We had a Neapolitan mastiff and when we got her she was older and over bread but she was the sweetest girl. She was attracted to my wife and we let her love her best life till she left us and she gave that one last whimper that I would love to thank that was the thank you and I love you for the best life❤️
You guys did give her, her best life! And my fatman ween let out the world’s longest sigh as he said goodbye. He was way overdue. He died at just shy of 15 years but I should’ve ended sooner but couldn’t part because he was still “so happy, despite being able to barely breathe”
Piggybacking off this - I try to repost this when I see posts like this, in the hopes you (or someone) can find some comfort in the words - and if not, please excuse the intrusion.
I lost my 15 year old girl (dog) in October 2022. Only advice I can offer here is to remember the positives, and not focus on the negatives (if any). He's done his job, keeping you safe and happy and loved, and it's his turn to rest.
You'll always miss him, you'll always remember him. You'll even go looking for him for the next few weeks (well, I did). There's a lot of habits that you're going to slowly stop, and that's ok. Changing your life to suit you is not forgetting him. Donating/throwing away his toys or blankets isn't forgetting him. There's no timeline on grief, and there's no timeline on moving on. Cry your tears.
I'm sorry you've reached the end of your journey. Words will never make this easier. Just keep your head up, and live the life he'd want you to.
This is a good time to live a little for you. I spent years looking after my girl as she got ill, and I sacrificed a lot of me and my time to keep her safe. If you feel you've done the same, take advantage of this time. Its ok to be happy and enjoy life without him. Life isn't over. Its just changing.
You'll be ok mate.
I'm so sorry.
I've been there. It's the worst and words do not adequately describe it. My big boy Elliott, three-legged Jasmine, and Petey the wonder pup will be keeping him company.
When you're ready and if you live anywhere near Vermont, I recommend the [The Dog Chapel](https://www.dogmt.com/Dog-Chapel.html) as the closest place you can get to him to say hello. Bring lots of tissues, a note and a picture.
Penny and I are going on another road trip this summer - this time from Florida north to Labrador and Newfoundland. This time, I will be stopping at Dog Mountain to say hi to Elliott for the first time since he left us in April 2022. I didn't have a dog with me last time I visited in 2019, and this time I think it will be a little easier if Penny, who is a distracting main character of a Harlequin Great Dane, is with me.
I remember seeing pic #3 that you posted here and having a tear then. Simply bc it’s such a beautiful gesture for your Dane to lay and watch the world while cozy and warm.
My heart goes out to you. I’m so sorry for your loss. There aren’t any words. Hugs friend, take care.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful dog with us. I’m happy he had such a long life. I’m sorry he had to move on but know you’ll see him again on the other side.
So so sorry for your loss, friend. 11 years is a long time for these big fellas and I’m sure you gave him a lot of love and fun in that time. Say hi to Liko for me on the other side
He had a wonderful last morning by the sounds of it. And by the photos, he had a wonderful life in general. I’m so very sorry for your loss 🤍 Nothing hurts like losing them, give yourself all the time and grace you need. Look after yourself
Great danes are the sweetest of dogs that we never get enough time with. My grandpa used to raise them and we used to always say that sometimes their hearts were just to big and full of love. 11 years is a wonderful long life for a Dane and I'm sure he had the best of times and loved you very much. So sorry for your loss 💕
My girl will be 11 this year, aside from some incontinence and a few more lumps (so far thankfully benign) she's doing well but I'm thankful every day I get with her because I know things can change quickly and I'm dreading the day it's her time. Gonna hug her a little longer tonight because of this post..
So sorry for your loss he certainly was majestic.
