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. image.jpg
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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.