I'm So Sorry! It's Time To Say Goodbye 

Your response is awesome 😊😢

This is so true❤😢😊

Absolute truth. Strength + Love ❤

My sister and brother in law have been married for 45 years, and during that time, there have been deaths in the family, but the only time she's seen him cry was when they had to say goodbye to their Golden Retriever.

@pattielynstarkey4530, ABSOLUTELY! How cold is a person who can’t permit his heart to be visibly sad when he is watching a loved one appear to suffer? I feel saddest for such a person. Jamie, your heart is often so open, and it is certainly loving. … While I knew I needed to let my Yorkshire Terrier, Max, move on to be fully Spirit, it was so difficult to release him, even harder because I needed to make the decision you did. But I praise our Veterinarian every day for the beautiful indigenous peoples’ ceremony, and for the peaceful, pain free transition he helped my beloved Maxie have. I am so sorry for your grief and suffering, Jamie. I have no doubt that Sherpa will welcome you to Spirit life when it is time. ❤

@@oeqac7871 please stay with us Jamie

Yes please, we too will need some consoling and will need to make sure you are good!!

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes.

Yes yes yes keep making the videos

Yes, please stay with us. I know the lost feeling after a loss like this. You gave him the best life. We're all grieving with you.

What happened?

​@@darkknight6219are you blind? Or deaf,... or both? 🤔

Are you blind? Or deaf... or both? 🤔 ​@@darkknight6219

@@Ichi-San-1501 You could've answered the question instead of being rude, I didn't watch the video because it triggered me, I lost my dog to cancer not to long ago! Next time have some humility for the next person...

@@darkknight6219 Next time add "I can't watch it because it triggers me". There are people in comment sections of sad videos who write " What happened?" just to play nasty clowns and trigger people... I mistook it for such a comment. I was triggered by it, which is why I answered angrily. I apologize.

So very well said.

Had to pause the vid four times,because i couldnt see through my tears. We all love Sherpa, he is part of our worldwide family. And we are all here for Jamie,holding his hand through this time.

It was the photo at the end for me I'm still crying now r.i.p fitness

​@@MsCoredivaI know what you mean,then our neighbours started playing loud music and wanted to tell them to shut up as I'm watching something emotional. Poor Jamie.

​@@MsCorediva Exactly.

So many tears right now in California as well 😭💔.

That is beautiful.

Beautiful love for Sherpa and Jamie. 😢❤

This is so beautiful😢

So sweet and beautiful. Darling Sherpa.

That is so very beautiful, it is the perfect poem for Sherpa and Jamie ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for your words. I know they weren't directed at me but I've been in exactly the same situation a couple of weeks ago where I had to make the awful decision to let my dog go. Reading your words just made me feel a little better.

@@limaso306 Sorry for your loss dude. ❣

@@DW9427 Thank you ❤

🕊️🌈Rest in Peace dear. Sherpa

Jamie thank you for sharing Sherpa with us. I know what you’re feeling as I’ve been through it too. God bless you in your grief

I am so sorry for your loss sherpa will no longer being pain he will always be around you we will see them again one day

Aww Jamie it’s the hardest thing in the world honestly… give urself time to grieve ur beautiful Sherpy… it’s ok to cry.. please let it out xx please remember you hv given him the very best life any dog could wish for, he will miss u too… remember we are all here with you anytime you need us… thank you all the fun comical times and the harder times… we love you Sherpy… RIP beautiful furbaby .. go play over rainbow bridge … be free lovely boy xxx 🕊🙏✨💞 Take care of urself Jamie … always reach out for support xx

Hi Jamie: This same thing happened to my husky. She was 12 and during eating, her hind legs gave out on her. She lost control of her bowels and bladder. She collapsed and couldn’t get up. So I feel your pain. Sending you and Sherps a big hug from the US. ❤❤❤

Same

Middle aged woman from Oklahoma doing the same. This is awful.

You're not alone 😪 Old Hickory TN

I'm a middle ages lady sitting here crying too over a dog and person I never personally met.

