Missing my dog, riding, and rain...

[wabisabi]

Rainy season often begins here promptly on the first day of October. While it can be the clearest and warmest, there can be a good amount of rain. I had a very bad week--my dear girl dog, who had congestive heart failure, died this week. I miss her so much!! She was so good at getting me to have fun. My other dog is a little freaked out--they were companions for 10 years--and I am too. I didn't ride all week,what with needing to spend time with him after work, and finally got to go tonight, only to hit incredible wind and pelting rain on the way back, and me without any rain protection. It's at least comforting to know that I can make it back despite the bad conditions, and take a nice hot shower, and cuddle with my remaining older dog guy.

[Pax]

I'm so sorry to hear about your pup. :(

[Mia]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have a cat that is ten years old, and after all that time, they really seem like part of your famiy. My mother-in-law's dog passed away several years ago and their cat who was very close to the dog, really freaked out. She went through a weird depression. They even had to put her on a kitty form of Prozac for awhile. I hope you are able to show your other dog some extra attention for awhile, you could probably both use it.

Sending hugs and happy thoughts your way....

[Dirt Girl]

So sorry to hear about your dog. I find that one of the hardest things about sharing life with a furry friend...chances are we will outlive them. May your happy memories fill the hole in your heart.

Another dog lover

[newfsmith]

It's always sad to hear of an older pets' passing. It really is hard on the surviving pets. When my first Newf had to be euthanized, my second was depressed for a month. She wouldn't even get on the couch the two of them had shared. My husband put her bowl down at the old girl's place and she wouldn't eat, even though in the weeks before the end she had gladly stolen from the old dog. You are a good dog Momma to spend extra time with your sad dog now. You will knit a new life together. Remember the fun times with your old dog, it is all they ask of us.

[Trek420]

I'm sorry to hear about your pup. They say the only bad thing about dogs is they don't live long enough.

I know I'll just be inconsolable when my pup goes. She's literally saved my life a couple times. Ok everyone, hug your doggies {{{{{ :o }}}}}}

[LBTC]

I am so sorry to hear that you, too, have lost a furry kid. Mine was five years ago, and still stings when I think of it, but, if it's any comfort, when I think of my Yogi dog himself, it's only love and wonder that I feel!

We had gotten a pup when our Yogi was diagnosed with cancer, and they had 17 great months together. 'Cuda was such a difficult pup - a real handful! But when Yogi passed over to the Rainbow Bridge, 'Cuda became so depressed we were worried for him.

We thought we'd wait a few months before getting another dog buddy for 'Cuda. We knew we'd never have another lonely only, but thought we needed more time....'Cuda didn't let us. It was 10 days after Yogi's passing that we drove 3 hours to pick up Diva. I wouldn't have it any other way.

'Cuda's personality changed a lot - he's very sensitive and serious and rather a momma's boy, but he's quite assertive about all of that. <smile> I think it's rather sweet.

Keep that love going, wabisabi, your furry friend appreciates, and the one who waits for you at the Rainbow Bridge does too. I've gained much peace and joy and wonder because of the whole experience (it led me to photography), so, as hard as it was, I wouldn't change a thing.

Oh, yes, the other thing that came from that experience of losing Yogi, is that our dogs are now blood donors. 'Cuda has actually saved the life of 2 other dogs. I'm very proud of him!

Big hugs to you, lots of healing light and loving energy. Ride when you need to ride, but cuddle with your dog whenever you can!!!

Namaste,
~T~

[Trek420]

dog blood donors?

[CorsairMac]

{{{{{{{{{wabi}}}}}}}}}} I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved pet! We become so attached to them - and they to us. I know your pup is probably feeling better now - but knowing that doesn't really ease your loss any. Sounds like a bike ride - even in the pelting rain with no gear - was something you needed. Sending healing wishes your way my friend.

[snapdragen]

dog blood donors? Yup! My brother's dog was also a donor.

[Veronica]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It's hard to lose a beloved pet. They fill such a precious place in our lives.

Remember all the good times you had together.

V.

