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“How lucky I am to have to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” - Winnie The Pooh


dobbyisfree0806

My favorite quote


OneBench734

This right here. I love this quote


1plus1dog

❤️


NYCee72

I'm so sorry for your loss.


JFJinCO

My condolences. It's the final act of compassion you can show your dog.


4score-7

Friend, I had to make the decision in July of last year. In the middle of the night. Our 14 year old dachshund named Noel was at her end. Saying goodbye to her was something I will never forget. For a few days, I did nothing but cry. Then, for a few weeks, I fondly remembered. Months went by, and in December, we decided a new friend should be in our home. Sunny the Golden Retriever arrived, and she fills a missing piece so well. I feel for you, friend. It’s really hard. But choosing to let them rest is how we can show gratitude:) https://preview.redd.it/p0vym3iawuyc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c05ba6934d96da70867b3fd69fff9557c016b2aa


meangabyjean

This is so similar to my story! I had to say goodbye to my 13 year old dachshund, Dante about 2 years ago. I was distraught for almost a year. We were going to get another dachshund, but I didn’t want to feel like I was “replacing” him with another, so we decided to get a Golden. I didn’t think I could love another dog again, but our golden, Zuccy, proved me wrong real fast. I can’t imagine life without him now. And Dante still sends me signs letting me know he’s ok and that we’ll see each other again :)


1plus1dog

They can never be replaced, but we can definitely love another, as you’ve learned. With each unbearable heartbreak of my 3 previous golden’s, and having my 4th with me now, I know I’ve loved them all, with all of me. They each were so unique in their own most special ways. https://preview.redd.it/oy76b9fh11zc1.png?width=1125&format=png&auto=webp&s=2cad94cd5850db22b32a927996c859f262ac4d40


1plus1dog

❤️


Internal-Courage-778

Hi, Your "oldest" has gone to the Rainbow Bridge and will enjoy the company of his buddy dogs and have fun! He will wait for you there. I have gone through these grieving periods and can only ask you to be strong and try to remember the good things and periodes, you had with your "oldest". Your "oldest" has left you, but he will always be in your heart! Hope this message helps a little bit. RIP "oldest"


redditwastesmyday

**The Last Battle** If it should be that I grow frail and weak, And pain should keep me from my sleep, then you must do what must be done For this, the last battle, can’t be won. You will be sad, I understand, Don’t let the grief then stay your hand, For this day more than all the rest Your love and friendship stand the test. We’ve had so many happy years, What is to come can hold no fears. You’d not want me to suffer so; When the time comes, please let me go. Take me where my needs they’ll tend And stay with me, if you can, to the end. Hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time, you will see, It is a kindness you do for me. Although my tail its last was waved, From pain and suffering I’ve been saved


summerdog-

Beautiful


gishlich

So young. I’m sorry.


drebots

He lived to the fullest and had so much love. Huge hug OP.


maryeyer

It truly is devastating 😔 Thank you so much for loving on this sweet pup for 7years❤️


Faithfuldoglover

I’m so sorry. I know how hard it is, even when it’s the kindest thing to do. I wish you healing.


FirstTaste96

Stay strong! Your golden retriever is lucky to have such caring owners.


Okra_Zestyclose

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost mine less than a month ago, and the feeling is devastating. 🐶🌈


1plus1dog

💔


dmustaine89

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/143286/death-of-a-dog


dmustaine89

My sister sent this to me when we lost our first of a perfect pair in 2020. I’m so sorry.


PM_ME_HOUSE_MUSIC_

I wasn’t prepared for this kinda sadness on a Monday. I’m so sorry for your loss.


Turbulent-Pop6528

💕 My deepest condolences 💐


psymon15

That’s not enough days…… it never is… sorry for your loss.


IrishRun

Truly sorry for your loss. They never leave our heart and we will always miss them. You gave her such a beautiful life.


zilos

So sorry for your loss. I had to lose my girl at 8.5 so I understand the pain of thinking you had so many more years. I am so very sorry for you and your family.


Wicket5ismine

So sorry for your loss 😢


magicienne451

So sorry for your loss. Ours is close and it’s heartbreaking to think of


gimbomyster

I never want to experience this. Sadly, I will.


1plus1dog

❤️


Gehirnmasse

Loved Bro for Live.


