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Russ:
We are putting my oldest dog Lily down tomorrow. She was my first and oldest friend and got me through a lot. This is really hard. I knew this day would come but I’m still not ready for her to go. I’m going to miss her so much.

jimmi the sammi:
One of the toughest things one has to do in life, Russell.  Always a heart breaker.  I have had many dogs in my 71 years.  When it was time for them to go, whether early or late in their lives, it was and is always hard.  Best remedy for that empty feeling is ...... a new puppy believe it or not.  Doesn't take the place of the old one, nothing ever does, but a new one brings a new partner into your life with new adventures and partnership.

bjrogg:
When I was a kid I was afraid of dogs. We got a small dog and our whole family fell in love with him. Rex was a perfect companion for a young boy on a farm. We did everything together. We lived a mile from the county gravel pit and trucks would go by every couple minutes when they were hauling gravel. I remember we were play ball on the front lawn when Rex went to chase the gravel truck and got hit. I can still see it over 50 years later.

I agree. You can’t replace them, but you can fall in love with another one and they can make another perfect companion. I know some  people are so hurt they just don’t want to go through the loss again, but I’m not one of them. I say get another one. And as sad as it is to say it probably won’t be your last.

I’ve had and lost a lot of good companions over the years.

I’ve lost a lot of good friends to. They all hurt, but their good memories are never lost.

Bjrogg

Piddler:
Don't know who originally said this but I'll Quote "If there was any justice in the world dogs would live longer"
We feel your pain Russel, it's hard and heart breaking.
Piddler

bjrogg:
Piddler I’ve said it before, but it seems fitting to say it again now. I love your life’s goal

Bjrogg

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