[aka_kim]

She was a beautiful girl. Sending healing thoughts to you and your older guy dog.

[SadieKate]

Ah, wabisabi. Hug your boy tight. He can absorb a lot of tears. Lost my previous pooch 10 yrs ago just before his 16th b-day. I still tear up at times.

[Surlygirl]

So sorry Wabasabi for your loss. They really are like kids aren't they. She was beautiful. My mom had one who looked just like her. She was the best darn dog. My cat and the dog use to walk together down the street. People always laughed because they were such good friends. Think good thoughts and hug your other dog, its good therapy.

[cusepack]

My heart goes out to you Wabasabi . . . losing a furry friend is heartwrenching and as all of us know that have animals, they are much more than a pet, but a true friend. Inasmuch as it's difficult to hear these words, take comfort knowing that she's not suffering, and is running through fields and fields of green grass and lovely flowers. And, she's forever by your side.

Take care and be safe on the rainy roads.

Kathryn

[Jo-n-NY]

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dog. They are so much like kids and give such unconditional love. I hope you at least get better weather for riding as bike riding would probably help you out at a time like this.

JoAnn

[latelatebloomer]

W, so sorry about your friend. Losing Reba, my german shepherd, was one of the worst things I've ever gone through. Something that helped was from Chief Seattle, who, when the topic of death came up, said, "Did I say 'death?' There is no death. There is only a change of life."

I'm glad you have someone to grieve with. I used to go out and cry on the goats. They didn't mind a bit, and then we all ate carrots. :o

[nuthatch]

Such sad news!

[Bike Goddess]

Watasabi- I have been thinking of you and now I understand why. My condolences to you as well. Losing a special memeber of the family is always hard. I'm glad you have another pup to comfort you.

Riding in the rain is absolutely no fun. Glad you could get home and get warm.

Been a busy fall which is why you haven't heard from me re riding up your way. May have to delay until Spring now. :( :( :( :(

[emily_in_nc]

So sorry to hear of your loss, W...

Our beloved Boston Terrier is 13 and a half, and I am already dreading the day we lose her. She's been our baby all these years since my husband and I could not have children. I'm going to be a basket case when she dies. I don't even know that I can handle getting another dog after Pepper. She's completely irreplaceable.

Sending virtual hugs and a shoulder to cry on your way.... :(

Emily

[wabisabi]

emily_in_nc, , cusepack, Surlygirl, SadieKate, aka_kim, Veronica CorsairMac, Trek420, newfsmith, snapdragen, Dirt Girl, Mia, Queen, Bike Goddess (come up here for the Tour of the Unknown coast...)

My heart is full with your beautiful sisterly words of comfort and wisdom. We went today and put some of Ellie's ashes by one of her favorite places where the river runs into the ocean. I recalled that one of her final flirtations was with the English touring cyclist who stayed with us recently and it made me smile--she had good taste in men!
My love to you and all of your furry four legged ones.

Helen

[kjay]

I am very sorry about your loss. It's certainly a deep sadness and feeling of emptiness. My std poodle, Melony, passed about six years ago, and it was the worst loss I've gone through. My doctor saw how bad off I was and he insisted I "get over the hump" by taking antidepressants. I am not advocating that, but it really helped me; I cried nearly all the time. I'd stop at the local dog part to pet as many dogs as I could, and it also helped me. Melony's registered name (she had been a show dog before I got her) was "Love is Everywhere," and since her loss, a whole new world has opened up to me, truly with love everywhere and much more profoundly than ever before. I wish the same for you. I am now volunteering to help various animal organizations and am also grooming and visiting 10 camels every week. They are the loves of my life, and there's so much out there just waiting to be discovered for everyone.

[AutumnBreez]

I was saddened to hear of your loss. Love and kindness sent to you and to your remaining dog companion.

I love my dog very much! My dog now is seems to be as though a reincarnation of my dog from childhood, disposition and all! I did not name her the same though. But I was sad back when I lost the first one. She was old 17 years, and know the sadness I would feel if anything were to happen to my dog now.