Same. I think my coworkers think I’ve lost my marbles.

If there are no dogs in heaven, then it’s NOT heaven, at least for me it won’t be.

All the animals will be there. Not a bird falls to the ground that our Father doesn’t know about.

Amen

@@kimberlymcgee907 that is beautiful.

I know it’s beside the point but I love that movie.

Sarah it is also hard for you 😔

I’m so sorry Sarah..you are hurting too 😢

We'll miss him, Sarah.

Hugs to you all 💙😔 peace be with our handsome Lord 🐾 @sarah Hug your dad for us please 🙏🏼💙🐾

@@SisterSarah we will miss sherpa.

Me Too. This is just like my baby girl years ago.

Me too had the same when I lost my Saluki exactly the same way,❤️

Every dog lover faces the sad goodbye. Sherpa gave so much joy and love. He will be remembered by 1,000s who only met him on you tube. Remember the happy companionship and don't let him face discomfort. He will visit your heart with happy memories forever.

Me too :( i love. Sherpa

Never ready for this

I bloody hate that phrase. And the fact that people think that they should behave that way. Grieving has no rules. If you want to cry, scream, shout, sit in a numb silence, whatever, then you should be able to, without fear of judgment.

​@tomboychick Couldn't have said it better 😢

Exactly. No "manning up" necessary here with us.

Real men feel. Real men cry. I agree. Don't say sorry.

My collie filled my life for 14 years before his time came. I tried putting food in his mouth and he could not eat it, he could not walk on the linoleum floor. Taking him in has marked my life forever. His name was Winkie. Thank you so very much for sharing Sherpa with all of us. I am now 74 years old but the pain of that good bye has never left me. May God bless you .

Yeah, for real! It’s been 16 years since I lost my last dog and I still miss him.

They DO know. And you Will see them again. Trust me !

​@@NIKKISNOODLEYes....I agree ❤.

​@tookitogo Me, too. They leave a tremendous hole in your heart when they leave 💔 😢. The bond is unbreakable and the love ❤️. I also miss my dogs so very much. I also thank God they were in my life and I will see them again, that's what Heaven is all about " Love".❤

They know x

With the poem "Rainbow Bridge" basically saying are furr babys will run free in a forever happy state while they wait for us on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge (pet heaven).. Seeing Sherpa acting like that reminds me of Terry before she passed back on March 18th 2023 when I had to put her down...

Lovely sentiment

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Forever Sherpie's garden. With the sign at the gate that says "Sherpa's garden. Jamie's welcome too." ☺

​@Sandra_HereToSeeTheDuctTape 😔

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yep, that's what finally broke me, also. 💔😭

Yes, this is when I couldn't hold back the tears any longer. The love Jamie has for Sherpa is so beautiful and powerful. I'm so sorry for him.

Oh that's Sherpie's garden he won't go anywhere else but there... that's his piece of heaven ❤❤❤

Sherpie helped to save Jamie. It kills me seeing how passionately how he wanted to save him, even if just more time to spend in his flower garden. I am very worried about Jamie. I hope he still films an occasional video so we know how he's doing.

Pets bring so much joy to our lives. It is sad when they have to leave us. You have done the right thing by ending his pain. RiP Sherpa💔

Terrible de devoir dire au revoir à son animal ... Il a été très heureux avec vous ...courage ❤

Couldn’t agree more.

Cry all you need, grieve all you want. We are all grieving and we will all miss him. Hopefully you will stay with us and one day down the track you will have another Sherpa and we will rejoice with you.

