Lost my best friend this morning

[Ohiotj]

Cactus Walt was his racing name but went by Walter. He was a few weeks from being 13. He had been slowing down the last few weeks so I thought it was coming. Luckily I was able to spend a little extra time with him and made sure he knew he was loved. Woke up this morning at 4 and he was hardly able to stand up. He made it outside and laid down in one of the holes he had dug. I sat with him for about 45 minutes in 30 degree weather till I knew he has for sure leaving us. Wife gave him some meds to help. For the first time in his life he let me pick him up and put him in the truck for the ride to the vet. He passed on the ride while I was petting his head. He never looked like he was in pain and was having a normal day just yesterday. Glad it went quick for him. RIP big guy. 8072
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[XSnake]

Sorry to hear :(

[Nine Ball]

Sorry for your loss. RIP little doggie! Dogs are family.

[Leslie]

Omg so sorry! I am a HUGE animal lover, it never gets easy to say goodbye .

[Slithr]

Never easy! Sorry to hear of your loss.

[plumcrazy]

Rip.

[TooBlue]

Very, very sorry to hear of your loss. I will be a wreck when the time comes for my dogs. It takes my breath away even thinking about it.

Dogs spend their entire life just to make us happy. Hang in there....

[Black Pearl]

Sorry to hear about Walter. It is hard to lose part of your family.

[outnumbered]

That is sad. But I bet there is another greyhound that needs adopting that could help fill that void.

[Herrsss]

I am sorry for your loss - it's a huge hole to fill when our 4 legged furry friends leave but I agree with outnumbered - there's another greyhound in need of a home

[AutoformSteve]

Sorry to hear about your loss..pets definitely become part of the family and leave a void when gone.

[daytonprowler]

So sorry.

[Scott Mannny]

So Sorry for your loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I too lost my Best friends this past summer and its Very Hard, I understand. Hang in there, our prayers are with you!!

[Vprbite]

A dog is not just an animal. It's a part of your family, your home, and your life. I know how terrible it hurts when you lose them. I hope you can remember though that it hurts because of all the wonderful joy that he brought into your life. I think it's ok to tell him thank you for all he did for you. I will have a drink to him and your special bond tonight.

God Bless

[chesapeake07]

I am sorry for your loss. Just know, you gave him love and that is all he ever wanted. Walter will always have a special place in your heart.

[Shooter]

Rip

[Torquemonster06]

Sorry for your loss. I realize how much a pet is a family member. Sounds like you gave him a Happy Departure.

[v10enomous]

Condolences

[VYPR BYT]

Sorry to hear.

[Brian GTS]

Very sorry...never easy to lose a loyal friend.

[J TNT]

Sorry to hear about your loss . I had a similar experience 2 months ago , and yes they are like family .

[SlateEd]

So sorry to hear it. Courtney and I just went through this in November with our boy Murphy. Take solace in the fact that he knew you were there for him 100% It's such a tough time but the clouds will lift and you'll remember all the earlier happier times soon enough.
We got a cat shortly before Murphy passed.. he is keeping us entertained but certainly no one can replace the dog.
thoughts go out to you~

[sparkrn]

Sorry to hear of your loss. Dogs can be real special. Read the poem "the Rainbow Bridge", it made me feel better after I cried most of the day when I was in your shoes. Good luck friend!

[swexlin]

Very sorry to hear this. I lost two buddies last year myself (Peeka and Boo, mother and son Flame Point Siamese) and I still miss them.

They are certainly family, and you will see them again someday on the Rainbow Bridge

[whitebeard]

Sorry to hear of his passing. Our condolences.

[Ohiotj]

Thanks for all the kind words. Really made me feel better. You forget how much they are part of your day till they are no longer sitting there. I got a daughter on the way in a couple weeks. Wonder if the wife would let me incorporate Walter into a middle name somehow.��

[Vipes]

I've always wanted to get one of these dogs. They are rare and often a little socially awkward with other dogs but all around great pets. It sounds like you gave walt an awesome life and I'm sure he was happy that you were there for him in his last few peaceful moments. It sucks they don't live longer but 13 healthy years is a good number.

[RT SERPENT]

My thoughts go out to you. I'm choking up just thinking about losing our own dog.

