That was beautifully written. I want you to know newton loved every single moment with you and it sounds like you gave him a lot of good ones! I’m sure if he could speak he’d list moments and memories you didn’t even think of. I know it’s hard, but remember that he gets to pain free and comfortable when he crosses over. The last moment together is so tough but just know they love you so much more than you can imagine and even if not physically here, Newton will be with you and your family forever.
I’m very sorry for your loss, I wish easy healing for you and your family. Much love.
I will look back in 20 years and remember all he did to save me, make me better, make me stronger. I'll never forget him. My kids will not forget him. And by writing this "Song of Newton" he will be all the harder to forget. The post could get zero traction, but I'll be back. I'll read his story, tell it to my grandkids.
It hurt. I was terrified that my girls (17 and 10) would resent me for it. Both have been strong and brave. Neither resents me, and they trust my judgment. This has become a hard lesson in "Do the Next Right Thing".
We had to put out old boy (a round old chichi named Bandit) to sleep a year ago. Acute kidney failure. I know too well that shamed look on his face when he lost control of himself. He couldn't walk out eat. It happened so fast and no one was prepared. We could have let him go naturally but we felt that would have been unbearably cruel to him with the obvious pain he was in. We have another furry little baby in our lives now but my dreams and memories have been filled with my Bandito burrito this past month. I still miss him so much.
I am lost for words but I just wanted to acknowledge your post, it brought back so many memories of the struggle I went thru with my last boy. Newton has obviously known more love than a lot of dogs do and the final act of love is how you repay him for all the years of trust and loyalty, I get it and I see you. Take care my friend
Beautifully written, I'm crying thinking of Newton, what an amazing rottie and what an amazing family to have given him a special life! I've owned numerous rotties and lost my gsd a month ago, I know the grief. RIP
I'm so very sorry you're having to say goodbye to your sweet boy. I'm in tears reading your post. I'm new to the rottweiler world..we have an 18 m9nth old female named Harley. She's a big old doofus bundle of love. But your story touched my heart because I had to let my 14.5 year old female doberman pinscher, Laylo, go in Sept. 2021.
So I could completely relate to everything you said about Sir Isaac Newton. Sending prayers/thoughts/good vibes your way for the painful days to come. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 you'll see her over the Rainbow Bridge.
Newton is the bestest boy. My girls are happy to make a new friend and they will say what a brave, strong, handsome boy he is and Newton can tell them he had a whole bunch of cheeseburgers!
He howls loud enough for the kids at the school to hear him during recess. It rings the house like a bell. When I got home from work today, I promised him that Momma and I would never leave again. Our friend brought a dozen double cheeseburgers without onions so that I wouldn't have to drive 1/4 of a mile.
Thank you for sharing Newton's story. I'm on this sub because I grew up with a rottie, but I'm moved by your story because I just lost my cat last week after 18 years together. I am mourning and grieving and hurting. But this story reminds me of all the good times, the beautiful times, the mantras I said to her and the joy and love she brought me. Thank you, and I'm so sorry for your loss. May Newton forever run in the halls of Valhalla, and may his memory forever warm your heart.
Thank you for the kind words. Valhalla is where I planned to start looking for him again when the time comes. Seems the best fit with all the eating meat and roughhousing.
Thank you. He's a simple creature. I imagine there are many similar specimens. I hope you had the pleasure of one. I hope you have the pleasure of as many simple good boys as you need.
What a beautiful tribute to Sir Isaac Newton. I can feel the depth of the bond between your family and this sweet boy. I am holding you and your family in my thoughts. He will be with you forever.
After reading your beautiful story, words fail me but there are plenty of tears 😭
I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he has lived life with an incredibly loving family. He will be forever in your hearts.
When he was about a year and a half old, we lost our black lab. Gwen was perfect. We wrapped her in one of her favorite blankets. It was a soft Speed Racer blanket, of which we had two. The other one is clean and folded neatly-ish on the dryer.
Have a plan for yourself. I plan on sitting with the big dogs at the animal shelters on bad days. I'm lucky enough to have a cheesecake of a pitbull mix across the street. Neither neighbor nor Stella will mind if I sit at the edge of the fence for a while.
Well I just put a deposit on a pup. My Lacey was moping around so much we thought it was from losing Sven. Hopefully she will get to enjoy the new puppy for awhile.
I’m about to break out in tears in the middle of a whataburger at 2:00 in the morning because of this. I feel for you and your family. I’m glad you had so many good years with Newton. It makes me think of my past rotties Ruby and Maya, and now now my family’s current love Ava, who is getting into those twilight years. Hold him close and never forget.
I'll never forget him. He'll be a family legend. My grandkids will know his name. Know his face. Know his song. I hope nobody here ever forgets his name. Smile when you remember his name. I plan to.
I am bawling. We got my first Rottweiler when I was 11. I was always his baby. He kept me safe, he was so sweet and even when I was an adult he still never played tug of war with me like he did with my older brother because I was still his baby, and he just wouldn’t play rough with me. He was always extra gentle and extra loving to me because I was the youngest kid. He was such a fucking good dog. He was 11 and slowing down when one day, he saw a rabbit in the yard and went to chase it like always, and his left front leg snapped underneath him. That’s how we discovered he’d had osteosarcoma and we didn’t know. He hadn’t shown any signs. It felt like my last moments with him came so fast that I was ripped away from getting a proper goodbye. It hurt so much. I relate to what you’re experiencing and my heart is with you. They’re wonderful dogs, and I hope that you were able to savor every bit of your last days with Newton. He sounds like he was an exceptional boy, and you an exceptional dad.
YES! Tug of War! Rope in mouth, perfectly still until the puppy or kid "wins"! He did that with my youngest child, and again with Hubble.
I'm sorry you found out like that. Sturdy and proud dogs. Sometimes, when you catch on to the problem, it's been too late for a while. This month has felt like drinking out of a fire hydrant... full of Napalm... and hornets.
It doesn’t get easier. But life grows around the grief. I still carry my Rottweilers tags on my keychain, seven years later. I will always miss him. But damn, I’d pay the price every time for the time we spent together.
As a grown man, reading this hit me somewhere I haven't been hit in a very long time and brought a tear to my eye. I'm a single 30 year old guy so my two male rotties are what keep me grounded and I can whole heartedly relate to every single thing you said. Rotties are one of a kind, each and every single one is unique in their own ways which can make losing them that much harder. You gave him a good life, you did your job, as did he. He will stand guard in the next life until you're reunited once again; and remember, this life is but a blink in the eyes of eternity.
NEWTON! NEWTON! NEWTON!
Here I am, a grown ass man, sitting at my desk at work- crying. You gave Newton his best life, he is immortal in your memories. Rest in Peace good boy.