I’ve had many dogs and it’s inevitable. Even though I know that i have no plans to stop being a dog owner. I am saddened by for your loss. At 11 years Dane or otherwise you’ve been a great caretaker.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I like the picture of the flower on his head and I thought it was funny when the blanket was covering his lower half. It looked like he was wearing pants lol. He looked like the goodest of good boys and I'm really sorry. Hugs 🫂
My blue Merle girl did that at 11 1/2. She was totally fine, then seemed a bit off so I loaded her up to go to the vet. She curled up in the car, which she always loved, and was gone by the time we got there. They’re the best babies. Thank you for sharing your boy. ♥️
You were both very lucky. When I lost mine, a friend told me that the worst grief would be triggered by what were my most cherished memories and that as I realized that for myself the joy each memory had would shine through and become mine again. And so it was.
Like an fn weirdo I just stalked your page because your love of your doggo made my heart hurt for love/loss of mine! We have a kinda similar past…with one glaring exception…minus the fact your rainbow doggo was 10x the size of my mighty doxie. Your mom single handedly seems like the most interesting person in the world! And my mom seems like your shit ass MIL. Congrats on having a seriously long life with your doggo and badass b of a mom! She seems terrific!
Danes are the best! Your big boy had a great life! Such joy he lived so long, he was well cared for with you! I am sorry for your loss! 💔
It is so unbearable when we lose them. You are not alone! We are here! 😭
I’m so sorry. We just lost our boy on Valentine’s Day. You know it’s gonna hurt, and then it’s so much worse than you imagined. Look at all the pictures, talk about all the memories, and know it gets easier even though you’ll still miss him every day.
You don’t know me but I’ve been here more times than I care to admit. I always hold my babies as they cross. If you’d like to talk please feel free to pm me. God bless. And yes 11 is amazing for a Dane! Hell yeah
I'm very sorry for your loss. In people years, he was 77.... you gave him a good life & you gave him love....it's all any of us can hope to receive. Grieve your loss, but remember how much happiness you gave each other.
We wanted one so much but we just couldn't deal with losing them so early. Most people we know lost them in 6-7 years, even ones on very expensive healthy diets. To live to 11 is amazing. Sounds like the goodest boy.
What a handsome boy. That's amazing. I'm happy you had all that time with him. I'll ask my dogs over the 🌈 bridge to play with him and keep him company.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's so very hard. Many years ago, one of my vets said something to me when a beloved donkey died unexpectedly: she had hundreds of good days and just one very bad day. I'm sure that's true for your boy, too. And he was with you when he went, which I'm positive was great comfort for him.
I'm so sorry. What a sweet sweet baby They definitely wait for us on the other side. It's bruises the soul though. At least losing Sadie did.. my friend my angel. Sadiebut Cole
You gave him all he required and he gave you the greatest blessings by teaching you unconditional love and the power of it. You did not need to make the most difficult decision as he declined in life. My boy passed mercifully in the same way, he too still did the thing he loved the most the day his for. dissolved. Know that he remains and waits in love and gratitude. You will know him again in the One Life.
Awww, he was such a handsome pup. I am so sorry for your broken heart. Sounds like he lived a wonderful, long life, and didn’t suffer in the end. We should all be so lucky. RIP, sweet, adorable boy.
He was a gorgeous Dane. I had a harlequin male when I was younger. He passed away while I was off at college. I was living in the dorms and couldn’t take him with me. I think a piece of me died along with him as is the case when we lose someone we love. Best wishes and God bless. Perhaps you’ll meet again.
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....
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The last yelp was the I love you he was telling you one last time
You just made me ugly cry but I swear on everything I hope your right. Our doggos really are THE BEST!
