issues doesn't want to be free of them, and possibly loved her harder for all the heartache and hassle.
She was such an impossibly dumb, ridiculous and loving creature.
Very sad day in Dragonsland, and end of an era, for sure. Thanks for your kind words, babe. *smish*
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She will be missed, but she lived a long and mentally challenged varied life, and I'm glad she left so sweetly, without having to suffer much. I'm glad I could be with her at the end to white-lie into her ear about what a good dog she was. :)
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I bet she's doing something she shouldn't in the ether right now. *cringe*
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{{lots of hugs}}
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I'm so sorry hon, you'll miss her so much, hopefully soon the memories will bring more comfort than the raw sadness you're feeling right now. There's a part of her in you that will be with you always.
12 years, it's both too long and far too short.
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Which...yeah. Saaaaad. It really is.
Thanks for your words, hon. I know you know exactly how Giles and I are feeling right now. Lots of walkies and long chats going on with the newly only child at the mo'. :)
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