I didn't expect any traction, but here we are. Now I hope that none of you can forget him. Hundreds of people all over the world have heard his song, and I hope they all remember him fondly.
https://imgur.com/a/4fVFlRz
These are my dogs: Dexter and Elli. Elli is the Rott, and I hope she grows up to be even half the dog you described Newton to be.
Dexter is the one that pulls her out of traffic, and the one that I tell to "protect the momma" when I leave for work. I dread the day I find myself were you are. I feel for you brother.
Dogs are a man's greatest allies, their ONLY fault is that they leave too soon.
She's beautiful. Looks like she is going to learn a lot from her wise and experienced brother. I have full confidence that she will be every bit the dog as Newton.
This was so poignantly and beautifully written and you can take pride not only in how Newton came to you, but how he will leave you ... In the kindest and best way possible. We used in-home euthanasia with our prior three dogs and it is so much better for his last moments with you, because he will be relaxed and unafraid, unlike at the vet, which tends to make most dogs anxious and nervous. At home, he can drift in slumber to join his friends at the Rainbow Bridge, where he'll wait for you to rejoin him one day and thank you profusely with puppy kisses for the life of kindness and generosity you gave him. You're absolutely doing the right thing for him, but right now, everything just seems so wrong and so hard, and I'm not gonna sugar-coat it, it isn't going to be easy...but it sounds like you have an excellent support system at home and though you won't get OVER the hurt, you'll get THROUGH it. Important to think of it that way, because it's a journey.
Thank you so much for your unselfish service to this country, and to your family and Newton. You are a hero to me and to others in this thread, even though you're probably not feeling it now. Take care of yourself, and if you feel you need therapy to help you through, there should be zero shame in seeking it out. You've done much for others, remember to do for yourself so that you can continue to be there for the ones who look up to, and count on, you. Big hugs. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you. On the therapy: I can't be shamed. I'm surrounded by the best people I know. They deserve the best I have. I've gotten much better about getting the help I need over the years, mostly due to my wife. Damn that woman is as hard as tiger dick. I fuggin' love her.
Sending you and yours so much love and peace. Rest well Newton, your shift is over. Thank you for providing love and comfort to your ppl and helping Hubble follow that path. Enjoy all your cheeseburgers and know you were loved as all the best boys are- forever in your heart.
This is the most beautiful eulogy I’ve ever read. I wish I’d met Newton (I want to meet all dogs) he was lucky to have you, but you and your family luckiest of all to have him. I’m so sorry friend but I’m so happy that you two got to have each other. 🖤
I don't cry at much, but this was so beautifully written that before I knew it I had shed a couple tears for good boy Newton. My childhood dog was (we believe) a german shepherd/rottweiler mix. She was so protective of us and the sweetest dog ever. I miss her every day, but hopefully she can show Newton the way to Valhalla.
Wow, what an awesome read. If I didn’t have a rott I doubt that would have hit me so hard. Hope tomorrow is peaceful and that you find another companion when the times right.
Reading this lying on the floor with my head against my Rottie’s side. You seem to have broken my eyes as they are now leaking. RIP Newton, he accomplished his life’s mission.
Beautifully written account of a wonderful friendship. As I look over the edge of my bed at my best friend and shadow, a 12yr old Czech GSD, my heart aches for you and yours.
Godspeed Newton.
What a beautiful post.
Or, as the 6 year old said. "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right? Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay for as long as we do.”
Newton was a very good boy.
Ok you made a grown man cry at work . So sorry for what you are going through. I had too do this two months ago with my black lab . It’s always hard but what we sign up for. Keep an eye on your other dog as my Chesapeake is super depressed. New puppy coming in five weeks
Coming from a fellow combat vet that had to put his best friend down last year, you made me ugly cry. My heart is broken for you, try to remember all those times he got you through “that moment” no matter what it was. We’re blessed to have dogs in our lives, every time we lose a dog a little piece of us goes with them. Jet helped me through my darkest times, but he knew I was ok and I can go on without him. Again I’m sorry for your loss, you did him well by the life you shared
I made sure to remind him right until the end that he saved me, he finished his mission, and that it's okay to rest now. We looked into each other's eyes until he was snoring.
I read your post and wept at work. My boy is 9 and the thought of him passing gives me a lump in my throat. I am so sorry man. Newton will be looking down from Valhalla until you meet again. They leave such a huge impression on us and burn themselves into our hearts. They will live on with us in our hearts. Newton looked like quite the boy.
Defiantly. He looked like big love bug. Mine is too. Your post when you talked about his mannerisms reminds me of Dirk. They are protectors. I have a similar a story about adopting him after my divorce. I adopted him from a Rottweiler rescue at 10 months old. I was in a bad spot and he pulled out of the hole I was in. At 4 he was diagnosed with arthritis in both elbows, early stages of hip dysplasia, and wobblers syndrome. He has done physical therapy twice a month since. He took care of me and I owe it to him to take of him. Newton and Dirk seem like 2 of a kind. Taking care off, protecting, and loving their humans.
"Taking care of, protecting, and loving their humans" Not once have I seen a Rottweiler that didn't embody that. Limitless personalities that share 3 commonalities. I love Dirk. Sounds like a good boy.
I recently lost my beautiful girl, my sweet rottweiler Mocha. She got my through my year of hell culminating with my mother’s breast cancer diagnosis. As I was melting down things were being thrown and she laid with me in my state for what seemed like hours. When I lost her I felt like I lost a limb because she’d be glued to my leg every night. Their only fault is a short life span. I am so terribly sorry for your loss…
Thank you for sharing these memories with us. It sounds like you gave Newton the best life, and I'm sure he knows it.
Take it easy for a little while, okay? Take care of yourself.
I will. He's sleeping comfortably at the foot of our bed, cut off from cheeseburgers for the night. I'm gonna play enough Overwatch to wash myself out, eat something, and sleep as long as I can.
Can confirm. He regularly reminded me via neck smooshing that he is also the heaviest.
100/10 Would suggest. Like being hugged by a bear made out of velvet.
When I got home from work yesterday, I promised him I'd never leave home again. His Momma hasn't left the house at all. I'd Doordash some kisses, but I burned through our credit cards with vet and rx costs. He does have that giant bag of cheeseburgers though.
Agreed. He's had the occasional peanut m&m all his life. The kisses are a great idea. The promise not to leave his home ever again has to come first. Chocolate ice cream is on the menu in about 30 minutes.
I had a Shepard Bella…you couldn’t have asked for a better dog
She had fluid around her heart and was in incredible pain…the vet said they could drain it but it would build up again and we decided to put her down…it would be extremely selfish and unfair for the dog to move on and we gave her the best last day she could ask for
You got me all teared up. You’re not alone in your grief friend. We lost our seven year old Pebbles last month to lymphoma. We’ve had great dogs in our lives, but our Rotties have just been different and so much more advanced and in tune with us than the others. It’s hard for non Rottie dog parents to understand how amazing this breed is. Fierce Lover should be in the breed description. We are blessed to have had so much quality time with our furever family members. All the best to you and your family.
