Worst you've ever felt

I wish it was, but I got news from dad that my old boy passed away early this morning in his sleep :'(
I was woken up suddenly at 3:45 this morning and couldn't go back to sleep, I think that was the sign saying that he had passed on to the meadows of the Rainbow Bridge. I am deeply saddened, but happy to know that Jack is in a better, pain-free place and will always be watching over me.

This is the last good pic I took of him earlier this summer, he looks real gruff but was a happy-go-lucky dog even in his old age, may he RIP.

 

Sorry to hear about the news, 2011TacomaSR5. But like you said, he's in a pain-free place and will always watch over you and your family from doggie heaven!

 

sorry to hear man. that is a tough loss. My dogs are like my kids. Hell, I like them more than most people... even when they shit on my carpet every now and then. It is true what they say, dog is a man's best friend

 

Thanks you guys, I am the same, I love my dogs more than most people as well. They've never lied or stabbed me in the back and never would, always there no matter what.

 

Oh I'm sorry to hear news of his passing after hearing the good news that he was eating well and laying in the sun. But one thing for sure. You got his love for 18 years! Not too many dogs last that long. That means he was happy to be a part of your lives. And you a part of his.

Seems to me that you were both very lucky to be a part of each other.

 

Really sorry Jon.

 

Sorry to hear that man, he looked like a beautiful dog, the fact that he lived 18 years tells you he was well taken care of!

 

Man, this thread almost had me in tears. I don't mean to thread jack but now I feel like sharing.

This was our family dog from 1995 to about 2009. We picked him up stray from the pound, and they guessed him about two years old. We had to put him down because he started getting seizures everyday. Sadly, I wasn't there for his last moments either. In that sense I feel your pain. RIP.

 

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I'm so sorry for your loss bud


Prayers and warm thoughts sent your way! I know its rough man

 

I dont even have a dog and im sad

 

Man, I'm so sorry for your loss of a lifelong companion. You obviously loved him and he loved you. He forgives you. He will always be with you.

 

I'm deeply sorry for your loss man. I had to put my dog down earlier this year and it still kills me to think about it.

 

sorry for the loss of your friend

 

Thanks again everyone, it really means a lot. Today was really tough and time stood still, seems like morning was weeks ago. But I am doing my best to stay positive about everything.
Tomorrow someplace in the world, a little boy and his parents are going to bring home an adopted pup and a new life journey will begin for the boy and that dog just like it did with Jack and I all those years ago. Bittersweet, but it makes me feel good to think like that.

 

18 years is a great long life for any pup. You had a good one. And he got to "move on" in his sleep ... that's not a bad way to go for any of us. But the story you tell of waking up with a start at 3:45am knowing something had occured ... I cannot tell you how often I have heard such stories from people ... a vivid dream, a waking up with a gasp, a sudden thought of their loved one they couldn't shake, some kind of vision or knowledge or unexplained feeling of overwhelming connection ... only to learn such events occured simultaneously with that loved one's passing, sometimes across town, sometimes across the planet. You should take comfort in that. It's an experience of connection deeper than anything we can imagine. Jack's never apart from you.

 

I am sorry to hear about this i know how hard it is to see you best friend/ family hurt and i never think of any of my dogs as pets they are my friends and family

 

This thread calls for Oden.

http://vimeo.com/8191217

Sorry about your pooch

 

Damn, now I'm crying at work.

 

Simply bittersweet, but beautiful. That was very touching.

 

Jon, sorry for your loss. seriously, the death of one's dog can be very traumatic. i couldn't even speak to the staff at the animal hospital when my last dog had to be put down, words simply would not come. now he resides in a frame in our family room. and our present dog, well, we always make sure to include him in family plans, even asking if he can come along to parties, get-togethers and such Alas, Sounds like Jack led a wonderful life though, and you were a terrific owner