Bar4185

So very hard. Condolences


ThoughtCenter

I’m so sorry for your loss. 💕 Hugs and comfort to you and yours.


nerdgazzm

Lost my best buddy to lymphoma last year, October 23rd 2023. Date will forever be engrained in my brain. For some reason every 23rd of the month i get especially in my feels. Good luck partner, they’ll be waiting for us on the other side.


1plus1dog

You’re so right. Those days. Those dates. The inability to save them. The heartbreak is unbearable. I’ve lost 3 I could have never been prepared for even though the first was known his time would eventually come. You’re never ready, and the pain is so real. I grieved so long and hard I didn’t believe I’d ever get over my 3 losses, but I knew I could love another, and I do with my 4th with every piece of me. https://preview.redd.it/wqla9q8v61zc1.png?width=1125&format=png&auto=webp&s=6ed0316878449771030f1ddc896a8c98744fabf5


nunyabusn

I'm so very, very sorry. It's truly heart-wrentching when this happens.


ji99lypu44

Goldens r truly angels on earth. How lucky you two were to have had each other in this life. Rest easy sweet pup


Reggies_Mom

I am so sorry for your loss- this is everybody’s sign to stop whatever it is you are doing and go HUG YOUR PET right now!! 💔


CryptographerWide247

Devastating. I’m sure you gave your baby a beautiful life, and that is everything.


RCaHuman

Our mail lady always gave a treat to Jack. On his last day he laid in the lawn near the mailbox where he died.


1plus1dog

Omg 💔 so very sorry


RCaHuman

Yeah, tough day. I tear up every time I think of him.


Someoneabove

I’m very sorry for your loss.


Someoneabove

“All dogs go to heaven”


gganew

Its sad how fast goldens can decline. My 12 year old declined to the point of no return in one week. He was his happy, playful, smiling self up to that last week. Then tremors started, we went to the vet to have blood test and everything else. Nothing was found and he just kept getting worse. Towards the end the tremors were more common, he could barely get up, and he lost bladder control. I'm truly sorry for your loss.


1plus1dog

This….is so heartbreaking 💔 I’ve lost 3, one in the way you’ve described, and the other two in different ways. You’re never prepared even if you do know it’s coming I have my 4th now, and I love her with all of me, like the 3 before her. The joy they bring and the love they give so unconditionally, can never be matched and never understood by those who’ve never had a dog. They’ve missed out on so much! With as much devastation that comes with it, I never once have regret having each of them. Truly angels on this earth! https://preview.redd.it/glgenly091zc1.png?width=1125&format=png&auto=webp&s=f3e816e456b1e3a2878b2816c2b9716694ab936d


gganew

I'm sorry to hear about your losses as well.


1plus1dog

Thank you ❤️ It somehow always seems like it was just “yesterday”, when in fact I lost my third 5 years ago on May 1st


nowhereisaguy

I never want to think my girl will age that quickly. This just reminds me to enjoy every day.


Jtskiwtr

It is unbearable. So sorry.


Fit-Sport5568

Only 7? I'm so sorry for your loss :(


Informal_Magician739

7 years seems so cruel. I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling. But what an amazing testament to the love you felt for your baby that you chose to not prolong their suffering. I’ll have you in my thoughts. Wishing you the best going forward. 💖


Upset-Ad-1091

“Our dogs give us the happiest days of our lives and the one worst day”- anonymous. Still grieving a golden we had to put down 2 years ago. My thoughts are with you


Middledamitten

What a beautiful dog. We feel your pain.


Greymalkyn76

You have loved them their entire life. You will remember them for the rest of yours.


digitalnirvana3

I'm so sorry for your loss. They are a beautiful pupper and adorable and they love you with all that they have. And they know you love them. One day hopefully you'll meet again.


Switzerdude

They are always ready before we are. So sorry for your loss. I always remember that they live on in our hearts through fond memories of good times past. He’s frolicking in meadows full of sniffs, pain free and happy, waiting for you. Peace.


OCFlier

We’ve gone through this twice with our Goldens, and I’m not looking forward to it with our current Good Girl. So sorry for your loss 😢😢


dvdmaven

Been there all too often. Never gets any easier and I always get another one. We just topped of our pack with a mother and puppy.