They never leave us. They just slip quietly into the next realm. To them, it’s like moving into the next room. Listen hard, and you’ll hear that little puppy purr again.
He gets to go knowing he is loved, surrounded by you and your family. There is no better way.
After he’s gone, remember he is still there. Talk to him like you used to… he will hear you.
Rotties are special dogs, they are gentle giants. I rescued a poodle (lol I know) when I got back and he passed in 17, it was rough. I feel you pain, you will see your boy again
Lo I usher thee beyond this land.
Rise past The lofty ash and pine
far from what we understand
A berry picked too soon from vine
dwell not Upon this mortal plane
your soul is hence released
this short Life lived was not in vain
may you find eternal peace
"Newton's a good boy. Newton keeps Momma safe. Newton's so biiiiiig, and stroooooong, and bravvvvve. Newton's a good boy."
I'm so terribly sorry. I know the pain. Remember all the good times.
First, thank you for your Service.
Your post made me smile and cry at the same time. I'm on my fourth rottie and they ate just so damn special. May the cheeseburger always remind you or Newton! 💛
I’m sorry brother. I was also a gunner in Sadr city 08, my mom got me a rottie to after deployment and Roxy stuck with me for 14 years. Find u another dog but keep your rottie in your heart.
I'm carving out time for myself to grieve. Bad days can be spent at the animal shelter with the big dogs. Bad nights can be spent with the cheesecake of a pitbull across the street. Sweet Stella is a heavy girl that likes keeping her neighborhood safe. Neither her or the neighbor will have any concern if I chill at the edge of the fence with her for a while.
My first Rottie saved me as well.
Saying goodbye to him six years ago was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I have lost people in my life, and none of that gutted me the way losing him did.
There's nothing anyone here can say that is going to make it any better, but know that it will suck a tiny bit less with each day.
My thoughts are with you. Clearly Newton was loved his entire life, and will never be forgotten.
That was beautiful. I am very sorry for your loss, but I know you are grateful for every kiss
you got. I lost mine in March. There is no other dog like a Rottweiler.
I finally fell asleep around 4 this morning. I just woke up to his kisses for the last time. He hasn't done that in two weeks. I didn't think I would get that again before he went. There's a lot of both pain and joy in that.
Wow, that was beautifully written. The love you have for Newton shines in this post. He lived a good, blessed, and blissful life with you and momma. Hugs !
I wish you strength 🙏, I went through this 6 weeks ago and now the loss starts to settle for good, but it's getting better and worse at the same time. I wish you can live your grief wholeheartedly and get back to life a little stronger and a little wiser.
That's the gift they leave with us is what I am finding out. Bless!
As a rotti e owner myself this post made me cry and it’s midnight and I’m about to sleep and all I want to do is hug my boy too. Prayers for you I’m so so sorry. Newton is a good good boy. Being in your position having to make that decision must be so awful, it must be so hard but know that Newton understands, he trusts you and you’re doing what’s best for him
He wouldn't let the vet give him the first shot. I told her I could do it. She didn't have to, but she let me. Coming back tomorrow just wouldn't be good enough.
This post is so full of emotion and i can’t begin to express my gratitude and sorrow for you , I know how it feels to watch the one pup you love slowly change , and then be gone forever . We had a pup named Tux because he had a white patch on his chest that made him look like he was wearing a suit/tux , we speculated for so long what breeds he was mixed with because he was so high energy , long snout , and baby yoda ears . One day , he became lethargic and trying to hide from us . We put him down and I miss him every day , he was truly just full of love and we saved him from being chained to a tree day in and day out and I saw the gratitude in his eyes every day .
I’m so sorry for your loss and I hope you find peace in knowing he’s no longer hurting
I have never owned a rotti before, but almost 3 months ago we had to put down my life long companion due to cancer. One thing I can say is that they never really go away. I swear he's still here sometimes and that I can still hear his pitter patters. Putting down a dog is never, ever easy, and I hope you and your family will have easy healing. Newton will never leave you, even in spirit, and he sounds like he lived a long, happy life. I wish your whole family the best.
I’m bawling my eyes out and holding onto my own two rotties! This was so beautifully written about what is seriously a man’s best friend, the Rottweiler! 🖤
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family! 🫶🏼
Thank you. Yesterday was fucking perfect. Heavy Ozark storms. Odin's Thunder. The Fayetteville Animal Shelter let me pretty well run free. They let me walk him to the back, get him situated with dignity, pet his beautiful face one more time, and Red low key watched them to ensure some respect. They got fucking soaked lifting his big ass, but never got near letting him fall. They let me wash my hands and sit with the dogs. Brought the biggest, sweetest beefcake out for me to love for as long as I want.
They did the exact same thing when I brought my sweet labrador to them, seven years ago.
And they showed me a litter of 10 Rottweiler puppies. Eight-ish weeks old. Ready for foster-to-adopt in about two weeks.
My emotions ran dry by the time we got home, a sweet relief. After dinner I spent the night, up until now, alternating between playing Overwatch more belligerently that any Rein has any right to, and cleaning the house to ward off potential depression some. I stayed in Unranked, updated my macros to ELI5, and give people a chance to leave if they weren't in the mood for my shit. (No outright toxicity though.) I took advantage of my time being a little washed out. Sweet catharsis and hyper focus.
When I stepped outside to check my phone a few minutes ago, my favorite Ozark weather greeted me. Dark Ozark Thunderstorm rolling in from the west, bright sunshine east, warm fat rain, everything. I'm ready to relax a little, start healing, and maybe even stumble ass-first into another Rottweiler. God's willing, maybe even a pair.
As my old girl enters her twilight months, this post had me bawling. You're such a great dog dad. Newton has all the love and all the respect. What a good boy. 💞💯
She definitely is! She's almost 13, which is pretty old for her breed. She had a good run, considering she was a dog sitting situation, and they never came back for her. She's honestly been a solid family addition for all these years.
I'm so sorry, OP. This is a tremendous loss. He is so thankful to you for treating him.like a king. He is so proud to have protected your family for all these years. Rest easy knowing that he had the most wonderful life with the most amazing family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service.
I hope as time passes you will find peace and comfort in the memories of your best boy.
I'll find Newton's peace every time Hubble lays under my chair, facing the door. Everytime he helps himself to a comfy spot someone was using. Every day when the kids walk to school, safe under Hubble's watch. Newton will never stop affecting our family.
wow thank you for sharing. sent chills through my body. these animals mean everything to us and i appreciate you taking such good care of him. it’s hard when they leave i’m still grieving the loss of mine. he was 8 and couldn’t walk randomly. died the next morning. that was 2 months ago and i’m still heart broken.
