My mate, my buddy, my best friend .... my 'puppy' - Page 2

GTP 044 · 12-01-2011, 07:42 AM

RIP Bon. I'm sorry for your loss mate.

**buggerlugs** · 12-01-2011, 07:48 AM

RIP Bon, they are man's best friend for a reason...

DBourne · 12-01-2011, 08:18 AM

Sorry to hear mate. Not that my condolences mean much, but I hope you are coping ok.

Fled74 · 12-01-2011, 08:29 AM

Such sad news. I know exactly what you're going through now, and I offer my condolences.

dannyxm · 12-01-2011, 08:54 AM

RIP mate.

I pity people who dont have thaty connection with pets, in particular dogs.

As 'God said to the dog';

I have left you to the end, and spelt my name back to front and called you Dog my friend.

trippytaka · 12-01-2011, 10:52 AM

Mate, sorry for the loss. You made me tear up with that. It's hard losing a member of the family like that. I guess you can feel happy and proud for the mateship you formed and the fact that both of you felt loved by one another.

My poor XF · 12-01-2011, 04:17 PM

So sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my old kelpie of 15 years a couple months ago and it's still hurts. They are a better friend than most people and will always be there for you.

RIP Bon, I'm sure you have many fond memories to comfort you.

Rastus · 12-01-2011, 04:39 PM

Way to make me tear up like a little girl. I'm sorry for the loss of ya best mate. It's amazing how close you get to your dog. The unquestioning love & affection they give is amazing, moreso than the non canine members of your family. RIP Bon.

**PepeLePew** · 12-01-2011, 05:13 PM

Dave you pulled that right out of your heart and translated it perfectly...that could make Chopper Read teary. Coincidentally our 15yr old Maine Coon kitty I gave a pat on my way to work yesterday, quick purr from him and I drove off. Came home and he was lying dead under the Territory. Buried him before the kids could find out.

RIP to Bon mate....and yes, look up Rainbow Bridge. The vet sent it to us when the kitty in my avatar (18 mths old died a number of months ago) died. It really says it all.

Iggypoppin' · 12-01-2011, 05:19 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss Dave, Bon looked like a great pooch. I too know the pain of losing a dog, they're not just a dog but a member of the family and one of your best friends. If you need to talk I'm just a text away.
Naish.

GK · 12-01-2011, 07:45 PM

So sorry you lost such a great mate. They are hard to come by for sure.

GK

stang65 · 12-01-2011, 08:32 PM

Auslandau be thankful Bonnie died naturally, i had to put down my 16 year old german sheppard, first he had a stroke then we had him on steroids got another 6 months then one morning he couldn`t get up his front left paw had swollen to the size of a fist, vet came over said his back legs are weak his front leg is swollen it`s cruel to keep him alive.

It was on my birthday kept him going for a week with nappies and the only thing he would eat was greek biscuits. Then we called the vet to give him the injection at home and he now restsin my backyard. Tore my heart out we did, i have a 7 year old german sheppard now, great dog but still miss my prince.

Falcon_Crazy · 12-01-2011, 08:45 PM

RIP Bon - hope ya doin laps with my old Mate Henry - he'd be partial to some chts about masters Falcons.

Condolences mate - i know how hard it is...you had 16 years of great love..relish those memories.

Halfmo Rocks · 12-01-2011, 11:39 PM

sorry to hear mate...lost my german shepherd just over 2 years ago to a snake bite,(3 days before christmas it was). i'm not sure which is worse, seeing them get old & know it's coming...or the sudden shock of loss, but not worrying before hand.
had to sell the car i had at the time, her emergency trip to the vet in the back seat was the last time i saw her...couldn't clean the hair out, just sold it.

man's best friend for sure

GT · 13-01-2011, 12:16 AM

Really sorry to read this Dave and I am dreading the next time I have to go through this. We know we will probably outlive many of our pets but that knowledge never prepares us, for the reality when it comes.

Here is Rainbow Bridge:

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...

Big hugs from both of us.

GT

**Revolver** · 13-01-2011, 01:22 AM

You have my deepest condolences. As a previous dog breeder & shower, I know how this can take a toll on you. We have lost many friends over the years, champions, rescues, & all time favorites. But the biggest loss was in 2009, when the "old man" (the title passed down to the oldest living male dog in the household), my Keeshond "Ceasar" finally decided to move on. Its the ony time I have seem my dad cry, when we carried him into the vets. Not bad 16/112 yr old. I guess it was more emotional knowing that he was the last of the Keeshonds, we owned after we stopped breeding them.

The only good thing is, that I will never have to worry about him again. Every winter for about 5 years, I was always worried he wouldnt make it to spring. Even before he passed, I always said that I would not get another dog for quite some time. & it had to be another Keeshond or a Huskie. And I'm sticking to it.