😢 There's a bit of Jamie that's with Sherpa, that's why it hurts so much. There's a bit of Sherpa with Jamie, so he'll always remember. One day, when there is no longer time but only now, the two bits will meet again never more to part and with them the whole of each in loving embrace forevermore in God'a Divine Presence. The Mitzpah blessing. Rest in Peace lord Sherpa run wild, run free! You haven't put him down, Jamie, you've lifted him up, He's free and forever grateful! Thank you for being the loving companion and Dad Sherpa could ever have had. God bless and console you in your loss.💔😢 Br. Carmen OFM

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Amen 🙏

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😭😭😭💔💔💔

"Was I a good dog?" "The best of dogs"

❤ yeah love is truly wonderful but also so painful when it comes to saying goodbye🥺

I was a mess when I took my girl, my mom was, clean your face! My mascara was all over the place but that was no concern for me. So I so get you don't worry we got you Jamie!!❤❤❤❤❤

OMFG this quote is beautiful and hurts my heart at the same time - I came here knowing Sherpa's pemding inevitable - and crying because I feel Jamies' loss - I lost a Siamese that was my life in November - the pain is real

AA Miler

Absolutely beautiful🌈....& so very, very, true...Thank you😥💔🐾💋😢

This made me cry all over again. Such a beautiful sentiment ❤

Thank you for lovng Sherpa so well....hugs...❤❤❤....through your videos I fell in love with him too....bless you and Sherpa....❤❤❤

Sherpa is at the rainbow bridge and running in heaven praying for you Jamie 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

That's beautiful. I'm absolutely bawling. RIP Sherpa 🌈❤

That is so true I think about my little skipper every day more than once he was a 13 year year-old toy poodle. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t miss that little guy.

So very true❤️ and people say it’s as bad as losing your child. It is so true, I’ve lost both and I have felt the same pain for both❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️ We will all miss you Sherpa because we love you🙏🏻❤️

They say when you lose your dog so many years, you can’t replace him or the memories but if you get another dog, I did I got me a standard size poodle now he won’t replace skipper, but I’ll tell you watching him. Reminds me of skipper so much they act like a little squirrel and run like a little jackrabbit. I love them both.

That is so true! There is nothing like the love and companionship of a dog.

that’s for sure: Dottie died over 1yr ago, but I miss her every day even tho’ I’ve got Mac(I lasted 3wks on my own!:)

@@bonjovikid Non of us are ready for this, dear.. we are heartbroken.. I still can not watch this video.. I just read the title and I broke in tears..

​@@damiettamataram3492So true and it doesn't get easier with time. Every time one of my fluffs had to go a part of me died also.

@federmaus7768 I lost all four of my fur babies a few years ago due to the virus. They were all gone in two weeks. I fought with them for weeks before they died. I did not have time to mourn in the last two weeks because I had to take care of the others. When Zizou died the last, I was so numb... until one day when I found one of their toys under my couch I broke down and cried for hours.. It has been years, but I am still hurt and not ready to have another fur babies..

I put off opening the video for 32 minutes..and within 10 seconds I was a mess.. 😭

@@RebekahJones1976 I was the same. Even if I knew what to expect, it still hit me like a truck of bricks.

Philly Bear and Sherpa are together hopefully bringing comfort to your grief. Thank you for sharing your loved pets. Take care all xx❤❤❤

I was thinking of you. 💔❤️‍🩹

​@@Shazza2345I remember Sherpa ❤ visiting Phil ❤ 😊. Enjoying their treats! I do believe they got together and having fun!

Yes Jamie, this is so true. You might one day be ready for another dog. There's no love in the world like the love of a dog. And if God has a dog for you again 1 day, you'll know. In the meantime, as the text says, please take as long as you need to grieve for your precious Sherpa.

I totally agree. Sherpa would want that.

I totally agree.

So true, n Sherps would want you to give that love n receive it

That’s what I had to do. My 15 year old boy stopped eating, was vomiting, had enough. He had cancer. I made the call, and we were all with him. Telling him how grateful we are that he chose us to love, and that we’d see him at the rainbow bridge. He passed at home, comforted. A few months later, a little boy was available for adoption. We had a loving home. Sherman would have wanted us to, so we did. I still miss Sherman, and I still cry, but I think he’s checking in with us, as I hear his nails on the floor sometimes. Crying now lol.