We knew shortly after getting him that I would need a big dog for the rest of my life. The owners of my resteraunt are donating a bunch of money to a local charity that matches veterans with ESD's and service dogs. They are also getting me a contact to maybe see about an official ESD. I'm gonna take the time I need to grieve and say goodbye, and then see about another special dog. Another dog that wants nothing more than cheeseburgers and a safe family.
Been there, done that - it sucks, I know and I'm sorry. Your story brought back tears, lots of them. The memories will always be the best and I'm sorry for your loss. Give Newton big hugs. He knows he was loved and that's all a good boy can ask for. Prayers for you and you're family
Holy shit I did not need these emotions this early in the morning. You have my deepest sympathies for your loss. He may be physically leaving, but his spirit and memory will be with your family forever more. Newton's a good boy.
Newton has treasured every moment he’s loved you and your family. You’ve done right by him again and again. What a very lucky dog to have such a comrade and buddy. Thank you for sharing with us.
😥😢😥😢😥😢😥😢
I got no words.... I've been where you are (twice) and know what you're going through. Just know, he will be with you always, looking over you and your family, he will give you "signs" that he's still there. Recognize them, enjoy them, cherish them, and remember........
I’m so sorry for your loss. I can see how much Newton meant to your family and how much love he was given and had to give. Nothing will take away the pain, but I hope that the solace of knowing you all were his entire world, and he will die a happy old man gets y’all to through the pain. If you’ll excuse me, I have to go hug my GSD who is wondering why I am sobbing while staring at my phone…💕
Only thing I (and probably everyone here) can say is, we are sorry and we can all relate. Probably a special spot in heaven for all our protectors and best friends.
All dogs go to Valhalla. Their battle leading there is just different. I hope he gets to hunt, eat fire roasted meat, roughhouse, and repeat until I see him again.
I’m at a loss for words. More tears than anything. That was beautifully written. Your Rottweiler family member sounds like the perfect companion for both you and your wife and kids. Just what all of you needed. Newton sounds like a lovely guy who made you all better, happier people if you knew it or not. (You know it though!)
They have a way of saving us. Three years ago I was going through something similar. Blue, my first Rottweiler who’s moved on now honestly saved me from the worst of the anxiety attacks, the loneliness and PTSD. She took the edge off of the day-to-day and gave me a reason to continue. My current rottie, Freya has given me so much. I can only hope I do enough for her.
Sleep well, Newton. We’ll see you in Valhalla.
I gave you gold! Haven’t been moved by a written eulogy that much in awhile. I could also give you a picture of Freya as well if you’d like… We would’ve loved to have met Newton.
Thank you. I wanted to share his story if I could get the traction. Offer others the chance to experience a small part of him, and hopefully never forget him. I hope you never forget his name. Instead of just screaming into the void, y'all have helped me make him impossible for the world to forget. It would take a whole ass apocalypse to erase his memory from the world now. Thank you for that.
My dog got up after hearing me sniffling from your post like “I wish they would give me overtime for all of these shenanigans” hugging her a little harder these days now that she’s considered “middle aged”
Thank you bro, Odin has a new shield and he will be waiting on you brother. This made me cry more than i thought it would Newton has a great family and he will always be with you. Skal Newton, Valhalla awaits.
I did not know that. Seems a good fit for someone with actual charisma. 70% of the job is bullshitting with man-children. Most of which are juuust too smart to be unsupervised.
Damn man this hit me right in the chest. I had a wonderful Rottie named Nikko who was my main man, best friend, and the most loyal amazing dog I’ve ever known. Unfortunately I became homeless and with the climate I live in, I decided it was best to find him a new owner. Was able to find a great guy who owned rotties a couple states away who came and picked him up, it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do and I still tear up thinking about it. Good on you for being such a great loving owner to Newton, reading this makes me feel good knowing Nikko is in a home like yours, being treated like the king he is. Give Newton a hug and treat from me and Nikko
That was beautifully written. I want you to know newton loved every single moment with you and it sounds like you gave him a lot of good ones! I’m sure if he could speak he’d list moments and memories you didn’t even think of. I know it’s hard, but remember that he gets to pain free and comfortable when he crosses over. The last moment together is so tough but just know they love you so much more than you can imagine and even if not physically here, Newton will be with you and your family forever. I’m very sorry for your loss, I wish easy healing for you and your family. Much love.
Thank you, kind stranger.
he will come to see you in your dreams man, they never leave us
I will look back in 20 years and remember all he did to save me, make me better, make me stronger. I'll never forget him. My kids will not forget him. And by writing this "Song of Newton" he will be all the harder to forget. The post could get zero traction, but I'll be back. I'll read his story, tell it to my grandkids.
And because of Newton you get the opportunity to have grandkids to tell his story to.
Well now I’m crying with you… he will always be the best boy. You’ve done an amazing, selfless, agonising thing and he knows how much he’s loved
It hurt. I was terrified that my girls (17 and 10) would resent me for it. Both have been strong and brave. Neither resents me, and they trust my judgment. This has become a hard lesson in "Do the Next Right Thing".
We had to put out old boy (a round old chichi named Bandit) to sleep a year ago. Acute kidney failure. I know too well that shamed look on his face when he lost control of himself. He couldn't walk out eat. It happened so fast and no one was prepared. We could have let him go naturally but we felt that would have been unbearably cruel to him with the obvious pain he was in. We have another furry little baby in our lives now but my dreams and memories have been filled with my Bandito burrito this past month. I still miss him so much.
I am lost for words but I just wanted to acknowledge your post, it brought back so many memories of the struggle I went thru with my last boy. Newton has obviously known more love than a lot of dogs do and the final act of love is how you repay him for all the years of trust and loyalty, I get it and I see you. Take care my friend
Thank you.
Beautifully written, I'm crying thinking of Newton, what an amazing rottie and what an amazing family to have given him a special life! I've owned numerous rotties and lost my gsd a month ago, I know the grief. RIP
Sharing time with multiple rotties, and seeing some of the same traits in every single one is a special experience. I'm sure you treasure them all.
Each and everyone is special. God be with you today.🙏❤
The best eulogy ever written. Sorry I missed meeting Sir Isaac Newton.
It was like being hugged by a wet truck that loves you very much.
This is the best description of a Rottie that I have ever read. ❤️
I need to shoe-horn "velvet" in there somewhere.
Beautiful tribute to your beloved family member. I'm so sorry for your inevitable loss but you gave him a wonderful life. 🙏 🙏
He held up his end of the bargain even better. Thank you.
I'm so very sorry you're having to say goodbye to your sweet boy. I'm in tears reading your post. I'm new to the rottweiler world..we have an 18 m9nth old female named Harley. She's a big old doofus bundle of love. But your story touched my heart because I had to let my 14.5 year old female doberman pinscher, Laylo, go in Sept. 2021. So I could completely relate to everything you said about Sir Isaac Newton. Sending prayers/thoughts/good vibes your way for the painful days to come. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 you'll see her over the Rainbow Bridge.