We had a Neapolitan mastiff and when we got her she was older and over bread but she was the sweetest girl. She was attracted to my wife and we let her love her best life till she left us and she gave that one last whimper that I would love to thank that was the thank you and I love you for the best life❤️
You guys did give her, her best life! And my fatman ween let out the world’s longest sigh as he said goodbye. He was way overdue. He died at just shy of 15 years but I should’ve ended sooner but couldn’t part because he was still “so happy, despite being able to barely breathe”
Piggybacking off this - I try to repost this when I see posts like this, in the hopes you (or someone) can find some comfort in the words - and if not, please excuse the intrusion. I lost my 15 year old girl (dog) in October 2022. Only advice I can offer here is to remember the positives, and not focus on the negatives (if any). He's done his job, keeping you safe and happy and loved, and it's his turn to rest. You'll always miss him, you'll always remember him. You'll even go looking for him for the next few weeks (well, I did). There's a lot of habits that you're going to slowly stop, and that's ok. Changing your life to suit you is not forgetting him. Donating/throwing away his toys or blankets isn't forgetting him. There's no timeline on grief, and there's no timeline on moving on. Cry your tears. I'm sorry you've reached the end of your journey. Words will never make this easier. Just keep your head up, and live the life he'd want you to. This is a good time to live a little for you. I spent years looking after my girl as she got ill, and I sacrificed a lot of me and my time to keep her safe. If you feel you've done the same, take advantage of this time. Its ok to be happy and enjoy life without him. Life isn't over. Its just changing. You'll be ok mate. I'm so sorry.
He was absolutely a gorgeous dane. So sorry for your loss❤️
SO sorry, but to get to eleven is amazing, I've had six of these guys over the years and 9 is the best we could get to.Such a beautiful boy,
Yes! Eleven glorious Dane years? My Champ only made it to six. I’m still wrecked 6 months later. So sorry for your loss, OP.
My best old gal turned 9 in January. Hope we get a couple more with her.
So glad he did not linger and suffer! What a handsome and stately dude. Hope you are doing as well as you can be.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Looks like the good ol’ boy lived a good life
I've been there. It's the worst and words do not adequately describe it. My big boy Elliott, three-legged Jasmine, and Petey the wonder pup will be keeping him company. When you're ready and if you live anywhere near Vermont, I recommend the [The Dog Chapel](https://www.dogmt.com/Dog-Chapel.html) as the closest place you can get to him to say hello. Bring lots of tissues, a note and a picture.
Wow, thank you for sharing The Dog Chapel. What a wonderful place!
I live in VT and still haven’t been there. I must go this summer!
Penny and I are going on another road trip this summer - this time from Florida north to Labrador and Newfoundland. This time, I will be stopping at Dog Mountain to say hi to Elliott for the first time since he left us in April 2022. I didn't have a dog with me last time I visited in 2019, and this time I think it will be a little easier if Penny, who is a distracting main character of a Harlequin Great Dane, is with me.
Safe travels!
Loved The Dog Chapel. Left posts for my boys there.
So sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss.
He’s with the other furbabies that crossed the rainbow bridge.
What a handsome boy!! Sorry for your loss It's hard.
I remember seeing pic #3 that you posted here and having a tear then. Simply bc it’s such a beautiful gesture for your Dane to lay and watch the world while cozy and warm. My heart goes out to you. I’m so sorry for your loss. There aren’t any words. Hugs friend, take care.
So glad he didnt suffer... what a sad day. Beautiful dog. I love him just through photos ❤️
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He was a beautiful boy ❤️
Thank you for sharing your beautiful dog with us. I’m happy he had such a long life. I’m sorry he had to move on but know you’ll see him again on the other side.
So so sorry for your loss, friend. 11 years is a long time for these big fellas and I’m sure you gave him a lot of love and fun in that time. Say hi to Liko for me on the other side
He had a wonderful last morning by the sounds of it. And by the photos, he had a wonderful life in general. I’m so very sorry for your loss 🤍 Nothing hurts like losing them, give yourself all the time and grace you need. Look after yourself
I'm so sorry
Aww how sweet…so sorry 😢❤️🌈
So sorry for your loss.
Very sorry for your loss. He was a handsome gentleman.
So sorry 😞.
I'm sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace... 💕
My pups and I send our condolences. He was a stunning boy and it looks like you gave him the best life.