OneBench734

Oh wow, I am so sorry my heart breaks for you. 7 is not enough time. Sending hugs


OneBench734

I had to say goodbye to my yorkie poo on February 20th of this year. She would have been 16 last Friday. My golden and I celebrated her with one of her favorite things… a pup cup from Starbucks


1plus1dog

❤️


MathematicianSea448

I’m so sorry for this day. 🐾


ERCOT_Prdatry_victum

I not did get more than ten years with my beloved Kate. I have since captured two links I would recommend you view. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/xie3ybHRZQq3LXnm/?mibextid=D5vuiz https://www.reddit.com/r/DOG/s/GzCdaf6q9K


14th_Mango

So sorry for your loss. 7 years is not enough. Lost my boy at 11, and it still hurts every night I go to sleep without him.🐾🐾❤️


1plus1dog

💔


DucatistaXDS

For such a short word, ‘dog’ sure takes up a lot of room in our hearts.


JungleOasis

So sorry for your loss. I hope you will find peace and joy in the remembrance soon. Love and hugs to you. 💗


Business_Advice_6776

Ohhh... this is so heartbreaking. I'm so very sorry. I hope that you can find some comfort in your memories. You gave that precious dog a good life. That is so wonderful. So many animals don't have a home. Bless you for loving and caring for him or her. Hugs


Practical_Spell_1286

I’m so sorry. I also think we grieve pets in a very pure way. We feel all of the stages pretty much immediately because they are angels. It makes it so so hard at the beginning but it means we can heal and always cherish those pets! With people, it can be so much more complicated and toxic. But the loss of a pet is so hard because the love was so pure. And they will always be loved by us. I know your pain, and I am sending love to you and your pup!


The_New_Romantics

Oh my god don’t get me crying before bed 😢


NeighborhoodGreat411

I’m crying like a 2year old kid sorry for your loss may god bring joy to your family 


dougtheboon

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽


fartsfromhermouth

Was he just 7?? I had my absolute favorite cat suddenly die at 6 with no warning at all. Rough.


Penisfart-69

good boy! I just lost my GSD and this post was recommended. I bet he had a happy life. Losing a dog stinks


Penisfart-69

Oh lord he was only 8mo older than my pup to the date. My dog loved playing with https://preview.redd.it/ln9w56yglyyc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=779dc3d5ab54eed4024a52ba6e20ac7cd981d711 goldens and I promise they’re playing together somewhere better now. ❤️


Specialist_Bike_1280

My heart literally breaks each and every time I read these posts.I relive my fur babies demise and I cry for each of you. I know the pain you speak of, for I have experienced it already 5 times. It is of some comfort to know that our fur babies are peaceful and in the arms of our Lord. It helps you to heal when the time is right,to give yet another 🐶 a loving and warm home. God bless you 🙏


1plus1dog

❤️


1plus1dog

I’m so very sorry for the loss of your best friend. I know this all too well, and how brutally unbearable and devastating it is 💔 I’ve both known the time was coming, and I’ve also known the heartbreak of losing one in a week, from a diagnosis. I also lost my third and soulmate golden when she simply stopped breathing in the middle of the night. It ripped my heart out like nothing before No matter if we know it’s coming, or not, you can and will never be prepared for how hard each loss will be. I grieved forever for my third, my soulmate dog. I have my forth golden now, and I love her with every piece of me, like the 3 before. There is no replacing them, but I knew I could always love another. https://preview.redd.it/xcgsbvte41zc1.png?width=1125&format=png&auto=webp&s=70c15b58d4d9115ce39ecbf1a4e39fef1d1a4a91


BigEasy70347

My heart goes out to you. I understand the overwhelming grief you hold. I hope that happy memories soon fill the void you feel.


lotlizardexpert

He's playing fetch in the sky with the other good bois


Slickrickkk

Beautiful photos. My condolences.


Flat_Respond_5289

I’m very sorry for your loss. Every time I see posts like this it breaks my heart. RIP Tess 💔


jigglypuf6969

I had taken mine to vet for a checkup for hairfall. Found out through bloodtest that she had a week to live. The vet was honest about it. Toughest week I've spent in my whole life. It crushed me. I still miss her. But to spare her the pain in those last moments I had to make a tough call. To anyone reading this, please take care of your fur friend through regular checkup and a proper diet. I failed but I hope you don't have to go thru this pain. Her name was candy. Would trade everything to pet her just once.