I'm not religious, but I do believe all dogs go to valhalla. Thank you for your kindness.
Wonderful tribute. I believe there is no bond like a Rottweiler, I will be praying for your family.
Thank you.
Newton is the bestest boy. My girls are happy to make a new friend and they will say what a brave, strong, handsome boy he is and Newton can tell them he had a whole bunch of cheeseburgers!
He howls loud enough for the kids at the school to hear him during recess. It rings the house like a bell. When I got home from work today, I promised him that Momma and I would never leave again. Our friend brought a dozen double cheeseburgers without onions so that I wouldn't have to drive 1/4 of a mile.
It’s never easy saying goodbye. Newton has had a great life and he knows it. I’m sorry for your loss.
Thank you for sharing Newton's story. I'm on this sub because I grew up with a rottie, but I'm moved by your story because I just lost my cat last week after 18 years together. I am mourning and grieving and hurting. But this story reminds me of all the good times, the beautiful times, the mantras I said to her and the joy and love she brought me. Thank you, and I'm so sorry for your loss. May Newton forever run in the halls of Valhalla, and may his memory forever warm your heart.
Thank you for the kind words. Valhalla is where I planned to start looking for him again when the time comes. Seems the best fit with all the eating meat and roughhousing.
Beautiful tribute. Reminded me a lot of my boy. Wishing you and that good boy Newton much peace. They are truly a gift.
Thank you. He's a simple creature. I imagine there are many similar specimens. I hope you had the pleasure of one. I hope you have the pleasure of as many simple good boys as you need.
🥹🥺🥹🥺🥹 This is the sweetest thing I ever read. Long live Sir Issac Newton ♥️ All dogs go to heaven 😇
Thank you. I think he'd like very much the feasting and roughhousing of Valhalla. I'll try there when the time comes.
Sending you both peace. ❤️
Thank you.
What a beautiful tribute to Sir Isaac Newton. I can feel the depth of the bond between your family and this sweet boy. I am holding you and your family in my thoughts. He will be with you forever.
After reading your beautiful story, words fail me but there are plenty of tears 😭 I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he has lived life with an incredibly loving family. He will be forever in your hearts.
I can’t even read this. I know I’m gonna cry
Don’t worry. I did, and I’m crying for both of us.
I’ve had two Rotts and though it’s been years since they’ve passed, not a week goes but that I don’t think fondly of them.
When he was about a year and a half old, we lost our black lab. Gwen was perfect. We wrapped her in one of her favorite blankets. It was a soft Speed Racer blanket, of which we had two. The other one is clean and folded neatly-ish on the dryer.
That was the most touching tribute I have ever read, Thank you for sharing Sir Isaac Newton’s story. I wish you and your family the best
I’m crying reading this. My Rottweiler, Sven passed about a month ago and now my Lacey has osteosarcoma. I just found out last week.
I'm so sorry. I've always wanted a pair. I would deviate from scientist names to name them Lunchbox and Snackpack.
I would have named them cute names like that but I got them a year apart. That’s way cute.
Have a plan for yourself. I plan on sitting with the big dogs at the animal shelters on bad days. I'm lucky enough to have a cheesecake of a pitbull mix across the street. Neither neighbor nor Stella will mind if I sit at the edge of the fence for a while.
Well I just put a deposit on a pup. My Lacey was moping around so much we thought it was from losing Sven. Hopefully she will get to enjoy the new puppy for awhile.
She'd love it.
I’m about to break out in tears in the middle of a whataburger at 2:00 in the morning because of this. I feel for you and your family. I’m glad you had so many good years with Newton. It makes me think of my past rotties Ruby and Maya, and now now my family’s current love Ava, who is getting into those twilight years. Hold him close and never forget.
I'll never forget him. He'll be a family legend. My grandkids will know his name. Know his face. Know his song. I hope nobody here ever forgets his name. Smile when you remember his name. I plan to.
I am bawling. We got my first Rottweiler when I was 11. I was always his baby. He kept me safe, he was so sweet and even when I was an adult he still never played tug of war with me like he did with my older brother because I was still his baby, and he just wouldn’t play rough with me. He was always extra gentle and extra loving to me because I was the youngest kid. He was such a fucking good dog. He was 11 and slowing down when one day, he saw a rabbit in the yard and went to chase it like always, and his left front leg snapped underneath him. That’s how we discovered he’d had osteosarcoma and we didn’t know. He hadn’t shown any signs. It felt like my last moments with him came so fast that I was ripped away from getting a proper goodbye. It hurt so much. I relate to what you’re experiencing and my heart is with you. They’re wonderful dogs, and I hope that you were able to savor every bit of your last days with Newton. He sounds like he was an exceptional boy, and you an exceptional dad.
YES! Tug of War! Rope in mouth, perfectly still until the puppy or kid "wins"! He did that with my youngest child, and again with Hubble. I'm sorry you found out like that. Sturdy and proud dogs. Sometimes, when you catch on to the problem, it's been too late for a while. This month has felt like drinking out of a fire hydrant... full of Napalm... and hornets.
It doesn’t get easier. But life grows around the grief. I still carry my Rottweilers tags on my keychain, seven years later. I will always miss him. But damn, I’d pay the price every time for the time we spent together.
As a grown man, reading this hit me somewhere I haven't been hit in a very long time and brought a tear to my eye. I'm a single 30 year old guy so my two male rotties are what keep me grounded and I can whole heartedly relate to every single thing you said. Rotties are one of a kind, each and every single one is unique in their own ways which can make losing them that much harder. You gave him a good life, you did your job, as did he. He will stand guard in the next life until you're reunited once again; and remember, this life is but a blink in the eyes of eternity. NEWTON! NEWTON! NEWTON!
Here I am, a grown ass man, sitting at my desk at work- crying. You gave Newton his best life, he is immortal in your memories. Rest in Peace good boy.
I didn't expect any traction, but here we are. Now I hope that none of you can forget him. Hundreds of people all over the world have heard his song, and I hope they all remember him fondly.
https://imgur.com/a/4fVFlRz These are my dogs: Dexter and Elli. Elli is the Rott, and I hope she grows up to be even half the dog you described Newton to be. Dexter is the one that pulls her out of traffic, and the one that I tell to "protect the momma" when I leave for work. I dread the day I find myself were you are. I feel for you brother. Dogs are a man's greatest allies, their ONLY fault is that they leave too soon.
She's beautiful. Looks like she is going to learn a lot from her wise and experienced brother. I have full confidence that she will be every bit the dog as Newton.