Well said. The pain is there.

I couldn’t have said it better.

Same here, Brother. Same here. What an amazing pup he is and will always be. Immortalized to us in our memory.

Me too. Except I’m a 5’7” female. Also in floods. Your comment is beautiful ❤

@ialicat9074 Thank you.

@@SERGEANTROCKSHEADBANGERSBALL he will always be remembered.

5ft 7 female metal head sobbing her eyes out too!

Yes - I absolutely agree

Please stay with us Jamie , when you're ready. Dearest Shepa RIP thank you so, so much for everything. You're in hearts of millions of people. Jamie you're in the hearts of millions of people as well. Please be kind to yourself!!!!😭😭Allow yourself all the time you need to mourn.

Please keep us updated on you. You are a part of Sherpa. He will be missed so much. I lost my fur baby last year… I feel ya man I do

that is true . i love being a part of this family . i do hope eventually he gets an new companion too. thehouse is going to be too quiet without sherpy there . but I do hope he takes a little break though. go away or something .

Yes I agree, but please but take your time - if it helps now to keep posting, then fine. But if it is too painful or feels too heavy an obligation, then don't. Look after yourself and take the time to grieve. Sherpa was everything to you and vice-versa and your life is going to feel very different now that there is a Sherpa-shaped hole at the core of your day. But please remember that there are thousands of people out here who care about you and who shared your love for Sherpa. Thank you for sharing so much over the years and allowing us all into your life. Please look after yourself and do whatever you need to do to help yourself to get through these days.

That's lovely, lynne ❤❤

I read this in Morgan Freeman’s voice. If he had a British accent, he’d be a great voice for Sherpa.

Beautiful.

That was beautiful

Absolutely perfectly said😢

That is a beautiful comment. Thank you.

That's a beautiful sentiment. But I believe that every furbaby has love everywhere between hello and goodbye. ❤❤

You did the right thing. It will get easier. He lived for adventures with you. He will want you to keep exploring and having adventures and loving the new house. And in time, you will get a notion or see a puppy or even an older dog with that look in his/her eye, and you will know your soulmutt has come back to you. Peace be with you.

I believe this wholeheartedly as well. Sherpa is at peace and will see Jamie again soon. 🤍

Thats lovely xx

Definitely ❤❤

True. And he may leave Jamie little signs that he's OK and he's in his heart. My friend lost her dog last week. Yesterday, she sent me a photo of a butterfly on her deck. She said it stayed there all day and even let her touch it. She knew it was a sign from Copper. Jamie will know when it happens.

Mine too. Wish someone was with you Jamie xx

Definitely shed tears 😢

same

Yes it's a huge shame us humans can't go the same way instead of most suffering terribly before death.

​@@ekspatriat Does that mean you would like someone to decide in place of you what happens to you? Considering the fact, that For certain conditions, some people are given months or weeks to live by the doctors, but some end up living longer than that time limit. When someone is in that condition, every extra day might be important for them, even if it involves pain.

​@@TK-ob4krhow is it justified for a dog but unjustified for a human being?

​@@Live_Animal-o8oI'm not saying that it is justified for a dog. That's the point. I'm questioning whether it is the right thing to do at all. I don't want to make it hard for those who have already made that decision for their pets.

@@TK-ob4kr _"Does that mean you would like someone to decide in place of you what happens to you?"_ What a ridiculous assumption, what gave you the idea that is what the OP was referring to?

@@michellebentley5004 what a great comment. My favourite I think. Brings a lump and a smile.

thats a strong comment aaah my eyes are leaking even more now

Exactly and I think Sherpa would say but I’m tired and I’m in pain so I must leave u dad.

Wow.. that was so well said!!

@michellebently5004 I’m sitting here balling my eyes out listening to Jamie and reading everyone’s comments, then I read your comment and the dam broke! Your comment k:lled me!! But I’m sure that’s what Sherpa would definitely have said. ❤

I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds lovely. My mother passed in 2018.