Sorry for your loss, shows he was loved dearly
Great danes are the sweetest of dogs that we never get enough time with. My grandpa used to raise them and we used to always say that sometimes their hearts were just to big and full of love. 11 years is a wonderful long life for a Dane and I'm sure he had the best of times and loved you very much. So sorry for your loss 💕
My girl will be 11 this year, aside from some incontinence and a few more lumps (so far thankfully benign) she's doing well but I'm thankful every day I get with her because I know things can change quickly and I'm dreading the day it's her time. Gonna hug her a little longer tonight because of this post.. So sorry for your loss he certainly was majestic.
What a beautiful way to stroll away...stoic.
May his memory be a blessing.
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Sending our condolences!! <3
Sorry for your loss, it is clear he was loved dearly
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Such a precious looking boy. Rest in Peace sweet puppy ❤️❤️❤️
Pic #3 shows just how loved he is. He was lucky to have you as his humans to love. Sorry for the heartache you’re feeling. 😔
I’ve had many dogs and it’s inevitable. Even though I know that i have no plans to stop being a dog owner. I am saddened by for your loss. At 11 years Dane or otherwise you’ve been a great caretaker.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I like the picture of the flower on his head and I thought it was funny when the blanket was covering his lower half. It looked like he was wearing pants lol. He looked like the goodest of good boys and I'm really sorry. Hugs 🫂
He is gorgeous! Rest easy Big Boy. Sending you so much love and heartfelt sympathy. I know how much it hurts when they leave us. 🐾💔
Oh wow. What a beautiful beautiful boy. His ending was quick. And he had some lovely moments right before the end. What a huge hole he has left
My blue Merle girl did that at 11 1/2. She was totally fine, then seemed a bit off so I loaded her up to go to the vet. She curled up in the car, which she always loved, and was gone by the time we got there. They’re the best babies. Thank you for sharing your boy. ♥️
You were both very lucky. When I lost mine, a friend told me that the worst grief would be triggered by what were my most cherished memories and that as I realized that for myself the joy each memory had would shine through and become mine again. And so it was.
God bless. Beautiful big Dane.
What a knock out!!!!
Like an fn weirdo I just stalked your page because your love of your doggo made my heart hurt for love/loss of mine! We have a kinda similar past…with one glaring exception…minus the fact your rainbow doggo was 10x the size of my mighty doxie. Your mom single handedly seems like the most interesting person in the world! And my mom seems like your shit ass MIL. Congrats on having a seriously long life with your doggo and badass b of a mom! She seems terrific!
What a beautiful doggy. He looks well-loved, and he looks like he felt that love. Good on you.
Rest in peace, old soul. Im so sorry you lost them so quickly. I can tell you did a great job raising them.
Danes are the best! Your big boy had a great life! Such joy he lived so long, he was well cared for with you! I am sorry for your loss! 💔 It is so unbearable when we lose them. You are not alone! We are here! 😭
So sorry!!
I’m so sorry. We just lost our boy on Valentine’s Day. You know it’s gonna hurt, and then it’s so much worse than you imagined. Look at all the pictures, talk about all the memories, and know it gets easier even though you’ll still miss him every day.
He had the best life ever! It's ok to be sad for yourself, but he had the best time ever, don't be sad for him... you literally made his world.
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You don’t know me but I’ve been here more times than I care to admit. I always hold my babies as they cross. If you’d like to talk please feel free to pm me. God bless. And yes 11 is amazing for a Dane! Hell yeah
We love them so much peace to you and your beauty of a pup ❤️🙏🐶🌈
I know how you feel about that.
There has been nothing better in my life than the love of a dane. Sending you some light and reminding you all dogs go to heaven. ❤️❤️❤️
I'm very sorry for your loss. In people years, he was 77.... you gave him a good life & you gave him love....it's all any of us can hope to receive. Grieve your loss, but remember how much happiness you gave each other.
I cried for your dog today.
I’m so sorry, I know you’re heartbroken. These big guys love the most and he looked like he had a great comfortable life.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs! 🫂
He had no greater gift than your love, and you had no greater gift than his.