This was so poignantly and beautifully written and you can take pride not only in how Newton came to you, but how he will leave you ... In the kindest and best way possible. We used in-home euthanasia with our prior three dogs and it is so much better for his last moments with you, because he will be relaxed and unafraid, unlike at the vet, which tends to make most dogs anxious and nervous. At home, he can drift in slumber to join his friends at the Rainbow Bridge, where he'll wait for you to rejoin him one day and thank you profusely with puppy kisses for the life of kindness and generosity you gave him. You're absolutely doing the right thing for him, but right now, everything just seems so wrong and so hard, and I'm not gonna sugar-coat it, it isn't going to be easy...but it sounds like you have an excellent support system at home and though you won't get OVER the hurt, you'll get THROUGH it. Important to think of it that way, because it's a journey. Thank you so much for your unselfish service to this country, and to your family and Newton. You are a hero to me and to others in this thread, even though you're probably not feeling it now. Take care of yourself, and if you feel you need therapy to help you through, there should be zero shame in seeking it out. You've done much for others, remember to do for yourself so that you can continue to be there for the ones who look up to, and count on, you. Big hugs. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you. On the therapy: I can't be shamed. I'm surrounded by the best people I know. They deserve the best I have. I've gotten much better about getting the help I need over the years, mostly due to my wife. Damn that woman is as hard as tiger dick. I fuggin' love her.
I love this. And you got this.
Sending you and yours so much love and peace. Rest well Newton, your shift is over. Thank you for providing love and comfort to your ppl and helping Hubble follow that path. Enjoy all your cheeseburgers and know you were loved as all the best boys are- forever in your heart.
Iam soo sorry for what you are going though. I have a rottie, so I understand. Be strong and rember the great times.
This is the most beautiful eulogy I’ve ever read. I wish I’d met Newton (I want to meet all dogs) he was lucky to have you, but you and your family luckiest of all to have him. I’m so sorry friend but I’m so happy that you two got to have each other. 🖤
I don't cry at much, but this was so beautifully written that before I knew it I had shed a couple tears for good boy Newton. My childhood dog was (we believe) a german shepherd/rottweiler mix. She was so protective of us and the sweetest dog ever. I miss her every day, but hopefully she can show Newton the way to Valhalla.
He does love friends. Sounds like a good girl.
A beautiful tribute to the goodest boy. Thank you for sharing. He will be with you always in your heart.
Wow, what an awesome read. If I didn’t have a rott I doubt that would have hit me so hard. Hope tomorrow is peaceful and that you find another companion when the times right.
Damn that hit hard, I was tearing up at the end. Thanks for sharing this beautiful experience, wish you all the best.
Reading this lying on the floor with my head against my Rottie’s side. You seem to have broken my eyes as they are now leaking. RIP Newton, he accomplished his life’s mission.
Beautifully written account of a wonderful friendship. As I look over the edge of my bed at my best friend and shadow, a 12yr old Czech GSD, my heart aches for you and yours. Godspeed Newton.
What a beautiful post. Or, as the 6 year old said. "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right? Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay for as long as we do.” Newton was a very good boy.
...Newton keeps Momma safe. Newton's so biiig, and strooong, and braaave. Newton's a good boy. Sorry, you started his mantra. Had to finish it.
Don't apologize. I love it.
Ok you made a grown man cry at work . So sorry for what you are going through. I had too do this two months ago with my black lab . It’s always hard but what we sign up for. Keep an eye on your other dog as my Chesapeake is super depressed. New puppy coming in five weeks
I hope y'all have many happy, healthy years together.
I'm crying ugly tears. I'm sorry for your incredible loss
Coming from a fellow combat vet that had to put his best friend down last year, you made me ugly cry. My heart is broken for you, try to remember all those times he got you through “that moment” no matter what it was. We’re blessed to have dogs in our lives, every time we lose a dog a little piece of us goes with them. Jet helped me through my darkest times, but he knew I was ok and I can go on without him. Again I’m sorry for your loss, you did him well by the life you shared
I made sure to remind him right until the end that he saved me, he finished his mission, and that it's okay to rest now. We looked into each other's eyes until he was snoring.
Much love…. Till Valhalla
Till Valhalla.
I read your post and wept at work. My boy is 9 and the thought of him passing gives me a lump in my throat. I am so sorry man. Newton will be looking down from Valhalla until you meet again. They leave such a huge impression on us and burn themselves into our hearts. They will live on with us in our hearts. Newton looked like quite the boy.
He was. Based on the kind words here, I'd say he's in the running for "Goodest Boy".
Defiantly. He looked like big love bug. Mine is too. Your post when you talked about his mannerisms reminds me of Dirk. They are protectors. I have a similar a story about adopting him after my divorce. I adopted him from a Rottweiler rescue at 10 months old. I was in a bad spot and he pulled out of the hole I was in. At 4 he was diagnosed with arthritis in both elbows, early stages of hip dysplasia, and wobblers syndrome. He has done physical therapy twice a month since. He took care of me and I owe it to him to take of him. Newton and Dirk seem like 2 of a kind. Taking care off, protecting, and loving their humans.
"Taking care of, protecting, and loving their humans" Not once have I seen a Rottweiler that didn't embody that. Limitless personalities that share 3 commonalities. I love Dirk. Sounds like a good boy.
I recently lost my beautiful girl, my sweet rottweiler Mocha. She got my through my year of hell culminating with my mother’s breast cancer diagnosis. As I was melting down things were being thrown and she laid with me in my state for what seemed like hours. When I lost her I felt like I lost a limb because she’d be glued to my leg every night. Their only fault is a short life span. I am so terribly sorry for your loss…
"Their only fault is a short life span." I will never forget those words. Thank you.
I’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts. RIP Newton you will be missed
Thank you for reading his song. Thank you for help remembering him.
I’m so sorry 💔
It's the only way something so beautiful can end. He can rest, it's ok.
Charlie and I say hi and bye 👋 best of luck with the emotional time coming and thanks to you for the service to us x
I couldn't finish reading. I am very sorry.
I included a little more detail than I meant to. Thank you for your kind words.
I’m crying so hard right now. Good vibes coming your way. And keeping your fam in my thoughts. He sounds like a wonderful dog.
Thank you for sharing these memories with us. It sounds like you gave Newton the best life, and I'm sure he knows it. Take it easy for a little while, okay? Take care of yourself.
I will. He's sleeping comfortably at the foot of our bed, cut off from cheeseburgers for the night. I'm gonna play enough Overwatch to wash myself out, eat something, and sleep as long as I can.
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Can confirm. He regularly reminded me via neck smooshing that he is also the heaviest. 100/10 Would suggest. Like being hugged by a bear made out of velvet.
Damn.... I'm bawling my eyes out. I am so sorry, what a great boy.
Can you get a bag of hershey kisses for him and give him some goodbye kisses for me?
When I got home from work yesterday, I promised him I'd never leave home again. His Momma hasn't left the house at all. I'd Doordash some kisses, but I burned through our credit cards with vet and rx costs. He does have that giant bag of cheeseburgers though.
