Just lost a friend today

[Nomad1600]

Lucky was his name. A chocolate lab... we're guessing about 14 years old, having had him the last 11 years or so. Big (112 pounds at one point), friendly, and other than a sworn oath against any squirrel that made the mistake of getting too close, not a mean bone or unruly bark in him.


The last year or so, he slowed way down, quit chasing the squirrels, got a little crotchety defending his food bowl against the two puppies that invaded his kitchen. He was walking pretty poorly the last month or so, and he even had to survive the embarrassment of having to be picked up and out of the pool. His days of short runs or slow walks were long past. Just getting up or walking out to the back yard was getting to be a struggle.


The last car ride to the vet was quiet, sad. They had troubles finding a vein, but he was patient as he always was with kids... as if he had accepted what was happening. It seemed to take forever, then it happened all in a minute, as he slumped over and took in one last breath.


I lost a good friend today. Hopefully there are lots of squirrels in heaven.

 

[tommyguns]

sorry for your loss. Loosing a best friend never gets easier and you never really get over it but one thing you should be proud of is that you gave him a great life and the fact that he had a best friend in you, gave him a fulfilled life and in the end thats all anybody or pet can ask for.

 

[the_edski]

Sorry for your loss. 14 years, that is more than a friend, you lost a family member. My condolences, but like you said, there are plenty of squirrels up there.

 

[Argonaut]

RIP Lucky.

 

[OccamsBadger]

These posts always bring back memories of my furry friends who have passed. It is better to have loved our dogs and lost them than never to have known them at all. The pain eases with time. So sorry.

 

[Hunter]

Sorry to hear that.

 

[Dirk-Lerxst-Pratt]

I'm looking across the room at my 14 year old black lab. Everyday is a gift.

Our last lab was 13. Never an easy thing. My sympathies for your loss.

 

[demaro]

I am very sorry .. I have been this road many , many times , it never gets any easier .. I am also a big fan of Labs.. You gave him a good long life and I am sure he is at your side in spirit..

 

[professorchaos]

That's rough ... sorry to hear it.

 

[noahpictures]

I am sorry for your loss.

 

[R-squared]

My condolences on your loss of Lucky. Sounds like you were both lucky to have each other.

 

[Shaving_CHENG]

Sorry for your loss. He must have lived a good life, and was surrounded by, and gave, love.

 

[rahgnar.s]

My condolences for Lucky. I'm glad at least that he isn't in pain or discomfort anymore. I'm going to have a drink tonight to the good life of a great dog.

 

[the_edski]

My condolences for Lucky. I'm glad at least that he isn't in pain or discomfort anymore. I'm going to have a drink tonight to the good life of a great dog.

Hear, hear!

 

[jbradley]

I'm sorry for your loss. Plus one on the drink for Lucky.

 

[Dantheman]

So sorry to hear about Lucky. We had to put our Yellow Lab, Buster down about 15 months ago. He was 15 at the time. It does get easier with time, but you'll always remember the time you spent with fond memories. If Lucky is indeed chasing squirrels up in heaven, he's got Buster running right beside him. My condolences.

 

[DC_MPA]

As I read that original post, I just looked in the eyes of my kids (Little Man and Piper - both yorkies) and squeezed them with all the love I could give.


My deepest, deepest sympathies sir.

 

[Mick]

It is hard watching them get to the point they can no longer walk easily.

You did the right thing. It is so difficult but it was right.

 

[Ronnie Aloha]

Brought back memories of having to do the same thing...Sorry to hear that you had to go through it too.

Not to get political but as I see the generation before me reach the twilight of their lives (late 80s and 90s), many in great pain, I would hope that I could go this way too.

 

[Kooze]

I am so very sorry to read that you lost your good friend and companion, Lucky, today.

Here are a few thoughts which I have read before- and I do want to believe in the rainbow bridge

http://www.rainbowbridge.com/Poem.htm

In Remembrance


Forget you? That I never will,
For always you'll be with me still
In spirit and in memory too,
There'll never be another you
That I could love so dearly.

No other pet can take your place,
For your own special winning ways
Can never be surpassed, repeated
In my heart, you're enthroned, enseated
To never be replaced again.

Now as I lay you down to rest,
Since G-d has thought that it was best
I'll leave you in His loving care,
My heartaches and grief, He'll share
While peacefully you slumber here.


Words by Ann Daniels


If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this, the last battle, can't be won.

You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.

Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end

And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree,
It is a kindness you do to me.

Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must be you,
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close,we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Author Unknown


I am going to make a drink and celebrate Lucky's life, and give my boy lots of love as he too is getting old and slow much too quickly.

RIP Lucky