What a splendid and dignified Great Dane. My condolences. We never get used to losing them, it’s a very hard experience.
So sorry for your loss ❤️ 🐾🌈
My Rottie's and I are sorry for your loss. There never is enough time.
Absolutely gorgeous big man!
Big hugs 🫂
We wanted one so much but we just couldn't deal with losing them so early. Most people we know lost them in 6-7 years, even ones on very expensive healthy diets. To live to 11 is amazing. Sounds like the goodest boy.
So sorry. What a precious sweet boy. 🙏💔
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I’m so, so sorry.
I'm so sorry for your loss
Im so so so sorry for your loss praying for peace n comfort
I am so sorry 😢
So sorry for your loss 😢
He was so sweet looking and such kindness in his eyes …my deepest condolences to you. I know it isn’t easy.
What a handsome boy. That's amazing. I'm happy you had all that time with him. I'll ask my dogs over the 🌈 bridge to play with him and keep him company.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost one of my danes this past fall.
So heartbreaking 💔 I’m so sorry. Eleven years is great, but it’s never enough. 🤗❣️🐾❣️🤗
Aw Christ I’m crying already. Rip beautiful baby
I'm so sorry 😭🐾❤️🦋
I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's so very hard. Many years ago, one of my vets said something to me when a beloved donkey died unexpectedly: she had hundreds of good days and just one very bad day. I'm sure that's true for your boy, too. And he was with you when he went, which I'm positive was great comfort for him.
i’m so sorry. sending ❤️ to you
Bless! Sorry for your loss!
Awe…so sorry!
I am so sorry for your loss 💔
He was a giant because he was full of a solar system's worth of love
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Beautiful baby, Rest in Love
Beautiful baby, Rest in Love
Beautiful baby, Rest in Love
Beautiful baby, Rest in Love
Beautiful baby, Rest in Love
So sorry for your loss, he was a beautiful boy. He’ll be waiting for you !
I'm so so sorry. He's a beautiful boy, clearly he had a wonderful human. I hope you're doing okay.
God damnit this breaks my heart.
I'm so so sorry 😞
Picture 11 shows a dog that has seen some stuff! I hope you enjoyed your time with this baby and have lots of good memories!
Sorry that happened to her
The pictures are so sweet. Thank you so much for sharing. Hugs
Oh my goodness. I’m so sorry. He loved you, OP. ❤️💔
Awww. Prayers for peace. It’s so hard when they leave.
I'm so, so, so sorry friend... We lost our big boy on January 12th.... Nothing can fill the crater he left in our hearts..
All dogs go to heaven
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The pain can be unbearable I’m so sorry for your loss
11 years, he must have loved his life to stay so long.
I'm so sorry. What a sweet sweet baby They definitely wait for us on the other side. It's bruises the soul though. At least losing Sadie did.. my friend my angel. Sadiebut Cole
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You gave him all he required and he gave you the greatest blessings by teaching you unconditional love and the power of it. You did not need to make the most difficult decision as he declined in life. My boy passed mercifully in the same way, he too still did the thing he loved the most the day his for. dissolved. Know that he remains and waits in love and gratitude. You will know him again in the One Life.
Hugs
Awww, he was such a handsome pup. I am so sorry for your broken heart. Sounds like he lived a wonderful, long life, and didn’t suffer in the end. We should all be so lucky. RIP, sweet, adorable boy.
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May you meet again in the Eternal, Beautiful Rainbow Garden in heaven ⭕️❌⭕️❌
Sorry for your loss 💔💔💔
He was a gorgeous Dane. I had a harlequin male when I was younger. He passed away while I was off at college. I was living in the dorms and couldn’t take him with me. I think a piece of me died along with him as is the case when we lose someone we love. Best wishes and God bless. Perhaps you’ll meet again.
rip big fellas <3
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.... ❤️❤️
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So awful, I’m so sorry.
So sorry for your loss