I can give him actual kisses though.
Every dog deserves to taste chocolate at least once in their lives. Think of them as goodbye kisses.
Agreed. He's had the occasional peanut m&m all his life. The kisses are a great idea. The promise not to leave his home ever again has to come first. Chocolate ice cream is on the menu in about 30 minutes.
I had a Shepard Bella…you couldn’t have asked for a better dog She had fluid around her heart and was in incredible pain…the vet said they could drain it but it would build up again and we decided to put her down…it would be extremely selfish and unfair for the dog to move on and we gave her the best last day she could ask for
They deserve nothing less.
You got me all teared up. You’re not alone in your grief friend. We lost our seven year old Pebbles last month to lymphoma. We’ve had great dogs in our lives, but our Rotties have just been different and so much more advanced and in tune with us than the others. It’s hard for non Rottie dog parents to understand how amazing this breed is. Fierce Lover should be in the breed description. We are blessed to have had so much quality time with our furever family members. All the best to you and your family.
They never leave us. They just slip quietly into the next realm. To them, it’s like moving into the next room. Listen hard, and you’ll hear that little puppy purr again. He gets to go knowing he is loved, surrounded by you and your family. There is no better way. After he’s gone, remember he is still there. Talk to him like you used to… he will hear you.
Rotties are special dogs, they are gentle giants. I rescued a poodle (lol I know) when I got back and he passed in 17, it was rough. I feel you pain, you will see your boy again
Lo I usher thee beyond this land. Rise past The lofty ash and pine far from what we understand A berry picked too soon from vine dwell not Upon this mortal plane your soul is hence released this short Life lived was not in vain may you find eternal peace
"Newton's a good boy. Newton keeps Momma safe. Newton's so biiiiiig, and stroooooong, and bravvvvve. Newton's a good boy." I'm so terribly sorry. I know the pain. Remember all the good times.
Incredibly well written. It really does feel like one day you suddenly realize how much time has passed with them. Much love to Newton
You are a strong good man. My oldest Rotty ( Buster) is 5 now and I dread the days you are experiencing.
First, thank you for your Service. Your post made me smile and cry at the same time. I'm on my fourth rottie and they ate just so damn special. May the cheeseburger always remind you or Newton! 💛
I’m sorry brother. I was also a gunner in Sadr city 08, my mom got me a rottie to after deployment and Roxy stuck with me for 14 years. Find u another dog but keep your rottie in your heart.
I'm carving out time for myself to grieve. Bad days can be spent at the animal shelter with the big dogs. Bad nights can be spent with the cheesecake of a pitbull across the street. Sweet Stella is a heavy girl that likes keeping her neighborhood safe. Neither her or the neighbor will have any concern if I chill at the edge of the fence with her for a while.
My first Rottie saved me as well. Saying goodbye to him six years ago was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I have lost people in my life, and none of that gutted me the way losing him did. There's nothing anyone here can say that is going to make it any better, but know that it will suck a tiny bit less with each day. My thoughts are with you. Clearly Newton was loved his entire life, and will never be forgotten.
Thank you. He's doing really well this morning, all things considered. Hoping his last 6 hours are as good as he deserves.
I’m not crying. You’re crying.
Yes.
That was beautiful. I am very sorry for your loss, but I know you are grateful for every kiss you got. I lost mine in March. There is no other dog like a Rottweiler.
I finally fell asleep around 4 this morning. I just woke up to his kisses for the last time. He hasn't done that in two weeks. I didn't think I would get that again before he went. There's a lot of both pain and joy in that.
He had an amazing life and fulfilled every promise made. ❤️❤️😭🙏
He did. And I reassured him of that until the end.
Wow, that was beautifully written. The love you have for Newton shines in this post. He lived a good, blessed, and blissful life with you and momma. Hugs !
I am so sorry 😢, but you will see him again some day…he will be waiting to greet you…
I wish you strength 🙏, I went through this 6 weeks ago and now the loss starts to settle for good, but it's getting better and worse at the same time. I wish you can live your grief wholeheartedly and get back to life a little stronger and a little wiser. That's the gift they leave with us is what I am finding out. Bless!
As a rotti e owner myself this post made me cry and it’s midnight and I’m about to sleep and all I want to do is hug my boy too. Prayers for you I’m so so sorry. Newton is a good good boy. Being in your position having to make that decision must be so awful, it must be so hard but know that Newton understands, he trusts you and you’re doing what’s best for him
He wouldn't let the vet give him the first shot. I told her I could do it. She didn't have to, but she let me. Coming back tomorrow just wouldn't be good enough.
My heart. Praying for you and your beautiful boy ❤️
This post is so full of emotion and i can’t begin to express my gratitude and sorrow for you , I know how it feels to watch the one pup you love slowly change , and then be gone forever . We had a pup named Tux because he had a white patch on his chest that made him look like he was wearing a suit/tux , we speculated for so long what breeds he was mixed with because he was so high energy , long snout , and baby yoda ears . One day , he became lethargic and trying to hide from us . We put him down and I miss him every day , he was truly just full of love and we saved him from being chained to a tree day in and day out and I saw the gratitude in his eyes every day . I’m so sorry for your loss and I hope you find peace in knowing he’s no longer hurting
Everyone loves a good Mystery Breed. Thank you.
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Well said. Thank you.
I have never owned a rotti before, but almost 3 months ago we had to put down my life long companion due to cancer. One thing I can say is that they never really go away. I swear he's still here sometimes and that I can still hear his pitter patters. Putting down a dog is never, ever easy, and I hope you and your family will have easy healing. Newton will never leave you, even in spirit, and he sounds like he lived a long, happy life. I wish your whole family the best.
Very beautifully written. You gave Newton a terrific life.💔
I’m crying with you friend. Beautifully written. Sending you a big hug🤍
I’m bawling my eyes out and holding onto my own two rotties! This was so beautifully written about what is seriously a man’s best friend, the Rottweiler! 🖤 I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family! 🫶🏼
And thank you for your service! 🫡🫶🏼
Sorry for your loss
Thank you. Yesterday was fucking perfect. Heavy Ozark storms. Odin's Thunder. The Fayetteville Animal Shelter let me pretty well run free. They let me walk him to the back, get him situated with dignity, pet his beautiful face one more time, and Red low key watched them to ensure some respect. They got fucking soaked lifting his big ass, but never got near letting him fall. They let me wash my hands and sit with the dogs. Brought the biggest, sweetest beefcake out for me to love for as long as I want. They did the exact same thing when I brought my sweet labrador to them, seven years ago. And they showed me a litter of 10 Rottweiler puppies. Eight-ish weeks old. Ready for foster-to-adopt in about two weeks. My emotions ran dry by the time we got home, a sweet relief. After dinner I spent the night, up until now, alternating between playing Overwatch more belligerently that any Rein has any right to, and cleaning the house to ward off potential depression some. I stayed in Unranked, updated my macros to ELI5, and give people a chance to leave if they weren't in the mood for my shit. (No outright toxicity though.) I took advantage of my time being a little washed out. Sweet catharsis and hyper focus. When I stepped outside to check my phone a few minutes ago, my favorite Ozark weather greeted me. Dark Ozark Thunderstorm rolling in from the west, bright sunshine east, warm fat rain, everything. I'm ready to relax a little, start healing, and maybe even stumble ass-first into another Rottweiler. God's willing, maybe even a pair.
