We had a pretty rough Christmas this year so I just wanted to take a couple minutes and bring everyone up to speed on what’s going on and what you can expect in the next couple weeks.
So sorry for your loss. I'm a retired K9 officer and lost my K9 years ago. I found it very difficult to bring a new dog in until last year. We have a new german shepherd pup who is learning and trying our patience and a new male german shepherd coming that we are picking up January 3rd. Steve, I know you're heart is heavy, but you gave your pup 13 wonderful years with you and your family. Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this tough time.
Thanks for the update. Dogs never live long enough and end times are always rough, whether they are going through something or they die suddenly. The last 2 losses we had were very sad because they were so preventable. We have a shortage of good vet facilities and competent veterinarians so I get mad on top of the sad. My heart is with you. It does get easier. When you get past the “new baby fatigue” get a new puppy. It helps. Hugs to you all.
Losing a 'family pet' is rough Steve. We have lost two of three over the years in our family. Never gets easy for sure. Just know that you are not alone. As I post this (December 30th) we are in a continued sadness also. Today is the anniversary of the death/burial of our beloved Miss Pugsley. She was a road rescue we had come into our yard (And our lives) some years ago. She was said to be an older dog by the vet we took her to for a wellness check the week we 'adopted her' so we never had a whole lot of time with her as you all did yours. But the years we DID have with her were precious! Don't know where our beloved pets go (Rainbow bridge cross over?) but we can take some sort of comfort in believing they all go someplace special! Happy New Year to You and Yours.
As I sit here on Christmas holidays with my dog by my side, it breaks my heart to hear this. Sorry for your loss, and thank you for giving her a great life. She’ll always look out for you and your family from above.
Sorry for your loss. We had a cat who ran our household and she got cancer and my wife and I wanted to die. So I know how you feel. We took our loved cat to another veterinarian and got the same results, if i could have spent my money to have saved her. After we moved to Missouri from Florida another cat got sick and died very quickly. We love our pets, just like children. Take all the time you need!
My condolences Steve ...they are precious gifts from our Lord... It's very hard to lose our friends ... Prayers of comfort for you and your entire family..I know you are all hurting ...hugs my friend ♥️
I am truly saddened and heartbroken for you, Steve and Rachel. Our furbabies are family and it hurts tremendously to lose one no matter the situation. 🐾💔🐾
You are correct, these animals are family and they can recognize a person moods. We lost our cat ten years ago and I cried and even today she is a wonderful memory but our daughter has a cat who is so much a part of their family and I always say this cat is a daddy's girl. It will take time.
Steve I'm so sorry. this is particularly rough. When I was about 20 and my brother was 16 we were having Christmas morning at my Mom's house and the best cat ever in our lives, Lizzie (Elizabeth) was sick and we knew it was time for her suffering to end. My brother and I took her to the vet early Christmas morning and he compassionately helped her pass. We went to my Dad's house next, at the family farm where we grew up, and buried her where she is now (joined by three more cats since, and a special cedar tree.) I particularly remember arriving in the driveway and Dad was ready (we called ahead) but I was sobbing. What a Christmas morning. Not a Christmas goes by now without remembering that morning, but I also remember Lizzie and her wonderful life. When we were teens she went missing for several months, and we moved houses, but went back regularly calling for her and one day we found her! A little worse for the wear, but still her life with us and this second chance seemed wondrous, miraculous even. Take all the time you need, and then some more. I believe the grief you're feeling will carve out a deeper space in you, that one day again will be filled with joy. Take care. -Ryan
Sorry to hear. 13 years is a long time. We lost one 2 labor days in a row. A 101/2 year old family pet got bit by rattle snake and passed. Then the following year labor day again 4-1/2 old got swollen disk paralyzed went down in pain had to put to sleep. Very sad stuff. The only thing that got us through each time was to find another puppy and move on. Of course we still miss their ways and their love, but we honor them with a puppy each time. Ironically I woke up just this morning thinking about the 10-1/2 year old who used to sleep in my room with me. Hope you can heal and find another pup. They are special and needed.
