A Bad Saturday

[fpresto]

We lost our Lab Lilly Saturday. When she woke up yesterday her rear legs refused to work. She was 14 1/2 years old and had been declining for the last couple of years. We rescued her at 1 year old. We took her to the Vet's office and coincidently her wonderful usual Vet had the duty. Lilly loved her and was always happy to see her. The Vet agreed that it was time. She passed peacefully in our arms. She always traveled with us and I am sure the next trip will be difficult without her. I am reminded of a quote that I once read. " She may not have been the best dog ever but she was the best dog I ever had". I hope that at some time we will be reunited at the bridge.

[CA_POPPY]

What a life lesson these sweet pets teach us, on how to love them with all our heart and then have the courage to let them go. It makes the time we spent with them all the more precious. I'm sorry for your loss, but then, they never really leave us.

[colliehauler]

One of the hardest things I had to do was to put Sadie down because her back legs had given completely out a week before she turned 14. She was otherwise healthy but had no quality of life.

[USA_Traveler]

So very sorry to hear of your loss. It is always hard to lose a furbaby, no matter how long they have been with us. Remember the good times and cherish the memory. RIP Sweet Lily.

[campincandice]

I'm so sorry. It is so difficult, but the preceding years make it so worth it!

[otis-agnes]

May the happy memories soon outweigh the sadness. My condolences. Agnes

[Floridastorm]

Canine hip dysplasia, very common in Labs and Golden Retrievers, even those that are not very old. But, of course, they are probably the best temperament dogs on the planet and make fantastic pets.

I would suggest getting another rescue dog right away. Otherwise you may be depressed for many months and may never get over your loving Lab.

[Deb_and_Ed_M]

It's hard to lose a beloved pet, and I suspect doubly-hard when you're a camper and so many wonderful memories were made with that pet.... so sorry for your loss.

[Toolguy5]

So sorry for your loss.

[DOTLDaddy]

It is heartbreaking. So sorry. 😞

[ppine]

People do not really deserve dogs. They are honest and they are loyal which greatly exceeds most humans right there. I love dogs. The only thing wrong with them is they do not live long enough. I hope you get another one as soon as you are ready. Life is too short not to be around good dogs.

[AZPops]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I've said goodbye to four over the years. Losing my boy Calvin a few weeks ago, as DOC posted, "... just know there are many of us who share your grief and understand the loss".

Pops

[LadyRVer]

So sorry...know the feeling. We can all relate. A paw print will be in your heart forever. Yes, leaving out without your little buddy will be hard.

My current cocker is a great little traveling buddy and my other 3 boys still travel with me. Cremated and their urns are in the rv, I fuLL-time.

Condolences.

[magnusfide]

dturm wrote:
So sorry for your loss. Words seem pretty useless at times like these, just know there are many of us who share your grief and understand the loss.

Double ditto. It's never easy to lose a family member.

[Crowe]

Condolences.