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John, I'm sorry to hear about Curly.

Fellow pet owners DO understand the relationship that dogs bring, and losing that pet and relationship is truly a mournful process.

Joyce and I never had kids, and we're fast approaching the point of no return. We were always so busy with the business and managing it's/our debt that the decision had been put off and put off so long it's essentially "too late".

Our ten year old Black Lab Gus IS like a child to us. For me, especially (as I'm "home" all day), he's my constant companion and buddy. He has a neurological disease that is slowly taking away his ability to walk without appearing drunk and clumsy, yet he feels no pain from it. The vet says it will likely render him unable to walk in several more months.

In short, I've spent a lot of time thinking about how and when "the decision" will need to be made, and it saddens me. The thought that I have that helps lift me in a small way is to think about how good a life he's had….as I'm sure Curly had.

I know that you've posted of your dogs often here, and I have no doubt that Curly had a comfortable, happy life with you, with many funny, warm, poignant and serious moments. Just as we feel that our pets are like children, I think they feel that we are their parents. The relationship is very symbiotic, I believe. Just as we feel that they are always there for us, I believe that THEY think we are always there for them. And I don't doubt that Curly was as happy to be your friend, as he was yours.

In time, your sadness will be replaced with warm thoughts of the little guy.

I hope that time comes soon for you and Milo.

I really feel for you John. Our 11 year old lab, whom is our son in all respects but blood, is starting to refuse to go up or down stairs with his arthritis. It's so sad to hear him sighing upstairs when he used to always follow us down to watch TV or sleep on his dog bed upstairs. I just can't imagine how I will feel when the sad day comes.

Memories are treasures but not to be boxed up and locked away.

Oh John, I'm so sorry! Lots of sympathy coming from Dwight and all of us who had the pleasure of meeting and playing with Curly - he was such an entertainer and a loyal companion. Please accept our sympathies for you and for Milo - we'll be hearing the echo of his little feet in the lobby today.

Sorry to hear the news, John. My dog and I will go for a walk with you in mind this evening.

I'm so sorry to hear that, John.

So sorry to hear about Curly, John. I know how much my dog Sasha means to me so I understand your loss. As much as Curly meant to you remember that you meant the world to him too and ultimately appreciated everything you did for him.

John - so VERY sorry for your loss. It is incredible how they work their way into your heart.

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss news John, I don't post here too often but the loss of a pet always moves me. I own two Havanese dogs myself and they truly do become family members.

John,
So sorry to hear about your loss, I can't add much to what everyone else has said, but I'm sure the little fellow is in doggy heaven chewing on some bones.

Sorry to hear this as well. Our dog is only 3, but we already don't know how we will handle it when the time comes someday. He has such a large place in our hearts, as I'm sure your dogs do as well.