So sorry Steve & your family. Losing an family pet is tough. Come back whenever you feel it's right. I always say the problem with animals is they have a shorter life span. You were blessed to have 13 years of fun.
of my last 3 dogs, two passed right before Christmas and the other passed on my birthday. It is never a happy occurrence to have happen. But, give it some time, and you will come to terms with it. Nobody ever chooses when they get to leave their mortal coil behind. The part that hurts is how much love they had to share with you and the thought of the absence of that is what makes it a sad thing; they would not want you to dwell forever in sadness when the only thing they gave you in life was love and joy. Give it some time and mourn, then go get a new one and do it all over again; it is totally worth it.
So sad to hear about your pet and friend, it never is easy to lose a pet that is a family member. Every time I have lost a pet I say I won't get another and a week later I find one that I can't leave and then home he or she comes. Hoping the New Year brings you nothing but prosperity and happiness. Again I give you and your family my condolences.💔
So sorry for your loss. When you get them as puppies they are just that. Then when they are with you every day they just like one of the family and are like one of your kids and when they pass it hurts as bad as losing a family member. May God be with your family to help ease the pain of this loss. Jeff Fahner
Its never easy. Ive been there for 3 dogs so far and have come to an understanding that helps me deal with losing them. Doesnt stop the hurt but helps me deal with it in a better way. You have to be content in the belief that although our fur babies are only with us for what seems like a short time, just know that were EVERYTHING TO THEM, we were there for their WHOLE LIVES and we gave them the best lives they will come to know. Knowing this in my heart somehow makes me feel better about it. Our fur babies cant outlive us per say, but we give them great lives while we can, knowing this hopefully will help some. Trust me I know the feeling. We are big dog lovers.. we currently have 5 dogs. Everytime Ive lost one, ive said NEVER AGAIN, but find myself wanting to rescue another. We humans are good for them regardless. may not seem like it sometimes. God speed to you and the Family!!
Sorry for your loss. Loosing my dogs in the past has always been very hard. Wish we could have them a longer time. Thirteen years is such a short time. Our blessings go out to you and yours.
I feel your pain and your right their is nothing better than having a dog in your family. (my opinion) I never had kids so my dogs were my kids and they were spoiled. My wife just got me a Shidoole for my Christmas present. (I my be wrong on the spelling) Good luck to you and your family. Have a Happy New Years.
So sorry about your sweet dog! You are so right, they aren't just a dog they are family! I pray that your heart heals I know this isn't much help but she isn't in pain and isn't sick and she can run free and chase deer and bunnies and turkeys to her hearts content. We unfortunately lost our girl one night, she was happy and being her normal self and we went to bed got up the next morning and she was gone. Very unexpected. Many prayers to you and your family!
Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. I’ve been through the same loss many times in my life and it’s never easy. When you have a family dog indoors with you there is a closer bond with them. It’s like losing a family member because that’s what it is. The pain of your loss will subside overtime. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. 👍🏻
Steve, sorry for your loss. I lost my Sadie after 13 yrs. It was a very hard time. Try and remember all the good times she brought into your lives. After 3 yrs, I finally rescued a 6 yr. old girl from the Human society. She has not filler the void, but she is sure trying. Have a Great New Year with your family, stay Healthy, Happy and Safe....Pete
So very sorry for your loss Steve. My wife and I know how you feel. We lost our little guy Dundee in April. Still hurts especially on the holidays. We had him for 13 years and was a big part of our lives. Just know that when they cross over the rainbow bridge, they are not suffering and are looking down on you with a smile.
When I was a kid we chopped wood because we only had a barrel wood stove for heat. That built character in me in ways I didn't understand it till later in life. I'm 52 today and you are living comfortably in a way that I should have been and was a few different times but lost everything for one reason or the other. I'm not complaining no one's ever handed me one thing in my life. I've always worked for it and excitingly building life again. I guess what I'm saying is loss is like anything else. Let it tear you down or build your character. You have what I don't a supporting family and friends. I have my wife. Remember the good moments. Happy New year.
very sorry for your loss We are down to our last Dog Cocoa our other two one a pug her name was pugsley she was nearly 15 and had pug mylopathy and she passed 4yrs ago today and and our sec oldest his name was wishbone we had him every since i was a little kid so it was a tough one saying goodbye cause me and him grew up together he had prostate cancer and passed away in march of last year ❤😢 anyways thanks for the videos
GOOOOOOOOD MAAAAAAAAWNIN EVERYONE!!!….Steve I’m sorry sorry to hear about the loss of your furever family member. I know what you’re going through because I lived that nightmare not to long ago. I miss my Jazzie every single day. Stay strong & focus on the most fun & positive times . GOD Bless yinz. Have a Day
My wife and I feel a good judge of character is how people treat animals. We have had pets our 50+ years of marriage and losing one never becomes any easier. Our condolences for your loss.