However, waiting may not be a good way to heal, getting another puppy of the same breed, will make you realise that love isnt just for one dog.....

MO · 13-01-2011, 08:03 AM

@GT,thanks for putting that up"Rainbow Bridge". Now I've got misty eyes but thats cool.

Auslandau · 13-01-2011, 10:31 AM

Just amazing and thanks to all those above ..... just thought it would be nice to put something up and just shows how much these mutts mean to us. My condolences do out to all those that have lost or face the inevitable ......... I suggest those that have there pups running around to give them a hug and say thanks. I did before hand and so glad I could.

Great stuff and thanks. Thanks MO for suggesting the "Rainbow Bridge" and for GT for putting it up .......

Just as a last one ........ took this shot in Sunday as she sat and contemplated who knows what.

My poor XF · 13-01-2011, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auslandau

Just amazing and thanks to all those above ..... just thought it would be nice to put something up and just shows how much these mutts mean to us. My condolences do out to all those that have lost or face the inevitable ......... I suggest those that have there pups running around to give them a hug and say thanks. I did before hand and so glad I could.

Great stuff and thanks. Thanks MO for suggesting the "Rainbow Bridge" and for GT for putting it up .......

Just as a last one ........ took this shot in Sunday as she sat and contemplated who knows what.

Beautiful dog mate. And that "Rainbow Bridge" really tugs at the old heart strings.

Dont want to be hijacking your thread but here is my old mate Shep.

And my new mate, Charlie

Auslandau · 13-01-2011, 11:38 AM

Not hijacking at all! This is what it is all about

Lovely looking dogs! Bet you Charlie will be a handful for a while!

My poor XF · 13-01-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auslandau

Not hijacking at all! This is what it is all about

Lovely looking dogs! Bet you Charlie will be a handful for a while!

Certainly is, far too smart for his own good

NickyN · 13-01-2011, 11:09 PM

I'm an animal lover... and *sigh*, reading what you wrote made me cry... so well put.

It's always difficult to lose a family member because to me, pets are more than "just a pet." You shared 16 wonderful years together, and you will always carry her memory with you in your heart. ~forever~

Take care, and remember Bon is always with you. R.I.P.

NickyN · 13-01-2011, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auslandau

Just amazing and thanks to all those above ..... just thought it would be nice to put something up and just shows how much these mutts mean to us. My condolences do out to all those that have lost or face the inevitable ......... I suggest those that have there pups running around to give them a hug and say thanks. I did before hand and so glad I could.

Great stuff and thanks. Thanks MO for suggesting the "Rainbow Bridge" and for GT for putting it up .......

Just as a last one ........ took this shot in Sunday as she sat and contemplated who knows what.

Just wanted to add she's beautiful, and what soulful eyes she has.... and you're right. I think they know.... <sad>.

Zaxx · 13-01-2011, 11:44 PM

Hey mate,
I didn't know you, nor your mate.

But, the loss is felt nonetheless..

Sorry to hear mate,
And i'm willing to bet my XR, that when she was 'contemplating..'
She was thinking, how lucky she was to recieve the love and care that not all dogs get..

Chin up bloke.

Deco28 · 13-01-2011, 11:52 PM

I don't like this thread. My sister saw me with misty eyes :(.

RIP Bon.

My dog is getting on as well, she is like my first memory as a child...

BradZ · 13-01-2011, 11:56 PM

Sorry to hear mate, 16 years sounds like a very long and fufilling lifetime, I'm sure she went happily and peacefully. R.I.P

MR.BA.GT.332 · 14-01-2011, 12:03 AM

so sorry to hear of your loss Dave, RIP Bon....this brought back a lot of memories of my old kelpie X "puppy", he too was 16yr old and lost him unfortunatly to a tree falling accident febuary 09 and to this day i still wish that bloody tree fell on the house instead, still brings a tear to my eye.

chin up mate, if ya ever need someone to talk to, im all ears

munkky · 14-01-2011, 12:32 AM

sorry to hear dave.
RIP bon
and all the best mate and it never easy

psychoticgroove · 14-01-2011, 01:01 AM

sorry to hear bout your dog mate, reading what you wrote and rainbow bridge made me cry.
Hope there is a rainbow bridge somewhere where i can see my grandparents again....but i digress.

My deepest condolences.

NickyN · 14-01-2011, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT

Really sorry to read this Dave and I am dreading the next time I have to go through this. We know we will probably outlive many of our pets but that knowledge never prepares us, for the reality when it comes.

Here is Rainbow Bridge:

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...

Big hugs from both of us.

GT

To GT:

Just wanted to thank you for posting "Rainbow Bridge." It's the first time I've read it and now I can't stop crying as I remember the pets (all my best friends) I grew up with. All the memories come flooding back you know?

But a huge thanks to you, and hope everyone who reads this is as comforted as I feel now. Thanks. *sigh*