😢🙏♥️

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​My condolences ❤ @@jakephillips4453

He's with your mom looking after her

Now you’ve made me think of a heavenly husky choir

This made me laugh in the middle of my tears. Thank you for that wonderful thought.

@@TheBre1491 I do my best :| gotta believe (Tanakh, Psalm 36:6)

@@blackfalkon4189 Oh yeah! Thank you for reminding me

What a lovely thought. I bet they have endless pup cups there too.

Your words are beautiful Donna. God bless you too.

Jamie, I know how hard this is. Thank you for taking us along with you. Sherpa has been such a joy for many! God bless you!

i cant get over mourning my dogs a few years ago love, it's hard very hard, i almost wanted to stay hermit 😭

Me too 😭🐺🐾🙏🏼💔

No worse grief in the world than saying goodbye for the last time to your beloved dog. My last dog & I went everywhere together. She had cancer progression & was pts December 2022. I haven't been able to contemplate getting another dog. She was a rescue & we had 10.5 glorious years together. All I could cling to is that our dogs are not supposed to out live us. We are there for them from the second we have them until their last breath has stopped. We grieve as testament to how deeply we loved them & how they loved us. ❤

Rest in peace Sherpa 😭

Beautiful thoughts expressed during such an emotional time. Thank you.

A very wise woman. I read all her books when I came out many many years ago.

What a beautiful sentiment. I first said something along these lines to my uncle after my aunt passed away. He was a preacher and he really liked it. However,I am no poet. Thank you for sharing.

That is beautiful. Thanks.

Oh I love those books and this quote made me so happy to see from one animal lover to another.

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Bat your story is amazing. God bless you, seizures in dogs are so unfair, lost my baby girl to them. ❤

In Texas, with notifications on for Sherpa. I love you guys. My heart is breaking for you because I know what he means to you. He means everything to you and I'm so sorry you have to have your coffee without him. I still haven't been able to finish the video because I just know what... And I dread this day with my girl because I don't know what happens after. He's such a good boy and had such an amazing adventure because of you and there aren't many out there who would do what you did for him EVEN WHEN HE COULD WALK! He will always be there for you. No matter what. And so are we! I love you, Sherpy. Lick that pretty Bridge!

Jamie Thank you for sharing Sherpa with us for so long. You videos brought back many memories of our own Husky, Shadow, who we lost 21 years ago. She’s still part of our lives as long as we remember her, talk about her, and, yes, still blame her when things go missing. 🙂 Your videos showed how much you loved Sherpa. She couldn’t have had a better dad. Your last act of love shows that. You’ll always feel the loss, but that will be more than offset by the fond memories you have. We shed tears for Sherpa, and yes, Shadow.

Beautiful words!

He'll be waiting till they meet again ❤

And mine, my heart is broken for Jamie and Sherpa. xxx

Omg I'd just stopped crying and then read that .. that's so gorgeous xx

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Makes you wish we could extend their lives to be closer to ours

So true!

No, they are never here long enough. SHERPA is absolutely one fine son ...

Yesss that's why I can never have anymore pets. 😢 A piece of my heart went with them each time.

@@Allantitan That's what they're trying to do to cats right now

When you lose your beloved animal YOU ALWAYS SUFFER ALONE!!! No millions of other people can help you!! 😑

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15 thousand now. Thank you, Jamie goodbye, sherpidoo

I am so Sorry James, Rest in peace Sherpa

A nice way to remember him, especially his howling to embarrass Jamie.

I waited every day to see Sherpa with you Jamie. You both made my day and completed it. Rest in peace sweet boy. God has a spot in heaven waiting for you. After all, all dogs go to heaven

I've been dreading this news as Sherpa was not looking good. I am feeling so sad for you I don't know what to say RIP Sherpa

That's what I'm going to do, have a Sherpa marathon, all Sherpa all day, he's going to be missed

It should be a case of " Do I, don't I" and not prolonging the animals agony.

