Sad Day. Need extra miles...

[BikingNurse]

I just got a phone call that our sweet English Setter, Maggie died. She had been sick, we thought she was pulling through it. But she's gone. Nine wonderful years. The finest companion, a true endurance athlete, great bird hunter. She loved the kids like her own pups. I'm gonna miss that girlie.

The one in frot is Maggs

[OakLeaf]

(((((((BikingNurse)))))))

I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

[TsPoet]

(((hugs)))
sorry for your loss, happy for her good life.

[Tri Girl]

many hugs coming your way... :(

I'm so sorry. She sounded like an amazing companion. Both of your lives were better for having had each other.

[BikingNurse]

Thanks girls. She was amazing. The kids even called her their big sister. and Jack their big brother.

[Bike Chick]

I'm so sorry for your loss, BikingNurse. I'm sure she was a great companion and part of the family and know she will be missed.

[XMcShiftersonX]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Dogs are unique. I had been only a cat person until we got a Great Dane last Spring. This is my first dog. And though losing a cat is very hard, I can't imagine what it will be like to lose a dog. They become such a big part of your life. You make plans around taking care of and walking them. Cats are more independent and rely on you less. So, the bond is huge with a dog. I hope you feel better soon. I found with my cats that passed away, making a photo album was very therapeutic.

[sfa]

((((Hugs)))) I'm so sorry for your loss. That's so sweet that the kids thought of her as their big sister!

[Zen]

A good dog never dies. He always stays. He walks besides you on crisp autumn days when frost is on the fields and winter's drawing near. His head is within our hand in his old way.

Mary Carolyn Davies

[PamNY]

I'm very sorry. It hurts so much to lose them. The relationship with your kids sounds wonderful.

[blackhillsbiker]

Sending hugs your way. We said goodbye to our Scottie mix, Arthur, today. We had him for 10 years. He was a sweet boy, and a real character. I'd write more, but I can't see through the tears.

Deb

[Tri Girl]

so sorry for you, too, Deb! :(
Hugs to both of you.

[TriMom217]

so sorry :(

[badger]

seems many animals are passing these past couple of days :( I'm so sorry for you both. Take care, and cherish the memories. It's going to be tough for a while, but soon you'll be able to smile when you remember them.

[Selkie]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Sweet Agnes and Maud (my beloved goldens) are showing Maggie around Rainbow Bridge...Maggie will have lots of dog/cat/bunny TE friends to keep her company until she can be with you again.

[OakLeaf]

oh (((((((blackhillsbiker))))))) hugs to you too.

What a sad few days. :(

[roadie gal]

I'm so sorry. Losing an animal IS losing a family member. It hurts. Hugs to you.

[mtbdarby]

((hugs)) to you both on your losses. They hold our hearts forever, just like our kids. Cherish the memories.

[bmccasland]

So sorry Bikenurse and Backhillslider on your losses :(

It's hard to loose your fur babies. I'm still missing Nala who crossed the Rainbow Bridge in March. But know that they're now happy healthy and romping to their heart's delight. They definitely leave paw prints on our hearts.

[PinkBike]

so sorry for your losses.
i know it's gonna be a little lonely for a little bit.

[nancielle]

So sorry to learn of the losses of your fur friends. It's difficult adjusting to life without them but Zen's right, they never really go away.

[blackhillsbiker]

Thanks. Our big dog is wandering around looking for him. We all feel a little lost right now. I'm hoping Idgie (our beloved yellow lab) was waiting to greet him.

Deb

[sundial]

I just got a phone call that our sweet English Setter, Maggie died.

Oh BikingNurse, I'm so sorry. Nature was cruel to take Maggie much too early. Perhaps she was needed to help comfort another special little friend who was hesitant to cross the Bridge. You are near in my thoughts and when the darkest hour is upon you, look up at the stars and know she has been restored for all eternity.

[sundial]

I'd write more, but I can't see through the tears.

Deb

I'll share a box of Kleenex with you.

[BikingNurse]

UGH! I don't know about you Blackhillsbiker, But I keep looking towards Maggie's spot to see her in the morning.
I told my kids that my grandpa was going to take really good care of her in heaven. that helped them. but now how do I get it though my subconsious?

[sundial]

...but now how do I get it though my subconsious?

There's an ebb and flow to the healing process. Give yourself time to mourn and don't feel like you need to defend your grieving. Our pets are family members too. :)

I lost my australian shepherd in Aug '08 and I didn't remove her feeding bowl until Feb of this year. I just didn't want to see an empty spot where her bowl was.

[spokewench]

So sorry for your loss. It is sooo hard to lose our furry loved ones. They are family too.

[badger]

ugh, this is turning into a good bye thread.

My parents' cat, whom I had a soft spot for, turned a corner for the worse this morning and I had to take him in to be put down. He was sick for a long time with kidney disease, and it finally just got the best of him and he couldn't even stand anymore. I just saw him yesterday and he was ok. I certainly didn't wake up this morning thinking I'll be helping him cross the rainbow bridge.

I've never seen my dad cry, so it was hard to watch that.

thanks for letting me hijack this thread with my sadness :(

[bmccasland]

(((((Badger))))) So sorry you had to make the last trip to the vet with your parent's kitty.

My a/c repairman asked - where's your dog? Nala thought everyone came to see her. So she'd follow him around, but would sit out of the way when told. Apparently he'd just lost his dog at 16 years :(

Our fur babies live long full lives, but short compared to ours. And it hurts when they've gone.

[Kim1976]

Awww, I am so sorry about your loss :( My parents just put their dog (was mine, but they took her for me when she was 1) just died back in January. It saddened me because I couldn't go back to see her.