It’s been over 10 years and I still tear up when it hits. If my current dog does something that reminds me of me of her, or just whatever. It happens rarely, but it happens. And for a few minutes it feels just like it was yesterday…
Sometimes when I’m out walking my current dog in the woods, I’ll glimpse movement in the corner in my eye, or hear soft but heavy paws brushing the dry needles under the pines, or hear the echo of a bark that wasn’t really there. They never truly leave us, I believe they’re just past the shadows, keeping an eye on us. She basically saved me in the darkest period of my life, she pulled me through in ways I can’t even begin to understand. Her name was Aska, and I’ll never ever forget her. She, and all others like her, deserve the place in our hearts that they earned, by just being who they were.
My dog had cancer and we had to put her down 2 years ago next month. It was terrible. 2 weeks later my wife insisted we get another dog which i did not feel ready for. So glad we did. While i will miss her always it helped so much to have another pup to love. Im sorry for your loss
I hope it was a peaceful end for your girl, I got lucky to be able to let my boy go before things got bad, one of the things I'm truly thankful for in the end. I still miss my boy dreadfully as well, I remember him every day. I try to make his legacy one of joy, not of sadness, he spent his life trying to make me happy, so I want to try and make that his legacy too.
My boy was so so brave, I try to be more brave now because of him. If your girl had certain traits you admire, try and carry them with you, let that be her legacy, that she made you a better person in some way.
What beautiful words! I am crying here. Good thing I don’t have see anyone tonight. She was a spitfire for 10 pounds. I have her pictures all around me.
It was a peaceful good bye and I too let her go before she suffered too much. My fiancé has a goldendoodle so I do get lots of love from him but it is different- she was mine for 16 years - my little sassy pants.
Thank you for your support. Have a wonderful holiday season.
I have 3 dogs, including the brother of my boy. He was my heart dog, so I understand, even the love of another dog isn't quite the same as your heart dog.
So sorry, it's such a hard thing when a loved pet leaves us. I absolutely dread facing that day with my Cooper, he's almost 6, those 6 years have gone by so fast. I'll give him a hug in honor of your beautiful pup. She's always with you.
I’m sure Aska was as beautiful on the inside as the outside. We are so lucky to have had those special ones that changed our lives for the better. We will love them always and forever. Rocky is my always and forever.
My last dog died in my arms and it took 18 months before I was willing to try again. Now I wondered why I waited so long, as having a dog in the house has stopped the constant sense of loss. I still think of her often, but it doesn’t hurt as much.
My sincerest condolences.
It’s the small things that will get you. That’s how she snaps up treats, or she always sat by the window watching the cars go by. Know that the pain doesn’t ever go, but in time the good memories will come flooding back.
My guy is 16 I’m holding and kissing him extra tight ! so heartbreaking to think of the day I can’t . Hoping I can survive it . So Sorry for your loss and pain
Walking with you, two years this coming January for my boy, lost his sister this past March. I still cry over them, sometimes one or the other, then turns into both of them. Some days are better than others and some are horrible. Sorry for your loss and the accompanying emptiness that comes with it.
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It’s been over 10 years and I still tear up when it hits. If my current dog does something that reminds me of me of her, or just whatever. It happens rarely, but it happens. And for a few minutes it feels just like it was yesterday…
Sometimes when I’m out walking my current dog in the woods, I’ll glimpse movement in the corner in my eye, or hear soft but heavy paws brushing the dry needles under the pines, or hear the echo of a bark that wasn’t really there. They never truly leave us, I believe they’re just past the shadows, keeping an eye on us. She basically saved me in the darkest period of my life, she pulled me through in ways I can’t even begin to understand. Her name was Aska, and I’ll never ever forget her. She, and all others like her, deserve the place in our hearts that they earned, by just being who they were.
My dog had cancer and we had to put her down 2 years ago next month. It was terrible. 2 weeks later my wife insisted we get another dog which i did not feel ready for. So glad we did. While i will miss her always it helped so much to have another pup to love. Im sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss!! We did the same! Thinking every time on my first dog. But the pain is better with a new dog, how hard it wil be forever 😓🫶
Just over 2 years for me too. Easily one of the hardest things I ever had to go through. A huge loss, isn't it.
Just unimaginable pain and loss. I miss her so much.
I hope it was a peaceful end for your girl, I got lucky to be able to let my boy go before things got bad, one of the things I'm truly thankful for in the end. I still miss my boy dreadfully as well, I remember him every day. I try to make his legacy one of joy, not of sadness, he spent his life trying to make me happy, so I want to try and make that his legacy too.
My boy was so so brave, I try to be more brave now because of him. If your girl had certain traits you admire, try and carry them with you, let that be her legacy, that she made you a better person in some way.
What beautiful words! I am crying here. Good thing I don’t have see anyone tonight. She was a spitfire for 10 pounds. I have her pictures all around me. It was a peaceful good bye and I too let her go before she suffered too much. My fiancé has a goldendoodle so I do get lots of love from him but it is different- she was mine for 16 years - my little sassy pants. Thank you for your support. Have a wonderful holiday season.
I have 3 dogs, including the brother of my boy. He was my heart dog, so I understand, even the love of another dog isn't quite the same as your heart dog.
Be gentle with yourself. Have a great week.
So sorry, it's such a hard thing when a loved pet leaves us. I absolutely dread facing that day with my Cooper, he's almost 6, those 6 years have gone by so fast. I'll give him a hug in honor of your beautiful pup. She's always with you.
You have my deepest condolences.
Almost 2 years next month for me, still cry over her.
I believe that there is a life before a dog, and another after, and when they leave, it's a permanent mark. They have such huge impact on us.
I’m sure Aska was as beautiful on the inside as the outside. We are so lucky to have had those special ones that changed our lives for the better. We will love them always and forever. Rocky is my always and forever.
My serious suggestion is to find a beautiful box and put everything from your shrine in there. Only look at it one day a week.
The shrine is redundant anyway as she still lives brightly in your heart.
My last dog died in my arms and it took 18 months before I was willing to try again. Now I wondered why I waited so long, as having a dog in the house has stopped the constant sense of loss. I still think of her often, but it doesn’t hurt as much.
My sincerest condolences. It’s the small things that will get you. That’s how she snaps up treats, or she always sat by the window watching the cars go by. Know that the pain doesn’t ever go, but in time the good memories will come flooding back.
My guy is 16 I’m holding and kissing him extra tight ! so heartbreaking to think of the day I can’t . Hoping I can survive it . So Sorry for your loss and pain
Walking with you, two years this coming January for my boy, lost his sister this past March. I still cry over them, sometimes one or the other, then turns into both of them. Some days are better than others and some are horrible. Sorry for your loss and the accompanying emptiness that comes with it.
Not gone, just waiting 🙏💙
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almost 10yrs for me and it hasn’t gotten easier