Lost my little buddy

[kawgirl]

My sweet, little baby boy Tuxedo was put to rest yesterday. He apparently had cancer and once it started taking its course, it took him fast. I could see he was suffering, and not my same little, tail wagging buddy, so I had to take him to the vet and say goodbye. What a sad day! I will miss him being here. After all, 14 years is a long time.

[oldbikers]

Sorry to hear about your buddy Amy I know how hard it can be to lose a friend that you love so much.

[fish]

sorry to hear about your buddy, I went through the same thing 11 months ago :(

[Cajunrider]

Amy, I'm sorry about the loss of your friend. I know the feeling. Darlene and I sent our son in law to the vet with our 15 yr old Dachshund to be put down and we lost our 15 yr old cat a couple of months later. It's tough to lose them as they are family members who never talk back and love you unconditionally no matter what. It will take a while but time does heal. Take care.

[chainsaw]

Me too, twice

[cactusjack]

Sorry to hear that, Amy. I've got an old friend of 14 years with 3 paws in the grave. It's going to be a sad day when we lose Elvis.

[Netnorske]

Our condolences Amy. Losing a pet is a hard thing that only time will help to heal....and another pup don't hurt either. Hang in there....

[Loafer]

Remember all the little funny things forever...

[waterman]

So sorry to hear about your loss Amy.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

[kawgirl]

Thanks for the poem Joel.
Thank you to everyone else for your kind words. Tuxie was a special little guy and was a load of joy to my heart.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Amy I am saddened for you. I know the feeling so much and so many times. I lost my best friend last February. He was 11 years and a few months. Great dog and I did love him so. It takes a while to get over the loss of a pet that has been in your life for a period of time. My thoughts are with you.

Joel, loved the poem. It caused a big old lump in my throat. Thanks for posting it.

[blowndodge]

God never forgets who loved his creatures unconditionally Amy..... You did good!!

+1 on the Poem.. I believe in that completely..

[ringadingh]

Im very sorry to here that Amy. It amazing how attached we can get to our pets. You have my condolences.

[audiogooroo]

I'm so sorry for your loss Miss Amy. Always tough how animals can grab our hearts so tightly, but have such a shorter life span than we do. Every time my wife or one of my sons has brought one home, I look at it and think "someday, you're going to break my heart".

[papat]

Sorry for your loss!!

I do like the poem too waterman