Our Non-human Companions

I've shared this before, but I think it's worth saying again: They were never meant to be our friend for life. We were meant to be their friend for their life. Another gent wrote that to me when I lost Carson, and it really helped me. I think we all strive to give our furry family members the best life they could ever have.

I'm very sorry to tell you that we had to say goodbye to Jack this morning.  Jack had been declining notably for some time, walking and standing with greater difficulty, becoming less happy-go-lucky and more ill at ease, and appearing increasingly disoriented and confused.  He began seriously shutting down sometime between Wednesday evening and yesterday morning, and by today, there was no longer any question about what was best for him.

He was 15 years old today.  Here he is in 2016, charming the vet tech.



No words can say how much we miss our extraordinarily fine friend.

I am so sorry Mike. It is very difficult loosing a close friend like that. I echo the words of those before me... Remember the good times. The happiness Jack has brought to your family should be remembered and celebrated. You folks surely brought as much happiness to him. Gone but never forgotten, he'll be waiting for you on the other side.

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I'm very sorry to tell you that we had to say goodbye to Jack this morning.  Jack had been declining notably for some time, walking and standing with greater difficulty, becoming less happy-go-lucky and more ill at ease, and appearing increasingly disoriented and confused.  He began seriously shutting down sometime between Wednesday evening and yesterday morning, and by today, there was no longer any question about what was best for him.

He was 15 years old today.  Here he is in 2016, charming the vet tech.



No words can say how much we miss our extraordinarily fine friend.

Mike, I'm shedding tears for you my friend. I know the pain.

For you cat AND dog lovers, my brother just sent this to me. HYSTERICAL
https://youtu.be/iHTi7PBJLnk

HighSpeed I’m sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. We said goodbye to Charlie on Friday. He was a great friend. It’s hard.

HighSpeed I’m sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. We said goodbye to Charlie on Friday. He was a great friend. It’s hard.

My condolences to you too Marko. I've fallen behind on keeping up with this thread and apologize for any that I've missed.

HighSpeed I’m sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. We said goodbye to Charlie on Friday. He was a great friend. It’s hard.

Oh man, that's tough. My condolences to you and yours. Thinking of both you and Mike now, praying for you both, and wishing you well.

HighSpeed I’m sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. We said goodbye to Charlie on Friday. He was a great friend. It’s hard.

I'm so sorry Marko . Never an easy time. Try to focus on the fun memories.

You and your family are in my prayers.

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I'm very sorry to tell you that we had to say goodbye to Jack this morning.  Jack had been declining notably for some time, walking and standing with greater difficulty, becoming less happy-go-lucky and more ill at ease, and appearing increasingly disoriented and confused.  He began seriously shutting down sometime between Wednesday evening and yesterday morning, and by today, there was no longer any question about what was best for him.

He was 15 years old today.  Here he is in 2016, charming the vet tech.



No words can say how much we miss our extraordinarily fine friend.

I'm so sorry for your loss Mike. You had 15 great years with Jack, and that is something very special.

Thoughts and prayers sent your way.

I'm very sorry to tell you that we had to say goodbye to Jack this morning.  Jack had been declining notably for some time, walking and standing with greater difficulty, becoming less happy-go-lucky and more ill at ease, and appearing increasingly disoriented and confused.  He began seriously shutting down sometime between Wednesday evening and yesterday morning, and by today, there was no longer any question about what was best for him.

He was 15 years old today.  Here he is in 2016, charming the vet tech.



No words can say how much we miss our extraordinarily fine friend.

So, so sorry for your loss, Mike...

I'm very sorry to tell you that we had to say goodbye to Jack this morning.  Jack had been declining notably for some time, walking and standing with greater difficulty, becoming less happy-go-lucky and more ill at ease, and appearing increasingly disoriented and confused.  He began seriously shutting down sometime between Wednesday evening and yesterday morning, and by today, there was no longer any question about what was best for him.

He was 15 years old today.  Here he is in 2016, charming the vet tech.



No words can say how much we miss our extraordinarily fine friend.

Mike, my heart goes out to you, my friend. You are right, words are inadequate. But like Paul, I will praying for you and thinking of you and your family at this time of loss. I have no doubt that you gave Jack the best 15 years could have possibly had. We'll be mourning with you.

I'm very sorry to tell you that we had to say goodbye to Jack this morning..........



No words can say how much we miss our extraordinarily fine friend.

Mike,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Dogs occupy space in your family and heart. Their departure is full of pain, but worth enduring for all the love and joy one like Jack adds to your life.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Phil

I'm very sorry to tell you that we had to say goodbye to Jack this morning.  Jack had been declining notably for some time, walking and standing with greater difficulty, becoming less happy-go-lucky and more ill at ease, and appearing increasingly disoriented and confused.  He began seriously shutting down sometime between Wednesday evening and yesterday morning, and by today, there was no longer any question about what was best for him.

He was 15 years old today.  Here he is in 2016, charming the vet tech.



No words can say how much we miss our extraordinarily fine friend.

I am so sorry Mike. It is very difficult loosing a close friend like that. I echo the words of those before me... Remember the good times. The happiness Jack has brought to your family should be remembered and celebrated. You folks surely brought as much happiness to him. Gone but never forgotten, he'll be waiting for you on the other side.

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I'm very sorry to tell you that we had to say goodbye to Jack this morning.  Jack had been declining notably for some time, walking and standing with greater difficulty, becoming less happy-go-lucky and more ill at ease, and appearing increasingly disoriented and confused.  He began seriously shutting down sometime between Wednesday evening and yesterday morning, and by today, there was no longer any question about what was best for him.

He was 15 years old today.  Here he is in 2016, charming the vet tech.



No words can say how much we miss our extraordinarily fine friend.

Mike, I'm shedding tears for you my friend. I know the pain.

HighSpeed I’m sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. We said goodbye to Charlie on Friday. He was a great friend. It’s hard.

Thanks guys, very much.

HighSpeed I’m sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. We said goodbye to Charlie on Friday. He was a great friend. It’s hard.

Thank you my brother, and I'm so sorry for your loss too.  Words seem impossible to find, but FWIW, add me to the list of those whose hearts are with you.