If you had allowed them to do all the operations on him, he would of spent the last weeks of his life in a real bad way and away from you often. One of mine had an aggressive form of cancer, we went ahead and did the removal operation in hopes to allow her to have a few good years still, ended up, she then spent a week, her head stuffed into that collar, stuck in a small area of the house instead of her full range access that she spent her life knowing only for the cancer to pop up along the suture site and throughout her belly in the form of many tumors and she was in more pain than she was originally. It was fully heart breaking to see her like that even though, she tried to respond and even wagged tail when snuggled, her eyes were just blank and sad with pain. I personally regret putting her through the surgery and the down time her last weeks of life should of just being with us wherever she wished to lay down and receiving lots of love instead of "in the corner with a cone on her head". Hardest decision to make, bless you.

I lost my 19-year-old dog some years ago, found him in Kosovo in a ravaged village, just a pup, Gunner spent his first few months with my Regiment, getting him to the UK was not easy. The most non-aggressive dog ever. When he could not get up, the vet told me to bring him in, that was not going to happen and had the vet come out, off he went on his favourite armchair. Still miss him. Was determined not to have another dog, until we found a middle-aged dog who had been dumped on the side of the A34.

R.I.P. Sherpa So Sorry 4 Yr Loss.... *My Condolences*

Thank you so much for the visual of Sherpa going over the Rainbow Bridge in the little red❤❤❤.

@@debradillard315 when I saw this I could just see him driving and waving saying see you later

His little red 😭😖😣😭😭

You've just made me cry. 🙏💔🐾🌈☔

@@claireangier3322 I’m sorry I was crying while writing it, I was expecting it but it’s never easy. I’ve had to put several pets down and definitely doesn’t get easier. Hoping Jamie can find some peace in all the kind comments people are making

So sorry for your loss but so glad you have been comforted by watching Sherpa. 🕊🌺

Jamie, So so sad forg your loss, I’ve been following you two for a long time and enjoyed you both so much, just treasure the memories of Sherpa, he will be forever in your heart, you were the perfect partnership , no one could have done more for Sherpa than you , and I’m sure I speak for so many who have shed tears with you to night , se all feel your pain , there will only ever be ONE SHERPA,. You made the right decision , he is now without pain or discomfort.

Please don’t stop posting. We all care about too.

Amen. We are here for you. ❤

This is the hardest thing you need to do for a pet but also the most painless for them and the most peaceful for both of you. It still doesn't make it any easier to make the decision when ,but they do tell you in their own little way when they are ready. We have been there before it doesn't help the overwhelming sadness, emptiness and loss of routine. Just try to smile and think of a special moment that made you smile and laugh when you come across one of his hair in your food ,etc and any nose art he has left on a window. Thank you for making our lives happier. 😢🐕‍🦺❤hugs to you.

I think those who have or have had that type of relationship with a dog (or other animal) these relationships transcend human connections Jamie. I don’t mean they are more or less but they are on a different plane. To cultivate a connection that doesn’t use words, writing or other human communication is something special. It’s a symbiotic connection, they need food and other necessities, we need protection and other practicalities. But beyond that we both need family, love, a listening ear etc. Dogs are complex social animals, they can form loving and caring relationships and that is one of the reasons humans connect so strongly with them. Rest assured he passed, in that nice warm twilight period just before you fall asleep, thinking, I am with my dad, I am loved.

I agree. Of course Sherpa is not replaceable but Jamie's heart is so big there's enough love in it for another furry friend.

@@Sandra_HereToSeeTheDuctTape exactly... 😥🙏💔💓💔🥰

So sorry for your loss Jamie. I know how you feel. I have a pet (Cat) who has a number of health issues. Hopefully she has a long time yet. I know that is not what you really wanted to hear just after losing your beloved companion Sherpa. Sending much thoughts and prayers Mark

@@markboyd5456 🙏💓

Same. Crying like a toddler who just fell off their bike. 😢

@@AndysDarlin me too. I had that feeling it was coming.🌸🌸🌈

Me too😢