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Randy, your post was very moving, and the many replies are just as touching. I like 2x6's spiritual philosophy. And grunt hit the nail on the head.
It sucks that love can lead to pain, but you will have a lifetime of good memories, and as has been said, you can take pride/comfort that you gave him a good life.
Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica.
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Ya its like losing a family member, its sad. My last dog was a pitbull. He was raised with kindness and was a very gentle dog. I socialized him with other animals and lots of people so he was entirely different than what people think of a pitbull, all the neighborhood kids loved him. He died after 14 years, a sad day.
Theres a movie out now called "Hachi", about a man and his dog. Its a very sad tale, but worth watching.
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Randy, I'm sorry to hear about Dylan. Pets have always been part of my family, too, and it hurts losing them.
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Hey Randy:
I certainly know what you're going through...we put Gus to sleep last August and I can't say I'm really used to the house being so empty as of yet. I won't say more about my own situation as I don't want it to take away from yours, but feel free to PM me if you wish. I've PM'd with some other dog lovers over the last several months.
I posted this in the "quotes" thread not long ago, but will re-post it here in case you missed it:
Blessed is the person who has
earned the love of an old dog."
- Sydney Jeanne Seward Well said, Mark. Randy, Mark is right - I did not mean to take away from your situation talking about mine. I have been where you are and my thoughts are with you......Rob 
Last edited by Argon; 03/15/10 01:19 AM.
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Yes; all dogs go to Heaven.
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Enjoy the music, not the equipment.
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I'm very sorry to hear about this Randy, we've been through it before and we know we'll go through it again with our current dog, it really hurts.
Chin up!
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Randy, I'm sorry to hear this. I know this is a hard thing to go through and please know that you and you family have my deepest sympathies.
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Sorry to hear. Losing my lab a few years ago was pretty tough.
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Randy, I'm very sorry to hear about Dylan. It is one of the toughest things anyone can go through. If you and your family can handle it, stay with him until the very end, make sure he sees you and he knows that you are by his side.
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Randy, your story is a truly touching one. I am still saddened by the strange emptiness in our house since having to put our dog down roughly a month ago. It's as if the entire spirit of our home has changed but it's slowly getting better. Although you never forget a best friend.
I'm one of those people that Mark spoke to recently. He was nice enough to share his experience in such a candid and understanding way that it truly helped us to realize we were doing a good thing for him and it also helped us through the day. I say "us" because his messages were so thoughtful and well thought out that I asked him if my wife could read them too because I knew she needed every little piece of help through the experience as well. I never thanked Mark publicly here because I wasn't sure if he wanted to share this with everyone but since he has now mentioned it, I feel better in telling everyone how much I appreciated his efforts.
I know I could never articulate myself as well as he did, but if you would like to chat, I would be more than happy to share what I can.
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