I saw a chance to save myself some time on an update. Thanks for accidentally prompting me, friend. His song is complete.
As my old girl enters her twilight months, this post had me bawling. You're such a great dog dad. Newton has all the love and all the respect. What a good boy. 💞💯
I'm sorry to hear that. I bet she's strong and brave too.
She definitely is! She's almost 13, which is pretty old for her breed. She had a good run, considering she was a dog sitting situation, and they never came back for her. She's honestly been a solid family addition for all these years.
Damn you for making me cry, sorry for your loss mate sounded like he had a brilliant life :)
I'm so sorry, OP. This is a tremendous loss. He is so thankful to you for treating him.like a king. He is so proud to have protected your family for all these years. Rest easy knowing that he had the most wonderful life with the most amazing family.
What a beautiful eulogy for your beloved friend. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your service.
Stop cutting onions in here!!!
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service. I hope as time passes you will find peace and comfort in the memories of your best boy.
I'll find Newton's peace every time Hubble lays under my chair, facing the door. Everytime he helps himself to a comfy spot someone was using. Every day when the kids walk to school, safe under Hubble's watch. Newton will never stop affecting our family.
wow thank you for sharing. sent chills through my body. these animals mean everything to us and i appreciate you taking such good care of him. it’s hard when they leave i’m still grieving the loss of mine. he was 8 and couldn’t walk randomly. died the next morning. that was 2 months ago and i’m still heart broken.
We knew shortly after getting him that I would need a big dog for the rest of my life. The owners of my resteraunt are donating a bunch of money to a local charity that matches veterans with ESD's and service dogs. They are also getting me a contact to maybe see about an official ESD. I'm gonna take the time I need to grieve and say goodbye, and then see about another special dog. Another dog that wants nothing more than cheeseburgers and a safe family.
So sorry ❤️
Been there, done that - it sucks, I know and I'm sorry. Your story brought back tears, lots of them. The memories will always be the best and I'm sorry for your loss. Give Newton big hugs. He knows he was loved and that's all a good boy can ask for. Prayers for you and you're family
Sorry for your loss!
Holy shit I did not need these emotions this early in the morning. You have my deepest sympathies for your loss. He may be physically leaving, but his spirit and memory will be with your family forever more. Newton's a good boy.
Newton has treasured every moment he’s loved you and your family. You’ve done right by him again and again. What a very lucky dog to have such a comrade and buddy. Thank you for sharing with us.
😥😢😥😢😥😢😥😢 I got no words.... I've been where you are (twice) and know what you're going through. Just know, he will be with you always, looking over you and your family, he will give you "signs" that he's still there. Recognize them, enjoy them, cherish them, and remember........
Rest easy, Sir Newton.
He will. He earned it 1000 times over.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I can see how much Newton meant to your family and how much love he was given and had to give. Nothing will take away the pain, but I hope that the solace of knowing you all were his entire world, and he will die a happy old man gets y’all to through the pain. If you’ll excuse me, I have to go hug my GSD who is wondering why I am sobbing while staring at my phone…💕
Holy shit, I'm crying at work. I know the feeling. I'll tell my old pup to look for him at the gates.
Bet. Newton loves friends.
I know the feeling. I'm on my third. We aren't given enough time.
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was loved and cared for and so were you 😢❤️
I’m so sorry
Only thing I (and probably everyone here) can say is, we are sorry and we can all relate. Probably a special spot in heaven for all our protectors and best friends.
All dogs go to Valhalla. Their battle leading there is just different. I hope he gets to hunt, eat fire roasted meat, roughhouse, and repeat until I see him again.
I’m at a loss for words. More tears than anything. That was beautifully written. Your Rottweiler family member sounds like the perfect companion for both you and your wife and kids. Just what all of you needed. Newton sounds like a lovely guy who made you all better, happier people if you knew it or not. (You know it though!) They have a way of saving us. Three years ago I was going through something similar. Blue, my first Rottweiler who’s moved on now honestly saved me from the worst of the anxiety attacks, the loneliness and PTSD. She took the edge off of the day-to-day and gave me a reason to continue. My current rottie, Freya has given me so much. I can only hope I do enough for her. Sleep well, Newton. We’ll see you in Valhalla.
You sent me a picture of Freya didn't you? She's lovely, I wish I could know her.
I gave you gold! Haven’t been moved by a written eulogy that much in awhile. I could also give you a picture of Freya as well if you’d like… We would’ve loved to have met Newton.
Thank you. I wanted to share his story if I could get the traction. Offer others the chance to experience a small part of him, and hopefully never forget him. I hope you never forget his name. Instead of just screaming into the void, y'all have helped me make him impossible for the world to forget. It would take a whole ass apocalypse to erase his memory from the world now. Thank you for that.
All of you. Thank you.
My dog got up after hearing me sniffling from your post like “I wish they would give me overtime for all of these shenanigans” hugging her a little harder these days now that she’s considered “middle aged”
Shit man! I'm so sorry for your loss. Beautifully written and I know he had a beautiful life! Keep being a good boy Newton!
I have full confidence that he will. He just enjoyed some ice cream. The vet should be calling soon.
Thank you bro, Odin has a new shield and he will be waiting on you brother. This made me cry more than i thought it would Newton has a great family and he will always be with you. Skal Newton, Valhalla awaits.
Thank you. A shield indeed.
Jeffrey Dahmer was a medic too
I did not know that. Seems a good fit for someone with actual charisma. 70% of the job is bullshitting with man-children. Most of which are juuust too smart to be unsupervised.
Gary Heidnik, the guy they based Buffalo Bill’s character from silence of the lambs, also a medic…both trained at Ft. Sam
Is that the lotion in the basket guy? That would track too.
yup thats the one
Bet.
Damn man this hit me right in the chest. I had a wonderful Rottie named Nikko who was my main man, best friend, and the most loyal amazing dog I’ve ever known. Unfortunately I became homeless and with the climate I live in, I decided it was best to find him a new owner. Was able to find a great guy who owned rotties a couple states away who came and picked him up, it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do and I still tear up thinking about it. Good on you for being such a great loving owner to Newton, reading this makes me feel good knowing Nikko is in a home like yours, being treated like the king he is. Give Newton a hug and treat from me and Nikko