Sorry for the loss of your little buddy. Take some time to adjust, but sometimes it's better to just get right back to work to take your mind off it as much as that can. Or maybe the best way to move forward is find another pup to take its place and feel the love of the new puppy right away and be able to love and hug it to help you and ryder Copw wealth the loss. Very sad times but time also will heal yalls hurting hearts. Hang in there man better times ahead. I will tell you it's never easy as I've buried many family dogs and it's a painful experience everytime. Also I watch Andrew Camarta's channel and when his dogs usually Labs get up there in age he always gets a puppy to run and hang out and learn from the old dog so when the time comes that hos old buddy passes he's already got it's replacment family member trained. He still really takes losing the old dog hard and usually does a tribute video ofr that dog for us all to see through its life up to when it passes and that gives him the closure he needs and helps us to because we become attached to his dogs because there always in his videos as he's always throwing there Frisbee to them and they go get them and bring them back. So to make things just a bit easier you may want to start that trend as well to help you and ryder get through these awfully tough losses. If you don't watch Andrew's channel check it out he's an amazing young man with amazing talents in heavy equipment and seeing him and his dogs and everything else he does will help you cope with your loss Steve. Hang in there bud, time heals and it will with this loss as well. Keep forging ahead !! 🙏 God bless
Sorry to hear about Puppy Dog. I really understand what you are going through, we lost our JRT of 17 1/2 years just 2 years ago and still think about him everyday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year , Steve.🤙
Very sorry for your loss. I understand how difficult it is to lose a family member . Please accept my prayers and condolences. God bless you and your family.
God bless our furry babies, as they show true agape love: truly unconditional love that we rarely see anywhere besides our dogs. I wish I had something to say that would offer you comfort, so just know I wish I could, but I can only share in your sadness. God bless.
Hi Steve and the rest of your family . sorry for your loss . I am 71 years now we have had many dogs over our married life . Each now has passed away in a different way . each one hurt in a different way . when the time is right you will fill that void with a new 4 legged family member soon . .2 years and Tom is retiring Or so he said ? things will get very busy for you and your brother . Good luck in the coming year.
Steve, so sorry to hear about your pup. I lost a very close friend of mine a couple of days ago and feel your pain. Hang in there buddy. Happy New Year. I hope this one is better. God bless!
Sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved pet... yeah I've had dogs... and cats... and lost dogs and cats - it isn't fun. Most lived long full lives, but the one that really got to me... my favorite of all time was a short hair mutt that I called Shasta, and he died of Parvo despite 3 trips to the vet and a bunch of different pricey medicines. So, yeah... been there. I get it. Take what time you need, of course. Will be looking forward to when you get to uploading again.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can completely understand where you are coming from because my Teddy is my best friend and I feel your pain. God bless you and your family.
I have been where you are. I told my wife "That's it! no more dogs, I'm not going through this again! " 6 months later we got another dog. I hold all the pets I have ever had in my heart, no new pet replaces the previous pet, The new pet just gives us new memories and a new one to love.
I am an old man, it still hurts deeply ever time I have lost a loyal good friend, I am very sorry for your loss. Take some time and grieve. Don’t crawl in hole, but see how deep you are and then build on that.
Im very sorry. I know how you feel. Believe me. Remember the moments that made you laugh. Thats what youre supposed to do when there's a passing. Would you want people to smile and laugh or feel terrible when you pass away.
In doggy heaven where the treats are plentiful and the rabbits are slow (also known as bunny hell). I laugh so I do not cry . Lost my Luke a month ago.
So sorry to hear of your loss Steve. They are a part of our families and when you lose them it’s always a sad moment in our lives. They always love us unconditionally. My heart goes out to you and your family.
