Old shop companion passes.

[Eddie Severt]

When we got home from work and school yesterday, my 11 year old daughter went out to feed our dogs a special treat. She came back in crying. Our 9 year old Doberman that had grown up with the kids had died in her sleep. This dog was a faithful guard of our children and a real ambassador for the breed, a friend to everyone. Anytime I was working and the kids were not around, she was right by my side. It will take some time to realize she is gone. I guess I am too sentimental about a dog, but my and my wife's parents are already gone and you transfer feelings to your pets. Thanks for letting me share this.

[Glenn Clabo]

I guess I am too sentimental about a dog, but my and my wife's parents are already gone and you transfer feelings to your pets. Thanks for letting me share this.

Eddie,
Sorry to hear about your families loss. I'm sure there are more than a few of us out here who know exactly what you mean. Our lab's are a huge part of our family. They bring joy to our house when everything else seems to be falling down around us. As they/we get older we appreciate them more and more.

Hang in there....

[Jim Becker]

Sorry to hear of your loss, Eddie. Anyone who claims that our pets are not "part of the family" is greatly mistaken. Our pets (and we who care for them) know the real truth about that.

[Ted Shrader]

Eddie -

So sorry to hear of your family's loss. Dogs are an important part of our lives. It is too bad their contributions are so short.

Condolences to you and your family.

Ted

[Roger Fitzsimonds]

Eddie,

I am sorry for your loss. They really do become a part of the family. I know you will miss her.

Roger

[Dave Anderson NH]

I am glad your friend had such a good life with you. Her passing is the natural thing, but I know it doesn't make the loss any easier to deal with. Sue and I are looking forward to trepidation to the day when our 12 year old Otis the Springer Spaniel decides to leave us. With arthritis and the slow failing of sight and hearing it is sometimes hard to watch. Do as we are doing, storing in our minds the wonderful memories of a loved companion who greatly enriched our lives. Unconditional love is the greatest gift our pets give us. Our dogs are indeed full partners and members of our families and we feel their loss as we would any other family member.

[Doug Littlejohn]

Eddie, I also am sorry to hear of your pets passing. I have felt this pain many times and it does not dull with frequency. As others have said, a pets love is there through thick and thin, good and bad. All they ask for is atention and kindness and they add such joy to our lives.

I know in time you grief and that of your family will decrease and hopefully they will again be rewarded with more as another joins your family.

[Wes Bischel]

Eddie,

I really feel for you. We just had to put our little pooch down last week. She was about 17 y.o. so the sorrow is very fresh. Your dobie must have been a sweetheart. My parents are on their third one - their life doesn't seem right without one.
I hope your family can heal quickly, it's not easy especially for the kids.

Wes

[John Miliunas]

Bummer Eddie. Very sorry to hear about your pal. In time, it gets better to deal with, allhough one never forgets, especially all the fun times. Take care....

[Ron Jones near Indy]

Eddie,
Those who have never know the affection of a good dog are truely missing one of the great pleasures in life. I know your loss is real. I fear it will happen again, all too soon, at my home. Remember the good times with your canine companion, and, when the time seems right, introduce a pup to your family.

[aurelio alarcon]

When we got home from work and school yesterday, my 11 year old daughter went out to feed our dogs a special treat. She came back in crying. Our 9 year old Doberman that had grown up with the kids had died in her sleep. This dog was a faithful guard of our children and a real ambassador for the breed, a friend to everyone. Anytime I was working and the kids were not around, she was right by my side. It will take some time to realize she is gone. I guess I am too sentimental about a dog, but my and my wife's parents are already gone and you transfer feelings to your pets. Thanks for letting me share this.

I'm sorry about your loss! A year ago I had to put down my companion. We had been friends for 16 years. He was full of cancer.

[Ed Weiser]

Sorry to hear about your loss. In our house our 6-year old lab is part of our every day life. As we tell the kids, the guinea pig, turtle, fish, etc. are all pets--the dog is FAMILY!

[STEVE PHILLIPS]

When we got home from work and school yesterday, my 11 year old daughter went out to feed our dogs a special treat. She came back in crying. Our 9 year old Doberman that had grown up with the kids had died in her sleep. This dog was a faithful guard of our children and a real ambassador for the breed, a friend to everyone. Anytime I was working and the kids were not around, she was right by my side. It will take some time to realize she is gone. I guess I am too sentimental about a dog, but my and my wife's parents are already gone and you transfer feelings to your pets. Thanks for letting me share this.

I feel for you and your family. I have three four legged kids and they are family. I've said goodbye to two others over the years and it it very hard. I've got an idea. Take one step at a time, go to your local SPCA, and you will find a good friend ( four legged kind ) that you have never met. Take him/her home and it will ease the pain somewhat. On top of that you will be saving another life. Hope this helps. It helped me.