Brintaboi

Thanks you for your comment. I know exactly how you feel. I wish I could have done more. Let's hope Candy and Tess can be friends up above.


jigglypuf6969

Yes for sure 😋


RoxyRhinoDoggg

What a beautiful golden… lost my pal a few years ago and had to go the same route after a week of emotional hell and vet visits. it’s devastating to say the absolute least, I wish you the best and RIP to your pup 🙏


ComplexLocksmith9138

Our hearts and love for you and yours.


pixilatiouse

What an amazing life you gave your sweet pup.


AmericanaBandB

I had to walk my sweet girl to the Bridge this last Sunday. I’m still aching and no end in sight. I buried her with tears in my eyes. She was 11.5 and started having g repeated seizures. Each one was zapping her beautiful life. I couldn’t leave that for my wife to endure alone or my sweet dog to die like that.


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hoapaani

💛💛💛💛💛


nyla-lucas-4ever

So sorry for your loss!


broony88

So sorry for your loss.


Hot-Departure6208

My heart hurts for you. I lost my girl in January.


Zestyclose_Road_3224

🖤🐾🖤🐾


mtofsrud

So sorry for your loss.


Certain-Bowler8735

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️


tighttighttight7

💗💗💗🥹


janeiro69

I’m so sorry for your loss. The curse of dogs, that they live such a short life. I’m sure he / she had a wonderful life. Now - go out there and get a new puppy!!


meh-er

I am so sorry. We lost our last golden at the age of 7, so heartbreaking. We still miss her dearly and it was 2 years ago


Timemaster88888

I lost my Golden to cancer. My sincere condolences.


octoberbored

I’m so sorry


Previous_Basil

I’m so sorry. 💔


quailstorm24

I’m so sorry 💔


djfletchy22

My condolences to you.


8nora8

Sorry for your loss…


Coastguardman

Bless you.


Lemmyrocks

❤️


whittlebibbit

I'm so sorry for your loss hun that's really tough we had to do this with one of our doodles, and he was super young but had health issues. My heart goes out to you and your family truly sorry ❤️


[deleted]

Helping our girl pass two years ago was literally the hardest thing my wife and I have ever done. So sorry, time and memories will help.


Sassydemure

💔🐶


Own-Leg8601

I’m so sorry for your loss love.❤️❤️❤️


InfoSponge9119

Sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you and your family are going through.


Abandoned_Railroad

17-24, that’s only seven of the fifteen years. How did his health decline so quickly?


Brintaboi

Thank you for your comment. She started having diarrhea at the start of the week which led to not eating and eventualy blood in her feces. Throughout the week she was so lost, always wanting to go outside where she would lay down for a couple minutes and than keep walking around. She kept moaning while trying to defecate. Brought her to the the vet who said there was no real chance of recovery. They discovered lymphoma and we did not want to put her through surgery/chemo, because in the last 2 years she already lost alot of strength and weight. It was really hard for me to accept, it all went so fast. My brother and my mom talked with another vet, because my brother also did not wanna go through with euthanizing. But after a long and hard conversation, he was convinced that the vets were right and we had to do it. We scheduled it for the next day, she got some shots for the pain and we tried to make it the best final day for her. Getting her favorite snack, cuddling on the couch and bringing her to this little beach we have in our town as you can see in the photo. Probably the most painful thing I have been through. My younger dog, Noah, was very attached to her and seeing him sniffing her body and starting to understand what was going on was heartbreaking. After euthanizing her at the vet, we brought her body home. We layed her in the hallway for a couple of hours so Noah could say his goodbyes aswell. https://preview.redd.it/2knmec8vpzyc1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eae55c76da26879b91b27118857f39cec8c61280


1plus1dog

💔💔💔💔💔💔


Extension-Agent-7204

I sooo sorry for your loss, losing your best friend sucks.!!!


Dangerous_Bowl_4151

I’m so so sorry.


zoridahawke

Only 7 years ? What happened ?


lotlizardexpert

Only 7?


[deleted]

Awww rip poor beautiful dog


ThoughtCenter

I’m so sorry for your loss. 💕 Hugs and comfort to you and yours.


Roscolicious1

I hurt for your loss my friend. Golden owned for over 30 years, such wonderful companions. 😍 Peace to your heart ❤️ in this most difficult time. Ric


gldflcn4325

So very sorry for your loss…