I'm also proud to be a part of a group where there are
so many dog lovers who understand that they are a part of our families.
Good on you all!

[BlknBlu]

at least you got to be there in the end and find some comfort. Sorry for your loss.

Bruce

[cfiiman]

Really sorry to hear this, I feel sorry for the people that will never know this kind of companionship from these animals. I've lost several and I have never gotten over one of them, RIP.

[slitherv10]

The one best place to bury a good dog is in the heart of his master. May he be in your heart forever. I feel your loss and wish you comfort at a time of grief.

We will all be together once again soon enough.

RIP

[RDV-001]

sorry for your loss. Dogs are family. You have them as a pupy, see them grow up while developping a strong bond and when it is time they leave a big void. I lost my dog 2 years ago at the age of 16 and it still hurts.

Roland

[Leslie]

Congrats!!!!

Is there another dog in your future?
Baby and puppy grow up together...:)

Thanks for all the kind words. Really made me feel better. You forget how much they are part of your day till they are no longer sitting there. I got a daughter on the way in a couple weeks. Wonder if the wife would let me incorporate Walter into a middle name somehow.��

[Viper Red]

Sorry to hear that, my condolences!

[Ohiotj]

Thanks again everyone. I am not saying it doesn't sting a little still but we all are doing good. Our other dog has not been eating much right now but she is also getting twice the scraps. Kinda sad story here though. I used to give the scraps to the greyhound in the dog bowl and let the other dog eat off the plate. Well now when I put the scraps in the dog bowl the other dog won't eat it. She knows that food was for Walter. Also greyhounds are known for having poor teeth health and Walter was no exception. He had many missing teeth in his later years. Well when he would drink water and eat half of it would go on the floor. So my house is a little cleaner now. Just getting used to our new life. No plans yet for a new pup but we have a away of finding stray dogs.

[Snakeracer]

My Condolences. We lost a friend in our family here earlier this year. Her name was Jewels and she was a 14 year old Golden Retriever. Her mind was young but her body couldn't keep up anymore. It's good to know they lived long happy lives.

[Fatboy 18]

Hello Ohiotj, Sorry to read this, think i know just how you feel :(

Had to make a hard decision today and my best friend is being put to sleep tomorrow afternoon, I'm gonna miss him :(

He's Got bone cancer which started in his right front leg but sadly is spreading, he's a Mastiff cross breed and weighs in at 95lb he's only 8, but sadly i'm seeing the decline and there's nothing else i can do now :(

Lenny
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Happy Christmas Everyone :(

[Ohiotj]

FB 18, it takes a strong person to do this for the dog. Sorry to see it happen this time of year. Lenny looks like a good one.

[Leslie]

Lenny, have fun over the Rainbow and I hope there's lots of stuffed animals in your future!

[SlateEd]

FB18 So sorry to hear it. our boy Murphy had bone cancer in his left shoulder and it's so tough knowing there's no good treatment options for it - i'm sure you're making the right call for Lenny; when it's time you just know. thoughts go out to you too.

Murphy:
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[Fatboy 18]

Thank you all.

[SN95SNAKE]

Very sorry to hear this. I almost lost it just reading through your post.

I wish you the best!

[SN95SNAKE]

Hello Ohiotj, Sorry to read this, think i know just how you feel :(

Had to make a hard decision today and my best friend is being put to sleep tomorrow afternoon, I'm gonna miss him :(

He's Got bone cancer which started in his right front leg but sadly is spreading, he's a Mastiff cross breed and weighs in at 95lb he's only 8, but sadly i'm seeing the decline and there's nothing else i can do now :(

Lenny
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Happy Christmas Everyone :(

Very sorry to see this as well... it would be a very hard thing to stomach.

I hope you the best!

[A C R]

Sorry know what it's like lost one of mine 2 weeks ago

[venum4u]

Lost my boy namor this past October due to cancer, he was only 4 1/2 years old. Hurt like hell, recently took in a new puppy and I know my boy namor will be over looking this little guy making sure he gets it right.

[Fatboy 18]

So on a more positive note...... Meet the new Kid on the block,

We have named him "DODGE" he's a Mastiff x breed 11 months old :)
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[Joel]

Please teach that dog to relax!